Kodo-no-Mori Anchan
Accommodation
4.13
Kodo-no-Mori Anchan
outside view
outside view
Owner
Owner
Sample guestroom
Sample guestroom
Bath
Washing area
Toilet
Shop
Snacks for sale
Snacks and drinks for sale
View from guestroom
Takijiri oji
Takijiri chaya
Takijiri oji
Description
Takijiri Guesthouse
Kodo-no-Mori is a lodging next to Takijiri-oji, the spiritual entrance to the sacred Kumano mountains and popular trailhead for multi-day treks on the Kumano Kodo.
The guestrooms are simple Japanese style, where futons are laid onto the floor for sleeping. The kitchen, bath and washing area are communal. There is an atmosphere of home-sharing as the owner (and cat) lives onsite.
There is a shop built into the house which is run by the same owner. The shop sells souvenirs including a selection of local sake and beer.
Homemade meals are served in the shop.
This accommodation also offers luggage shuttle services.
Please apply when walking Kumano Kodo.
※ Note for cat allergies: There is a cat in residence in the building.
| Full Name |
Kodo-no-Mori Anchan
古道の杜 あんちゃん |
|---|---|
| Area | Takijiri |
| Type | Minshuku, Homestay |
| Address | 1226-2 Kurisugawa, Nakahechi-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 646-1421
〒646-1421 和歌山県田辺市中辺路町栗栖川1226-2 |
| Map Code | 615 660 594*87 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.13
Guestroom
Baths
Meals
Location
Reception & Service
Date: Dec/2025
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Convenient
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
Great location at the start of Kumano Kodo
We arrived here a day before we took off hiking the Kumano Kodo. It's a very practical place to start your walk. Across the street is the Kumano Kodo information centre where you can get the maps and stamp booklet. Kodo-no-Mori Anchan provides supper, breakfast & lunch upon request and luggage service, so that's very convenient.
Date: Dec/2025
Italy (Female, age **)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
3.00
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Good location. They didn't seem too enthusiastic about customer service but were nice people. Access to a kettle would have been great and it was our least favorite meal on the trail. However great location - literally at the trailhead for an early start.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
2.40
Disappointing first stay on the Kumano Kodo
We were very disappointed with our stay at this guesthouse. The main issues were lack of facilities for the number of guests (11) and lack of privacy in our room which was impacted by noise from every direction. Our room was located on the front corner of the house, next to the front door, opposite the entrance corridor, opposite the shop/dining room side entrance, and with the kitchen next to our room's back wall. The road ran past the front, the Kumano Kodo Takijiri entrance gate was next to our side window so people were walking past or stopping and talking, and there was a main road across the river that had trucks rumbling down it all night. A group of 4 guests opened our room's sliding door and tried to enter as they must have believed that was the entrance to the guesthouse. It was not possible to lock this sliding door, for security or to quieten the sound of people talking at the tables outside the front of the shop. The shop had a loud bell/buzzer that kept sounding, as guests kept walking in and out of the shop. Guests also kept using the side entrance to the shop which was opposite our room's entrance screen. There were no curtains in our room, so the light from the corridor and the light from the shop which shone through the shop's glass-paned door into our room, meant our room stayed lit up. Guests staying in the upstairs rooms would've had a very different experience. For the 11 guests staying that night, there was one bath/shower room which opened directly out into the laundry room that also had the only sink for guests to use. This meant that if someone was using the bathroom, the sink was out of action. I waited for a long time to have a shower as one of the guests had a bath! In the evening, as the bathroom was occupied, some of the women guests and I had to use the tiny sink in the corner of the men's urinal to brush our teeth. This smelled strongly of urine. There was only one shared toilet. In the morning, we went to the nearby public toilets for our morning ablutions as it was easier. Dinner was basic, especially for the price. Our Japanese curry barely had any meat, just a few fatty scraps. Overall, the lack of privacy, inadequate facilities, and relentless noise made for an uncomfortable stay.
Date: Oct/2025
Estonia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
Basic stay
This was our first stay during Kumano Kodo pilgrimage and we could not expect much. My review is based on total experience and compared to other accommodations.
Date: Nov/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
中辺路起点の宿
お世話になりました。 人懐っこいニャンコにも癒されました。
Date: Oct/2025
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.25
中辺路を歩く始点で泊まりました。
掃除がしっかりしてあり、襖で仕切られた和室でしたが、隣りを部屋が空室なので、物音が気にならなかった。 ただ、隣りの家になるのか、隣家のガレージで夕方からBBQをして、7〜8人が10時くらいまで談笑しているのが、とてもうるさかった。
Date: Oct/2025
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
Good, but a little inconvenient
The guestroom is fine. It is inconvenient because the bathroom and shower are downstairs and on the otherside of the guesthouse. it wasn't ideal, but it functioned. The location IS perfect however.
Date: Sep/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
Great start off
Accom is right at the start of the Nakahechi trail and is just outside the Takijiri Oji. The surrounding is a gem with a river that runs opposite it. The accom is however basic. It is still decent as I was the only guest but it may be troublesome as there is only 1 toilet and 1 bath. Dinner and lunchbox is doable but breakfast is awesome and very filling for the long hike ahead.
