Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
Accommodation
4.33
Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
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Irori sitting area
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Dining adjacent guestroom
Description
Renovated School House
Shizen-no-Ie is an old junior high school that was beautifully renovated as a lodge. It is located in the tiny community of Koguchi, halfway between Nachi and Hongu, thus making it an important overnight stop on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. To the south is the Ogumotori-goe trail and to the north is the Kogumotori-goe trail.
It is also popular with fishermen, students, and families as a summer vacation spot. There is a small river and shrine next to the lodge. This is a great area to enjoy the peacefulness of an isolated mountain village.
| Full Name |
Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
小口自然の家 |
|---|---|
| Area | Koguchi |
| Type | Minshuku |
| Address | 398 Kaminagai, Kumanogawa-cho, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1201
〒647-1201 和歌山県新宮市熊野川町上長井398 |
| Map Code | 478 026 606*83 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 17:30 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.33
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Reception & Service
Date: Apr/2026
Germany (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2026
Hong Kong (Female, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2026
Hong Kong (Female, age **)
4.40
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Wall is so thin. i can hear every thing happen in next room / at the corridor Bathroom is very cold. Meals, location, reception is excellent. And i can buy instant noodle and beer at reception.
Date: Apr/2026
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
The accommodations were good. The meals were very good and the hosts treated us very well.
Date: Mar/2026
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
France (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Une expérience unique
Après une bonne journée de marche, on aperçoit le toit de l'ancienne école depuis la route. Elle semble tout droit sortie d'un film de Miyazaki. Un bain chaud, une chambre confortable, une discussion stimulante avec les autres pèlerins autour d'un feu de camp puis d'un dîner réconfortant. Comme dans un rêve.
Date: Mar/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Canada (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
A great accommodation
Very clean, comfortable, and welcoming friendly reception. I would absolutely stay here again next time.
Date: Mar/2026
Sweden (Male, age **)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Taiwan (Female, age **)
5.00
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Very satisfied!! Thank you so much.
Date: Mar/2026
United Kingdom (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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小口自然之家服務熱情 無論是在接待、餐飲、客房層面，讓我感受到尊重與滿足。祝福小口自然之家與工作人員順心如意，營運順利。
Date: Mar/2026
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Koguchi- Shizen-no-Le
Lovely clean hostel type accommodation. Own private Japanese style bedroom with comfy beds. Clean shared bathroom facilities with Onsen(seperate men’s and ladies) Enjoyed meals in the dining room chatting to other guests.
Date: Mar/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Very Nice Trip
The room was incredibly cute and cozy; my friend and I managed to get some much-needed rest. All the meals were delicious, and the wide variety of alcoholic beverages available was a wonderful surprise! The bathhouse was charming, and the water temperature was just perfect. When we set off the next morning, the uncle's (host's) words of encouragement were so uplifting! Our lunch bento was also fantastic—it really took the edge off a tough journey.
Date: Mar/2026
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Taiwan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
France (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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Perfect for a small price and very friendly. I recommend also. The guest is very kind.
Date: Mar/2026
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
South Africa (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2026
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Very distinctive accommodation
This hotel was renovated from a school. The rooms are large and very beautiful. Air conditioning is charged separately. You can have three meals in the cafeteria area，and rice, tea or seasonings are self-service. The meals are very abundant. The only drawback is that the bathtub in the bathroom is too large. Even though it has an insulation layer, it doesn't keep warm very well. If you want to take a bath, you need to add some more hot water yourself.
Date: Feb/2026
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Pleasnt accomodation at the nd of the day
The dining room converstaiotn was wey enjoyable. The accomdation very clean and comfortable
Date: Feb/2026
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.20
Perfect location to end/start the Koguchi section
Great location and interesting building being a converted school. Great hospitality and owner even showed where the start of the final day was and sent us off with a blow of a conch shell. Food could be better,
Date: Feb/2026
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Amazing stay
We felt very well taken care of at Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie. Our host was very enthusiastic and infinitely accommodating. The rooms and baths were a great size, and it was nice sitting to eat and talk with others in the dining room. The food was yummy and there was lots of it! It was also lovely to hear the river flowing outside the room, lulling you to sleep. Overall, a very unique and enjoyable experience staying in the converted school house. We will be back!
Date: Feb/2026
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2026
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Nice hotel
All good but worth noting there is no natural onsen at this location (hence the two stars for "baths")
Date: Jan/2026
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
3.80
comfortable
interesting lodging, converted school house, comfortable rooms, friendly service
Date: Feb/2026
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2026
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2026
Hong Kong (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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I love the dinner and breakfast!! The lunch box is oishi!! Thank you for giving us a nice place to stay overnight 😊
Date: Jan/2026
Australia (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2026
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
What a beautiful place
People in 小口自然の家 were very nice and friendly. They help us a lot and we really enjoyed those time we spend there.The dinner and breakfast were wonderful. Oh, the lunch box! It was so lavish. I felt great when I open it especially after a long trekking.
Date: Jan/2026
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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房間非常舒適只是棉被太重如果可以換成羽絨被會更好，晚餐很好吃，早餐如果可以提供米飯會更好，工作人員的服務很親切。
Date: Jan/2026
Japan (Male, age **)
4.60
良い滞在でした
食事は必要十分という感じでしたし、セルフで調整できるのも良かったです。部屋も快適でしたし、疲れを癒せました。小口を訪れた際はまた泊まりたいと思います。
Date: Jan/2026
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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入る時間が遅かったこともありますが、ちょっとお風呂がぬるかったかなと思います。ただ、これはどうしようもないことかもしれません。また、部屋にトイレがないもので、私のように夜中にトイレに行く人はちょっと寒い思いをしなければならないという不便さはあります。その他の点については、問題はありません。食事もおいしく、接客も素晴らしかったです。
Date: Jan/2026
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
お世話になりました
前回キャンプ場でお世話になり、 今回は宿泊でお世話になりました(^^) 全てが大満足です また泊まらせて頂きたいです(^^)
Date: Jan/2026
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
小口自然の家
大変居心地良く過ごせました、朝ごはんメニューいい感じでした
Date: Jan/2026
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2026
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
More than just a schoolhouse!
This place exceeded my expectations for a schoolhouse. I got my own personal room with traditional Japanese rooms. Each room had its own heater so I was warm and cozy in there. The common areas were cold which I learned is quite common in many Japanese stays I had. The staff were super friendly and the meals provided were good. Easy to get back onto the trail from this location.
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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Such a cute spot!! Loved the old school vibe, including the cafeteria. Room was surprisingly spacious and comfortable for a Japanese-style room. The little balcony was a nice touch. Everyone that visits Koguchi is a hiker on the kodo so the community vibe was great. The village is beautiful but very sleepy, with only one small convenience shop open--owner is a super nice lady, you have to stop by!
Date: Dec/2025
Argentina (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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I had a very friendly and unique experience at this accommodation. The people at reception are very kind, the place has a unique chill vibe, there's a small coffee shop on the property, you can camp, and there's a stream nearby where you can swim, which is incredible after a long day of hiking in the sun. The facilities are clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The food is acceptable. There are no places to buy food nearby, although there are vending machines. I wish I could have stayed more than one day at this place. Thank you so much for everything.
Date: Dec/2025
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Brazil (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Old School House
It's a great hostel stay. I loved the communal atmosphere
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Female, age **)
4.20
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長時間の登山で疲れて到着し、 暖かく迎えていただき 嬉しかったです。 外国人の方がほとんどでしたが マナーも良くて気持ちよく利用できました。
Date: Dec/2025
China (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.75
大雲取越・小雲取越
大雲取越と小雲取越のちょうど中間地点の最適な立地に、昔の小学校とは思えないリノベーションを施されたお宿。客室もさることながら、大銀杏にたくさんのLEDでライトアップされ、地元の方々の歓迎ぶりにとても心が温まりました。お世話になりました。
Date: Dec/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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ホスピタリティー溢れる接客で快適でした。 ありがとうございました。 朝食は、洋食タイプでしたが、ご飯、味噌汁が選択できるとありがたい。
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Germany (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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晩酌の肴になる珍味やお菓子が置いてあると良いと思います。
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
朝ご飯
朝食に米の選択肢があると良かったかなー
Date: Dec/2025
China (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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This an unique experince… an old school converted in hostel. Do not miss this experience
Date: Dec/2025
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
I recommend
Great location, great host, great time, I recommend it strongly
Date: Dec/2025
Italy (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great place, great people
Great location, amazing service, staff is friendly and always available. All meals were excellent. Room was big, nicely warm with the heating unit, bathroom and washroom clean and never crowded. An excellent experience., felt like a real treat while hiking.
