Keyaki
Accommodation
4.93
Keyaki
Morning sea of clouds
Sample guestroom
Elevated tatami platform
Sample supper
Sample breakfast
Sample lunchbox
Cat meets pony
Dining room
Dining room
Elevated tatami platform
Beams in ceiling of guestroom
Sample guestroom
View from guestroom
Washing area
Ensuite bath
Sink
Toilet
Entrance from Kumano Kodo
Description
Mountain-view Homestay
Keyaki is a house perched on the upper end of the ridge top settlement of Takahara along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
It is a long-narrow building with a hallway down the middle: guest rooms and café (dining room) on one side (with panoramic mountain views!) and the family’s rooms on the other.
There is a small yard in front of the house for relaxing outside to enjoy the view.
The two guestrooms each have ensuite bath and toilet. Futons are laid out on an elevated tatami platform.
Homemade meals are served in the café.
Please note that the family (with young children) also lives in this house.
This is the same young couple who manages the nearby Suzushiro rental cottage.
| Full Name |
Keyaki
けやき |
|---|---|
| Area | Takahara |
| Type | Guesthouse/B&B |
| Address | 798-1 Takahara, Nakahechi-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1416
〒646-1416 和歌山県田辺市中辺路町高原798-1 |
| Map Code | 615 754 009*35 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Check-out | 10:30 |
Rating & Reviews
4.93
Guestroom
Baths
Meals
Location
Reception & Service
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
5.00
Best stay in the Kumano Kodo
This was our fist night stay while walking the Kumano Kodo and the best. Beautiful room with valley views and pouring sunshine. Excellent traditional meal beautifully cooked and presented by our host. Fully recommended
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Highly Recommend
After the hard first day trekking from Takajiri Oji it was a blessing to stay the night at this wonderful small homestay. The young couple who run it are delightful and the meals were exceptional. There are only two rooms - each large with their own private en-suite and outside deck (and amazing view). Book early.
Date: Feb/2026
Romania (Female, age **)
4.80
Lovely
Lovely location, with big and spotless room and bathroom, right on the Kumano treck. We saw one of the most beautiful sunsets over the rice terrace from our patio. The meals were great and tasty.
Date: Dec/2025
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Excellent guesthouse
This guesthouse is top notch. The attention to detail is superb and there is nothing we feel they could have done better. The food was delicious and the presentation was excellent. We would not hesitate to recommend this guesthouse to anyone travelling through Takahara. We only wish we would have stayed longer.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Superb
Gorgeous location. Our room was lovely and well appointed. The meals were so delicious, and our host was gracious. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you so much
Date: Nov/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
- No subject -
Our best Accomodation during our three week stay. Stunning location, lovely food ( breakfast and evening meal cooked by the host is 5*- lunch box not so great made by someone else) delightful host. You will not be disappointed staying here!
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Beautiful experience
Keyaki is a very special place. It was an amazing place to stay in our first night and one of our top stays. Beautiful family hosts, very peaceful and homely and incredible food.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
True bliss and culinary excellence!
The meals are outstanding, and to room feels like a five star stay. Everything you could need, a view and heavenly beds. Keyaki is top notch.
Date: Oct/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Room Reviews
I don't know what else to say except the highest rating! The owner is very friendly, the food is delicious, the rooms are spacious, clean, and modern, and Minsu is located right on the Kumano Kodo Trail, making it a truly exceptional guesthouse for those exploring the Kumano Kodo Trail. In addition, the rooms all have views, which are very beautiful.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
An absolute gem
Such a reward for summiting that steep climb. Mahito and his family run a beautiful home with unparalleled views. Many lovely touches make it so welcoming, and great food from a kind host made this a memorable stay.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Stunning
The views, the food, the room, and the family were all wonderful. Our room had a private bathroom, shower and private outdoor space with chairs. The room at the time also had coffee and tea supplies in the room which was great in the morning. I had the vegetarian meal (no meat, no fish) and my partner had no restrictions. We both enjoyed our meals immensely. My dinner was one of favorite meals in Japan. The family is so sweet and welcoming. It’s been awhile since I felt that relaxed and at peace. Highly recommend this stay for the Kumano Kodo!
Date: Sep/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
Fantastic.