Date: Sep/2025
France (Female, age 60-69)
2.60
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Hello, kon nichiwa I m very disapointed about the meals i had in the place i booked by your website. Evening time, i was served a bowl of soup with only potatoes in it, then a small cup of vegetables, a dish with a small fried fish and a small potatoe fried, a cup of noodles ,no dessert. When i ask fir dessert i was answered that the prices got high and there was no. But i was eating in a shop when there are some sweets ! Morning time i had some coffee in a glass with ice, could get some more when asking, no tea proposed ,tbreakfast was a bit better, but only made of cheap food, banana, egg and 2 pieces of bread. I heard the price of the room is 8800 y, so that makes more than 5000 for the meal, except your commission. This is defintely too much paid for what i had. Moreover internet is really low about 7 mbips and often not working. So paying 14500 y is really extremelly too much The only good point to tell is that the owner brought me to a supermarket to buy some food for the next days travelling. I think it s not correct and would like to get at least 3000 y back.
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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We stayed here for the first night of our Kumano Kodo trip to set off the next day for the Nakahechi hike. The host was very hospitable and served a good dinner and breakfast in his store. There's a friendly cat in the home to play with. The trailhead is steps away from the guesthouse and there's a small teahouse right next to it serving tea, coffee and sweets.
Date: Jun/2025
China (Female, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Good!
The owner was very helpful and the food was amazing!The room and the bathroom where fine. Just perfect for a night to start the next morning the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Bulgaria (Female, age 50-59)
3.75
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In a pinch, it's convenient. There was no room in Takahara. I'm happy with the sleep. But the next day the mountain hike is hard and difficult.
Date: Apr/2025
Israel (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
Excellent location
The location is excellent the owner was very helpful
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Japan (Male, age **)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 70-79)
2.60
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A poorish place, together with the Blue Sky guesthouse bad ones. Both are not worth the money I had to pay.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Amazing
Amazing. Incredible meals particularly stand out.
Date: Feb/2025
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Nice！
The landlord is very friendly and provides a lot of help. The homestay has a good location and is a wonderful experience.
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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猫可愛い
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
A Cozy and Unique Start to Our Journey
This accommodation was the perfect place to begin our trip. It had a charm and character that set it apart from the usual inns we’ve stayed at. There was something about the atmosphere – warm, inviting, and just a little different – that made it a memorable part of our journey. The space felt comfortable and had a personal touch that we really appreciated. It wasn’t flashy, but that added to its charm. It was a quiet, pleasant spot that gave us a great start and left us feeling ready for the adventures ahead. If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, this place is a lovely choice. We enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Date: Jan/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
3.80
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Excellent location to begin the walk. Friendly and welcoming. The only disappointment - there didn't seem to be any attempt to present the bathroom facilities ready for guests. The bedding was the poorest we experienced while on the walk.
Date: Nov/2024
Malaysia (Male, age 60-69)
3.25
Nice Inn with side shops
good location next to the start point, and with tourist info centre across the road, and the sound of the rivers on two sides. Price seem relatively high compared to other inns on the trail, presumably due to lack of competitions in the surroundings?
Date: Nov/2024
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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Perfect place to start the kumano groom scratch
Date: Nov/2024
Spain (Female, age **)
4.40
Familiar place
Beautiful place to stay located at the beginning of Kumano Kodo. The owner is very friendly and they serve abundant and delicious food. There is also a super cuddly cat in the house.
Date: Nov/2024
Japan (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Austria (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect starting point
The location of the Guesthouse/ Ryokan is directly at the starting point of the Kumano Kodo and very close to the bus station. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Since the restaurant/shop is quite busy the room on the ground floor is not quiet before 10 pm.
Date: Nov/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Really good
Everything was excellent. In the evening a lovely man from a local Taiko (traditional Japanese drums) came in and asked if I wanted to take part in their lesson/practice that same evening. I did (I was the only one!) and it was awesome! Really recommend it (cost 3000 yen for 1,5-2 hours). There is a poster advertising this in the guesthouse shop. Give it a go when you’re there!
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
4.60
takijiri guesthouse
clean, quiet, friendly place at start of kumano kodo trail. for dinner, kida-san prepared delicious river fish caught earlier in the day.
Date: Oct/2024
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
2.00
Meals were terrible
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
China (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
France (Female, age **)
2.60
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Convenient location at the beginning of Kumano kodo but literally nothing around
Date: Sep/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
優しい店主
熊野古道に関して情報が教えてくれて、毎日荷物の配達も助けてアレンジしてくれてありがたいでした。 店のあゆやきほんとに美味しかったです。
Date: Aug/2024
France (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.80
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夕食が弁当だったので、寂しかった。 朝食、昼食は、ボリームがあり、歩くために、丁度良かった。 洗面所が１つしかなく、複数のお客の際には、待ち状態となり、やや心配となる
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age **)
4.66
Takajiri
Excellent host, loved the accommodations especially our new cat friend. Great way to start the Kumano Kodo
Date: May/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
2.60
Pricey for what it is
The location is fantastic. However, the meals were much simpler and smaller than other accommodations. The room did not have a lock and the bathroom was rather basic.
Date: May/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
3.80
Great place to start Komono Kodo trail.
Very solid place to set off early on the Komono Kodo trail. Friendly owner and you have everything that you need.
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Female, age **)
4.20
we would come again
very nice owner with funny cat, nice room, good location
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
The start of the trail was the end for me.