Date: Dec/2025
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Excellent accommodation
Koguchi is the accommodation that trekkers love. A very simple, clean and fit for purpose.
Date: Dec/2025
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
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This guesthouse is truly unique and offers an experience that feels very different from ordinary stays. The hosts were thoughtful enough to prepare a packed lunch for the next day, which was a lovely and heartwarming touch. However, there are a couple of downsides to note: there is no Wi-Fi in the rooms, and not even in the dining area. In addition, the room heater operates on a coin system, which may be inconvenient for some guests. Overall, it’s a special place with memorable hospitality, but travelers should be aware of these limitations.
Date: Dec/2025
China (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
十分推薦
小口自然之家能预订到真的十分幸运，住宿条件完备，餐食安排都不错，是中边路小口难得的休息处，周边环境十分清净，地理位置算方便，公交站就在不远处。员工都十分友好，会给到细心的指引，是旅途后清洗疲惫的好场所。
Date: Dec/2025
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Warm stay strategically located in Koguchi village itself
Wonderful stay in Koguchi. Onsite warm bath & showers can get crowded as this place cater to large groups. Meals served is decent and there are options to buy beer and sake. Good recharge for Kumano Kodo hike.
Date: Nov/2025
Poland (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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Our stay on the Kumano Kodo trail was truly unforgettable. The owner was incredibly kind and warm-hearted — he took great care of us throughout our visit and was present at every meal, making sure we had everything we needed. We were also delighted with the delicious lunch boxes we received for the journey. I couldn’t imagine a better experience. Highly recommended
Date: Nov/2025
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
Central stay in Koguchi
Good stay in Koguchi, not easy getting accommodation here as very limited. Rooms spacious. Only meals were a little disappointing after our super meals in Kawayu Onsen. Prepared for big groups, hence tempura not as fresh & crispy.
Date: Nov/2025
Latvia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Valley of the hospitality
It was such a great experience. We likes the bath after the hike, dinner was delicious, breakfast excellent and bento saved us during the day. Knowing that there is not much choice in Koguchi, I consider - this is the best choice to stay.
Date: Nov/2025
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Very unique stay on Kumano Kodo
After watching you tube videos we were all looking forward to staying in this old school transferred into hiker's accommodation. The reception and kitchen staff was so welcoming, answered all our questions and made us feel like home. The bedrooms were very spacious, facing the river, it has a beautiful scenery all around the building. The food was great, fresh and many choices during breakfast. The bathes were traditional, so you can soak and relax after the hike. Everything is organized so well there, we really enjoyed this stay!
Date: Nov/2025
Serbia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
It is the best place you can choose in Koguchi!
We booked this accommodation after long research of different variants, and it was the perfect choice! The both price and quality were good, absolutely worth it. The hosts are nice people. The building - former school - is so interesting, you feel like you are in summer camp. The room was just adorable - spacious, with comfortable futons and yukata (to wear inside the accommodation) for every guest. Food was delicious - babe and different side dishes for the dinner, buffet for the breakfast and balanced lunchbox to go. It was perfect rest before the last, the hardest day of Nakahechi route. 100/10, absolutely recommend!
Date: Nov/2025
Republic of Korea (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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Very good experience.
Date: Nov/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.80
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Great location， nice staff
Date: Nov/2025
Germany (Female, age **)
4.80
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Great staff, very helpful and friendly. Also really nice meals, and the rooms were pretty. Would definitely recommend.
Date: Nov/2025
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
2.60
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お弁当が付いていたのは嬉しかったです。 朝食が和食、お味噌汁があるともっと良かったです。(選びたかったです)
Date: Nov/2025
Austria (Male, age **)
5.00
Group Trip to the Kumano Kodo
We were a group of 14 hiking along the Kumano Kodo. We loved our stay in this beautiful part of the world and want to thank everyone who helped make our stay so memorable and amazing along the way. I cannot wait to return to this special part of the world.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Great place to stay in Koguchi
This was a great place to stay before the final day of the Kumano Kodo hike. The guest rooms were clean and large, the shared bathroom was well equipped and the food was excellent. The bar and music in the yard was a nice surprise after a long day of hiking and a good place to catch up with other hikers.
Date: Nov/2025
Canada (Female, age **)
4.40
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The place is more like a hostel environment which was fine for us. Nice room size. Excellent location. You felt welcomed. Bus stop very close by which was good for us as we opted to bus out the last day due to pouring rain.
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
A camaraderie atmosphere communed living
A school converted, very lively & lovely place to stay at Koguchi! The broadcast system in each room announcing meal time, make you remember school times:) the meal is a set and more than enough, the morning lunch pack is delicious and sufficient! The afternoon beer gathering with fellow hikers are sweet memories!
Date: Nov/2025
Mexico (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Great place to finish the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage
This place used to be a school in the past, they managed to change their clasrooms into amazing tatami rooms! They offer you a yukata so you can use for dinner, if it gets too cold, you can pay 100yen to turn on the heater, they have laundry machines and a very nice bath. I used it right after I arrived and only shared it with one lady. They clearly labeled my food with "vegan" but they mistakenly served miso soup with fish :( But the rest of the dinner was good. Also I would reccomend to add some rice or tofu on breakfast because this is the most difficult and demanding day of the hike and I only got salad and fruits for breakfast since there was nothing else for me to eat. Carbs such as potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes and rice could work, but protein is very important and tofu is really easy to find. Lunch box was okay. If you get there early, you can enjoy your afternoon on the field, where you can grab some coffee or beer. It was a great feeling walking out the next morning, ready to walk for the hardest day of the hike and having your staff playing the horn seashell for us. I felt powerful. Thank you for that.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
An Amazing Stay
We stayed at Shizen-no-Ie previously when we hiked the Kumano Kodo in 2023. We loved it so much, we couldn't imagine staying anywhere else. The free laundry is a nice touch, and the guestroom along the river is such a peaceful place after a day of hiking. We swam in the river (in October!!) and enjoyed all that this little town had to offer. I was a bit confused how the dinner worked - they started serving at 5:30, and it said last serving at 7:30 or something like that, so we thought the dinner was served when we arrived. It turned out when we arrived at 6pm, our dinner had been sitting on the table since 5:30, so it was cold. I think the instructions could be a bit more clear. Otherwise, excellent stay!
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Stayed here for the 4th time!
The uniqueness of this converted school into a minshuku is so fun for me. I have stayed here every time I've hiked the KK trail. Though I am exhausted when I arrive here, it's a welcoming and wonderful location in preparation for the final hike to Nachisan. The owners are wonderful (though slightly crazy!) people, and the cooks in the kitchen are wonderful. The food is served in the old cafeteria. So fun!
Date: Oct/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Unique and fun place!
I loved the vibe and community energy of this place. Everyone is working together to help and serve the hikers every day. They had a fun, funky vibe, and the outdoor cafe with music while we waited for our dinner was really fun to hang out and meet other hikers. The room was very spacious.
Date: Oct/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
良い宿
2食+弁当付きで良心的な価格で助かりました。施設の方の応対は親切丁寧でした。自然の家を改造した施設とあって行く前は隣室の壁(音)等が心配でしたがしっかりとしており安心して過ごせました。寝具も清潔快適なものでした。また当日は満室で日本人が私一人、後は全員外国人だったのには驚きでした。
Date: Oct/2025
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Portugal (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Very friendly service and atmosphere
Our room was quiet and comfortable. We had a nice view of the river behind the building by which also made for nice white noise at nice. Dinner was not amazing but good and filled the belly after a day of hiking. I had the vegetarian meal (no fish and no meat). Breakfast was buffet style and had lots of yummy options!
Date: Oct/2025
China (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Great place
Amazing guest house, kind hosts, near the pool in the river which is a must, best part of the kumano.