Date: Sep/2025
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Best place to stay on the Kumano
We were so grateful to have the opportunity to stay at Keyaki. The hospitality was warm and welcoming, the food was sublime as well as gourmet, the beds comfortable (and air conditioned!) and the view spectacular. What else could you ask for, especially after hiking uphill most of the way. We could not have been happier.
Date: Jun/2025
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
PARADISE
Great view, quiet environment, good coffee, delicious meals..... I enjoyed every second here.
Date: Jun/2025
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
A wonderfull guesthouse with a lovely family
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Amazing, amazing, amazing!
This was our favorite accommodation on the trail. Amazing views, amazing place, amazing food, lovely hosting, so much attention to detail and care. We really really loved it. Would give it 10 stars!
Date: Jun/2025
Argentina (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
There are no words to describe wonder!
After a quite long walk, arriving to Keyaki was similar to arriving to heaven. The hosts, the bedroom, the views and the meals were unbelieveble. I should have stayed one more day to enjoy this incredible place.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Lovely
Lovely accommodation. Owner looked after us. Great location with views over the rice paddies. Had a resident pony.
Date: May/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Excellent accommodation with lovely views
Perfect welcome superb rooms very comfortable beds. The food was superb and the house very intimate with great views
Date: May/2025
Spain (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Magnífico
Un lugar ideal, bucólico, con unas vistas espléndidas, una habitación amplia, decorada con mucho gusto y cómoda, y un anfitrión que cuidaba todos los detalles. La comida ideal, una inmersión perfecta en la tradición japonesa. Un diez
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Dreamy stay with amazing views of the mountains
An absolute highlight - spacious & stylish room with an amazing view, comfortable futon bed & i loved the little corner where we could make our own filter coffee. Mahito san was very warm & the food was DELICIOUS! Both supper & breakfast. Also glad to have met Chaka the pony. Location is also near the start of the next part of the kumano kodo hike. Would definitely come again if I did the hike again.
Date: May/2025
Argentina (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
- No subject -
Modern and clean, with lovely misty mountain views. Friendly host who cook up delicious meals! The bento lunchbox was very good too.
Date: May/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Lovely and comfortable accommodations in a picturesque village.
The hosts were so helpful and attentive. The room was beautiful, with a superb view of the mountains and the village (especially the mist-shrouded morning!). We got excellent meals served and explained with great attention to detail and a real sense of wanting us to enjoy our stay. Superb!
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Keyaki was a great place to stay. Beautiful view and room. Dinner was superb.
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Female, age **)
5.00
Wobderful
The best accommodation on our trip in Japan
Date: Apr/2025
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Keyaki
Hands down the best view was from there! It is along the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route hence there is detour at all. Our host is basically a ninja chef. The meal was next level. The lunch was provided by another person. It was a bit disappointing.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Highlight stay of the entire trek!
Just WOW! That's all I'm going to say. They won't disappoint and he nailed the vegan request. I don't want to spoil it all for you. The attention to detail & aesthic was on point.
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
0.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
Excellent host and divine meals.
Date: Apr/2025
South Africa (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
EXCELLENT!
Very well appointed room and excellent food! Enjoyed our stay.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
I felt like I had landed with the Gods
The Host was a quiet humble gentleman but delivered on every level of service. The room was large and spacious. The view spectacular. Another day would have been nice if only time had permitted . His culinary skills were magnificent. I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
We loved our stay at Keyaki, we loved the accommodations, the outdoor area and the views, the food and the hospitality shown to us.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Best place on the trail
Great location and beautiful scenery from the bedroom window. The food was excellent with lots of nice touches. Tea and coffee beans which you had to grind yourself. Absolutely delicious.
Date: Mar/2025
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
綺麗で景色も良く、プライバシーが保たれたお部屋がとても快適でした。 お部屋で飲めるコーヒーや、お料理もとても美味しかったです。 ほっこりと優しい雰囲気の接客で心地よかったです。また泊まりたいです。
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Exceeded expectations
Keyaki is utterly gorgeous on the internet! When we arrived I was overwhelmed with the beauty and quality of the accommodation. Extremely comfortable and perfect for our group of two couples. There were two beautiful rooms each with a bathroom and balcony. Also a lovely dining area. The view was amazing. Our meals prepared by our host were stunning. It was a very special experience staying at Keyaki.
