Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden “Sakura-no-Sono”
Accommodation
4.89
Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden “Sakura-no-Sono”
Sample Family House guestroom
Sample Family House guestroom
Family House
View of Chikatsuyu village
Annex building
Sample annex guestroom
Sample annex guestroom
Sample annex guestroom
Annex sitting room
Sample bath
Family House entrance
Family House entrance
Kumano Kodo trail near lodging
Description
Kumano Kodo Homes
Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden “Sakura-no-Sono” is a set of Japanese houses on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route on the west side of Chikatsuyu village, the first buildings on the left when entering the village.Both homes are lovingly maintained and elegantly decorated. One room is in the "Family House", the same home as the family lives, offering a homestay style. The neighboring house or "Annex" has two guestrooms with a lofty sitting area. Next to the houses are terraced fields planted with cherry trees, from which the name of the accommodation is derived. From this vantage point guests have a view of the village.
◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆
Only one group a day.
Sorry, Family House is Closed for the time being.
| Full Name |
Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden “Sakura-no-Sono”
近露櫻の園 |
|---|---|
| Area | Chikatsuyu |
| Type | Homestay |
| Address | 729 Chikatsuyu, Nakahechi-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1402
〒646-1402 和歌山県田辺市中辺路町近露729 |
| Map Code | 615 822 233*24 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.89
Guestroom
Baths
Meals
Location
Reception & Service
Date: Mar/2026
Netherlands (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
excellent service and food
Service and food were excellent. The owners were very kind and we were able to check-in at arrival (13.30). I would strongly recommended this accomodation.
Date: Feb/2026
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Would give 6 stars if we could!
Shin and his wife made us very welcome. The 'Annexe' is actually a stand alone delightful, modern Japanese house. Charmingly decorated, warm and cosy. Shin clearly delights in cooking for guests and his meals were a highlight of our trip. The house is also very easy to find if walking the Kodo from Tenabe.
Date: Feb/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Amazing hospitality!
This house is one-party per night type of accommodation, so since I was by myself, I had the entire property to myself, truly a luxury! The place is so cozy, filled with memorabilia from the host's travels. They received me so warmly and gave me such good meals (the best bento on all of my kodo days!) They spent so much time calling people to figure out bus schedules for me the next day, truly the best hospitality I've ever experienced.
Date: Aug/2025
Sweden (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Wonderful place
A beautiful guesthouse with very nice hosts. The dinner was especially amazing - so many delicious little dishes!
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Magical stay at Cherry Garden
We were warmly welcomed after a long day of hiking from Takijiri, and enjoyed a cold beverage on the roof deck overlooking town while dinner was being prepared. The hosts could not have been nicer, and the location proximate to Chikatsuyu was a bonus. Thank you for having us and we would love to come back again!
Date: Jun/2025
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
The best place to stay
The family is very warmhearted and friendly. The guesthouse is beautfull. We love to stay here again.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
Wonderful accommodations and delicious food. We enjoyed our stay here very much. Very comfortable and clean.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 10-19)
4.60
Lovely, restful stay.
This place is in a perfect location for hiking the Kumano Kodo - literally seconds from the trail and 4 mins from the Chikatsuyu bus stop. Our host was very friendly, the annex we stayed in was comfortable, warm, and it was wonderful to have the whole place to ourselves! Dinner was delicious and plentiful. Would have preferred an eastern breakfast to a western one, but it was still very tasty and prepared with a lot of care. A Lovely experience and would recommend to any weary travellers on the Kumano Kodo!
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
Very kind and helpful hosts.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
We loved Cherry garden, we had the whole house to ourselves and it was so comfortable and beautiful, the food was awesome and the couple were just so lovely
Date: Jan/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age **)
4.80
Lovely Stay at Cherry Garden
Shin-San and his wife took wonderful care of us! The separate guesthouse was lovely, comfortable, and well appointed. The meals were delicious as well. Highly recommend!
Date: Nov/2024
Singapore (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Awesome !!!
The hosts are so welcoming and so cheery, the best stay we had. Accommodation, so spacious, and extremely clean. Food was the most delicious, prepared with so much love. Even sent us off with good luck charm. Definitely, will be back!
