Pilgrims Joe
Accommodation
4.93
Description
Pilgrims House in Koguchi
"Pilgrims Joe" welcomes Kumano Kodo pilgrims with the understanding and warmth that only a fellow pilgrim can offer. This older house is located in an isolated small group of homes on the outskirts of Koguchi village upstream of the Akagi-gawa River, nestled at the foot of a stone staircase at the base of Seizo-ji Temple. Next to the house is towering Momiji maple tree. There are two bedrooms, one Japanese style and other western. Guests share the communal facilities. It is a 10 minute walk from the central Koguchi settlement and the Kumano Kodo trailheads.
Born and raised in Tokyo, the owner (who lives nearby) fell in love with Koguchi after walking the Kumano Kodo. He draws on personal pilgrimage experiences to truly connect with guests' journeys. He is a "Dual Pilgrim" have also walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
The name of the guest house was inspired by the nearby temple. Visiting Seizo-ji Temple means paying respects toward the Western Pure Land of Buddhism. Sensing a connection between modern pilgrims and those of old, the owner named this guesthouse "Jo" (浄), meaning "pure."
Let Pilgrims Joe be your home for a night on your Kumano Kodo pilgrimage journey!
| Full Name |
Pilgrims Joe
巡礼宿 浄 |
|---|---|
| Area | Koguchi |
| Type | Minshuku |
| Address | 149-3 Nishi, Kumanogawa-cho, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1201
〒647-1206 和歌山県新宮市熊野川町西149-3 |
| Map Code | 478 025 653*86 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.93
Guestroom
Baths
Meals
Location
Reception & Service
Guestrooms
| Western Style | Yes |
|---|---|
| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Guests | 7 |
Japanese-style room, 6 tatami mats (capacity: 3 guests), futon bedding
Room 2:
Western-style room (capacity: 4 guests), beds
| Amenities |
|---|
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Baths
| Shared Indoor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | No |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
Meals
| Supper |
|---|
| 18:30〜 |
| Breakfast |
| 7:00〜8:00 |
- Meal Options
: Possible : Not Possible
Vegetarian 
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No EggsGluten Free With Miso & Soy Sauce
No Miso & Soy Sauce (Celiac or Intolerant)
Allergies Possible
Others No Raw Fish/Seafood
No Pork
No Red Meat (beef or pork)
No Shellfish
Vegetarianism and gluten free foods are not common in the Japanese countryside. Please double-check the meal options that are possible with each service provider to make sure that it meets your needs.
FISH STOCK: Often being able to eat trace amounts of the ubiquitous Katsuo Dashi (fish stock) makes it easier to find vegetarian options.
GLUTEN: For those who are not intorelant to gluten or Celiac then choosing Gluten Free "With Miso and Soy Sauce" will increase your options.
NOTE: It is difficult and not culturally sensitive to change meal requests, or make new meal demands, onsite when you arrive at accommodations. Meal options must be confirmed during the reservation process and respected during your visit.
Facilities & Services
- Internet
- Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Language
- Basic English
- Services
- Shipping
Access
- Access Information
Busses run daily to Koguchi from Shingu Station. To and from Hongu by bus you must transfer at Kanmaru.
● ~ 1 hour by bus from Shingu Station (bus timetable 5)
● ~ to and from Hongu by bus (bus timetable 5)
※ Nearest bus stop: KoguchiMore bus timetables >>
One day walk on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Ogumotori-goe from Nachi. Kogumotori-goe from Hongu.● 10 min walk from Koguchi bus stop
● 11 min walk to Ogumotori-goe trail head
● 20 min walk to Kogumotori-goe trail head
※ If you are making a traverse walk from Hongu to Nachi along the Kumano Kodo, please take a copy of the above bus timetable with you just in case you are unable to complete the journey.
Kumano Kodo Kogumotori-goe Map
Kumano Kodo Ogumotori-goe Map
- Shuttle Service
- Not available.
- Parking
- Free parking available for up to 3 vehicles.
Sorry, "Reservation Requests" are not available at this time.
Set booking times: 7:00–9:30 and 19:00–22:00 daily, Japan Standard Time.
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