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Stay at Keyaki!!!
I have zero complaints about Keyaki. Our stay was magical! The views, the food, the beds - everything was top knotch, comfortable, beautiful, and delicious. We especially appreciated our host who was so, so friendly. I wish we could live there!
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Spectacular and so welcoming
Spectacular first night and introduction to the hospitality on the trail. Highly recommended. The front door is 10m from the trail. The food was spectacular and accommodated a vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Room was something special with all necessary facilities. The coffee maker was unique and had to be enjoyed on the deck overlooking the valley. The host and his family were just gorgeous.
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
全て最高でした。
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
A highlight of our accommodation on the walk.
Every thing about Kayaki was great. The location right on the track. The amazing views from our private balcony. Size of room, and facilities within the room. Coffee making facilities within the room a plus. Our hosts were beautiful and the food they provided amazing. Can not fault anything about this stay. They are a young couple with young children who were very quiet. Highly recommend staying here.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
Great host. Fantastic accommodation.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Beautiful place
Keyaki was the first and best place we stayed at on the Kumano Kodo. Food was excellent, and the accommodation was excellent too. Great view.
Date: Nov/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Keyaki
Just superb! An example to all lodgings!
Date: Oct/2024
Germany (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
A hearty welcome, good food and a lovely view
We very much enjoyed our stay at Keyaki. The view was magnificent and the food that Mahito-san prepared was delicious, a very good introduction to Japanese food for Western palates. (However, we suspect he didn’t prepare the bento, as it was a bit of a letdown. We’d advise looking for other options, rather than getting the bento.)
Date: Oct/2024
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Amaxing Host, View, Room and Food
So so fortunate that we managed to book the accomodation. Should have stayed for one more day!
Date: Oct/2024
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
The Best
The best accommodation on our 4 night trek. Would love to come back. Takahara is a beautiful place.
Date: Oct/2024
Sweden (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Just amazing!
This is the best guesthouse we stayed in for the whole of our trip to Japan. Both the architecture, the host and the food was worth every step to get here.
Date: Oct/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Best Experience and Accommodation in Japan
Our stay at Keyaki was excellent. Spacious rooms, both beautiful and comfortable, and what a scenic and breathtaking view. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. Our host helped us with some impromptu requests and was very kind. We would have loved to stay longer. We strongly recommend this place to anyone and would like to come back.
Date: Oct/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Superb
This was by far the best accomodation we had on our pilgrimmage.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
The most fantastic and exceptional stay ever! It was the highlight of our Kimono Kodo experience without a doubt!
This was without a doubt the best accommodation and food experience we had during our Kumano Kodo journey if not for all of our three week journey across Japan. The views from our rooms and dining area of the mountains were breathtaking, the facilities modern yet Classical Japanese and very stylish at the same time, the food and presentation by the owner outstanding, particularly given he is a trained chef, and the welcome by the owner incredibly warm and inviting. We were made to few so special and spoiled! Absolutely loved everything about this place and experience. Thank you!!!
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Fabulous host
The accommodations were very comfortable. The best futons we had on the trip and the meal was amazing.
Date: Aug/2024
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Hidden gem with a wonderful host (and his family)!
This is my BEST accommodation throughout the entire trek. It has a beautiful, spacious room that is thoughtfully prepared by the host. The views are AMAZING and unparallel, as you are on a higher elevation. Your room also opens up to the backyard for fresh air, where you can sit to enjoy the breeze and view. The meals prepared by the host was absolutely delicious, especially after a day of hiking. The advantage of this place is also that you would have started an uphill segment of the next day's trekking itinerary, so that you have less uphill to complete the next day. Strongly recommend this accommodation! To be candid, it was not my first choice but I am so glad that we ended up here!
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Superb!
This was one of my favorite places I stayed, not just on the Kumano Kodo but in ALL OF JAPAN! The host is very detailed orientated and we appreciated all of the little touches. The view of the fog burning off in the morning over Takahara was beautiful! Dinner was delicious: a wonderful bento box with a lovely sukiyaki as the main course. The packed lunch was a welcome refuel on a long hot day.
Date: Jul/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
Favourite stay on the Kumano Kodo! Lovely host, and really beautiful rooms with views over the valley. Food was amazing as well. Felt so lucky to have stayed here!!
