Minpaku Kodo
Accommodation
4.23
Minpaku Kodo
Sample guestroom
Sample guestroom
Bunk bed room on first floor
Communal sitting area
View from guestroom
View from guestroom
Goods for sale
Entrance
Entrance
Kitchen
Refrigertor with drinks for sale
Washing area
Bath
Toilet
Welcome board
Entrance
Sign
Description
Re-purposed Family Home
| Full Name |
Minpaku Kodo
Minpaku Kodo |
|---|---|
| Area | Nachisan |
| Type | Guesthouse/B&B |
| Address | 3392-114 Ichinono, Nachi-Katsuura cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-5301
〒649-5302 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町市野々3392-114 |
| Map Code | 324 889 630*44 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.23
Guestroom
Baths
Meals
Location
Reception & Service
Date: Apr/2026
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Cute house very close to Nachi shrine
House is located very convenient to finishing the Kumano kodo, only 3 stops on the bus. House has everything you need and lovely Japanese style bedroom. Host has food for sale, could do with some vegetarian options like a margarita pizza in the freezer.
Date: Apr/2026
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.75
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Thank you for letting us change rooms on the last minute. The meals for sale in the refrigerator and living room were very convenient. The beds and blankets were clean and very comfortable.
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Female, age **)
4.75
Convenience and support
Minpaku Kodo was easy to find and check in. The opportunity to purchase small meals and snacks was super convenient in case hikers arrive late or prefer not to go out. Our guest room was simple and comfortable, all we needed for the night stay. Other hikers were right next store, so it was a little loud, but they were both friendly and respectful, not staying up too late. The atmosphere was more of a hostel-style stay in general, and worked just great.
Date: Mar/2026
Canada (Female, age **)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2026
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A cozy Japanese-style house
In the residential area, the house are small in size but sufficient for daily use. The interior decorations are cute and cozy. The place is overall very clean. There are various frozen foods in the refrigerator, each labeled with a different price. Since there are no restaurants nearby, we used the frozen foods to prepare dinner, which was quite convenient.
Date: Dec/2025
Spain (Female, age **)
4.20
House close to the Nachi waterfalls
It is close to the final of the treck. There is nothing to see close to the house and we had a bit of trouble because we wanted to buy dinner but everything was closed. Luckily the owner had different types of instant and frozen food that we were able to buy from her. She even told us if we needed to go to the supermarket, that she could drive us, but we decided not to because with what was in the house was enough for us (be careful to bring cash!).
Date: Dec/2025
Italy (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Good
Niki was nice and welcoming. We went to koi-Katsura for sushi dinner (returned by taxi). Useful suggestion to give to other travellers
Date: Nov/2025
Belgium (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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Excellent guest. So friendly.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.25
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Loved staying here. Two stops on the bus after reaching the shrine , after a long days walking. Owner was there to greet us. And took us to the local supermarket to get some supplies for dinner and breakfast. Cooking facilities basic and practical. Very clean and well maintained property. Air conditioning and heating in all rooms. Would recommend for the budget traveller. Small longe room to rest in. Lovely setting near a mountain stream.
Date: Nov/2025
Czech Republic (Female, age **)
4.66
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The owner is nice. The accommodation is a little bit far from the Nachi waterfall and shrines, however the bus stop is about 5 minute far from the accomodation. This was the only accomodation for reasonable price on this area.
Date: Nov/2025
Romania (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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Very kind. She even drove us to the grocery store to pick up some food.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
2.75
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
1.75
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
4.00
Nice place to finish the walk
Nice little place to finish the walk and recover. Not many food options available but you can purchase some noodles and drinks there. Close location to the bus station which is handy at the end of the walk and when not up to walking much the following day.
Date: Oct/2025
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
2.00
Fair at best
The guesthouse is genrally nice. Our rooms were upstairs and far from the bathroom and shower/ bath. This made it a little invonvenient. Our rooms were 4 walls and a matt to sleep on. There was no furniture whatsoever. Literally 4 walls and a matt. This was not a good setup.
Date: Sep/2025
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
3.50
Nice
Nice room very clean. The house has 3 Rooms but only a bath. You can use the Kitchen and the laundry.
Date: Sep/2025
Spain (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.66
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
South Africa (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
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wrong information written on the description place "It is ~5-minute walk south from the entrance of the Daimon-zaka slope" the place is not a 5-minute walk
Date: Aug/2025
Belgium (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Sweden (Female, age 30-39)
2.75
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Very nice house, but the host was hard to get hold of.