Date: Oct/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
5.00
Amazing place with lovely staff
The place is great, close to the river. Staff extremely nice and helpful. Meals were fresh and delicious. It was better than we expected
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 60-69)
0.00
Great adaptive reuse of an old school
My room was comfortable, the staff was friendly, and it was fun eating good food with the other travelers in the old cafeteria. Great use of an older building.
Date: Sep/2025
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Very good
The piace is very nice, the room.comfortable and clean. Good meals and breakfast and the people really friendly . The location is perfect and you can relaxed in the park or with a swim in the river.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
お風呂の入り方がひどい外国人がいた
部屋が入り口から一番遠い部屋だったので、トイレや風呂、水を飲むにも不便だったが、部屋自体は良かったです。エアコンも100円で使えたし、洗濯機も使えたので良かったです。 ただ、風呂はゆっくり入りたいのに、マレーシア人が浴衣を着たまま浴槽のへりに腰かけて足湯をしていて、なおかつ3人で大変やかましく会話をしていて寛げず、思わず英語で強く注意をしてしまいました。 ｢郷に入っては郷に従え｣ですので、風呂場では静かにするように、フロント等で一言お口添えをしてもらえると良いと思います。
Date: Sep/2025
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Very fun experience in old repurposed school
It was a very nice experience, with everybody eating together in the school cafeteria, made us feel like we were back in school or camp. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the meals were really nice.
Date: Sep/2025
Spain (Female, age **)
3.80
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It was good. Narrow bedroom and comfortable. What I didn’t like is that check out is at 9:00.
Date: Sep/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Best stay in Japan for my trip
I hiked the Kumo Kodo and very much enjoyed my stay here. Everyting and everyone was very nice and would recommend staying here. Did not enjoy the booking process with Kumon Travels since it takes so long to find out if you were actually booked here.
Date: Sep/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Excellent traditional hostel close to Kumano trail
We really enjoyed the hospitality of the staff at this venue. They were very friendly and helpful. The room was very good with plenty of space & light. The meals were traditional with charming staff who coped well with the number of people staying,
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
School House in Koguchi
Walking the valley into Koguchi was one of my favorite parts of the hike. The color of the river seems unreal. There are several signs that guide you to Shine-no-Ie, one of the them seems to be through people's backyards, one through a tunnel where cars are. The vibe at Shine-no-Ie is really cool, a converted school house with a lawn out front and a little outside bar/cafe selling drinks and iced matcha, yum. My suggestion, if you stay here, is to request to NOT be in room 12 or 13. All of the other rooms, 1-11 are situated on a long hallway, upon gazing in to those rooms, they have a nice sunroom area with an extra table and a view of the river and bridge from their window. I was in room 12. Room 12 and 13 are directly off of the dining room, which can be quite loud, and they are smaller than the other rooms. There is no view of the river. When I was there, no one was in room 13, but if they had been, the bathroom situation might have been a bit awkward as it's right outside of room 12. I would have preferred to stay on the other side of the building. They also do a school style announcement through the speaker in each room when dinner and breakfast are ready. Fine for dinner, TOO early for breakfast, they shouldn't do that that early in the morning, it's shocking to be woken up by that at 6am. The food here is just ok. There are great things about this place. The staff is very helpful, everything is clean, they do a cute conch shell blow for every hiker when they leave, and if you walk through the campground, you can get to a part of the river that you can swim in, which was a highlight for me. I would love to stay here again if I was not in room 12 or 13.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie review
We enjoyed our stay here and found the staff to be very nice and helpful. We did not use the baths so we did not rate this. Meals were excellent We would highly recommend Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie.
Date: Sep/2025
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Guest house with a great vibe!
Perfect location, right on the trail. The room was comfy and they even had a bath to soak away all the aches after walking all day. If you feel like cooling down because you hiked in summer like we did, there is also an excellent spot for river bathing around the corner of the campsite. The food was delicious and the staff really kind in making sure everyone was full after the meal. Outside the hostel is a little bar run by two buddies who are great fun! Stop by there for a drink and a chat!
Date: Sep/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Canada (Male, age **)
4.00
Good location
This is a great location on the river and to begin the final legs of your Kumano Kodo trek. The old schoolhouse is really fun and it was also nice to have laundry on site.
Date: Sep/2025
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A very good time!
We had an amazing time on our Kumano Kodo Hike. The accommodations and people who run them were fabulous and gave us a very warm feeling of Japanese life in Wakayama. Special thanks to the team of the Kumano Travel Website, who were amazing and helped us with all our questions. They were super nice and quick to answer. Thank you for a great time!
Date: Sep/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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Amazing stay, loved everything about it, would definitely book again!
Date: Sep/2025
Brazil (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
Very convenient
The place os very near the trailhead and the bus stop. The rooms are spacious. Dinner was very generous.
Date: Sep/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
China (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Japan (Female, age **)
3.20
夕食の量や質
夕食は那智勝浦に近いためお刺身がついた定食を期待していたが、量があまりにも少なめのカレーライスだったのが、大変残念に思った。那智から歩いて大変な一日だったにも関わらず、量も少なめだったため、多少金額をあげてでも質の高い食事を今後期待したい。
Date: Sep/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
スタッフの皆さんはとても元気で親切です。
宿泊者の多くは熊野古道を歩く登山客で、私たちが到着した際には、スタッフが芝生の上で太鼓や鈴を鳴らして、疲れた旅人を熱烈に迎えてくれました。その瞬間から温かいおもてなしを感じることができました。 食堂で提供される食事は本当に美味しく、夕食・朝食はもちろん、お弁当も栄養バランスがとれていて大満足でした。特に印象的だったのは、夕食の時間になると放送で皆を食堂に集め、朝も放送で起こして朝食に誘導してくれることです。まるで学生時代に戻ったような懐かしい気分になれました。 部屋にはお風呂はありませんが、大浴場で温泉に入ることができ、登山の疲れをしっかり癒すことができました。全体的に、本当におすすめの宿泊施設だと思います。
Date: Sep/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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Nice , basic guesthouse. Baaic meals, well done. Nice rooms too
Date: Sep/2025
Germany (Female, age **)
5.00
Everything perfect
The accommodation is a 10/10. after a long day of hiking we were really looking forward a hot bath and good food - and that’s what we found in Koguchi shizen-no-ie. the rooms are clean and very spacious with a nice seat directly at the small river. Also dinner breakfast and lunch box were so great. Very tasty and with so much love. Would love to come back to this beautiful place!
Date: Sep/2025
Spain (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
China (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Best accommodation
Everything is excellent and highly recommended!
Date: Sep/2025
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.20
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チェックインが1時半でお風呂も利用できるので真夏の熊野古道歩きには助かりました。
Date: Aug/2025
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Italy (Female, age **)
4.20
Magic!
The staff was very friendly and we had a great stay! We would have appreciate a larger lunch box, because to walk 15km it wasn't sufficient. Except from that, the place is magic and worth the walking :)
Date: Aug/2025
Germany (Female, age **)
3.80
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Overall, we were very satisfied. The location is great if you walk the Kumano Kodo, it is quiet in this place and there is everything you need on site or a few minutes away. (Small supermarket or café). It was a bit unusual for us that there was a very loud announcement (in the rooms) for both dinner and breakfast. It's good if you haven't set an alarm clock, but it also tells you exactly when to eat..
Date: Aug/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Spain (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Really recomendable
Fantastic place to rest after a hard trekking. The room was really spacious and comfortable. Nice views and friendly staff
Date: Aug/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Excellent
There are few options, but they are definitely worth. The location is perfect and it is the best place to rest during the trip.
Date: Aug/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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那智山までの大雲取越えのため前泊させて頂きました。部屋、お風呂、食堂も綺麗でゆったり寛げました。食事も充分。低料金の割に工夫をされ、ビールもよく冷えていて美味しかったです。部屋に冷蔵庫が無いのが残念でしたが、古道歩きのための冷水はたっぷり確保できてありがたかった。洗濯機、乾燥機がもう少し数有れば尚、良いと思います。
Date: Aug/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Belgium (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Spain (Male, age **)
4.20
Special place
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Macao (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Review on accommodation
It was a pleasure stay although the temperature was low. The room was clean and the receptionist was helpful and able to speak English, which made us less trouble in communication. The location is close to where we started our next hiking journey. We did enjoy staying!