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Beautiful location!
A magical place to stay. Very comfortable- -with everything thought of, including pour over coffee... We loved the amazing view of the valley, with the changing clouds. The host was very gracious and the food was delicious.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Best place to stay in Takahara
Keyaki was the best place I stayed on my kumano kodo travel. Room was fantastic and owner and family were so friendly. Meals were great and food was excellent. The bento next day (not prepared by keyaki was probably the worst bento on my trip) if keyaki owner made bento even sandwich it would be more tasty
Date: May/2024
Canada (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
Great place and host
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
10/10!!
If I could give more stars I would! This was our favourite stay of our trip. Everything was perfect, beautiful guest rooms, absolutely incredible meals, a lovely welcoming family, great views from the bedrooms and dining room, kid friendly. Perfect for our family of 6.
Date: May/2024
Israel (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
grate experience, lovely host, delicious vegetarian meal, spacious room with beautiful view, totaly worth the climbing to the house
Date: May/2024
Canada (Male, age **)
4.80
- No subject -
wonderful place. Lovely host. Great start to the trip.
Date: May/2024
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Over exceeded the expectations
The atmosphere, the hosts, everything exceeded what we were expecting. Astonished by the kindness, the location, the landscapes, and the food. Nothing could be better
Date: May/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Staying at Keyaki was the highlight of our trip. The food was delicious, the host was wonderful, and the room and view were incredible. Highly recommend!
Date: Apr/2024
Czech Republic (Female, age **)
5.00
OMG, the view
Did I say OMG, the view? This place is simply amazing. The rooms are great and come with a private terrace. Food was delicious and abundant.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
One of our favorite stays in all of Japan
The room, the view, the food, the people, the pony - everything was perfect and unforgettable. Waking up and seeing the mist over the mountains felt like a fairytale. Please stay here if you can!
Date: Apr/2024
Singapore (Female, age **)
5.00
A treasure along Kumano Kodo
It was a perfect stay ! The house is located along the Kumano Kodo trail... very convenient, except for the steep climb up, especially a day of tiring walk ! However, what welcomed us was the beautiful view from the house, especially from our room ! The sunset view of the mountains was excellent ! Facilities in the room was perfect, so thoughtful.. from the coffee making counter with its own tap & sink, to the wc, to the wash basin and the bathroom. What we love most was the raised tatami platform on which the futons were placed.. Especially comfortable as futon were placed on top of a cushion mattress that's a few inches thick. Best sleep ever ! The host, Mahito-san made the best and pretty kaiseki dinner ! Even the western breakfast was served in a bento box with perfect toast ! He should be awarded michelin stars ! The house had 3 young children, but they were so well behaved that we didn''t even know of their existence until the 2 5yr old appeared during dinner and was introduced to us. She was so cute ! Overall, a perfect stay. Nothing else we could have asked for !
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
A perfect place
A beautiful house in a perfect location. Stunning views, extremely nice and friendly host and the best dinner and breakfast you could imagine. We hope to be back some time!
Date: Apr/2024
Switzerland (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
Keyaki
The location, the rooms, the meals, the people - everything was perfect!
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
A warm, welcoming family home
We were greeted by the very kind and hospitable owner (Mahito) after a cold and rainy start to our hike. We were guided through the warm house to our rooms and were stunned by the view of the valley. After a well-needed shower, we sat down for dinner. So much time and and care was put into the meal. It was one of the best meals of our entire Japan trip. The atmosphere was so disarming. We could have fallen asleep at the table. The soft pitter patter of children's feet really reminded you that you were a guest in this lovely home at this ephemeral moment in time.
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Female, age **)
5.00
Everything perfect!
The wooden house is absolutely beautiful with a splendid view over the valley. The meals were home made and so delicous! The owner is very friendly and dried all the wet equipment so that everything was ready for hiking the next morning. Everything was just perfect!