Date: Jul/2025
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
Slovenia (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.33
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感謝房東載我們去超市買東西 入住方式可以事先傳遞訊息告知會更好
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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Very convenient location for those finishing the hike in Nachi. If taking a bus from Nachisan, it's just down the slope in a residential area by the Ninosebashi bus stop. The Daimonzaka trailhead is also not far away for those starting the hike from there. Very few to no options for food in this area. They have instant noodles for sale in their living room, or plan to buy your own food and bring it along.
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
2.66
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
Malaysia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great View & Thoughtful Support
Another amazing stay with a breathtaking view. The host kindly took me to a nearby supermarket to get groceries, and their helpfulness made the experience very smooth. I definitely hope to return someday.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
Wonderful stay
All very good and recommend but walls are thin and if you have loud neighbors you will stay up at night 🫣🤗
Date: Jun/2025
Czech Republic (Female, age 20-29)
4.75
Nice accommodation at the end of Kumano Kodo
Climatized, which helps after long hot track. Owners were nice and helpful- we were able to wash our clothes. Two bus stops from Nachisan. Thank you!
Date: Jun/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 10-19)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Malaysia (Male, age 50-59)
3.25
Minpaku Kodo
Overall is fine but room sound proved is bad.
Date: Jun/2025
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Quiet, clean and well organized
Brief encounter with the owner, she helped out in everything we asked. Thank you and all the best in life.
Date: Jun/2025
Costa Rica (Male, age 60-69)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Excellent guest house
Guest house was super comfortable and clean - and owner super helpful. Great location - can walk to from the shrine and waterfall. No meal provided but some items available and a full fridge. Recommend. Quiet and comfortable
Date: Jun/2025
Austria (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
3.00
Pretty good location - choose bedroom carefully
Host was willing to drive us to a grocery store (A-Coop Nachi Store was good) after 6pm. However, unlike the two upstairs rooms, the "extra" room I got was a somewhat small bunk bed off the kitchen with no inside lock. Be sure to ask for an upstairs room, and have a plan for food before you arrive. This is actually a great location to finish your Kumono Kodo walk right near the bus line, although it's in a residential neighborhood a bus ride away from any services. Walking from Koguchi I finished the hike with plenty of time to visit Nachi Falls and walk to the house in the early afternoon without needing a bus (an extra 30 minutes downhill). The kitchen light switch is hidden behind the china cabinet, and it would be very helpful to have more information in english for guests. There was only a Japanese phone number to ask questions or if there was a problem. The ramen and other snacks/drinks available for purchase were adequate.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Great Accommodation!
This was a great spot for our last night in Nachi! Super close to the end of the trail and comfy beds.
Date: May/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
4.75
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The location is quite good, but there is no supermarket nearby
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Italy (Female, age 20-29)
4.75
good accomodation to finish the trip
I decided to spend the last night in Nachisan not to rush to catch the bus to Kii-Katsuura and enjoy the beautiful village of Nachi with its temples and waterfalls. It's a relaxing 20/30 minutes walk (downhill luckily) from Nachi that passes by one of the stamps. The lady who owns the place passed by me by car, and seeing my huge backpack understood that I was coming here and offered me a ride! She also offered to bring me to the city to buy food and put some in the house for sale. The house has three separate rooms with a shared bathroom, but I was alone that evening. It also has a fancy projector for a relaxing movie evening!
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
0.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.50
Close to bus stop
Great little place to stay after the hike. Very close to a bus stop. Just make sure you ring the bell on the bus after Daimonzaka, as our bus from Nachisan went sailing past the stop and we had to get off the next stop to come back. Also we realised after waiting and ringing the door bell for 10 minutes that the front door is actually open! The owner who lives next door ducked in later to ask if we needed to be taken to the supermarket but we had food. The fridge is stocked with drinks including beer and wine and there are snacks and dehydrated food if you need to purchase anything. Also a great washing machine with a dryer which was much needed as we were soaked, as was all our gear after walking in the rain all day. Just took some working out how to use. Lol. Would recommend as a great place to stay.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Second time staying here, recommend!
I stayed here previously, alone. This time I travelled with friends, and if I ever go back to Nachisan I will try to stay here again. There are no meals, but you can conveniently check-in at your leisure, and the owner will drive you to the supermarket if you need to buy supplies (she even went in and helped us with finding some of the stuff we were looking for). She also offered to drive us to a local onsen if we were in need of a soak after trekking. The location is near a bus stop, and a short walk from the entrance to Daimonzaka.
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.33
Great & easy
Good accomodation for the last night. Towls included and decent living rooms. Nice!