Date: Jul/2025
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
Slovenia (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Japan (Male, age **)
4.00
熊野古道の途中
今回は熊野本宮大社→那智大社（那智の滝）→速玉大社を歩く旅で息子と見てきました。標高差は無いものの如何せん１日を歩く距離が長く本当に疲れました。その疲れを癒してくれた小口自然の家。お風呂、食事、環境、全てが揃っていて熊野古道ツーリストには必要不可欠な宿でした。次回は涼しい時期に歩きに行きたいと思います。
Date: Aug/2025
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
快適でした
夕食はyoutubeで見て想像していたものとは変わっていましたが ボリューム満点でおいしかったです。部屋の壁が薄く隣部屋の方の声が聞こえましたが許容の範囲でした。受付の若者が隣町の出身で移住してきたと聞いてびっくりしました。こんなとこでそんな人に会うなんて。。部屋備え付けのテレビが壊れていましたがすぐに交換してくれました。
Date: Jul/2025
China (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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小云取走的太快了，到小口自然之家还有好多时间，就无所事事的度过一个夏天的下午，傍晚在操场打乒乓球，这个球桌是他们自己做的吧，特别不好用，晚上看到好多星星，8号房子里飞进来好多虫子，很大个，像升降机一样。
Date: Jul/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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地點很棒，是大雲取越與小雲取越間住宿的最佳選擇
Date: Jul/2025
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
ありがとうございました。
７月後半であまり気温が高いと感じず、エアコンを使うまでではないと思ったので、部屋に扇風機があったらうれしいと思いました。
Date: Jul/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
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Great community feel and location. Spacious rooms and good amenities
Date: Jul/2025
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
France (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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nice place, welcoming. simple but comfortable.
Date: Jul/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
Fun stay at this converted school
We enjoyed our stay at this old school. Staff are super friendly and the whole place has a friendly vibe. You fall asleep to the sound of the river just outside the windows of your very generously sized room. Bathrooms are the school toilets so not great but adequate. The meals are at communal tables and we had fun talking to other walkers. Not sure if it was deliberate but everyone on our table was from our home country (Australia). Loved being farewelled by the sound of the conch shell when we set off for the final day of walking on the KK.
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
小口自然之家最高
熊野古道には、雲取越道中に休憩できる場所があって本当に助かります。ありがとうございます🙏
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Warm
A good place to stay. Service is nice. Facilities are also good. It is a very wonderful experience to visit.
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Japan (Female, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Belgium (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Friendly hostel experience
This is the most famous hostel in the Koguchi area. Guestroom is spacious. Have nice facilities including large bathroom. Restroom is shared. Airconditions in the room and laundry&dryers can be used with small payments. Meals are decent though not as good as the hotels in the previous three days.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 10-19)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Malaysia (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
Very well managed lodge, food was good. However, the mattress in the room is a bit too thin and the pillow is too small.
Date: Jun/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
France (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect stay after our hike!
We arrived tired and hungry! There was a food truck in front of the hostel and a convenience store and coffee shop a short walk away. The convenience store was fun to visit, it seems to be a one stop shop for the local community. Food from the food truck was delicious and we talked with some other English speaking guests. After all of our snacking we still had room for dinner! There were options for vegan, vegetarian and regular meals - all are clearly labelled. As a group of mixed eaters we really appreciated the choices. The bath was very nice and having a robe allowed us to do a lot of laundry. Everyone was kind and helpful! Pretty easy bus connection for part of our group that wanted to skip the last day of our walk.
Date: Jun/2025
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Koguchi experience
Koguchi is a small area, with very few accommodations, but the one where we stayed for the night was a good structure, and it had everything needed for people walking the kumano kodo.
Date: Jun/2025
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Really good Accomodation
This accommodation is unique. As a former school, it offers everything you need, whether as a simple tourist or as a hiker of the Kumano Kodo. The meals are great and extensive, and the staff is very accommodating. Thank you for an unforgettable stay. Christian-san
Date: Jun/2025
New Zealand (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
China (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A relaxing stay
The big yard and the freesoul café are excellent after hiking and enjoying the time during the bus waiting. The staffs are friendly . I have a great memory in Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Great ambience
Loved staying here. Beautiful location with space to relax outdoors on arrival. Perfect spot on the trail. Very nice rooms. Loved the onsen availability, loved eating meals together with other guests. The staff were so kind and funny, and it was really sweet how they sent us off in the morning. Highly recommend.
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
Great location - book it now!
The schoolhouse has laundry washing machines and dryer. Staff were kind and helpful. All guests eat meals together and the food was good (but not fancy). There are other locations - some requiring a bus ride to get to the Kumono Kodo. The bath was not super hot but felt great and was appreciated by guests. One grocery store is a short walk away, and the river is gorgeous and location was full of fun and interesting guests walking the Kumono Kodo.
Date: Jun/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
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自然の中に溶け込むような場所 中学校の校舎を利用した建物もよかったです。 食事は、宿泊多数の、他国の人々にも合うようなものでした。 ありがとうございました。
Date: Jun/2025
Japan (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Slovenia (Male, age **)
4.80
Back to School in the best way Possible
Great experience, amazing room, high door frames were much appreciated (191cm tall) :D Nice bar in front of the school with very nice locals where you can chat with fellow travellers and enjoy a nice drink. Delicious supper breakfast and lunch box.
Date: May/2025
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Lovely and special guesthouse
The most special guesthouse in my Kumano travel, made me revisited my school time. The room is very comfortable. The the meals are nutritionally balanced, while the taste can be improved.
Date: May/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Nice place to stay
I like the relax and chill feels at this location.
Date: May/2025
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Best guesthouse in Koguchi
Walking the kumano kodo under the rain all day, Shizen no Ie was the paradise in Koguchi. Everything was perfect, the staff were very nice and helpful, they even had a drying room for all our wet stuff (shoes were dry next morning), washing machine and dryer for our clothes, and the bento for lunch next day was very appreciated since there is nothing on the long walk towards Nachi Falls. We highly recommended this guesthouse and would go again.
Date: May/2025
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Fantastic place
Loved the converted school house. The meals were great and staff friendly. Lots of people around from the campground so the atmosphere was alive.
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Truly nature's house
Shizen-no-Ie (house of nature) was awesome! The location was perfect for the Nakahechi, staff were warm, the room was clean and cosy, and the meals were delicious and filling. Everything exceeded my expectations for such a remote lodging. I made several core memories here, I think, from chatting in broken Japanese with other hikers, to waking up and seeing the town surrounded by misty mountains.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
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Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie was an absolute highlight. A school beautifully converted into very comfortable accommodation with a wonderful communal atmosphere. The onsen was just what we needed to revive before dinner, meals in the dining hall were a lot of fun.
Date: May/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
0.00
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had a bit of a camp feel
Date: May/2025
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
2.00
ok for a night
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Great place for climbers to stay
Great place to stay and comfortable and delicious meals, highly recommended!!
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
Nice people
They are nice friendly people. It was raining during my stay so I couldn’t explore the area much. Hosts were fantastic.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.40
Wonderful hospitality
A little hard to find from the trail, and walking in it looked a little untidy. But wonderful service, hospitality and food awaited us. The staff went out of their way to help and anticipated all our needs.