Date: Mar/2024
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Our favourite place on the Kumano Kodo trail
Nestled on the side of the hill with stunning views across the valley, Keyaki was the most charming of the places we stayed on our five-day walk. Our host and chef Mohito was warm and friendly and his meals were the best. This is a small family home but the tatami rooms are totally private and peaceful.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
Mahito was an incredible host. His English was pretty good! Communication was easy. The room in Takahara was my favorite. The view was phenomenal. The room itself was very special. Ofuro was clean. Futons were very comfy. Tea and coffee station allowed us to have high quality drinks in our room. The dinner and breakfast spread was so fresh and tasty as well. It was an awesome way to spend the first night of this itinerary.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
A beautiful stay with a beautiful host and family. Setting was exceptional as were our home cooked meals. Thank you.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Perfect
Perfect end to the first day. Great views, cute abode and run by a young family who take pride in their establishment and food.
Date: Apr/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Absolutely AMAZING!
I HIGHLY recommend this accomodation. The gentleman was absolutely amazing. So kind, helpful, and an amazing cook. The room/bath was magical aftmer a long day of hiking in the rain. It was a bit hard to find in the rain... mainly because I was cold, tired and wet. When I arrived in town, I thought I missed the location but I needed to keep walking. A bit better directions would be helpful. He actually came and picked me up. So great.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Everything you could ask for
Extremely clean and well decorated. Beautiful view. Welcoming. Amazing food.
Date: Mar/2024
Israel (Female, age **)
4.60
Very nice host and excellent cook
Very good guesthouse with private bathroom. Our hist was a chef and prepared an excellent dinner. Very cozy
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
- No subject -
Host very welcoming; Japanese room was comfortable; food was delicious
Date: Dec/2023
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Very tidy and lovely guesthouse equipped with everything you need
The property is absolutely clean, the view is great (when you wake up in the morning and see a horse in the sea of clouds, the view is so amazing), the food is delicious like fine dining and the host is friendly! We had a great stay! If I come to Takahara again, I will choose the same house.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Great Views, Warm Host, Wonderful Food, Big Comfortable Room
It might be one of the furthest places to stay at in the hamlet, but the extra 10 minutes of walking was worth it. The host was so warm and nice and funny. His three meals were also beautiful and tasty, as was the music played. The views from the main room and my bedroom was grand. Highly recommend this place
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Awesome view!
Wow what a beautiful place. Incredible view overlooking the valley below Takahara. Comfy bed with soft chairs nearby. Sunny back deck. Great bathroom facilities. In room coffee and tea available. The dinner and breakfast was fabulous. Owner could be a chef.
Date: Nov/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
A magical start to our Kumano Kodo trip!
We had a wonderful stay at Keyaki! After a strenuous hike UP to Takahara, we were rewarded with a warm welcome, a beautiful tatami room with the most incredible views across the mountains and town below. The dinner that night was beautifully presented and delicious. We requested vegan meals in advance and compared to our 'normal diet' fellow guests we were just as lucky with yummy and filling meals! To top it all off in the morning we got to meet the resident lawnmower (as our host described!), a beautiful pony called Chakka, and a rare treat of cloud inversion across the valley below. We loved our stay here and highly recommend staying at this wonderful minshuku.
Date: Nov/2023
Singapore (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Great host
Our host, the manager as well as the chef, was super-friendly. So was his family. The property is at the top of a small hill, overlooking the valley. One can watch from the balcony the lovely sunset. The food was remarkable, considering the chef was operating on his own. Highly recommended.
Date: Nov/2023
France (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Sunset with mountain views
Loved this guesthouse. We had a room with balcony overlooking the mountains. The sunset was spectacular. The bath was lovely after a day hiking. The host was welcoming. And the food was amazing!!! Highly recommend.
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at Keyaki - the host was very welcoming, kind and friendly. The room was exceptionally comfortable and spacious and had a verandah looking out onto the nearby mountains. It was very nice to be able to watch the sunset whilst drinking tea after the first day of walking. The meals were absolutely delicious and generous (especially the dinner!). We will always remember our stay in Keyaki and wish we were able to spend more time there!
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Keyaki
This was the most wonderful accommodation my wife and I have ever stayed in. The room, the view, the food, all of it was amazing. The hosts, their family, beautiful children, a cool pony. What an awesome family. They live a very special life, and they provided us with memories we will cherish forever!
