MAGURO BLDG by Why Kumano

Accommodation

4.07

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
Check-in 17:00 - 22:00
Check-out 10:00

 Rating & Reviews

4.07

Guestroom

(4.6 / 5)

Baths

(4.3 / 5)

Meals

(5 / 5)

Location

(4.3 / 5)

Reception & Service

(2.6 / 5)

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.

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 Price Plan(s)

No Meals - Japanese Room

from 5,500 yen

No Meals - Superior Twin

from 7,100 yen

No Meals - Standard Twin

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 No
Shared Outdoor No
Shared Sauna No
Privately Reserved No
Ensuite Indoor Yes
Ensuite Outdoor No
Note
Shared shower rooms.

 Meals

Supper
No Meals.
Breakfast
No Meals.

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

Meal Options

 : Possible : Not Possible

 Vegetarian

NoMeatNo Meat

NoFishNo Fish

NoSeafoodNo Seafood (other than fish)

NoDashifishstockNo Dashi fish stock

NoDairyNo Dairy

NoEggsNo Eggs

 Gluten Free

With Miso & Soy Sauce

No Miso & Soy Sauce (Celiac or Intolerant)

 Allergies

Possible

 Others

No Raw Fish/Seafood

No Pork

No Red Meat (beef or pork)

No Shellfish

Vegetarianism and gluten free foods are not common in the Japanese countryside. Please double-check the meal options that are possible with each service provider to make sure that it meets your needs.

FISH STOCK: Often being able to eat trace amounts of the ubiquitous Katsuo Dashi (fish stock) makes it easier to find vegetarian options.

GLUTEN: For those who are not intorelant to gluten or Celiac then choosing Gluten Free "With Miso and Soy Sauce" will increase your options.

More Information

NOTE: It is difficult and not culturally sensitive to change meal requests, or make new meal demands, onsite when you arrive at accommodations. Meal options must be confirmed during the reservation process and respected during your visit.

 Facilities & Services

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 >>

    Shuttle Service
    Not available.
    Parking
    Free parking for up to 8 vehicles on first-come, first-served basis.
    Paid parking is also nearby.

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    Sorry, "Reservation Requests" are not available at this time.

    Set booking times: 7:00–9:30 and 19:00–22:00 daily, Japan Standard Time.

    Please check this Article for more information.

    https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/2024/03/13/12612/