This location was so nice. I was greeted by the innkeeper and his cat. The innkeeper prepared dinner for me. I will admit that it was premade, but I still liked it. The rice was made just before I ate it. Breakfast was a similar story, but I still liked it. The best part was the cat. He is quite affectionate and doesn't mind being petted or sitting with people.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Female, age **)
3.80
滝尻スタートに便利な立地
滝尻王子のすぐ隣で立地は最高です。 お部屋は掃除が行き届いていましたし、お風呂も新しく快適でした。 洗濯機は有料（500円）で少々高めな印象です。乾燥機はありませんでした。 洗濯機は汚れが少し気になりました。 夕食はお弁当、でしょうか。 人懐っこくて可愛い猫ちゃんがいて癒やされました。
Date: May/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Italy (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
No frills guesthouse
We reserved Kodo no Mori because all accomodations in Takahara were fully booked. The place is a store and a luggage transfer as well. Meals (dinner and breakfast) are not cooked, but are decent bento boxes. Bathroom is in common with the guys managing the place. The location is right at the start of the Kumano Kodo trail. This is a no frills place, ok if you have no particular edpectations.
Date: Apr/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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民宿老闆餐點廚藝很好！ 我們隔天需要搭早班公車，老闆也很配合幫我們提早準備餐點，很感謝老闆。
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 20-29)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Netherlands (Male, age **)
4.20
Authentic experience
We had a great time at Kodo-no-Mori Anchan. The cat, Nya, became my best friend for a couple of hours. The people were super sweet, brought our luggage to our final destination (for a fee obv.) and were happy to chat with us. Would book again in a heartbeat.
Date: Apr/2024
Belgium (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
Comfortable and quiet
Before we started hiking, we stayed here. It’s right on the trail and close to the Kumano Kodo information center. The host was friendly enough but didn’t talk to us much. He didn’t talk to us about his cat at all and it surprised us because it can open doors. It was a very friendly cat and likes to snuggle. The room was very basic with two futons. Our service was pretty good!
Date: Apr/2024
New Zealand (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Hungary (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
3.40
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Basic accommodation but friendly, excellent location to start Kumano Kodo walk.
Date: Apr/2024
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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あったかいおもてなしと、猫ちゃんの癒し ありがとうございました。
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.75
Nice host and famous cat!
It felt like staying with a Japanese uncle. Very unpretentious and authentic. Thanks An-Chan!
Date: Feb/2024
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
猫のみゃーちゃん
お宿には猫のみゃーちゃん(17歳♀)がいます。とても人懐っこくて、なでなでを要求してきたり、夜中に部屋に侵入して私の布団の上で丸くなって寝始めたりと愛嬌たっぷりでした。他にもお宿には水槽が多く、色々な熱帯魚が泳いでいました。生き物が大好きなご主人さんのようです。 この日の宿泊者は私1人だったのですが、大変よくして頂きました。どうもありがとうございました。
Date: Jan/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
Excellent location, outsourced meals
Couldn’t find a room in Takahara, so we booked this hotel, which we didn’t mind because it’s located at the very beginning of the first trailhead. Friendly hosts, but all of the meals, with the exception of a few food items, were outsourced to a third-party provider and the food was not very good—dinner, breakfast and the bento. The worst meals of our trip. The two guys running this inn really need to learn how to cook, or at least find a better place to buy their food for the guests. The price of the lodging does not reflect the value of the stay & the meals. Most of the other places we stayed at offered much better, home-cooked meals and bento at a cheaper price. I would not stay here again.
Date: Dec/2023
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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The location is very good, the room is clean and comfortable, the house is classic and beautiful, and the owner is also very kind.
Date: Nov/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
2.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
3.20
価格に見合わない宿
他の宿に比べて料理が貧相 安ければ納得できるが、むしろ他の宿より高い
Date: Oct/2023
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
「あんちゃん」木田さんの人柄が良かったです。
「あんちゃん」木田さんの人柄は、面倒見の良い方とお見受けしました。田辺から瀧尻まででかなり足に負担が来ていましたので、翌日に「ゆっくりゆっくり登って」とのアドバイス、名刺を頂きもしもの時のサポートは心強かったです。民宿なので施設面は想定通りで、可もなく不可もない「普通」とさせていただきました。食事は、恐らく契約されているお弁当屋から取り寄せたものだと思いますが、しっかりご飯とおかずが詰められ量的には満足の範囲です、また、富田川で釣れたばかりの鮎の塩焼き、茄子に煮びたしがあり木田さんのオリジナルもあり、トータルとしてはOKでした。1日汚れた衣類の洗濯費用は500円。店舗が隣接しているので飲料、みかん、押印帳を店舗で購入できることは便利でした。
Date: Sep/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
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Too early to force me to take a bath
Date: Sep/2023
United States (Male, age **)
3.60
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It's *the* option if you want to overnight right at the start of Takijiri. The food tastes like it was a pre-bought bento, the same with lunch. It's not going to be a memorable stay beyond facilitating the easiest morning start of the section from Takijiri.
Date: Sep/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.66
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
United States (Female, age **)
4.80
Good short stay
My boyfriend and I had a nice last night on the Kumano Kodo here. There were no yukatas and the price was higher than the other places we stayed but the food was great and it was right next to the trailhead.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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The location was easily accessible and no additional navigation was required. The room had a splendid view of the bridge and Takijiri-oji. The dinner was great with a hearty portion, and the breakfast and lunch box were well balanced as well. The host was down to earth and approachable. Only regret was that I did not manage to see the cat.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
A good place to start the Kumano Kodo
Right at the start of Takijiri-Oji. We LOVED the sweet cat Mya. She slept on my bed with me and I was very happy. Dinner, breakfast, and lunch boxes were good. Nothing too fancy but were filling and yummy. The accommodations were very simple and right at the start of the trail.
Date: Jun/2023
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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We loved your cat Nga!