Date: Oct/2023
France (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Lovely wellcome. Beautifull room. Delicious food and a magnificent sunset from the small terrasse in front of my bedroom
Date: Oct/2023
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Keyaki guesthouse
We loved everything about this place: our host Mahito was most gracious and welcoming, the accommodation was clean comfortable and well appointed. Lots of thoughtful touches, like fresh ground coffee in each room. Beautiful peaceful views sitting on the decks outside our rooms. Meals were fantastic! Would have loved to stay here for a few days!
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
A Delight
A beautiful place made very welcoming by the host and atmosphere in general …. great location, homely like ambience, delicious cuisines, very clean, and a helpful host who couldn’t do enough to meet my needs. Love it!
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A beautiful stay
We adored Keyaki and are so glad we stopped in Takahara for a night. Our host was very welcoming and so kind. We loved the meals (especially dinner) and the views at sunset and in the morning. Our room, with an ensuite and bath, was very spacious, clean and comfortable. We appreciated the small extras, like the ability to make coffee in our room. The pony even made an appearance at breakfast! We would have loved to stay longer and would recommend to everyone.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
A superb place to stay with fantastic food. i especially loved the little coffee making corner in our room
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Everything was fantastic. We received excellent on the spot advice so we could realistically complete what we could in the short time we had. We arrived early (1.30pm) to our accommodation as we couldn't find any lunch. Our hosts looked after us and made lunch for us. We then checked in an hour earlier than anticipated, which was wonderfully generous of our hosts. Thank you.
Date: Sep/2023
Japan (Female, age **)
4.80
お世話なりました。
熊野古道には珍しく部屋に風呂・トイレがあるため、お部屋でゆっくりくつろぐことが出来ました。 部屋からの眺望も良く、朝には高原の里に雲海がかかっているのが見えました。 食事も美味しく、また滞在したいと思いました。
Date: Sep/2023
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
翌日にけっこう長めに歩くことを計画していたのですが、チェックイン時に雑談の中でふとそのことを話すと「じゃあ朝食の時間を少し早くしましょうか？」と、宿側で予定されていたであろう時間をわざわざ調整してくださいました。万が一の時はここからバスもいけますよ、など地図を示しつつ、それぞれの状況に応じた動きもいろいろ説明してくださいました。部屋も快適で、しっかり休養し、早朝からスタートしたことでなんとか無事、その後の道も踏破できました。夕方到着で翌朝早めの出発だったため、あまり多くは話せなかったですが、とても素敵で、あたたかい時間をすごせたと思っています。
Date: Sep/2023
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
Belgium (Female, age **)
5.00
Perfect stay in Keyaki Guesthouse
The owner is a very good host and cook. We had a delicious diner in the evening. The room is exceptionally beautiful and is very quiet. The private terrace has a breathtaking view over the valley. The guesthouse is located on the Kumano Kodo trail, so it could not be better.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
this place was fantastic. we really enjoyed staying here and the food was incredible.
Date: Jul/2023
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Magnificent mountain View
Friendly host. Tasty dinner and breakfast meals. Big and clean Japanese-style room with en-suite toilet and magnificent mountain view in the day and cloud view early in the morning. The accommodation was right next to the hiking route towards Chikatsuyu, which was where I was heading the next day. Lovely stay!
Date: Jun/2023
Malaysia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Very nice host and questhouse, with great views and fantastic dinner cooked by host
This is a gem of a guesthouse. Great views as it's located high above the village. House is clean and welcoming and it's such a pleasure to just sit on the patio with a drink and admire the view and the host's pony. Our host was Mahito-san and he is a great chef. The dinner we had here was better than the ones we had at restaurants !! My only small wish is that the guesthouse could check their guest dietary preferences as my wife was served beef as one of the items, which she doesn't eat. We also ordered the lunch box for our hike to Chikatsuyu and I believe this was cooked and delivered by a third party, and frankly the quality was not good and was all vegetarian. If you are hiking to Chikatsuyu, there is a rest stop at about 80% of the trail, where you can get the more or less the same simple vegetarian stuff.
Date: Jun/2023
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.80
Good Manshuku
Location just by the side of Kumano Kodo. The room was spacious tidy and big. Good view of the sunset in the mountain village.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
A stellar stay!
We can not say enough good things about the Keyaki. This small (2 rooms) guest house is perched on the far end of Takahara with amazing views across the valley to the mountains beyond. We were greeted warmly by the host and shown to two beautiful and comfortable rooms. The food (including the bento box lunch for our next day hike) was wonderful. We simply can not say enough good things about the Keyaki.