Date: Nov/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
5.00
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful night's stay at Sakura-no-Sato. We arrived very wet from walking and the hosts were so kind in greeting us and helping us (and our clothes) get dry. The house is beautiful and spacious, spotlessly clean and with all mod cons but in a traditional setting. The futons and bedding were extremely comfortable, the bathroom and shower spotless and modern. The dinner, breakfast and lunch were all delicious. Our hosts were very welcoming and made our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you. We would have liked to have stayed longer :)
Date: Nov/2024
Switzerland (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
Chie and Shin are fantastic hosts, warm welcoming. They took very good care of us. We very much appreciate the yukata experience. The house is fabulous in an authentic style. The meals are exceptional. We could not dream better! We thank them very much
Date: Nov/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 60-69)
4.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
The best guest house of my lifetime
Sakura-no-Sono is definitely the best guest house I have ever stayed! The house is spacious with a window view of cherry trees ( would love to stay again during the sakura season!) The hosts are very welcoming, from the beginning of greeting us, to prepare super delicious dinner and breakfast, and they even saw us off with some traditional Japanese ceremony! I cannot say enough how awesome the stay is, but would like to recommend this place for 100% sure!
Date: Sep/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
An unforgettable experience.
Arriving in Chikatsuyu I glanced up from the trail to see a welcome message with my name on. I rang the doorbell as instructed and a very friendly guy (I wish I’d got his name) welcomed me. He showed me around the Annex with the loveliest bedroom with garden views and then welcomed me with refreshing iced tea and crackers. I immediately felt right at home. Dinner was exquisite as was a truly wonderful breakfast which was extremely delicious. I couldn’t fault anything about my stay. It was perfect.
Date: Jun/2024
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
China (Female, age **)
5.00
The Best Experience
The meals are fantastic! The host are so friendly! I will definitely recommend the accommodation to my friends who is planning the Kumano Kodo trip. Thank you very much for giving such good memory!
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Faultless
What a great stay. Fantastic hosts !! Thank you
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
We had a lovely stay here. Our hosts were charming and the food delicious. A very comfortable place to spend an evening.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Nicest people on the Kumano
What a lovely couple. Made us the most amazing food. Very beautiful and comfortable house. Directly off the Kumano, can't miss it. Tranquil stay here. Also had laundry and a massage chair!
Date: Mar/2024
Sweden (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Best ever
Three weeks in Japan and staying at numerous places and this was absolutely the best by far. Everything was beyond expectation and if we ever come back we will definitely stay more than one day just to enjoy everything from the food, house and the great service that our host and hostess gave. If there were six stars to give I would have given them to Sakura-no-sono.
Date: Feb/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Cozy and nice Japanese traditional house
We are super happy with our one night stay here after a long day hike. The owner put a sign at the door to welcome us. They are super friendly and helpful. The dinner and breakfast was absolutely delicious. Even thought it was a traditional japense house, but the bed was super comfortable (does not feel hard). The house itself is super cozy bright and nice with a fully equipped kitchen. The supermarket is just 10 mins away and the bus stop to Hosshinmen Oji is 3 mins away.
Date: Feb/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful stay
We felt very comfortable and at home. The accommodation is spacious and very clean, the beds are comfortable and warm. The food was carefully prepared and was delicious. We received a lot of help with our itinerary and luggage transport was organized at short notice. Both hosts are loving and helpful people. We will be back
Date: Feb/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
貼心服務，餐點好車，值得再來
Date: Dec/2023
United States (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
Lovely hosts ! Very spacious home , fantastic home cooked meals . Would definitely stay 2 nights next visit
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Unforgettable!
Chia and Shin are most cheerful and gracious. Remarkable dinner.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Amazing stay at Sakura-no-Sono
We had the most amazing stay! The location was right off the Kumano Kodo trail with a sign that was easy to find. Everything about the stay was more than we could have asked for or expected. The hosts were so friendly and helpful, including helping to show us how to tie and wear the yukata. They made us feel so welcome in their guest house. The dinner, breakfast and lunch were some of the best we had during our travels. The accommodations were homey and comfortable, with a nice shower and even a massage chair which was nice after long day of walking. I cannot say enough nice things about our stay with Shin-san and Chia-san, it was a highlight of our entire trip in Japan! I would recommend this to anyone traveling along the Kumano Kodo trail.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Cherry Garden - Review
Fantastic Place and very pleasant accommodations. Very Clean and had all the facilities required for exhausted hikers. Good kitchen facilities. Food was amazing and out of this world!! The owners are a young couple and there provided 5 star service for Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch Box. Introduction to Plum Wine and now we are hooked!! Will Highly Recommend this place.