Date: Jun/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
3.80
Friendly and convenient
Easily accessible from the bus stop, perfect place to start our pilgrimage. Anchan san was extremely welcoming and friendly.
Date: Jun/2023
Czech Republic (Female, age **)
4.80
Great start for Kumano Kodo!
Everything was nice, you could see the Takiji Shrine from your window. It was a perfect start
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
3.00
洗面所
掃除が十分されていない。
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
2.80
滝尻出発の好立地
滝尻を朝出立なさる方には好立地の宿です。オーナーも気さくな方でお話をいろいろ伺えます（お一人でやってみえるようで、手が空いた時間限定）。到着後、猫が疲れを癒しに来てくれます。朝は「気を付けてにゃ~」とあいさつにきてくれます。
Date: May/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
At the entrance of the Kumano Kodo
A good starting point for the Kumano Kodo. We had the experience of the Taiko drums with the locals, very lively and enjoyable experience. Many thanks.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age **)
3.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Great starting point
This guesthouse is right next to the starting point of the trail. The owner is very friendly. The room was nice and everything was clean. Food was served in the shop, which was fun. The food itself was really good. As was breakfast and the bento. The owner has a luggage transport service too. I booked this for my 4 days of walking in advance. Very happy with that as well. Great place to start my journey!
Date: May/2023
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
3.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
New Zealand (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Welcoming hospitality and convenient location
We enjoyed a warm welcome and lovely dinner with trout from a pond on the property. The room was adequate, although the sleeping mats were on the thinner side so might challenge people with back or hip problems. A good starting point for walking as you are right at the trailhead start.
Date: May/2023
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Czech Republic (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
Great host and very convenient location
Kida San is warm and considerate. We stayed for 2 nights and he prepared different menu to ensure our dinner set were the first night. Begin an avid anglers, the fishes he caught and cooked were delicious. He also suggested a different route for us after knowing that we planned to hike and returned on the same route for 2 days in a row. The location is great, near the start of the Takahara route, could not ask for more.
Date: Apr/2023
Netherlands (Female, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.75
Nice stay here
We had a nice stay here. Pretty basic facilities but such a warm welcoming and kind host and great food
Date: Apr/2023
Sweden (Female, age 60-69)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
3.00
Great stay at Kodo-no-Mori Anchan
We had a great stay at Kodo-no-Mori Anchan at the beginning of our walk. It is a good location to rest the night before starting your walk.
Date: Apr/2023
Federated States of Micronesia (Female, age **)
3.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Amazing stay
We had such an amazing stay for our first night before starting the trail. Great meals and we were able to organise our luggage transfers last minute through the host.
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
2.80
Kodo no Mori anchan
Great location and hospitality - the proprietor is very friendly - the food particularly the breakfast was a let down - especially before a long walk tgat day
Date: Mar/2023
Germany (Female, age 10-19)
4.20
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Very friendly, I appreciate to eat with other people, and the food was amazing. A little less, the house was quite cold, mostly during the night to sleep...
Date: Dec/2022
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Great location, great service
The owners were so so friendly and welcoming! It's a great place to stay in order to start hiking first thing in the morning. Home-cooked food was great, especially loved the bento.
Date: Dec/2022
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2022
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
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雨天時、古道のルートをアドバイスいただき、ありがとうございました。おかげ様で、歴史を体感することができました。
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2022
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2022
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
- No subject -
浴衣欲しかった。 早い朝に対応していただきありがたかった。 敷地の隣が出発ってことはありがたい。 取り立ての鮎、美味しかったです。
Date: May/2022
Japan (Female, age **)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2022
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
玄関が狭い。
Date: May/2022
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2022
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
2.80
部屋とお風呂
①部屋はフローリングで、座布団1枚と布団のみ。何もないので大変驚きました。せめてテーブルとティッシュペーパーがあったらと思いました。後でわかったのですが、同じ料金で、和室でテレビ、テーブル等があったという人がいました。長旅で、とてもくつろげるようなところではありませんでした。 ➁洗面所には、洗ってたたんであるタオルやバスタオルがかごの中に高く積み上げられていましたが、ごわごわしていてびっくりいたしました。せめてタオルは、袋に入っている物を用意していただきたいと思いました。 ③お弁当はもう少しお勉強をしてほしいと思います。 ④ご夫婦とも気さくな方で、出発時にお見送りをしてくださいました。
Date: Jan/2022
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2021
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2021
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
みゃあちゃんがお出迎え
熊野古道中辺路の入り口にあり、とても愉快な女将さんと、看板猫のみゃあちゃんがお出迎えしてくれます。
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2021
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
ニャアな宿？！（笑）
大変お世話になりました！一人でしたので下の６畳間でしたが不似合いな位の大型テレビも有りエアコン完備で快適でした。ニャアちゃんが勝手に戸を開けて部屋に入ってくるのには驚きましたが大変人懐っこい子で正にアイドル。癒されました。スタッフさんも朗らかで、中辺路の相談にも丁寧に対応して頂き、助かりました。 翌朝もニャアが来て布団の上で気持ち良く寝てたので布団を畳むのが遅れ、失礼しました（苦笑）。※タオル、バスタオルは、しっかり柔軟剤が効いていてフッカフカでした。 最後にお弁当、美味しく頂きました。
Date: Dec/2020
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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とても親切にしていただきました。 これから熊野古道を歩くのに、いろいろ話が聞けたのがありがたかったです。 ありがとうございました。
Date: Dec/2020
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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滝尻王子からの熊野古道はとても素敵です。田辺から歩きましたが、滝尻王子からとは別格でした。ここからで充分です。
Date: Jan/2021
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.75
Friendly place with a perfect location
You can't find a better location than this. If you want to start your hiking right away, this is a great place to stay, as you literally walk out the front door and start the Kumano Kodo. The room was very clean and comfortable and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Date: Oct/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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古道沿いにありアクセスが良く、感じよいオーナーさんでした。
Date: Sep/2020
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
居心地がよかったです。また訪れたいと思いました。
Date: Jul/2020
Japan (Female, age **)
3.80
- No subject -
大将と女将さんが気さくな方で温かくもてなしていただきました。
Date: Apr/2020
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
- No subject -
中辺路の山道の入り口に位置し、売店も併設していて、立地と雰囲気が最高です。猫のミャーちゃんの歓迎もほほえましい。夕食のアマゴの塩焼きとイノシシ肉の煮物が最高。翌日のお弁当もとてもおいしかったです。
Date: Apr/2020
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
2.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2020
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Thank you!