Date: May/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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The environment is very clean and the food is delicious
Date: May/2025
Costa Rica (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
4.80
Amazing and cool location
Very nice location with an interesting history of the buildings.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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部屋にドライヤーがあれば良かった
Date: May/2025
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
小口の癒しスポット
那智からの大雲取越を歩き終えたあとに利用しました。部屋も広く、疲れが取れました。ご飯も豪華でお弁当も美味しく頂きました。
Date: May/2025
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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行動食とパックご飯の道中だったので、息子がご飯は星10個と言うくらい疲れた体にしみいるご飯とお弁当でした。 スタッフみなさんの対応が全てにおいて丁寧で、親切で、ゆっくりと過ごせました。 利用させてもらえてよかったです。 ありがとうございました。
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
good
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.80
Great hostel style guesthouse
Very nice and well organized hostel style guesthouse. The room was a good size and pleasant. Dinner is cafeteria style with good choices.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great spot
This was a fun spot in the centre of Koguchi. The man at the desk was very friendly and funny. The room was comfortable and there was free laundry! The food was very good and plentiful. I would highly recommend staying here.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
大雲と小雲 hiking
素晴らしい ありがと。
Date: May/2025
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
- No subject -
雨予報で早朝から歩き出したためチェックイン時間前に着いてしまったけど、快く部屋に入れていただけて有り難かったです。 食事ボリュームいっぱいで美味しかったです。
Date: May/2025
Japan (Female, age 70-79)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
4.60
Very happy and welcoming hosts
We enjoyed our stay here as the hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were large and quiet and very comfortable. Food was great and was a good chance to catch up with other walkers in the shared dining hall.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Nice stay at old school before Ogumotori-goe
The setting is fantastic, near a river, and by a little wood with a shrine for a local deity. The building is an old school, and the facitlities are nice and made for a unique experience. The meals were nice, served in a food hall. When we were leaving there was a mix of things happening that made for a memory I hope I never forget. This was a truly special place for me.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Nice place next to river
This was a converted school but was a great place to stay. Communal bathrooms but was fine cause it was not crowded. Simple room but great view of the river from the room and from the shared internet sitting area. Great send off when we left!!
Date: Apr/2025
South Africa (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Great stay
Loved our stay at the old school. Very comfortable and nice food.
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Female, age 70-79)
4.60
back to school
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Austria (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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Location is next to the trail. I enjoyed the stay very much. The staff is helpful and friendly.
Date: Mar/2025
Germany (Male, age 10-19)
5.00
Great Accomodation with great location
This accomodation had very good food, super friendly staff and was directly on the Kumano Kodo, which I loved. All meals were delecious.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Great location
Lovely place. Friendly staff. Food was basic but did the job. Nice rooms.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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This was areally cool place to stay. Fun atmosphere and very welcoming hosts. Food was great and being in a converted school was unique.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age **)
3.80
Dorm living
Large and comfortable dormitory accommodation with bath facilities down the (very cold) hall. While the building itself was cold, the room was warm once we found and paid for the overnight heating in our room. The room was spacious and comfortable. The meals were served cafeteria style and were quite adequate. A good option if you want to stop in Koguchi, near supermarket and post office and right on the trail.
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
China (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
非常好的民宿体验
这是由一家当地的学校改建的民宿，工作人员都是附近的村民，非常友善。住宿一晚包涵晚餐早餐，还给你准备了第二天徒步的午餐，想的非常周到，非常好的民宿体验。
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.60
A great stay!
We really enjoyed our time at Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie. Meals were delicious and plentiful, in a communal dining area so it was fun to visit with others. Our room was near the communal bathroom which was nice. The bathrooms were large, no waiting, but cold in the winter! The bedroom had a nice little sitting area by the windows. We paid a very small fee to have the heat in the room working. The onsen was good, I went late and it wasn't so hot but still enjoyable. I hadn't arranged our last luggage transfer but our host arranged it for us, and confirmed the bus schedule. He didn't speak much English but Google Translate worked like a charm. They sold some KK t-shirts and such, a good selection at good prices. It was a really nice facility.
Date: Mar/2025
China (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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The highlight was being around so many other hikers and sharing stories. The food was not great. But the hosts were great and fun. We all loved that he blew the conch shell as we left. So fun!
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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While the food was delicious it was all unnecessarily covered in plastic. Minimising plastic consumption should be considered. Generally we loved the place, it was a perfect break between our hikes. Thanks for the guy playing the shell when we left the place. It was lovely.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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Delicious food, comfortable beds and a friendly and kind host - just what we needed before the final day of the hike. Thank you!
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Atmospheric place before our final day
We were delighted to find Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie after trekking from Yunamine Onsen. We had an enormous room with high ceilings and traditional bedding. The dinner was pleasing and breakfast was filling yet simple. The onsen and bathing area was adequate and the service very upbeat and helpful.
Date: Mar/2025
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Wonderful charming accommodation
In a former school building you’ll find 11 japanese style rooms with Futon beds on Tatami mats. All meals are served in the dining hall where you join other hikers. The meals and the bento box where delicious.
Date: Mar/2025
Argentina (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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素晴らしいと思います，Thanks!
Date: Mar/2025
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
nice stay
the location is good，and the onsen is comfortable. the most interesting thing is the horn in dawn. however im a little curious about the charge of air conditioner. besides the meals are good and i want more meat
Date: Mar/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
素晴らしい宿泊体験
I had a wonderful stay! The host and staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, making me feel at home. The location was convenient, with easy access to transportation. The surrounding environment was excellent, offering both comfort and convenience. I highly recommend this place!
Date: Mar/2025
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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スタッフの皆さんがとても丁寧に接客して頂き、気持ちよく宿泊できました。また他の宿泊者の方々もマナーが良くて、大変いい山行になりました。寒波の日に宿泊しましたので暖房をつけていましたがお部屋が少し寒かったです。山行スケジュールのアドバイスも参考にさせて頂き、またKUMANO TRAVEL様を利用させて頂きたいと思いました。
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Great location and room
Very spacious room and received a nice afternoon sun so I could sit by the window and relax after walk.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Fabulous accommodation
We were welcomed by a lovely young man and we communicated via the translator app. He was very kind and helpful sorting out a luggage transfer. There was no service available so we offered to deliver our bags for a small fee. We were very relieved not to carry our bags to Nachi temple. He also helped another person who had not booked accommodation. Very kind hosts. The rooms was great. Japanese style with an additional sitting room with a view to the river. Loved wearing the traditional outfit to dinner. Fabulous to have an onsen and washing machines. I felt very humbled by the hosts and staff at this accommodation. I loved the surroundings forest and temple. A very tranquil place. Highly enjoyed.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Good place
Good place to spend the night, the rooms are huge and the food is really good, great people
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
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Very beautiful room. Plenty of food, one of the best meals I had in the hike. No wifi in the rooms but the common room and dining room.
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.80
Natural, fresh, kindly.
A homestay full of Japanese romance. The strong human touch of the small village, the lovely smile of the grocery store grandmother, the cute little gifts from the post office staff, the friendly reception staff, and the chefs who prepared meals with all their heart, because they made the journey more complete.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
A room with a river beside it!
Such character! In an old school building the rooms were comfortable, the onsen was warm and the food was delicious. Thank you to the wonderful catering staff and the warm welcome we received.
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Brunei Darussalam (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Interesting stay in converted school
Comfortable stay in a previous school. A lot bigger than other places so chance to meet lots of new people! The food is basic but more than enough to fuel up.
Date: Feb/2025
Spain (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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施設の方がとても親切。早めに着いたのですがすぐチェックインでき、お風呂もゆっくり入れました。大雲取越えには欠くことのできない施設です。
Date: Jan/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
A Warm Welcome in Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
We had a very nice stay in Koguchi. The accommodation was way beyond our expectations, and the warm welcome by the staff made us feel at home.
Date: Jan/2025
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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Overall a solid accomodation that did the job well.
Date: Jan/2025
United States (Male, age 40-49)
3.20
A convenient spot, but overpriced for what it is
It's fun to stay in a converted school, but dinner and breakfast are basically school cafeteria food (although in Japan, that's still better than it would be in other places...). The rooms are big and clean, but if you are charging Y10,000 for a night in a very basic hotel, it seems rude to also charge Y100 to turn on the heat/air conditioner. Also, be aware that there is NOTHING in the area - there's this hotel, and a few vending machines, and that's it.
Date: Jan/2025
Japan (Male, age **)
4.80
快適でした。
夕食が仕出し弁当でしたので、冷たかったですが、別途カレーライスの提供もあって、寒さを凌げました。
Date: Jan/2025
Iceland (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Wonderful stay
Our stay at Shizen-no-Ie was a wonderful surprise. The rooms are spacious, with large windows that bring in plenty of natural light and offer beautiful views. The setting is unique and special, as the building is a converted school, and the old classrooms have been thoughtfully transformed into comfortable guest rooms. The food was delicious, the hosts were friendly and welcoming, and the location was perfect - right in Koguchi on the Kumano Kodo trail, ideally situated between Hongu and Nachisan. We were lucky to be there for the Koguchi Christmas Festival on December 22nd. It was a great experience to watch the festivities and try hot sake served in bamboo cups. It made our stay even more enjoyable!