Date: Dec/2023
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Fantastic stay
Sakura-no-Sono was our favourite stay on the trail. Chie and Shin are wonderful hosts, we loved Chie's accomplished cooking, Shin went above and beyond to help me retrieve a left-behind jacket, the accomodation is superbly comfortable (a 2-bedroom fully-furnished fully-equipped annex to the hosts' own home is available for the exclusive use of each party) and the village itself is in a very pretty location next to a river.
Date: Sep/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
Italy (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Superb hospitality and food, memorable stay in Chikatsuyu
I arrived very tired after walking from Takijiri and found a sign with my name and flag right before the entrance. The annex is basically an entire house for you, with a wonderful living room. You can consider it a deluxe Ryokan. I really want to thank Shin for his incredible cooking skills and hospitality. Definitely recommend and I would come back.
Date: Aug/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
My boyfriend and I had the best stay at Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden! The dinner was fantastic, the room was nice, there were yukatas, and there was a washing machine. The breakfast was at a cafe very close by and was also good. We had a lunch bento as well for our next day of hiking and it too was delicious. We would recommend it, and especially the dinner! The owner was very nice too.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Can’t say enough about how wonderful the host is. I enjoyed every minute that I stayed there. Will visit again!
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Kindest host in whole of kumano kodo!
We had the best night staying with the kindest hosts on our entire trip at kumano kodo. We can't recommend enough!
Date: May/2023
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
適度な距離感で、かつ様々な気配りなど本当によくしていただきました。１棟貸しなのでお部屋の中に必要なものが揃っており、快適に過ごせました。他の方にもおすすめしたいです。
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
The host picked us up from the bus station. We had been walking in rain from Takahara and were drenched. Everything was wet. Our hosts dried our shoes and made sure we were warm and dry. Then fed us an amazing meal. It was excellent.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
一棟使いの快適な素晴らしいお宿でした。
Date: Dec/2022
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
absolutely loved staying at Cherry Garden
This was my favorite place we stayed on the whole trail! Right off the trail, amazingly comfortable futons, the sweetest hosts, hot bath, lovely yukatas, great dinner, even a massage chair...heaven after a long day of hiking. Breakfast was at a cafe just down the road. The hosts were incredibly kind, made sure we were getting on the right bus in the morning and even drove us the two blocks to the bus stop because it was raining. I wished I had an extra night there!
Date: Nov/2022
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Guest house in Chikatsuyu
Another excellent guesthouse with a view of the river. Beautiful garden seating area just as you come off the Kumano trail overlooking the river and town. Beautiful room with a scroll of a hawk which was interesting since two hawks were flying overhead when we first arrived. So nice to have a printed sign at the front steps greeting us by name and made us feel so welcome. The evening meal was very good and our host made special arrangements with the cafe serving breakfast in town for our early departure and even walked a short way there with us in the morning so we would get a good start. I am sorry I was so tired from hiking I left the table early that evening and missed my favorite dessert of vanilla ice cream. But alas, all was well with the fantastic packed lunch which included fried chicken, a meat crouton, rice balls, veg......it was packed and delicious. Very helpful and friendly host in a beautiful annex building which felt very warm and welcoming. We loved it and the location right on the trail just out of the trees but away from the main road. Quiet and obviously the hawks liked it too. Thank you
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2022
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.50
- No subject -
おもてなしに満足 ただ、タオル類の柔軟剤の匂いがキツかった！柔軟剤の効果でバスタオルの吸い取り悪くて使いにくかったです。
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
料理とホスピタリティ♪
Date: Jun/2021
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
部屋、食事、サービス、細やかなおもてなしまで大変素晴らしい宿泊となりました。2食弁当付きプランにしては安すぎると感じました。値段が1.5倍、2倍でも泊まろうと思います。
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
家を一軒貸し切り状態でした。聞けば、コロナ対策で、一日一組しか受け入れしてないそう。建物は清潔で快適、料理は好みを聞いてくれた上、美しい盛り付けでとっても美味しかった！ ご主人の心配りもありがたく、心に残る良いゲストハウスでした。
Date: Dec/2020
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
- No subject -
宿に関しては言うことありませんでした。大変すばらしかったです。 強いて言うならば、KUMANOTRAVELからの電話や対応（予約後、違う日時での予約確定連絡や行程に関する半強制的なアドバイス）のレベルが低かったのが残念でした。
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
