Date: Oct/2026
Czech Republic (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 2, Meals 2, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
“Not an Art Collection, Just Clutter and Mess"
An expensive accommodation with no added value. We took it since there was nothing else in Koguchi. It was an old not reconstructed house full of broken things that were called art.
The lady in the cafe was very friendly to us and prepared a small breakfast with smoked egg, some rice bread and butter as well as milk and brown rice flakes. There was a kitchen but we were not allowed to use it. Dinner and lunch was possible as a delivery bento box, our fish one for lunch was actually really delicious. We found it difficult in the morning when the first guests arrived to the cafe which served as a common area and we could not peacefully enjoy pur breakfast or even go to the toilet which was occupied by the cafe guests. Our room was also quite noisy.
Date: Oct/2026
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
- No subject -
This is a very special place. Tomo-san's hospitality was outstanding! We wish her all the best. The only caveat is the elevated price. However we hope this helps to support the local community and small businesses and therefore rather rate it as a donation. Therefore this needs to be judged differently compared to paying a large booking platform
Date: Oct/2026
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
Charming and a good vision
Tomo runs a guesthouse with a great story, a slow renovation with love and care into a community arts space and cafe. The room (Japanese style) was large, big windows with beautiful views, and a comfy futon. Tomo runs a cafe downstairs which is where you enter the property, and when she was there it had a lovely homely vibe to the place. The bathroom seems to be in the midst of some renovation, and is in the basement down stairs past floor to ceiling windows to the street, but functioning, warm water and a soak bath. The food was basic for breakfast, but energising for a tough walking day, however we weren’t able to get the bento boxes for dinner. Comms with Tomo was better than with any other accommodation on the trip and despite her not being present to welcome us due to being a Sunday, we felt welcomed to the space. A caveat to all of this is we walked in on a Sunday when the cafe was closed, and we let ourselves in, and so on first glance the setting felt a bit cold, however by the end of our stay we were won over by the charm of kumoma.
Date: Jun/2026
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
- No subject -
Date: Jun/2026
France (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
This unique house has plenty of charm
We were made to feel extremely welcome (thank you so much!) and loved spending the night in this former workshop, which was decorated and furnished with great taste and creativity. We weren’t able to order a meal because it wasn’t available that evening, but the ready-made dish (curry rice) to reheat was truly delicious. Not to mention the homemade pastries we were able to buy for dessert: a real treat! Just one small comment: the price was a bit high compared to other accommodations, but we really didn’t regret our stay.
Date: Apr/2026
Taiwan (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
在小口便利、舒服、且氣氛很好的住宿
晚餐及隔天的午餐，可以透過民宿預定或者到對面的南方商店準備。
民宿是以前的農業事務所，我們住的雅房隔音很好。雖然廁所在一樓，半夜起來上有點小痛苦，但住房體驗整個很好。
一樓是咖啡廳，晚上咖啡廳休息站之後，住客可以在一樓吃飯休息，有種在文青咖啡店住一晚的感覺。
民宿主人很年輕而且英文可以流利溝通，非常謝謝她詳細的介紹以及招待。
對了，浴室有浴缸。這在走了一天的山路實在是種救贖。但也請跟另外一房的住客協調好洗澡時間，因為浴室是共用一間的。
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
Location makes this stay
Overall, the welcoming staff and cozy bedroom made this place very comfortable. It was quite cold the night we were there but the staff were helpful in trying to bring up extra heaters. Arranging the bento dinner and lunch was great and totally met our needs.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 2
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
- No subject -
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
Fantastic!!!
This was by far my favorite accommodation on the Kumano Kodo! Koichiro is the kindest person and made us feel so welcomed when we arrived at the Kumoma Lodge! The room had an incredible view of Koguchi and it was so cool to have the coffee shop below our room. Great vibes, drinks, and a real sense of community! Staying here was a highlight of the trip for me! The bento box was also so delicious too!!
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
Best place for us on the Kumano
These futons were so comfortable I emailed to ask what kind they were! They called the bath „the prison bath“ as it’s in the basement but the water was hot. There is a cafe on site and the host was lovely
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
Convenient Location
Next to the trail, really nice host and cozy place with a nice view to the town
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
Rustic but comfortable stay in an area with limited options
There are not many options in Koguchi, therefore I was happy even though it’s expensive. You can order bento meals extra, Breakfast is basic. There is a store across the street for snacks and drinks. Good common areas for listening to music.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 1, Meals 1, Location 4, Reception & Service 2
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
- No subject -
Date: Nov/2024
Japan (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
Fantastic place to stay
The house was amazingly comfortable, we had everything we needed, could swim in the river and do our grocery shopping before the sun set. I loved this place and would love to come back. Thanks a lot!
Date: Nov/2024
Macao (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
- No subject -
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
- No subject -
An amazing old agricultural building that has its charm, including the oddities of the layout. Two guestrooms on the first floor with the Japanese guestroom offering wonderful views of the river. Highly recommend jumping in the river after a long days walk (accessed down the stairs, a short walk across the bridge from the accommodation). The shared facilities were very comfortable and the woman working there was very willing to chat about Japanese life and the history of the building. The bath is located two floors down from the guestrooms.
Date: Oct/2024
New Zealand (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 2, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
Spacious old rooms with a spectacular view
The rooms and building are a little tired, but they're extremely spacious and have an amazing view of the area.
Bento boxes can be bought which were everyday fare but quite nice. There was a bit of a mixup and they didn't originally have a vegetarian bento, but our hosts were extremely apologetic and brought something quite quickly so no harm done :).
Personally I think it's a little overpriced, especially compared to nearby areas like Kawayu onsen, but there aren't many options in Koguchi so I understand it.
Date: Jun/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese Room | No Meals
Fabulous
This hostel was much more expensive than the others that we stayed in, but our room and the view from it was absolutely fabulous
Date: May/2024
Spain (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
Cool guesthouse
Guesthouse from a renovated building. I believe the staff changes quite often, but we were very lucky as they were very kind and interesting. We didn't expect such a good dinner too, although the breakfast was quite poor. The place itself is big, comfy and cozy, clean and very convenient for Kumano Kodo. There is a store in front with a bit of many things too. Highly recommend.
Date: May/2024
Hong Kong (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 2
Plan:
Western Room | No Meals
Too expensive
Location is great but the price is expensive with fair services. Washing machine and kitchen are not provided . The guestroom on 2/F, washroom is on the ground floor,you need to go down. Have to pay for dinner if you want.There are no restaurants around. To compare with others guest house/hotel (others provide fresh meal<cook for the guests immediately,and,their prices are even lower, not like kumoma,the meals are pre-prepared & instant food> ), not recommend. Sadly,others were all fulled.
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No Eggs