Date: Jan/2025
Brazil (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
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Openly recieved me and all other guests, showing us to our rooms. Great shower/bath. Due to being big and one of the only options in Koguchi, it was full of other Kumano Kodo hikers, which made for many people to talk to.
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.80
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Meals are a great fusion of western and Japanese! Lodging around this village can be more barebones, because the route beyond Hongu is less popular. There is a single shop in the village selling snacks, and there is plenty of time to explore the village after the day's short hike. Bath is shared, just like standard Japanese bath houses. AC/heating is 100JPY for the entire night, although I found I needed neither during the early winter.
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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good service, very well organized
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Unique experience
This place is originally a school ground, so if you are an avid fan of Japanese movies / anime, the view is exactly the same. Personally, I find this to be a very unique experience that you probably will not get anywhere else. Bath is a shared bath which can only be used from x hour till y hour, so you have to take note of that. Location-wise the area does not really have anything noteworthy (there are some great views still) but a convenience store (with a super friendly owner that would prepare cup / bowl noodles for you and there is a place to sit in and enjoy). Room is clean and comfortable, but requires 100 yen for the air conditioner. Meals are really great here, be it the dinner, breakfast or bento and you get to enjoy in the school canteen so it feels a bit nostalgic for me. Took me by surprise that the owner / chef would purposely put down whatever work in her hands and walk to the entrance to wish you a great hike ahead after breakfast, that's just how hospitable they are!
Date: Jan/2025
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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とても居心地が良かったです ありがとうございました
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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Wonderful school-converted dormitory with a friendly and helpful front-desk staff who let us checked in early. Dinner was one of the best we had along the whole trail and bento was also delicious. Room was super-spacious and yukata plus laundry facilities appreciated
Date: Dec/2024
France (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Ambiance ancienne école garantie
Nous avons été accueillis dans cette ancienne école où les classes ont ete reconverties en chambres. Les logements sont spacieux et confortables et les repas sont bons. Ils sont servis à l'heure et annoncés par hauts parleurs : ne prevoyez pas de grasse matinée ce jour là :-)
Date: Dec/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
The best stay in Kumano trail
We had a great time during our stay, they provide the best food.
Date: Dec/2024
Finland (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Great place to stay!
One of the best things about this accommodation was that you get to meet a lot of other people walking Kumano Kodo. While still privete rooms, the School environment makes this one more social place to stay. This all reminded me about how it was during Camino de Santiago.
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Female, age **)
3.80
Heating needs improvement
I learnt that this lodging used to be a school. The room was spacious and had a seating area - was very grateful the afternoon sun shone into the room. Unfortunately the air-con was not good enough despite turning it up to the max (30 deg C); I found out from the other guests that their rooms were cold as well. Either that or the room is not well-sealed somewhere. There was also no heating outside of the rooms (except the dining area). Added a fleece layer to the bed but still I have had much warmer sleeps on other days. Food was a good spread. If you get the rooms near the outdoor smoking area you will smell cigarette smoke. A significant negative experience I had was with the female shower area - the doors could not be locked, and it is a shared shower area (i.e. public Onsen, with a few shower heads next to it). I had placed my slippers outside the shower room door and closed the door, but a male staff still opened it without knocking. I had to give a stern shout at him when I saw him. Thank goodness I was still fully clothed, but isn’t it basic courtesy to knock before entering (seeing the shoes outside the door should be a clear indication that the room is occupied)? I am appalled to experience this in Japan. I hope the staff can be trained better, or alternatively, assign only female staff to the female shower area and toilets.
Date: Dec/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Very comfortable despite a bit of a school camp feel.
The room was lovely and flooded with sunlight when we arrived which was great for drying out damp clothes. The sitting area in the room was lovely. The PA into the rooms gave it a school camp feel, along with the long wide corridor and lines of sinks, but this didn’t detract from the comfort at all. Friendly and efficient staff and the place is very focussed on getting people out on the track early for the big day into Nachisan.
Date: Dec/2024
Poland (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Male, age **)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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A wonderful surprise. Enjoyed our stay here.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Very convenient lodging at Koguchi
The location right on the trail is very convenient. We had a room with a view looking over the river. I loved hearing the sound of the river babbling over the stones. The food was excellent. One of the staff even blew on a conch shell as we headed off in the morning!
Date: Dec/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
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共同トイレ、洗面所であることは理解していましたが、流石に部屋に流しが無いと何かと不便でした。 あと、浴槽も時間がたつとぬるくなり、残念でした。
Date: Nov/2024
Italy (Male, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
A highlight of our accommodation on the walk.
Everything about this experience was great. The host was amazing he could not do enough for you. The food was great. Rooms large. Location was great right next to a raging river that sent you to sleep at night. Highly recommend staying here.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Perfect location
Converted schoolhouse. Worked perfectly for night before hike to Nachi. Shared bath and you can feel the schoolhouse.
Date: Nov/2024
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Outstanding accommodation
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Malaysia (Female, age **)
4.60
Conveniently located
It was a great experience staying at a converted school house. It is located next to the river and it was very nice to hear the soothing sounds of the river while relaxing in the room. The hosts were welcoming and we enjoyed the food. There were quirky announcements for meals, and the host blows on conch shell (I think) to send the guests off.
Date: Nov/2024
France (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Converted school house
More like a hostel vibe but incredibly clean. And washing machines onsite which was great. Met some nice people as everyone eats together.
Date: Nov/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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外国人ばかりでビックリしました。海外旅行みたいで、面白かったです。お部屋は、学校とは思えないほど綺麗で過ごしやすかった。廊下やトイレ、懐かしかったです！
Date: Oct/2024
Thailand (Male, age 70-79)
4.20
Good Service, Food and Facilities
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
- No subject -
Great, informal accommodation with other walkers. Friendly welcome, room to dry wet boots and comfortable beds.
Date: Oct/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Nice Place to Stay
Hosts are friendly. Dinner & Breakfast are good. Room is big enough and comfortable. You can pay 100 Yen to enjoy air conditioner. Free laundry available & you can pay 100 Yen for dryer as well. Recommended to all hikers.
Date: Oct/2024
Ireland (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Perfect spot to stay.
This was the perfect spot to stay. Very laid back and good camaraderie with other doing the trail.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.60
- No subject -
Helpful staff.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Mexico (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great place to stay!
During our hardest route due to rain the service from the staff was really good. Onsen wqs amazing and the rooms were nice and comfy.
Date: Oct/2024
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
2.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
China (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Cool experience at Shizen-no-ie
Staying in an old school was so cool and fun and this was a great stop along the way with showers and bath, laundry, good food and a sense of community since everyone there was doing the hike.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
0.00
River swimming
Highlight swimming in the river. Spacious accommodation on the trail. Friendly staff, meals were good and facilities were clean and spacious. Laundry provided is really helpful.
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Our Favourite night in Japan
If you are passing though Koguchi you must stay here! The old schoolhouse is beautiful. The beds are comfortable, the baths are refreshing and the food and hospitality are really above and beyond. Dinner was one of the best meals we've ever had. On our way out to hike to Nachi the proprietor sent us off with blasts of a conch shell, what a memorable and wonderful moment.
Date: Sep/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Singapore (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Quaint school location right next to the trail
Rooms were spacious and beautiful. The school has such a nice location right next to the river, and the entire building has that nostalgic feeling of staying overnight for school camps. Meals were great with a large spread of Japanese style food for dinner, and a Western styled breakfast with toast, eggs, and bacon.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
Another excellent location. Nothing you could complain about. It has everything you need while on the road. All facilities are top notch. Very friendly staff.
Date: Sep/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.40
Comfortable stay in a beautiful location
My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay at this converted school house. The food was delicious and plentiful and the room was very spacious and clean, plus they were very hospitable and gave us a warm welcome. Like many tourists, I am not used to public baths and so I found this aspect slightly uncomfortable, but the showers themselves were very good.