- No subject -
大変居心地良く過ごさせていただきました。ありがとうございます。
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
最高のお宿です
宿泊前に、宿泊人数やチェックイン予定の変更、Goto キャンペーンの質問などで何度も櫻の園さんにメールさせていただきましたが、毎回とても丁寧で素早いお返事をいただきました。実際に宿泊させていただいた際には、細やかな心配り、快適でゆったりとしたお部屋、美味しいお料理、自家製梅酒、可愛い浴衣など、本当に嬉しいおもてなしの連続でした。機会があればまた是非泊まらせていただきたいです。本当にありがとうございました！
Date: Aug/2020
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
お勧めできる宿です。
ご主人の接客対応が本当に丁寧で良かったです。熊野古道は始めての旅行でしたが、ご主人のサポートがあったので安心して旅を楽しむことができました。料理、お部屋ともに大満足でした。
Date: Aug/2020
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
大変お世話になりありがとうございました
小学生息子と友人と3名で宿泊させていただいたものです。 到着が早すぎたにもかかわらず快く受け入れていただき、また翌朝も早朝出発のため朝早くから朝食やお弁当の準備をしてくださったこと、本当に感謝しています。到着時は滝尻王子からの歩きでくたくただったので、冷たいお茶とスイカが本当に嬉しかったです！また翌朝も早朝に出させていただいたおかげで、予定時刻までに本宮大社まで歩ききることができました。 ご主人から色々なお話を伺ったことも旅の良い思い出になりました。 お部屋はとても綺麗で気持ちよかったです。洗濯乾燥機もとても助かりました。 またぜひ機会を作って再訪させていただきたいです。本当にありがとうございました。
Date: Mar/2020
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Cozy & Friendly
The guesthouse was very cute and the couple took great pride in welcoming us. The location is perfect; you come down out of the mountains and the guesthouse is literally the first building on the left when you enter the village. The guest room was very comfortable and traditional. We even got to pick out our own yukata to borrow for the evening from a beautiful selection available. Dinner was lovely with careful attention to detail and really delicious food. Lunch the next day was also a treat with delicious fried chicken, salmon, edamame, pickles, and rice. My only suggestion for improvement would be the breakfast. Japan has such nice traditional breakfast options available, and the guesthouse is so lovely, it was a shame to have to walk to a nearby cafe and eat a western style breakfast of eggs and toast. I would much have preferred to stay in the guesthouse and have a more traditional meal. Overall, it was worth the expense and a very nice stay!
Date: Mar/2020
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Cherry Garden
I was able to borrow a bicyle and enjoyed cycling around the village. The Cherry Garden was a beautiful place to stay. It was spacious and well appointed, including a massage chair which I very much appreciated after a long day walking. The owners were very helpful and kind, including making sure I got to my bus stop early on the morning I had to leave.
Date: Mar/2020
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Chikatsuyu Review
The location was excellent, right on the Kumano Kodo trail. We arrived after a long 8 hour walk, wet and tired, our hosts had a lovely sign outside welcoming us and then proceeded to take all our wet clothes and shoes to be dried, run us a bath, lay out fresh kimonos and made hot tea! An evening meal and lunch box was included, both of which were excellent. Breakfast was at a local café just a few minutes away. I can highly recommend this beautiful guest house, spacious, great hosts, perfect location. Thank you!
Date: Mar/2020
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Charming & Cozy
Lovingly furnished and spacious rooms. Our wonderful hosts also offered us two bikes to discover the valley.
Date: Mar/2020
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
Just perfect - it truly cannot be better!!!
Date: Feb/2020
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Feb/2020
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Warm and beautiful
We had a wonderful stay with Shin-san and Chia-san. They were very warm and welcoming, the accomodation was perfect and the food delicious. We very much appreciated their hospitality and help with anything we needed. Highly recommend.
Date: Jan/2020
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great place and great owners
The guesthouse is big and you have a confortable common space for reading or share time with others guests. I was alone but I could enjoy the place anyway. The room is big and has a way out to the backyard where you can hear the little river running trough the mountain. The location is great, just in the middle of the official route. The owners were very kind and help me with the next day plan. And the supper.. it was the best dinners of my 20 days in Japan, by far. I took the lunch box that was very good as well.
Date: Jan/2020
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
A true lesson in hospitality and kindness
Our family hiked from Takijiri-Oji in non-stop rain and arrived at Sakura-no-sono drenched and tired. A sign with our names on it welcomed us and it was not long until we met Shin-san and Chia-san who promptly settled us into magnificent lodgings while helping us dry our packs and our shoes. The guest house was the best place we stayed in Japan and the meal they prepared us was better than the Michelin starred restaurants we visited in Kyoto and Nara. We learned so much from our hosts that we hope to employ when guests come to stay with us. A truly unforgettable experience! I hope that life allows us to return one day.
