Date: Feb/2026
United States (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Hiroki and Naoko were incredible hosts. Hiroki thoughtfully picked us up in Takahara and was very easy to communicate with. The food was exceptional - we felt so grateful for the thought and time that went into the preparation, especially the accommodation of our allergies. It was an exceptional stay!
Date: Dec/2025
Argentina (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
This was my first accommodation on the Nakahechi Route, and I'm so grateful it was. It's a little off the trail, but they picked me up near the Takahara parking lot. It was very easy to coordinate via WhatsApp, and the next day the next day they took me back to the same spot to continue the trail. The owners are very kind, the accommodation is modern, very clean, and comfortable. The food was incredible, beautifully presented. Thank you for hosting me!
Date: Dec/2025
Malaysia (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Hiroki and Naoko are amazing hosts!
I wish to commend my amazing hosts for their kind hospitality and amazing food, do try their homemade Umeshu too!
Date: Dec/2025
Italy (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Wonderful place, wonderful food and wonderful hosts
Date: Dec/2025
Hong Kong (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Great service!
This guest house is a 15 minute drive from the trailhead, but the host shuttles you back and forth and was very responsive and communicative. The room was fine, bathroom was fine. They had a bath and laundry, which we definitely would have used had we been further into the trail. The meals were maybe the best we had the whole time and the hosts were very welcoming. They also provided some extra tea and coffee, which was a nice perk.
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Absolutely flawless stay
This is a Minshuku out of Takahara area, but the owners who are a nice couple provide a free shuttle transportation to and from the Takahara main rest area. My building had a massage chair which was awesome after the hike. Now, the food was absolutely the highlight, really tasty and fresh. Absolutely made with love! I saw the owner bring in a fresh out of the water fish to cook for dinner. Highly recommended
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
A Gem!
The "15 minute drive" had me worried, but staying here turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. Food was amazing, and the pickup from Takahara was very smooth - communication via WhatsApp was excellent. The hosts are wonderful, warm and I think they genuinely loved taking care of their guests. A hidden gem. Highly recommend.
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Incredible Care and Food
Hiroki and Naoko are the most incredible hosts. Whether it was sending us photos of our stay through WhatsApp or Naoko’s note included in our lunch box, we immediately felt cared for and looked after like family. They treated us to the best meals on the Kumano Kodo and one of our favorites during all of our two weeks in Japan. The sukiyaki at dinner was to DIE for, and the crab was caught by Hiroki that morning. What a gift to discover this lovely resting place.
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Stayed in Kiyohime 3. I believe the hosts live in the same building. The building is so exquisitely furnished the dining room most especially. The guests from the other 2 buildings joined us in the dining room. It was great conversation. The food was extremely high end. The hosts let us know their son was a chef at a high end sushi restaurant in Tokyo and had taught them a lot about how to prepare food.
Date: Nov/2025
Mexico (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Best guest house!
Staying here after my first walk in the Kumano Kodo raised the bar so high for the next guesthouses. They picked me up at the bus stop, which was close from their home, and cooked us the best meal ever. I am vegan and they made sure everything on my meal was plant based. They even made vegan sushi for me. Breakfast and lunchbow were also amazing. Their house is warm, and welcoming. The room was big enough and had everything I needed. They also have a massage chair! (for free). You can book the luggage service with them. I hope you have same luck as me and get to stay with this amazing family.
Date: Nov/2025
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Amazing experience
Hiroki and Naoko have the most amazing place, and are the best hosts. The food was incredible and our apartment was fantastic. What a welcome to the Kumano!
Date: Oct/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Guest House Kiyohime
A warm welcome from hosts who went the extra mile to pick us up from Takijiri, provided us with clean, comfortable accommodation and the most fabulous traditional meal.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Mr. Hiroki and Nacko are great hosts in all aspects. I was picked up as soon as he know I was ready, even it was earlier. His dining room is precious, and the food was excellent. The whole experience was magnificent. I would repeat staying with them.
Date: Oct/2025
Italy (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 3, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
PERFECT start for the Kumano Kodo
We stayed here for the first night of our Kumano Kodo trek. Everything was more than ideal for those purpose: clear, quick communication, warm smiles, transportation to and from the trailhead, a chance to connect with other travelers, and an absolutely amazing meal. The hosts have an excellent attention to detail and we’re very grateful for our stay with them.