Date: Sep/2024
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great choice
The fact that it is an old school and a former fishermen lodging gives a lot of character to the place. The room was big and clean and the location next to the river was calm and peaceful. The staff was kind and attentive.
Date: Sep/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great place to stay
Comfortable rooms, nice shared bath and amazing meals.
Date: Sep/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great place to stay in Koguchi
Pretty interesting experience to stay in this place which was transformed from a school. The staffs were all very friendly and kind. And super encouraging too, knowing that we're going off on the toughest walk Ogumotori-goe trail. Meals provided were great too, and the bento was definitely a comfort in the midst of the very demanding trail.
Date: Sep/2024
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.80
像回到溫馨的家
有回到家的隨興 溫馨 無拘無束 可以感受到大家很用心的完成早晚餐的餐點 我們好友10人同行 都非常滿意 感謝用心款待 期待再訪
Date: Sep/2024
Norway (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
Curious experience
It was fun to feel like you were at school again, sharing a bathroom, eating in a dining room, etc.
Date: Sep/2024
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
2.00
- No subject -
Former high school. It has a ambience, amenities and services of the youth hostel.
Date: Sep/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
The best accommodation I stayed at on the Kumano Kodo
This accommodation was a real surprise. Knowing it was a refurbished school I had low-expectations and yet the room was the nicest (and the meals the best) of anywhere I stayed on the Kumano Kodo (even though it was half the price of some of the other accommodation I stayed at). Great accommodation and great value - highly recommended!
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Very Hospitable
We stayed here the fourth night of our multi-day hike and it was amazing, the facilities are outstanding and very clean and the traditional cuisine was great with lots of breakfast options. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and went out of their way to assist one of the other travellers there who had missed their bus in the morning, driving her themselves to the next stop!
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.66
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
New Zealand (Male, age **)
5.00
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Can’t fault it. Loved the river and the amount of food provided by the lovely kitchen staff. All staff very friendly.
Date: Sep/2024
Austria (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Nice accomodation in old school
Everything very nice. Large room. I especially liked the itercom used for announcing dinner and breakfast.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.50
Welcome welcome welcome
We had our own room with river views which was good. The baths were out of action. The owner was extremely welcoming and helped in all areas. The free washing was useful. Dinner was at a set time and plentiful with all occupants eating in a social setting. Food for dinner was great and breakfast a choice of both Japanese and Western was offered. A great days walking finished if with two refreshing swims in the river.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
great food and comfortable rooms
The rooms were beautiful and the baths were large enough to share with other guests with no problem. The meals were absolutely wonderful!
Date: Sep/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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VERY GOOD!!
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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It’s a good experience at Goguchi Shi-sen-no-I. Low key but well maintained. We were all happy about the services.
Date: Aug/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Friendly and welcoming
I loved staying at Shizen-no-Ie. The owner was so friendly and welcoming and the room was spacious, peaceful and had beautiful views. The location by the river just off the trail was perfect. Dinner was delicious as was breakfast which really provided the energy I needed for a long, challenging trek. It was so sweet for the owner to blow into a shell to wish me luck on my journey as I set off. I’d definitely recommend staying here.
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Wonderful unique stay in between remote hikes in mountains serenity
Family of 5 hiking the Kumano enjoyed our 2nd last night in the trek! We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the sounds of the river overnight. We had a delightful swim in the river and then a relaxing bath, before a delicious dinner where we met other travellers and exchanged stories of our Kumano. Highly recommended - very unique wake up and announcement for breakfast but totally worth it for an early rise. The best was our send off from the owner- thanks so much for your truly wonderful hospitality, we hope to return in the future.
Date: Aug/2024
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
New Zealand (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great place to stay on the Kumano Kodo
Clean and tidy, nice big rooms and delicious food. Great location close to Kumano Kodo trail and big river for swimming.
Date: Aug/2024
Malaysia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Awesome Place to Stay
The place is pretty unique which bring back my university memory. I enjoy my stay here and get to meet other hikers here. The dinner was delicious which serve lots of variety sushi. The breakfast and lunch meal were great too. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable.
Date: Aug/2024
Italy (Male, age **)
4.40
Nice and pecaeful place with the smell of burning garbadgege
The place was really nice, the room big and well equipped, the bathroom clean and the meal rich and tasty with the possibility to have vegeterian food. Unfortunately the owner (nice and helpful person) was burning the garbage in the garden not far the rooms and in the evening it was not nice to go out for enjoy the stars due to the bad and not healthy smell.
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A unique exceperience
It was such a great experience to stay and sleep at an old church where everyone eat together in the cafeteria, as if we were back at school. The dinner was very generous and so was the breakfast. Rooms were spacious with views on the the nature. Perfect for hungry hikers! On departure, the manager of the place cheers pelgrims with a funny symphony!
Date: Aug/2024
Spain (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
Convenient stop for waliking the Nakahechi
Te room is very big, specially in Japanaese standards. The meals were abundant and the bathroom also confortable. All the personnel very kind, as usual in Japan
Date: Aug/2024
Spain (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
China (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Germany (Female, age **)
3.80
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It was a really nice stay. We were able to borrow stuff to swim in the nearby river. I can recommend it after the long hike from Hongu.
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Italy (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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Good meal, bath and rooms! The bath could be a little bit more clean.there were some hair in the tub.
Date: Aug/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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Great place to stay during Kumano Kodo!
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Aug 2024, lovely place to stay
What a great service from the man at the reception. Even brought me special plasters for my burned swollen foot. The room was great with a small hall and a seperate place to sit at a table on chairs. The meals were delicious and staff in the kitchen super friendly. You can also do,all,your laundry and dry it as well. No private bath, but we knew that. Loved staying here
Date: Aug/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Comfortable place and stay
It's located at at convenient place with special building, with comfortable and clean traditional room. Also, there is river bedside. After the walk and hiking, you can take the break near the river with beer.
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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Very Nice place, good food and friendly host. There is a river close, where its possible to cool down. That is nice. The village Koguchi has not a lot to offer.
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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Different to other guest houses this has a hostel feel to it I felt like I was on a school camp, great location for the last big push
Date: Aug/2024
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Belgium (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Fantastic accomodation in an old primary school
We had an excellent stay in this transformed primary school. The landlord was most welcoming and the atmosphere amongst backpackers was great.
Date: Jul/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Netherlands (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 70-79)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
小口自然之家
接待人很親切會用简單英文溝通，週遭環境很清新，餐點很棒
Date: Jul/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
Lovely location with basic service and accommodation
The location was fantastic, accommodation very basic. Air-conditioning was for small charge. Shared onsen which required some cleanliness. Basic food compared to the other accommodation.
Date: Jul/2024
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Amazing
Alojarnos aquí fue una gran decisión. Además de que el alojamiento es genial y la amabilidad de la pareja, la comida fue deliciosa.
Date: Jul/2024
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Great location
Beautiful spot right on the river. Food was great. Loved the rooms, very spacious.
Date: Aug/2024
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
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豪華な施設ではありませんが十分満足しました。
Date: Aug/2024
China (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
3.20
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時間前でも、お風呂に入れて貰えた 受付のおじさんが気さくな人で 翌日の出発時には、ホラ貝を吹いて 見送ってくれた！ スタッフの皆さん有難うございました❣️
Date: Jul/2024
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
広くて開放的
廃校となった校舎を改装した宿泊施設は、学校らしい趣がありつつ広々としています。 部屋は一人で使いましたが、充分な広さがありました。 食事はボリュームがあり、ご飯のおかわりも自由にできるので、歩き疲れた身体を回復することができます。 ロビー横の休憩スペースでは他の旅人と話をすることができ、とても充実した旅になりました。 洗濯機や乾燥機もあるので長旅にも便利です。 スタッフの方が丁寧に対応してくださるので安心です。
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Belgium (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Spacious rooms!
Nice spacious rooms!
Date: Jul/2024
Czech Republic (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Stará škola
Všechna ubytování na kumano kodo měla své kouzlo a všude se nám líbilo, ale stará škola mne pravděpodobně oslovila nejvíce. Trochu mi to přípomínalo poutnickou atmosféru na cestě do Santiaga. Personál byl nápomocný. Kousek za ubytováním je řeka, kde můžete ochladit unavené nohy. Jídlo bylo skvělé - večeře, snídaně i obědový balíček. Mohli jsme si zdarma vyprat prádlo (sušička za poplatek).