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Argentina (Male, age 30-39)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
Homely and convenient stay near Nachi Falls
This was a great stay within walking distance of Nachi Falls after completing the Kumano Kodo Imperial Route. It was 30 min walk from Nachi Falls. The host welcomed us warmly. As we were not able to buy food for dinner when everything closed early, the host drove us to the grocery store for us to buy dinner. The room was simple but warm and comfortable with tatami mats. The blankets were soft and fuzzy and I slept like a rock. There were a shared kitchen and bathroom and laundry. Thanks for the nice stay.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.50
Unexpected beauty
This accommodation was great. Quiet location and so much attention to detail. All quality bedding and pillows. The heated floor rug in the loungeroom was fabulous. All the added extras were noticed like food to purchase. All household and kitchen items were quality. Loved the opportunity to wash our. Clothes. The walk down from Nachi temple through the cedar forest was a real unexpected treat. A great way to finish our 6 day hike. I wish we had time to stay longer and explore the natural beauty around this accommodation. There is a lot to enjoy. Highly recommended.
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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The one star for meals is only because they were not provided, however, it was fantastic that the owner provided snacks and drinks that could be purchased. Furthermore, Niki the host was wonderful and very helpful on driving us to the supermarket. The accommodation itself was excellent.
Date: Jan/2025
Iceland (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Wonderful stay
We really enjoyed our stay in Minpaku Kodo. We arrived very late after a whole day of walking Ogumotori-goe from Koguchi to Nachisan, but the host greeted us warmly and had everything we needed to make us feel right at home. The kitchen facilities and available food and snacks for sale were really appreciated, as was the convenience of the location near the end of the Daimonzaka steps, so we didn’t need to worry about taking a bus after the hike. We were fortunate to have the entire house to ourselves that day (late December), which made the experience very special. It felt like we were truly living in the Japanese countryside, even if just for 1 day.
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.75
Convenient location near the true end of Kumano Kodo
Many hikers missed out on Daimonzaka, which has an awesome detailed stamp. This house is conveniently located right after the final destination. The accomodation is well-equipped with instant meals and snacks for purchase and the host offers to drive to town for a supermarket run too. Despite the tough climb and descent, most hikers who make it the whole route would arrive by lunch (ie ~5h), so it is not necessary to stay around Nachi if desired.
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Female, age **)
4.25
Most comfortable duvet!
Arrived slightly before check-in time but was glad to be able to enter, wash up and settle in. The host is pleasant and helpful. She gave me a ride to the supermarket to get dinner and I could heat the food up in the microwave provided in the kitchen. Best of all, the washing machine/dryer worked well (and is free). Towels, hairdryer, and toiletries are provided. There is also a fridge. The shared TV room has a mini combini stocked with snacks, alcohol, instant noodles, dehydrated soup, and even pasta. There are games and notebooks where you can read what other guests have penned. There are also Kumano Kodo guidebooks which would be very helpful for those starting their trek from Nachi. The tv room has a projector but it would be great if screencast was allowed as the shows are quite limited in variety. The duvet was so, so comfy. Thank you for a pleasant stay and for your hospitality!
Date: Dec/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
4.25
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It was nice of host to drive us to the frocery to buy suff to prepare our dinner and breakfast. Most of the eatery opens after 11 am and closed by 5pm.
Date: Dec/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.00
Simple but no meals
Simple accommodation. 3 rooms in location and shared bathroom. Great view from the rear room on the top floor or at the end of the street. Host was welcoming. Food for sale if you need it or the host offered to take us to the local supermarket. Well equipped kitchen. Washing machine available. Bus was very convenient and close. We had bags to move the morning after and took a taxi to the train station at Nachi which was far easier than suitcases on a bus - very reasonably priced and very much on time....down to the minute.