Date: Oct/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
- No subject -
Incredible meals, lovely hospitality from Hiroki and Naoko, they even photographed me in front of their tree for memory
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Convenience and ease for Takajiri or Takahara
Food was delux, very good. Host picked us up from the bus stop first afternoon and dropped us off at the trailhead next day with other hikers, which was very convenient and time saving! The house was nice and well maintained. Shared bathroom made us interact with others, "you need the shower now?", which helped for conversation that flowed into meal time. Met other guests who we connected with through out the trail.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Dinner was amazing!
Dinner was a table covered in small dishes of the most beautiful food. What a great way to celebrate our first day of hiking. Kiyohime is a great place to stay. It is off trail but that is really no problem because they provide a shuttle service to pick up hikers and drop them off the next morning.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Exceptional hospitality
Hiroki and Naoko were outstanding hosts! The food and service were amazing. We really appreciated being picked up from Takijiri-Oji and dropped off the next morning. The fresh caught tuna was delicious. We also were grateful that Hiroki offered us to contact him at any time of our Kumano Kodo walk.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
This was our favorite stay on the Kumano Kodo. The hosts are extremely communicative over WhatsApp (a unique characteristic compared to other accommodations), incredibly and thoughtfully hospitable (go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable), and created a wonderful and delicious dining experience. Don’t worry about the shuttle component, they make it easy and convenient and it’s worth the stay at their lovely home.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location -, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Incredible hosts
Great meal and great accommodations. Lots of care put into the meal, and the host picked me up along the trail, which made it much easier getting to and fro. I’d recommend this to everyone
Date: Jun/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Takahara
The host were very friendly, the accommodation clean and the house itself was in a quiet village. The host picked us up from the trail and drove us back to it the next morning.
Date: Jun/2025
Costa Rica (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Awesome Hosts
Hiroki and his wife are the best hosts I had.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Brilliant homestay with wonderful hosts.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Fantastic food and conversational company
I honestly think this was the absolute best food during our entire trip to Japan - absolutely delicious and I would give six stars if I could. Naoko-san really knows what she's doing. We loved being able to chat with some other hikers at our table as well and see what their travel plans were as well. This was also the only guest house we stayed in that offered complementary pick up and drop off conveniently at the same spot in Takahara - a great resting waypoint at the end of our first day. Everyone was friendly and the entire guest house was immaculately clean. Thank you. - Bryan and Adel
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Absolutely loved staying here
My favorite place that I stayed! Such a nice couple runs this guesthouse. They really went out of their way to make us feel at home. They picked us up in Takahara and dropped us back off at Takahara in the morning to continue our hike. Their son is a sushi chef in Tokyo and they have learned a lot about cooking from him. We arrived to huge fresh fish in their entrance having just been caught by their friend two hours before, and learning we'd have fresh sashimi for dinner. The dinner, breakfast, and even our lunch box were all phenomenal. Fantastic fantastic food. And it was so nice to all eat together with the other guests (8 of us altogether). Bedroom was very comfortable and quiet, and I was able to wash my clothes and dry my hiking shoes after the rain. Top experience!
Date: May/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Our hosts were very warm, and made exceptional meals (even for vegetarians)
Date: May/2025
France (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Wonderful hosts
We loved our night here. Hiroki and Naoko were so hospitable and generous in sharing stories about their family and their home. The meals were exceptional. The sashimi was freshly caught and the best we had in Japan. We also appreciated sharing our meals with other guests - our conversations during dinner and breakfast were a lot of fun. Guest house Kiyohime was a real standout.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths -, Meals -, Location -, Reception & Service -
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
We loved the hosts and the entire experience.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Excellent. Best food and extremely helpful hosts.
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: May/2025
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
The best guest house and experience of my trip!
Hiroki and Naoko are the sweetest couple and go above and beyond to make sure you're comfortable and well fed for the trail! From the moment of pick up I felt so comfortable as a solo female traveller. Hiroki drove me from and to the trail head for 2 days when I couldn't find accomodation in Chikatsuyu, so that I could continue to hike each part of the trail and come back to their guesthouse at night - this was such a kind offer! The meals are incredible and unique, a great way to experience traditional Japanese cuisine! The guesthouse was so spacious, clean and had everything I needed to dry out my gear after a heavy rain day. I could not recommend this place more!
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Excellent!