Date: Dec/2019
Hong Kong (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Highly recommended! Great homestay!~
1. Location Just siturated on the trail of kumano kodo, and is very eye catching and easy to find! 2. Food Very delicious food prepared by the host lady. They would also provide bento for us (who would continue hiking in kumano kodo) in the morning! 3. Room Since we are the only guests that night, we can enjoy a very spacious house (separated from the host family) ourselves. The house accommodates up to 5 people with a large living room and fully equipped open kitchen. very suitable for family and friends. Overall, highly recommended homestay if you plan to stay in chikatsuyu.
Date: Dec/2019
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
A Real Gem...
Well, I would say this this inn was the highlight of accommodation along the Nakahechi Trail for me. The host is very welcoming and speaks good English. A well appointed bedroom, with a comfortable futon and soft pillow. I slept peacefully. Undoubtedly, the dinner time meal experience is something I will remember for a long time. Seated at a communal table, fellow travelers and I got to learn more about each other and make connections, which I think is important while walking a pilgrimage route like the Nakahechi. The food was amazing- traditional Japanese fare that sparked conversation and enthusiasm for eating! As an added convenience, there are three bicycles available for you to use to explore, or to make a quick journey to a nearby supermarket. A very nice place to stay while doing the Nakahechi Trail through Chikastuyu, I certainly recommend staying here! Thank you for having me...
Date: Nov/2019
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Come home to family!
Charming three-generation family welcome you off the trail to their home - which is actually 3 buildings. I had TWO huge rooms in the main house...and private use of a very modern, big bathroom. Guests have dinner in another of the buildings - where my friends stayed in two different rooms. Dinner is kind of all the guests together time - you may share a table with strangers. But the family stay on hand during dinner to chat and make sure everything is ok - and the food - both home cooked and ordered in meal boxes was AMAZING! My only regret was that we never got to see the house in sunshine, because it's on the shady side of the valley and we arrived late afternoon and left early for the 7.30 am bus. My friend left her wallet at the guest house and the family were so sweet to contact Kumano Travel and make sure I could pick it up later. Thankyou!!!
Date: Nov/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Enjoyed this stay the best of our 3 weeks spent in Japan
The lovely couple that ran the guest house had added so many little extra touches to make our stay so wonderful. The atmosphere was so warm and friendly and the food delicious.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Loved it.
We really enjoyed our stay. Shin and Chie made us feel very welcome. They were helpful but discreet, giving us our own space. Shin's English is pretty good, way better than my Japanese! Convenient location, first house you get to (as you enter Chikatsuyu on the trail). Bath is short and deep, pretty much standard - it does the job. We went and used the onsen in the village on our second day, to try it out, but our bath was fine. Futons were comfortable. Dinners were hearty and satisfying. Breakfasts at the local cafe, bit so-so. But a couple of doors up from there is a coffee roaster run by a young guy, he's very friendly and does good coffee.
Date: Nov/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Exceptionally helpful
We have nothing but praise for this minshuku. I had been unwell the day before, and our host at Takahara had brought us by car to Chikatsuyu. Our hosts arranged for us to check in early, and were very solicitous to me. Dinner was delicious, and breakfast in a local cafe gave us an charming insight into the life of the town.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
Would give the meals more than a 5 star rating if it was possible. This place was our favourite stay in Japan.
Date: Oct/2019
Spain (Male, age **)
5.00
Lovely family
A lovely family which helped us a lot and make us feel very confortable. It was the typhon those days and they bring us to the new place because there was no bus service. I hope they are well. Everything was perfect.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Wonderful family inn right on the trail
We had a great stay! The accommodations felt very comfortable and relaxing. The host went above and beyond to be extremely kind and helpful. He also offered free bikes for us to check out the town. The house is right on the trail which is convenient.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
Such lovely people. Worked hard to make our stay comfortable. Fabulous meals. Thank you so much.
Date: Oct/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
Lovely place and nice owners. We will come back again
Date: Oct/2019
Philippines (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Lovely accommodation
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our host Shin Yukoya was so friendly and helpful. He helped repaired the shoes of my friend. His wife served sumptuous meals and he also prepared the delicious soup. He also lent beautiful kimonos for us to wear during our stay. The location is perfect since it is at the entrance of Chikatsuyu. We were pleasantly surprised with the welcome sign of our group. So thoughtful.