Hello, we had a great stay there. Everything looks nice. Our host was very friendly. It was a perfect start for our trip on the kumano kodo.
Date: Mar/2020
Singapore (Male, age **)
5.00
Warm rooms, warm hosts,
Arriving on a cold and rainy spring day, we very much appreciated the lovely warm room and sitting by the stove in the gift shop. Midori-san prepared a lovely dinner with fish that she caught herself. She also makes the best coffee for breakfast. Perhaps the single most unique factor of this minshuku is Mya the cat, who made our stay unforgettable.
Date: Feb/2020
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2020
Italy (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2020
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
Warm reception to start kumano kodo
Midori Is a wonderful host. She was so nice to wait for us at the bus stop and to bring us to her house. We arrived already in the dark so her help has been very appreciated. The house is very familiar and warm. We had all the comfort we needed and the food has been excellent. The best Japanese hot pot ever had. I can only strongly suggest to stop there. If u wish starting hiking early and to arrive to nonaka area instead of stopping in takahara this is the place to stay. Being a shop u may also find last minute things to buy before trekking.
Date: Dec/2019
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyable
Will come back again if we have the chance. Lovely experience!
Date: Dec/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
- No subject -
This was convenient and the people helpful But it was the least charming and least good food compared to other inns
Date: Dec/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
A warm, friendly hostess. Spoke English and was very welcoming.
Date: Nov/2019
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
3.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
A good place to stay at the start of your hike across the trail.
This guesthouse is well located at the bus stop from Tanabe, for the hike. It's also the only place to stay but we found it overall very good plus the proprietor handled the luggage transport for us.
Date: Nov/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Great place to stay before starting the Nakahechi hike
The guest house is located right at the start of the trail, so it's a great place to be when starting the trail in the early morning. The walk from Takajiri to Chikatsuyu is tough at around 13K but achievable with moderate fitness. We were glad to have attempted it rather than stay in Takahara (although the morning views in Takahara would have no doubt been fantastic). The hosts are lovely, and Midori is very helpful and welcoming and immediately put us at ease about the coming days of hiking and travelling. The food provided was also of a very high standard, so I recommended opting for dinner, breakfast and the lunch box to take on the hike.
Date: Nov/2019
Belgium (Male, age 70-79)
2.25
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The dinner was served in plastic box!!!
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.50
Great spot to start your walk
Located at the very start of the Kumano walk, you couldn't get any closer! Great location to get off earlier the next morning. Midori is a wonderful friendly host and makes you feel at home. The food was delicious and the lunch box she provided was the best we had on the trail! She can also organise luggage transfers for you.
Date: Nov/2019
Israel (Male, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
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Friendly and atmospheric, and right next to the shrine - sets everything in motion re: the trail perfectly.
Date: Nov/2019
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
As a transition is ok
The location is awesome, just opposite the tourist case. The room is small and clean. Meals are more general and barely enough to eat. The crab that the director himself has caught is very delicious. It is recommended to try it.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age 50-59)
2.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Israel (Female, age **)
4.40
Very nice room and hospitable family
The tatami room was very comfortable and cozy. Family running the place very warm and friendly. The only minus is that there is only one shared toilet and wash room. The location is very convenient, right next to the begining of the trail, and to my opinion a much nicer lodging option than staying in Tanabe.
Date: Oct/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
Very friendly
very friendly simple good for pilgrimage
Date: Sep/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.80
Fabulous hoats
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
4.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2019
Norway (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
A very lovely and down-to-Earth couple. They waited for us when we arrived with the bus and waved us goodbye when we started the hike. The food was very nice.
Date: Aug/2019
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
4.75
A good stay at the starting point
The place is small and very nice! Clean and with a good room, It gas all that's needed for an Eataly start of the walk. The host was very nice and helpful! With a very nice cat too!
Date: Jul/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Ideal location
Great location at the very start of the Nakehechi route. Hosts wee very accommodating.
Date: Jul/2019
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Marvellous Experience!
Beautiful rooms! Excellent food! You feel they are treating you with love!
Date: Jun/2019
Denmark (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Great start to the Kumano Kodo
Midori was so welcoming. The food was great and perfect for energy for the hike. The place was clean and the included amenities were nice. Their hospitality set the perfect tone for an unforgettable experience on the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Jun/2019
China (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
WONDERFUL
房东二口子很热情，也很周到细心。正好位置在中边路的起点上。WIFI方便好用，吃的就是还行。
Date: May/2019
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
Great location and friendly hosts
Great location to start the Kumano Kodo hike and warm hospitality. There is only one bathroom, toilet and wash basin so may be busy during peak hours. Guest rooms are on second floor and stairway is steep. I found a big centipede in my tatami room, maybe because they are so close to the forest. Meals are good and wholesome.
