MAGURO BLDG by Why Kumano

Accommodation

4.21

12 reviews

Entrance

Superior twin sink

MAGURO BLDG by Why Kumano

Entrance

Superior twin sink

Sample Japanese room

Shared shower area

Shared sink area

Washer and dryer

Parking lot 1

Parking lot 2

Toilet

Self Check-in

Description

Harbor-front Hostel

Maguro BLDG is a multi-story hostel located near the Katsuura port across from the famous fish market. Around a 5 minutes walk from the Kii-Katsuura station, with restaurants and convenience store nearby, it makes for a good, reasonably priced base to explore the area. There are a diversity of guestrooms some with ensuite toilet and bath. The communal space is popular to meet other guests and prepare simple meals.

The owner also has two other accommodations in Katsuura: Why Kumano UNWIND, and Why Kumano, Hostel & Cafe Bar.

Full Name	MAGURO BLDG by Why Kumano マグロビルヂング
Area	Central Katsuura
Type	Guesthouse/B&B
Address	7-6-25 Tsukiji, Nachi-Katsuura, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-5335 〒649-5335 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町築地7丁目6-25
Map Code	324 743 674*17
Maps	Google Maps Area KUMANO KODO
Check-in	17:00 - 22:00
Check-out	10:00

Rating & Reviews

4.21

12 reviews

Guestroom

(4.6 / 5)

Baths

(4.4 / 5)

Meals

(5 / 5)

Location

(4.6 / 5)

Reception & Service

(2.9 / 5)

Date: May/2026

Mexico (Female, age 20-29)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4

Plan: No Meals - Japanese Room

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: May/2026

Australia (Female, age **)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4

Plan: No Meals - Japanese Room

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: May/2026

China (Female, age 20-29)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service -

Plan: No Meals - Japanese Room

駅や市場からとても近く、近くにローソンもあります。全体的に良い宿ですが、浴室は少々手狭で、背の高い人には少し使いづらいかもしれません

Date: May/2026

Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 1

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Apr/2026

Norway (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.50

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4

Plan: No Meals - Japanese Room

Clean place with good location

We stayed on the fourth floor and had a great view of the harbor. Room and bath were small but clean and location good. Check-in/out was digital and there was no staff present but I walked up to the affiliated location by the station and got good help from staff there. Expected some noice from the tuna-market across the street but ended up sleeping very well, maybe due to tired legs from hiking all day? Earplugs available at check-in.

Date: Jan/2026

Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service -

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

普通

全体的に清潔でしたが、共用エリアは利用しませんでした。チェックインとチェックアウトはセルフサービスです。通りの向かいにコンビニがあるのでとても便利です！その夜はぐっすり眠れました！

Date: Dec/2025

Italy (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

All good!

Great accomodation, everything new Self check in/check out

Date: Nov/2025

Australia (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

3.50

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 1

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2025

United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2025

Hong Kong (Female, age **)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service -

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

- No subject -

Room is exceptionally clean; though getting to the fourth floor without elevator is quite challenging with luggage. Would be good if bathroom & toilet are on-suite but both are clean. Check-in takes bit of time and request bit more unnecessary info. Check-out is easier. Delivered luggage was left unattended on 2nd floor (which is the reception area), which is not desirable. Location is relatively close to train station and small restaurants surrounding. The place is in fact right next to the fish marketing, do recommend for an early morning visit while there

Date: Sep/2025

New Zealand (Female, age **)

Overall:

2.50

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 3, Reception & Service 1

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

- No subject -

The day before we were due to arrive we received an email explaining checkin was online at the accommodation from 4;00pm. This time is too late to check in. We were very wet from walking in the rain all day and could not have a shower and change into dry clothes. I phoned to ask if we could check in any earlier and was told no. A que of people at the accommodation all waiting yo register via the computer. Some people were quite angry. Very impersonal and uncaring approach.

Date: Jun/2025

Singapore (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 1

Plan: No Meals - Standard Twin

- No subject -

No guest review.

Price Plan(s)

Japanese Room | No Meals

from 5,500 yen

Superior Twin | No Meals

from 7,100 yen

Standard Twin | No Meals

from 6,600 yen

Guestrooms

Western Style	Yes
Japanese Style	Yes
Mixed Style	No
Other Style	No

Number of Rooms	11
Maximum Guests	26

Western and Japanese-style rooms available.

Facilities
Television Refrigerator Air conditioning

Microwave available in shared space.

Amenities
Shampoo Hair conditioner Body-wash Toothbrush set Hair dryer Face towel Bath towel Slippers

Toothbrush set available at check-in.

Baths

Shared Indoor	Yes
Shared Outdoor	No
Shared Sauna	No
Privately Reserved	No
Ensuite Indoor	Yes
Ensuite Outdoor	No

Note: Shared shower rooms.
There is no bathtub, but a shower is available.

Meals

Supper
No Meals.
Breakfast
No Meals.

No meals are included in the stay. There are many restaurants and a convenience store nearby.

Facilities & Services

Internet: Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
Credit Card: Not accepted
Language: Basic English
Others: Washing machine, 200 yen, clothes dryer, 300 yen, available.
Services: Bicycle rental

Notes: E-bikes for rent, 1,000 per hour. Contact the inn directly at check-in.

Access

Access Information

MAGURO BLDG by Why Kumano is located ~300 meters from the JR Kii-Katsuura station (~5-minute walk). Exit the station and walk on the main road towards the Katsuura port. Turn right at the T intersection at the end of the road. The accommodation is one block down on the right.

● ~4 hr by train to/from Kyoto
● ~3 hr 30 min by train to/from Shin-Osaka
● ~1hr 30 min by train to/from Kii-Tanabe
● ~1 hr 20 min by train to/from Shirahama
● ~4 hr by train to/from Nagoya
● ~30 min by bus to/from Kumano Nachi Taisha (bus timetable 8)

More bus timetables >>

Kii-Katsuura station