Date: Oct/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Heaven
Great reception, service and food
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
Charming inn in a lovely town
I arrived early (hiked faster than I thought I would) and the hosts graciously let me check in early. Such a relief to be able to clean-up and get refreshed after a good (sweaty) day of hiking. The hosts and the meals were great and the town was a really nice place to stop for the night. I walked over to CABELLO Coffee and enjoyed some coffee and read my book. I really enjoyed having the afternoon in Chikatsuyu and the Cherry Garden is perfectly located. I would have loved to try the town's onsen but it was closed that day.
Date: Sep/2019
Sweden (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
Wonderful reception by hosts, and incredible food!
Date: Sep/2019
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
Perfect! 素敵な家族。 素敵な家(浴衣を選ぶことができる。無料で自転車を使うもできました。) 料理はとても美味しかった。 その夫婦はとてもwelcomeしました。 Mention special for the welcome board with my name at the entrance of the house
Date: Sep/2019
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Fantastic!
Right in the Kumano Kodo trail, really friendly and approachable host family. The guest house has 2 rooms and a communal kitchen and living/dining area. When we stayed we were the only gusts so had it to ourselves. Large clean shower room but no hot springs. The dinner was one of the best we had in Japan sooo tasty and seemed traditional yet slightly catered to Western tastes. Highly recommended!
Date: Aug/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2019
France (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2019
Hong Kong (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
Super kind and helpful hosts with beautiful rooms, bikes, and great location!
The location is immediately on the left once you descend the Kumano Kodo and enter Chikatsuyu. Beautiful guest home with spacious kitchen and living room, and clean shared bath space. The host and his family were extremely friendly and helpful. Our favorite part were the free bikes they had for us to ride around the little town and see all its beauty.There are also great coffee shops in the area (we love cabelo cafe). Only downside is the breakfast at the local cafe isn't the most filling, so you may need some snacks, but the grocery store is very conveniently located and should have everything you need.
Date: Jun/2019
Japan (Female, age **)
4.80
Lovely guesthouse, welcoming hosts
A lovely guest house in a great location close to the trail as it enters Chikatsuyu. The room was clean. The bathroom was clean, but we visited the public bath house a ten minute walk away. The meals were fantastic, with the bento box lunch being the best on our Kumano. Breakfast at a near by cafe was also good. The host family were lovely, very welcoming, kind and helpful. All in our group of three would recommend staying here.
Date: Jun/2019
Thailand (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Very cute and warm family
Chie san & Shin san & their child give us warm welcome, warm house, delicious dinning. Ride a bike around village make us absorb spirit of land. At night starry night await for you.
Date: Jun/2019
Belgium (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Great service, room and location
The host was really nice and really went the extra mile to make me and the other guests feel welcome. He even gave me free nabe for dinner even though I hadn't booked it. I would definitely go again.
Date: Jun/2019
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Day 2 of trek
Another perfect accommodation. Great food, exceptionally clean. Accommodation is on the track, a welcome sign on stairs with my name was really nice. A short stroll into town - which is quite small, but very friendly. Hosts were fantastic, English was good. Would definitely recommend.
Date: Jun/2019
Netherlands (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
China (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Absolutely perfect! We believe it was the best place we had visited. Very friendly hosts, perfect cuisine. Worth visiting again.
Date: Jun/2019
Brazil (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Ireland (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Beautiful family home
Beautiful family home, very comfortable and delicious food. We felt very welcome and really enjoyed the stay. Very convenient location for the town.
Date: Jun/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Fantastic place with lovely hosts
Date: May/2019
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.75
Perfect place along the kumano kodo
Great hospitality, good localization, excellent dinner and lunchbox. Highly recommended
Date: May/2019
Malaysia (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Breakfast at cafe
Chia-san's guest home was a great stop for us. We were provided Yukatas and traditional slippers to wear out to explore the town. Bicycles were also available for us to use. Onsen and local Art Museum was not far away from the accommodation. Room was spacious and comfortable. Dining room was cosy and had a warm and romantic atmosphere when 3 course meal was served. Laundry service is provided but with a small fee. Hosts were very acommodating and friendly. We were happy with our stay. Important to note that breakfast is at the cafe near the bus stop instead of the guest house itself. There was a miscommunication where we thought breakfast was going to be served at the guest house, but Chia-san and her husband was waiting outside for us. Despite that, we managed to catch the bus in the end.
Date: May/2019
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Great accommodation, not so great meals.