Date: May/2019
Malaysia (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
Good start to the hike
Overall, it was a good stay at Kodo-no-Mori Anchan, with the hosts providing superb service and decent rooms. Futons were slightly too thin compared to the other places we've stayed at. Dinner was delicious and served in a large portion. Packed lunch was good. Anchan also runs a store where hikers can purchase items they've forgotten to bring for the trek. Accidentally left behind some clothes and was surprised to find it along the trail at one of the crossroads (THANK YOU Anchan!)
Date: May/2019
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Great stay
Everyone was very friendly and we felt very welcome and there ist a warm, family atmosphere. Food was very delicious.
Date: May/2019
Spain (Male, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
Located at the entrance of the Nakahechi route, it's a great place to start your way from fresh in the morning. Very nice hosts, and fantastic meals!
Date: May/2019
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
This was a great place from which to start the hike and to stay the night before. The evening meal, breakfast and lunch box were all excellent and the host friendly. We bought two bamboo walking sticks from here and were grateful for that purchase every day of the walk. The cat is lovely too. Unfortunately we arrived to late to go to the Kumano visitor centre across the road and the chance to soak in the history of the location but we heard good things and it is probably worth arriving early enough to do this and make an early start the next day.
Date: May/2019
Argentina (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Nice location, but expensive.
The host is nice, and overall is a good accomodation, but the price is a bit too much. Compared with the other 3 we stayed along Kumano-Kodo, this is the most expensive in terms of value.
Date: May/2019
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
- No subject -
The owner was very helpful and friendly and the food was lovely. The room was very basic without somewhere to sit and I found the futon too hard (but I am not used to hard sleeping surfaces!).
Date: May/2019
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
- No subject -
Good introduction to what was ahead of us
Date: May/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
3.60
Great location, basic room
The location was great for the start of the trail. The room was very small and basic with futon and bedding on wooden floors. As the walls are very thin the neighbouring rooms occupants could be heard/seen at any time. It was quite cold so better bedding (also prepared in advance by the host not the guests) could be provided for the price. The cat was wonderful addition and the hosts were very welcoming. Supper and the breakfast were great! Thank you very much.
Date: May/2019
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Nice start to the Kumano Kodo
This location makes it easy to get an early start on the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi trail. Traditional japanese room and shared bathroom were good. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all fine as well. We didn't see too much of the hosts but when we did they were helpful. Good stay!
Date: May/2019
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
3.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Feb/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
3.50
- No subject -
The location is so great and the Midori san was very kind! The dinner is a little bit simple, however, the lunch box is tasty~Will recommend any traveler to stay in 古道の杜.
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Female, age **)
4.60
Excellent location near bus stop in a beautiful, quiet setting
The host was very helpful and friendly. We had a traditional Japanese style room with lovely mountain views. The accommodation also has a small convenience store attached and is right next to the Kumano Kodo gateway. Meow the cat was very welcoming too.
Date: Apr/2019
Canada (Female, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
Denmark (Female, age 30-39)
3.40
Good mood and good service
The room has the basis, but the futons are very thin. You also need to be a cat person to stay here. The owners cat could open the door into our room and came to cuddle and woke us up at 5 in the morning - which I thought was cute, but my boyfriend is not a cat person. The meals very great - so was the service and our host. Very friendly and helped us with everything possible.
Date: Apr/2019
France (Female, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
common bath, and steep stairs to go to the room. Excellent dinner. Breakfast and lunch box were good.
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.40
Basic comfortable home stay
Stayed here only because Takahara was booked out. Added a tough 2 hour ascent to our first day of trekking. Accommodation is basic, nice host.
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Female, age **)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Accoglienza e cordialità
Cortesia e professionalità vi accoglieranno da subito. La cucina tipica accompagnerà il vostro soggiorno. Consigliatissimo
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Very Friendly
The owners were both friendly and helpful. Perfect location to start the hike and they fed us well.
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Male, age **)
3.00
Trail head
Handy, but pretty basic lodge near the Kumano Kodo trailhead. The couple running the guesthouse were friendly and fine, but with 10 or so foreigners crammed into a small establishment they were too busy to offer much in the way of hospitality. Not so much the normal minshuku experience you hope for in japan, more like a hostel. The food lunchbox was delicious and substantial, but the dinner was a pretty basic hotpot. Hikers might be better considering the lovely town of takahara for their first night.
Date: Apr/2019
Canada (Female, age **)
4.80
- No subject -
Midori-san and her partner are very kind and spoiled me a lot. They were the nicest people I met.
Date: Apr/2019
New Zealand (Female, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
Very friendly, fantastic food and location right next to start of the walk. The building is not sound proof so once one person got up in the morning, everyone did. Otherwise I slept fine and enjoyed my stay.
Date: Apr/2019
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
Spain (Female, age 50-59)
4.50
Limpieza
Habitacion con mucho polvo y falta de limpieza todo en general.
Date: Apr/2019
France (Male, age 40-49)
3.50
Perfect for thé begining
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2019
France (Male, age 70-79)
4.25
- No subject -
Very nice people, we felt at home. Good meals, nice atmosphere.
Date: Mar/2019
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Excellent Starting Point
This place is the perfect location to stay before starting your hike on the Kumano Kodo. The hosts are very friendly, and speak English very well. Accommodations were comfortable and meals were tasty. The resident cat was cute, and friendly, but not too needy. Would stay here again.