Date: Jun/2023
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Lovely room, views and host!
We had a fabulous stay. Wish we could stayed one more night. Everything was perfect! The host was lovely, we can feel the care through the attention to details (from travel adaptor, maps, coffee beans for drip coffee provided in room), a warmer in the shoe cabinet which dried our shoes wet from the rain.. The view from the room was fantastic. Meals were delicious! Such a memorable stay.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Great accomodation that's on the trail
Great little place. Lovely host. The inn sits on the hill that heads to the trail, so in the morning you are already on your way!
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Absolutely fantastic- best on the trail by a mile
We had the most incredible experience staying here on night one of the Kumano Kodo. Highlight of our week for majestic view of the mountains across the country and the rice paddy. The room was spacious and comfortable and our host and meals were superb. Just fabulous.
Date: May/2023
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
Incredible stay. The room and the views are beautiful, and the family soooo nice! Meals were fantastic
Date: May/2023
Japan (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Best stop along Kumano Kodo
Although this is probably the first stop for many of us, it's probably one of the best you'd get! The location, the room, the view, the owner, the food and the lovely pony, EVERYTHING is just fantastic! I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that the food especially is worthy of a Michelin star! It's super duper delicious, and meticulously prepared by the awesome owner! The views from the room is absolutely beautiful and sitting outside viewing the sky and beautiful scenery after walking the Kumano Kodo is so so relaxing! Highly recommended!
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Beautiful location and service with some of the best meals we had in Japan!
We loved our stay at Keyaki, amazing views over the valley, lovely hosts and delicious restaurant quality meals. Highly recommend a night here.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Keyaki with a View
Keyaki was difficult to find but once we arrived it was bliss. Beautiful family, beautiful room (with drip filter coffee pot), beautiful views and immediately alongside Kumano Kodo walking route. Keyaki was very peaceful. Only two guest rooms available so not party central which we appreciated. I would definitely recommend Keyaki.
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Absolutely wonderful
Keyaki is a wonderful place to stay. The host is friendly and gracious, the rooms are immaculate and comfortable, the food is delicious, and the location overlooking the village and mountains is just amazing. Everything about our experience there was perfect. The meals we had were some of the best in our visit to Japan- fresh, creative, healthy, and so delicious.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Ideal place to stay in Takahara
This is the most idyllic place I have stayed in Japan! Beautiful mountain scenery could be seen from the private patio attached to my room, where I could quietly enjoy a cup of green tea while watching the sunset. My room with ensuite bathroom facilities was spacious and tastefully decorated. The fulsome and delicious dinner prepared by the host (mine was vegetarian) was also the best I have had on this trip! Watching the mountains while taking breakfast the next morning, with the host family’s adorable pony grazing right outside our dining area, was like being in a postcard. Despite being so far away from the busyness in the cities, the wi-fi in the house was excellent, so you have the best of both worlds!
Date: Mar/2023
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Best stay after a day if hiking
Perfect place to stay! Super nice rooms and amazing food
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2022
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Excellent place to stay and great service. Nice view. Should have stayed an extra day.
Date: Dec/2022
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Modern, clean, great food
Lovely spot for the first night on the trail! Room had a great view and ensuite bathroom was a plus. We enjoyed the delicious meals cooked by the owner, who was really helpful and friendly.
Date: Nov/2022
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Very friendly and comfortable
The welcome was great and the service provided was a great start to my Kumano Kodo walk. The food was all delicious and I appreciated the adjustments to meet my ‘no meat’ preference. I also considered this to be the most comfortable bed I slept on in my entire trip - the extra padding, while not completely traditional, was super comfortable.
Date: Nov/2022
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
Wonderful food and fantastic location to watch the orange moon
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
超快適
オーアナーや奥様の雰囲気も柔らかく落ち着いていて居心地GOODです。お子様達も素直でかわいらしいし、ペットにポニーがいるのもほのぼの。 眺めはいいし、部屋は奇麗で快適だし、部屋風呂だし、お料理も絶品。言うことなしです！
Date: Oct/2022
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2022
Japan (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
Keyaki is just great. I wished there were an option to give more stars than 5. Delicious food. Nice clean room and bath. Great relaxing view from the balcony outside the room. And delicious locally roasted coffee beans in your room to grind and brew yourself and enjoy the early morning view. The owner was beyond nice and helpful to make sure we had a great stay. I can’t recommend Keyaki highly enough.