Date: Jul/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.80
Charming place to stay
Everything about this place was great. Staff were very helpful when we wanted to organise our bags to go to our next destination. Kitchen staff were very friendly. We had a lovely welcome when we arrived and a great send off the following morning. Rooms were large and had a small balcony area, which was a nice place to sit and relax listening to the river. Meals were great.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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Like this place. Room is quite large. The meals are so delicious. Location is great. Right along Kumano Kodo route.
Date: Jun/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
A beautiful little school
This hotel in Koguchi is a cute little school with very nice rooms. The rooms even look out over the river as it passes by. They have laundry available which is very nice, we didn't get the use it but I recommend using it as the hike to arrive here is short and quick. The food is good and the breakfast is abundant. They do a good job of giving you enough energy for the next hike. It was a rainy day when we were here but it seems they have things to do outside on nice days too.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
Unique and charming experience
Koguchi Shizen-no-ie offers a unique and charming experience by transforming an old schoolhouse into a cozy hotel. The concept itself is fascinating and provides a nostalgic yet comfortable atmosphere. The location is perfect, nestled conveniently along the Kumano Kodo Trail, making it an ideal stop for hikers. The pricing is also quite reasonable, offering great value for the experience. One of the highlights of staying at Koguchi Shizen-no-ie is the dining experience. Meals are served in the old school cafeteria, adding to the nostalgic charm. The food is delicious and hearty, perfect after a long day of hiking. Additionally, dining in the communal setting provided an excellent opportunity to meet and talk with fellow travelers. This sense of community was something I hadn't experienced during my other stays along the trail, making it a memorable and enriching part of my journey.
Date: Jun/2024
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
A special place to stay at.
A no luxury accomodation. However you get the unique opportunity to stay in a very special place. The village of Koguchi is a quiet place right next to a river. Try and explore it once you get here! The served food was great. The only downside are the shared facilities, but it adds to the school-feeling. You can even use the washing machine for free.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Koguchi Shizen-No-Ie
The hotel was in a great location on the track and it was a very nice place. The food was great and the cooch playing as we left was a very wholesome way to end a wonderful stay.
Date: Jun/2024
Malaysia (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
Living in elementary school again
When I saw the boys toilet I cracked a laugh, it looks just like my old school! although the school has been redecorated but I still find it so nostalgic, I love everything here it’s such a wonderful guesthouse
Date: Jun/2024
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Hungary (Male, age **)
4.60
Surprisingly good accommodation in the forest.
Very delicious food, friendly staff. We had an excellent sleep next to the river.
Date: Jun/2024
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Very nice place. Bigger than some of the other places we stayed. We enjoyed a swim in the river and the staff were warm and welcoming.
Date: Jun/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
4.50
The heart of Koguchi village
Despite of Koguchi being very small, I really enjoyed my stay there thanks to Shizen-no-Ie. The place is just on the way from Hongu to Nachi. It has a beautiful river nearby, where you can swim. The room was fantastic, clean and with a wonder view. The stuff was super polite and friendly. The food was plenty and exceptionally good. I highly recommend!
Date: Jun/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
小口自然の家 | 2食+弁当付きプラン
廃校の中学校の宿としては、十分なご対応だったと思います。エアコンはフリーに使わせていただきたいなと思いました。
Date: Jun/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
A unique stay
A unique and I think rare opportunity to stay in an old school in a quiet village surrounded by forests, streams and mountains. Book early. Many of our fellow hikers on this leg did not manage to get a room here and there aren't any other options in the village. That means hours of waiting for a bus in the late afternoon. It's not luxury by any measure but it's lovely in its own special way.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.20
Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
This is more budget accomodation but it is excellent for what it offers. Facilities are shared. Food was very good and staff are super friendly. Wer enjoyed our tsya and would recommend
Date: Jun/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Good comfortable stay
Nice accommodation in Koguchi and rest point for next day’s hike to Nachi. Rooms were big!
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
Accomodation in an old school perfectly located for combining Ogumotori and Kogumotori
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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とても快適で、利用させていただき大変満足しています。 お部屋の洗面台(手を洗うところ)が使いづらかったのがただ一つの小さな不満です笑 また機会があればお世話になります。 ありがとうございました。
Date: Jun/2024
Thailand (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.25
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快適でした。スタッフの対応もよかったです。コスパ満点です。
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Tutto bene
Molto felice, struttura particolare
Date: May/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Israel (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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excellent location. big specious house. beautiful garden. well equited
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Male, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
China (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
服务非常好！
餐食非常可口，附近风景也非常漂亮！
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
This is an important but hard-to-reserve accommodation for the mountaineers.
This is an important but hard-to-reserve accommodation for the mountaineers.
Date: May/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.75
A unique and charming place to stay!
Friendly staff, a nice sized clean room, and a charming school conversion - we were very happy with our stay. We didn't get the meal plan as they didn't offer vegan options.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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建物内部の広くて、開放的な雰囲気が良かった! 朝食も種類が多くて、お腹いっぱい食べれました。スタッフの方々もとても親切で良かったと思います。ありがとうございました❗️
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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飲料水の自販機が室外のみで、室内にもあると便利。アルコール類の自販機もあれば便利。
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Friendly, charming and quirky
A warm and comfortable hostel by the river, with excellent meals and generous baths. There is a sitting room overlooking the water, yukata are provided, and the women (and man) preparing the meals are lovely. The river and the frogs are a strong presence throughout the night. Room 13, where I stayed, has had some water damage and is quite dank so that was less than ideal. But overall a great place to stay and I would recommend.
Date: May/2024
China (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
- No subject -
懐かしい感じのするよい宿でした。夕食が思ったより美味しかったです。コーヒーが飲めてよかったです。着いてすぐにお風呂に入れて助かりました。翌日の弁当が美味しかったです。スタッフの皆さんは親切でした。
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
A nice surprise
We were not sure what to expect in an old school but this was a wonderful experience. The man on duty gave us a warm welcome and introduction. Nice setup to do laundry. Very clean and comfortable. It was nice to have heat all night for 100 yen although we initially thought it was only for AC due to sign in room. Excellent dinner and breakfast.
Date: Apr/2024
New Zealand (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age **)
4.80
- No subject -
Great stay in a simpler hotel with shared baths. Staff was friendly and also very supportive to get our wet cloths dry. Food and lunch box were self made and delicious.
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
Hostel style
This was a hostel style accommodation but I liked it. Staff were great and we really enjoyed our stay. It will always stay in my memory in a good way! It must be pointed out that signs were poor to get to property.
Date: Apr/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Fun remix of a Japanese style school
This was probably the most unique place I stayed along the way. It was a very interesting experience to spend a day at an old schoolhouse and eat in the cafeteria. Was a full little way to see something new. I will note the baths are shared (single-gender, but same bath), so if you are from a conservative culture you might need to consider this. But, they let me in with tattoos, so that was convenient.
Date: Apr/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Nice location
The accomodation is a former schoolhouse with many rooms. The rooms are simple but very nice. The location is perfectly located along the trail.
Date: Mar/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
A little bit of lovely in the middle of no where
This was a perfect stop after a long day of walking. The rooms were warm and comfortable and the meals were excellent with lots of choices (some Western and Japanese). Everything was clean and easy. There was even a little store close by to get some extra supplies. The packed lunch for the following day was thoughtful and well-presented. This place was fabulous.
Date: Mar/2024
Taiwan (Female, age **)
5.00
Thanks for the hospitality~
The atmosphere and facility in Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie are very good and we like it very much. If possible, we will visit it again.
Date: Mar/2024
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Loved this Place
What a lovely place to stay-location is perfect and I loved that it was a re-purposed school. Rooms were great and the food was great.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
4.20
Good schooling
Unusual, quirky yet enjoyable stay in an old school. An entertaining walk down memory lane. Fun use of the school public address system to call us to dinner. Very friendly though somewhat structured.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Very friendly host
Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were here so didn't get to explore the grounds at all. the hose is very friendly and helpful. The accommodation is in a converted school which adds a little quirky element. Food was plentiful and delicious.
Date: Apr/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)