Date: Jan/2019
Japan (Female, age **)
4.00
- No subject -
サービスや部屋は問題なかったですが、タバコの煙が部屋まで匂ってきたのが気になりました。それとお風呂場があまりに生活感があってびっくりしました。 荷物のデリバリーサービスは大変助かりました。 猫ちゃんがフレンドリーで癒されました。
Date: Feb/2019
Republic of Korea (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
A good way to start the Kumano Kodo.
This accommodation is at the trailhead of the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi trail and owned by a friendly Japanese couple. It is great to stay here and then begin the trail the next day early in the morning. We had an upstairs room which was very large but it smelled a bit of cigarette smoke (the owner is a smoker) and the carpet looked worn and had a few stains. There was a bit of line up for the bathroom which is shared by all the guests. It is a tad noisy at night as ther were some people who stayed up late - just bring earplugs if you're sensitive to noise. There is also a very cute ginger cat who made it's home on my partner's futon! The dinner was a delicious hot pot which we enjoyed and we got the lunchbox which was very nice to eat the next day on our hike.
Date: Dec/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
Very friendly and helpful. The perfect place to set out from.
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
LOVED my stay here!
I felt so at home with the beautiful hosts at Kodo-no-Mori Anchan. You're welcomed like family. This is a great night's stop if you want to commence the Kumano Kodo first thing the next morning. It's peaceful opposite the river, alongside the Takijiri-oji shrine. Their help with my luggage shuttle at last minute notice was instrumental...I can't thank them enough. I'm grateful for every moment I spent staying there.
Date: Nov/2018
United States (Male, age **)
3.40
Perfect starting location next to trailhead... but a little rough around the edges.
Midori and Anchan run a convenient guest house next to the Kumano Kodo trailhead at Tajikiri. The dinner, breakfast, and lunch box are good, as is the luggage service. The room is okay, but after being in cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, it can feel quite dated and rough. The shared bath isn't my favorite but it works fine, with plenty of towels. This is a good fit for young hostel types but after you've gotten used to 4 star hotels in the cities, it's a bit too much like camping.
Date: Nov/2018
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Early start from Takijiri-oji
Kodo-no-Mori Anchan is located right next to Takijiri-oji - the beginning point of the Nakahechi route. If you wish to start the Nakahechi route early in the morning, than Kodo-no-Mori Anchan is perfect! You can chose the time when you would like to have your breakfast - breakfast can be served as early as 6am! And if you wish, you can also order a bento box for the go - really delicious!
Date: Nov/2018
Spain (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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The experience has been wonderful, the places where we were were adapted to our needs and we want to highlight the kindness and spirit of service of the hosts. We have also received great attention from Kumano Travel. Thank you. We have felt very well taken care of.
Date: Nov/2018
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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My host were very friendly and accommodating. They helped me with everything I need and made my stay a wonderful experience. They even let use their bike to go explore around.
Date: Nov/2018
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2018
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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滝尻から継桜まで歩き、本来であれば継桜や近露で宿をとりたかったけれども宿がとれず、こちらに宿泊することになりましたが、正解でした。とても快適でした。朝、宿のかたに御挨拶をしたら、「こちらに戻ってこられるのであれば荷物預けていいですよ」とおっしゃっていただきました。とても助かりました。また、滝尻に戻るバスに間に合わなかったら連絡を下さいとおっしゃって下さいました（幸いにもバスに間に合いました）。早朝出発にも対応していただきました。とてもおすすめの宿です。
Date: Oct/2018
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2018
Samoa (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
France (Male, age 50-59)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.33
Basic room but perfect location
The room was large and clean but basic, and the shared bathroom and toilet were down a steep staircase on the ground floor. But location is perfect: right at the very start of the Kumano Kodo, and the owners were very friendly. Warning: there isn't really anything else there (just one shop) so make sure to take some food with you.
Date: May/2018
Portugal (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Canada (Male, age **)
5.00
A great place to stay!
Our hosts were simply perfect. They were welcoming, food was great (on space, but also the bento boxes) and they helped us plan ahead of our trek with luggage transport service for a few days at a reasonable price.
Date: May/2018
Sweden (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Kodo-no-Mori Anchan
Welcoming hosts, a nice introduction to the trip we were about to take on the Kumano Kodo trails.
Date: May/2018
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
3.75
Great place close to the river and friendly hosts!
This is a great place to stay before starting the trek! The owners are great and lovely. It is close to ricer which you can hear when you sleep. The only downside was that the person below us smoked and it wafted into our room all night.
Date: May/2018
France (Female, age **)
5.00
Very nice place to start Kumano Kodo early in the morning
The guests are really welcoming and nice. Our bus was arriving a bit late for the area (19h10) but they agreed to wait for us. We had a very good diner and a nice lunch box to eat the next day. The room is a nice japanese style room and everything was very clean!
Date: May/2018
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
Perfect location at the start of the Kumano Kodo trail
This minshuku is located right across from the bus stop and the visitor centre (which I unfortunately could not visit since it closed at 5pm) and the start of the trail. The guest room is nothing fancy, but perfectly fine. Dinner was very nice, breakfast was Western style and the lunch box great. Hosts spoke good English.
Date: Apr/2018
France (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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Very nice meal and very nice people.
Date: Apr/2018
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Very goood.