Nothing was too much trouble for Hiroki & his wife. Wonderful hospitality. Great communication prior to our trip regarding pick up & drop off to start of walk. Dinner was exceptional & breakfast & our lunch boxes set us up well for our first day of walking. Thank You.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: May/2025
Turkey (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Hiroki and Naoko were very kind and took great care of us. The food was delicious and carefully prepared. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. It was the perfect place to relax after a long day.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
The dinner and breakfast are really good
Date: Apr/2025
Romania (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Fantastic hosts
Great little place to stay. Dinner and breakfast was amazing. Shared bathroom facilities but had no problems with that.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location -, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Kiyomine review
This accomodation provided excellent service. The meals were of the highest standard of our trip.
Our hosts were lovely people and we were shuttled to and from the trailhead. They were a stand out
Date: Apr/2025
Lithuania (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Charming couple who run the place and brilliant having transfers. Food was excellent.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Great Stay!
Host is very nice and responsive to requests. Food was excellent. Room was comfortable. I would highly recommend staying here even though you need to take a shuttle to and from the trail.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Comfortable night after day 1
Great guesthouse, only drawback is it requires shuttle pick up and drop off. That went smoothly but added time and put a deadline on Taki jiri to takahara climb.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Simply Outstanding
I highly recommend this guest house. It was very comfortable, the host was delightful and the food was simply outstanding -- really spectacular. And I appreciated that the meals were communal -- it was a nice way to get to know the people who were (most likely) walking the same stages. The location is a bit away from Takahara, but the shuttle service still made it very convenient.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
This guesthouse was fantastic, the owners were very welcoming and friendly. Shuttle service was easy, efficient, clean and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast were both beautifully presented and everything was delicious, among the best food we've had whilst visiting Japan. Even though it requires a shuttle from Tanabe for kumano kodo walkers, I'd stay there again as it was so good.
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
A great place to stay at the start of the Nakahechi route!
I stayed at Guest House Kiyohime 3 on the first night of my hike and had a fantastic stay. The guesthouse is a 15 minute drive away from Takahara but the transfer was very smooth due to the host's clear communication, so I did not mind at all. My room was spacious and tidy and I had access to clean and well stocked shared bathrooms. The food provided at dinner, breakfast and in the bento box was delicious, fresh and just what I needed to fuel me for my walk the next day. I would highly recommend this accommodation!
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Excellent host. The Japanese meals were great. Highly recommend.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths -, Meals 5, Location -, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
The owners were super helpful, welcoming, and accommodating to schedule change.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals -, Location -, Reception & Service -
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Amazing
An absolute gem! The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, making each bite fun. The view was stunning beautiful - perfect for a relaxing and memorable experience. On top of that, the hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming, ensuring we felt right at home. Top notch hospitality.
Date: Jan/2025
China (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Jan/2025
Singapore (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Thank you for being my host
The apartment on the second floor was quiet and cozy. The host took care of the guests very well. I had dinner at the dining room in the house of the host. The food was well prepared, and very delicious. The lunchbox was very good, too. Thank you!
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location -, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Spectacular food, hospitality, lodging
Best meal and lodging I've had on my hike! Hiroki-san was very hospitable and arranged transport using WhatsApp to/from the trail. Can't thank him enough for offering to fetch me along my hike if I needed help.
Date: Dec/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Great host with exceptionally good food!
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Great stay for a quiet night & delicious food
I enjoyed my stay here. It is about a 15 minute drive from Takahara but the area is very quiet and the space was comfortable and really lovely for a good rest. The hosts were kind and friendly, even teaching me about a local bird I ended up seeing on the entire Kumano Kodo. The food was amazing and some of the best meals I had while in Japan. I had dinner, breakfast and the lunch box. The hosts pick you up from Takahara at 3pm and take you back at 8am to start the walk. Both pick up and drop off times were more than sufficient for my walks each day.
Date: Nov/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 1, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Owner provide transport to and from takahara rest point
Date: Oct/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Amazing food
Kiyohime guesthouse was a great stay! Super friendly hosts. They came to pick us up at the takahara trailhead and brought us back the next morning. The service was great and the food was absolutely amazing! I would really recommend staying with them, also when simply visiting the area.
Date: Oct/2024
Netherlands (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Amazing hosts
Really sweet hosts. It was a lovely couple. They catched a spider for us and gave us home made wine made of prune
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No Eggs