Our hosts and accommodation (main house) were superb. The meals, however, were not so great. Dinner was served bento-style. It was okay, but not up to usual Japanese minshuku standards. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable. However, all the men needed an extra bowl of rice to satisfy their appetites. For breakfast we were directed to a nearby cafe that served the smallest breakfast we'd ever seen. It was miserly small. One piece of chewy toast, 10 cc yoghurt (I kid you not), a little lettuce and a small cup of coffee. An additional cup of coffee was another 200 yen. I would recommend skipping breakfast and lunch here and going with the dinner only option.
Date: May/2019
Argentina (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Worths every penny
Wonderful place, hosts, meals and location. By far, the best place we stayed along the path.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
A lovely place to stay! The owner could not have been more proactively helpful and provided huge and delicious dinner. The room was beautifully decorated and there were lots of facilities. With only two guestrooms in the annex it was very easy to share the bathroom facilities.
Date: May/2019
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
桜の園
素晴らしいおもてなしありがとうございました。お食事も美味しいかったです。 また、泊まりたいと思います。
Date: May/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.75
- No subject -
guesthouse ans dinner werde great. breakfast and lunchbox were not really satisfying. we would have prefered japanese food.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
A fabulous experience
The house is right on the Kumano Kudo path. It is in a lovely little village. There is a nearby onsen that was great. Our rooms were very traditional and quite large. The mattresses were really comfortable. We elected to have dinner at the house. We ate in the owners dining room. Food was great. The huge bonus here if the family. They are absolutely delightful, so friendly and so helpful. Staying here ended up being one of the best experiences we had over our 3 weeks in Japan.
Date: Apr/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
4.40
Delightful traditional rooms with warm host family
We arrived to a very friendly welcome from our hosts, who had arranged some lovely personal touches for us above and beyond their duty. The double room with tatami floor was spacious and immaculate with views in two directions the valley, including various blossom trees. Dinner was a delicious homemade meal of many parts, which we ate with the other guests. Watch out for the low ceiling beams though, they caught me out a few times!
Date: Dec/2018
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
great house and kind family
Everything from the name on the board when walking by to the greeting from the entire family, made this a special place to stay. The food was terrific and being able to engage with others in a house setting made this a great house to relax in.
Date: Apr/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Fantastic hospitality
Lovely family as hosts, a red pleasure to stay here
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Outstanding
I loved this place. It was a bit hard to find because I missed a trail coming into town and took the main road. But, once I did, what a great place. The rooms were clean and well-maintained. The proprietor and his wife were extremely nice and helpful. The food was great.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2019
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2019
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Extremely Friendly Host
This place was amazing. The guest house was very comfortable and right off the trail. Food was excellent and the host was very helpful. Bikes are available to use to tour the town and guests are provided with a Yukata for use inside the house. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Date: Jan/2019
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
先日宿泊しました
サービスもよく本当に旅の疲れもとれ、心から癒された宿でした！ また機会があれば是非宿泊したいです！！
Date: Jan/2019
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful
Shin and Chie were a wonderful young couple and their house Sakura-no-Sono was beautiful and cosy. We were able to interact with guests over a fabulous dinner. They were incredibly thoughtful and attentive hosts. It was an incredible experience.
Date: Jan/2019
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Excellent choice for a real Japanese-style living experience
Of all the places we stayed on our trek, this was our favorite because it gave us the most authentic Japanese home experience, something an inn or onsen resort can't replicate. Our group stayed in two Japanese-style rooms in the owners' house. Meals, which were large and delicious, were served in the family's dining room (though at a separate time from their own meal). As guests we had our own shared bathroom, which was modern and efficient. Like any typical Japanese house, it is kept pretty cold in the winter (it was January), but the room heaters did an adequate job.
Date: Jan/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
A lovely inn with excellent food and comfortable beds.
WE enjoyed this accommodation and its food very much. The owners were very helpful and welcoming
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Perfect!
Just perfection! The guest house is situated right on the Kumano path. Most amazing, caring and welcoming people. Went above and beyond to help and made us feel very welcome. A nice onsen is just a short walk away.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Perfect location and hosts
The Cherry Garden guest house was right on the trail and the host family was superb.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Wonderful!
How wonderful it was at the end of a long day of hiking to see our name displayed on the welcome board beside the trail. We stayed in the main house and loved every minute of it. The hosts made us feel welcome and cared for, the amenities were first-class and the dinner they prepared for us was of an equally high standard. Overall, I can't rate this place too highly!