Comfortable,clean,close to bus stop, and very friendly and helpful. Tea was a Japanese hot pot which was very nice. Start of the walk, however we caught a bus to Takahara and started there. This was easy to do. Very small village. Has one little shop which is also at the accomodation.
Date: Apr/2018
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Perfect location with very friendly hosts
Tatami room with enough space to sleep and have your things out. Liked it. Fun couple runs this place and they'll do anything for your, including fixing very early breakfast. Much appreciated, especially because the hiking pack was good. I liked the food very much. I had a fresh night - because I didn't realize I could turn on the heating. Would go back here. It's close to the bus stop and right at the trail head.
Date: Apr/2018
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Warm hearted hosts, great food, clean and tidy room/facilities
We had a fantastic time at Kodo-no-Mori Anchan. The dinner was lovely and the hosts were great to interact with. Highly recommended as a starting point for the trek.
Date: Apr/2018
Switzerland (Female, age **)
4.60
Very friendly people
We stayed our first night here before beginning the Kumano Kodo and they made us feel home. The food was delicious and we slept very well. It was only a bit too cold at the room but with the blankets we had no problems.
Date: Apr/2018
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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Midori and Anchan were the perfect host. So friendly and welcoming and as a single female traveller they were the perfect people to stay with before heading off on the Kumano Kodo. The meal at night with the hosts and other guests was so much fun. I really love these people and would love to come back again to seee them. Highly recommended.
Date: Apr/2018
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Republic of Korea (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Lovely people and great fun.
This place is a bit more basic than some but very clean and comfortable. Our hosts were great company and we enjoyed sharing a few cups of sake! A great start to our trip and right on the start of the trail.
Date: Feb/2018
Ireland (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Perfect location for start of hike
Excellent guesthouse with amazing hosts. We had a really nice night chatting and drinking with the Japanese couple who run this guesthouse. We had two lovely meals and a good packed lunch. Perfect start to our hike.
Date: Nov/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Very homely accommodation
In this guesthouse we were basically sharing the owner’s house so it was an excellent way to see how Japanese families live. The dinner and breakfast were excellent and our host gave us very helpful advice about the local buses.
Date: Jan/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2018
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.20
Great Host & Location
This is the best location to stay for a night at Takijiri & it's located just opposite the Kumano Kodo Kan Pilgrimage Centre. The host were awesome & even offered me a ride to Takahara the following day. They've a cute souvenir shop side by side to the guesthouse.
Date: Dec/2017
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.50
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Highly recommend their luggage service. Faultless.
Date: Nov/2017
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
Homely family style accomodation
Place is run by a very friendly couple. Location is right at the start of the trail. there is virtually nothing else in the town, but as we were finishing the trail at Takijiri the location was very convenient. It is like staying at someone's house, rather than at a hotel etc
Date: Nov/2017
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Belgium (Female, age 20-29)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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We started our Kumano Kodo walk by staying at Kodo-no-Mori Anchan and we could not have had a better time. From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed by the hosts. They were incredibly helpful and attentive to our every need. We were travelling as a family, myself, my wife and our two sons aged 16 and 14. Our eldest son got sick during the night and did not sleep much due to an earache and tonsilitis. We were to walk approximatly 18.5 km to our next destination on this day. My wife and I decided that I would walk with our 14 year old son, while she would catch the bus and go to the next accommodation with our sick son. What our host then did was amazing and very generous. He drove my wife and sick son to a doctor, waited for them to be seen by the doctor. Our son then needed to get medication and he drove them to a pharmacy and helped get the prescription. After this he drove them both back to his home and let our son sleep for a few hours as he had not slept that night. After this he then drove my wife and my son to the next accommodation. He spent his whole day looking after my wife and sick son and when my wife asked if she could pay him, he refused. He did all of that out of the generosity of his heart. Incredible. Thanks to his help our son was able to recover quickly. We will never forget his generosity and it is one of the reasons we love Kumano Kodo so much.
Date: Oct/2017
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Price Plan(s)
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| ■ 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 |
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| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 5 |
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| Maximum Guests | 23 |
| Facilities |
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| Amenities |
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Baths
| Shared Indoor | Yes |
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| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | No |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
- Use the bath anytime.The bath, toilet, kitchen and washing area is also used by the owner of the house.
But the bath can be privately used. Please take turns while respecting other guests.
- How to take a Japanese bath
Complete Japanese bath guide.
Meals
| Supper |
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| Meals served in dining room from 18:00~20:00. (Japanese style) |
| Breakfast |
| Meals served in dining room area from 7:00~9:00. |
Supper and breakfast served in shop.
- 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
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- Internet
- Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- Mainly Japanese.
- Others
- ● Refrigerator● Microwave● Toaster
● Hot water pot
● Washing machine with detergent is available (500yen), but no dryer.
- Notes
- ● Non-smoking facility. The smoking area is outside.
Access
- Access Information
Next to Takijiri-oji. One-minute walk from Takijiri bus stop.
Busses run daily to Takijiri from Kii-Tanabe Station and Hongu.
● ~40 minutes by bus from Kii-Tanabe Station to Takijiri (bus timetable 1).
● ~1 hour 10 minutes by bus from Hongu to Takijiri (bus timetable 2).
● ~1-minute walk from "Takijiri 滝尻" bus stop.
● Takijiri-oji is the trail head of the Kumano Kodo.
Route guide.
More bus timetables.
Nakahechi Map
Kumano Kodo Takijiri-oji~Takahara Map
- Shuttle Service
- Shuttle to/from Takahara on request.
NOTE: May not be available if the owner is busy.
- Parking
- Free parking up to 3 cars.