Date: Jun/2022
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2022
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
4.80
- No subject -
期待以上のゲストハウスでした。また、宿泊したいです。 ポニーにも合え、緩やかなときを過ごしました。
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Lovely stay in cosy and modern minshuku
The room we stayed in was cosy and modern, with a beautiful view of the surrounding scenery. Our host was so kind and friendly! The vegetarian food was absolutely delicious, as was the bento we took with us. There is even a little pet horse you can meet. :) A wonderful stay!
Date: Mar/2022
Japan (Male, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2021
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
すごい綺麗なモダンな和室で、お茶と別にコーヒーセットまで部屋に用意してありました。しかもミルもあって、挽き立ての豆でコーヒーを入れて、眺望抜群の部屋のテラスで淹れたてのコーヒーを味わう、なんとも優雅なロケーションでした。夕飯もホントに素晴らしく美味しくてビックリ！かわいいお子さんとポニーに癒され、気分良く出発できました。また来ます！
Date: Nov/2021
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
全てが最高
あのロケーションで最高のサービスを受けることが出来ました。 心残りはポニーちゃんと触れ合えなかったことです。
Date: Nov/2021
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
2.80
- No subject -
ご家族で対応する宿のようでした 外国人向けの宿のようでした。
Date: Dec/2021
Japan (Male, age **)
4.00
- No subject -
部屋は広くて天井が高く、とてもキレイでした。 食事は丁寧に作っていることが良く分かるもので、夕・朝とも美味しくいただきました。お重に詰められたスタイルも素敵だと感じました。 宿のロケーションは、高原の集落を見下ろすとてもともに、遠くの山々を一望できてよかったです。 ご主人は、こちらの質問には丁寧に答えてくださる一方、あちらからは構うことなく適度な距離感で対応してくださいました。 最後に、部屋にコーヒーセットが備え付けてあり、自分で豆を挽いて淹れたてを味わえる贅沢なひとときを過ごすことができました。
Date: Jul/2021
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
ここを私の別荘にします‼️と、宣言してきました。 7月なのに雲海が綺麗で、美味しい珈琲を飲みながら堪能しました‼️
Date: Apr/2021
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2021
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2020
France (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
a taste of paradise
Date: Mar/2020
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Very special - Keyaki
I had a wonderful night stay at Keyaki. I was very well cared for by the lovely owners and enjoyed meeting their children. The meals that were provided were sensational. I had every comfort in the room. In the morning, I woke to the most amazng mist in the valley. It was all an experience I will never forget.
Price Plan(s)
Guestrooms
| Western Style | No |
|---|---|
| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Guests | 4 |
| Facilities |
|---|
|
| Amenities |
|---|
|
Baths
| Shared Indoor | No |
|---|---|
| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | Yes |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
Meals
| Supper |
|---|
| Japanese style meal, served in Dining room from 18:30～19:30 |
| Breakfast |
| Western style breakfast, served in Dining room from 7:30～8:30 |
※Sorry, CAN'T remove gluten from the meals.
- 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.
Sample supper
Sample breakfast
Sample lunch box
Dining room
Facilities & Services
| Facilities |
|---|
|
|
- Internet
- Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- English
- Services
- Lunch box
- Shuttle service
- Shipping
Access
- Access Information
- Located at the east end of Takahara settlement near the Kumano Kodo trailhead.
Busses run daily to Kurisugawa from Kii-Tanabe Station and Hongu.● ~40 minutes by bus from Kii-Tanabe Station to Kurisugawa (bus timetable 1).● ~1 hour 10 minutes by bus from Hongu to Kurisugawa (bus timetable 2).● ~30 minute walk from "Kurisugawa 栗栖川" bus stop.● ~2 hour walk from Takijiri-oji on the Kumano Kodo.
Takahara
Kumano Kodo Takijiri-oji~Takahara Map
- Shuttle Service
- Shuttle available from/to Takijiri and Kurisugawa bus stops.
- Parking
- 2 vehicles for free
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.