Date: Nov/2018
Belgium (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
The loveliest people in a home-like guesthouse
I very much enjoyed my stay in Sakura-no-Sono. The family that runs the guesthouse are such lovely people. The guesthouse is very clean, home-like and welcoming. I would recommend a stay in this guesthouse to everyone!
Date: Nov/2018
Hong Kong (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
great!
good accommodation, large, clean & tidy, nice service
Date: Nov/2018
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Beautiful house and gracious hosts
The host was very friendly, welcoming and solicitous. He offered us tea when we arrived, chatted for a bit, and had lots of information about the town. The dinner was excellent, with a variety of Japanese dishes, and the breakfast (at a local cafe) and the lunch box were also very good. We stayed in a tatami-mat room in a guest house with a view of the garden. There was one other couple staying in the house, in a different room with a shared bathroom. The house was very clean and nicely decorated, and everything looked new. Highly recommended.
Date: Nov/2018
Singapore (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
Homely atmosphere at the end of a tiring day.
This is a relatively newer minshuku and hence may not be on all maps, but it is located directly along the signposted route just outside Chikatsuyu. Stayed in the Annex where the dining room is located as well. Supper was served bento style with a small hotpot, while breakfast was western style of eggs and toast at a small coffee shop 3 min walk away. Bicycles were available to cycle to the nearby supermarket or to use the onsen at a nearby minshuku. Overall a very pleasant stay with friendly hosts.
Date: Aug/2018
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2018
Italy (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2018
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.75
Beautiful family home
The hosts are caring and attentive. They even offered to dry out my boots after a rainy day on the trail. Their home is literally the first one off the trail so idealy located. A nice in family experience.
Date: Jul/2018
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
Indonesia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful stay! Thank you!
Thank you again to my very kind hosts at the Chikatusyu Cherry Garden. I loved my stay there and am very thankful for your kind hospitality. The room was wonderful and all of the facilities (bathroom, washing machine, wi-fi) worked perfectly. Your hospitality really contributed to my wonderful experience on the Kumano Kodo. Thank you!
Date: Jun/2018
China (Female, age **)
4.80
Wonderful house and hosts
Amazing Japanese traditional dinner; help to check the bus and hiking route for next day ; welcome drink; provide bike to make tour around the village
Price Plan(s)
| Notice |
|---|
| ■ This accommodation follows guidelines to reduce the spread of Covid-19. For Guests ■ Please follow the advice for the public outlined by the World Health Organization when visiting the area. |
Statement from the owner to the guests
Guestrooms
| Western Style | No |
|---|---|
| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | ４ |
|---|---|
| Maximum Guests | 10 |
Family House： Two guestrooms (homestay style, sharing facilities with owner family.)
Annex: Two guestrooms
Both homes are non-smoking.
Please smoke outside in the designated area.
| Facilities |
|---|
|
| Amenities |
|---|
|
Baths
| Shared Indoor | No |
|---|---|
| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | Yes |
| Ensuite Indoor | No |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
- Typical Japanese home bath.
Can be used privately between 15:00-20:00.
Meals
| Supper |
|---|
| Japanese style, served in dining room from 18:00-19:30 |
| Breakfast |
| Japanese and western style, served in dining room from 6:30-9:00 |
| Lunch |
| Japanese style Bento box, pick up at check-out at inn |
● Able to cater to vegetarians on request
(Meat, Fish, Seafood can be removed)
※ Unable to exclude Katsuo Dashi (fish stock).
● Unable to cater to guests with food allergies.
- 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)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- Basic English
- Services
- Bicycle rental
- Notes
● Kitchen is not available for guests to use.
● Washing machine and dryer: 500 yen/one load. (Free detergent)
● Bicycle rental (Free)
Access
- Access Information
- Busses run daily to Chikatsuyu from Kii-Tanabe Station, Shirahama and Hongu.● ~1 hour by bus from Kii-Tanabe Station (bus timetable 1)
● ~1 hour by bus from Hongu (bus timetable 2)
● less than 5 minute walk from "Chikatsuyu-oji 近露王子" bus stop
● less than 5 walk from "Nakahechi Art Museum なかへち美術館" bus stop
● First buildings in Chikatsuyu village when approaching on the Kumano Kodo from the west.
Chikatsuyu
Kumano Kodo Takahara~Tsugizakura-oji Map
- Shuttle Service
- Not available.
- Parking
- For two vehicles: Free.
Please ask for a parking spot when making the reservation request.
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.
Please check this Article for more information.