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Male, age **)
4.00
Clean and affordable
Minpaku Kodo is a very nice guest house/hostel. It's a bit far from Kii-Katsuura and the neighborhood it's in has very little in the way of amenities. However, the host drove us into town so that we could buy dinner and other guests went to the onsens at the hotels there. The host's service is top notch.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.25
Quiet Night Near Nachi Taisha
This stay is pretty close to Nachi falls - you can either walk (25 minutes) or a 5 minute bus ride. The house is in a quiet residential area. My room was comfortable and I met some other nice pilgrims who were also staying that night. The house is comfortable - some people cooked and we all ate dinner together. There are no restaurants or stores around but the host was kind enough to drive us to a nearby supermarket in the early evening. The house is a 4 minute walk away from a bus stop and it was an easy ride into Nachikatsuura the next morning. This is a good spot if you want to return to Nachifalls or Nachi Taisha very quickly.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
2.50
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This place is not close to the Nachi trail head and was difficult to find. There was no instruction given as to how to get to the guest house. We ended up walking another 35 minutes (steep downhills) to the house. It was disappointing after a long and tough day(information for future hikers: bus 31 had one stop closer to the house). The owner was not there when we arrived. We were actually received by another hiker. No meals were provided. There were some instant noodles and snacks for purchase. The owner did offer to drive us to the grocery store at 6pm. We (three) shared the house with two other hikers. Three of us were put in one room. It was quite crowded.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.00
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Charming lady took us to the supermarket to buy supper
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.50
Comfortable last night on the trail
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.50
Beautiful, clean home
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Very cozy guesthouse
Great stay. Everything went super easy as for as check-in goes. Room was clean and tidy. Facilities were excellent and neighbourhood was super quiet n cute.
Date: Oct/2024
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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very quiet location. there is a busstop nearby, but there are no buses in the evening. we were offered to drive to the supermarket, but we went to katsuura for dinner and came back by taxi, which is totaly fine too. big house with 3 guestrooms, there are also snacks and drinks to buy.
Date: Oct/2024
South Africa (Female, age **)
4.33
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
2.75
Basic, but friendly.
Definitely the most basic of accomodation for the trip. Nobody to greet you upon arrival. Keys and a little note are left for guests to sort themselves out. No towels provided and snack options were VERY limited. The owner arrived about 6pm and offered to drive guests to the local grocery store, which was essential, as there are no/very limited options for local food & drink. Sort of a disappointing way to end the trip.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
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We had a wonderful stay at Minpaku Kodo and were even driven to the shops to buy food by our host. Thank you!
Date: Oct/2024
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
Very comfortable house
The owner is quite friendly and helpful. The house is new/well maintained and they have some snacks and drinks to buy there, or they take you to the supermarket.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
Very Homey
This was a great place to spend my last night after a long hike. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. I met a few other travellers, and we spent the afternoon chatting about our experiences, and then made dinner together. The owner kindly drove us to the grocery store. It was very chill, I loved staying here as a solo hiker.
Date: Oct/2024
Singapore (Male, age 20-29)
4.75
Comfortable rooms a short bus ride away from Nachi Shrine
Very easily accessible from the bus stop, the rooms are comfortable, and while no meals are provided, the host can drive you to the supermarket where there's all manner of food available. The kitchen is also available for use, but I opted to just get a simple bento from the supermarket.
Date: Sep/2024
Singapore (Female, age **)
3.50
only accomodation avail in the area but the room was tiny
Owner was kind and accommodating and drove us to the nearby supermarket to buy food. room was a tad tiny.
Date: Sep/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
Nice place to stay
Lovely house near to a bus stop. The host took us to the supermarket to buy some food as meals aren't provided, this was really helpful.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
New Zealand (Male, age **)
3.00
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We weren’t sure what to expect and/or if we could get a ride to get groceries so the uncertainty levels were high. We had a great experience when a lady working at the temple gave us a ride to the Lawson store to get food and dropped us at the house. We weren’t expecting other people at the house but that was fine. The host did offer us a ride to get food. The stairs were difficult to navigate at night time toiletries.
Date: Aug/2024
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Bien
La dueña fue muy amable con nosotros y nos vino a buscar después de cenar al pueblo Muy agradecidos por ello.
Date: Aug/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
2.75
August 2024, be aware of the location
Very friendly owner. The room was very basic and beware there is a room next to,you and you can hear everything. The water out of the shower was boling so also be aware of that or you get burned. A warning would have been nice. There are no shops or restaurants nearby. But…the very friendly owner took us to,the supermarket by car which was great. Busstop only 3 minutes walk which is great
Date: Aug/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 70-79)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Perfect last night on our hike
The place was very spacious and clean. It had everything we needed for our last night of the hike. Location was perfect as well.
Date: Jul/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
2.75
Not the best
Functional enough after the long hike. No ammenities open nearby. Some basic foods to buy on site woth honesty box. No onsen. Host visited to aay hello and offered a lift into town.
Date: Jul/2024
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
3.75
Sistemazione comoda e molto pulita.
Minpaku Kodo é una sistemazione comoda e pulita, dotata di aria condizionata (molto utile, date le temperature bollenti che possono verificarsi d’estate). A breve distanza (meno di 5 minuti a piedi) é localizzata la fermata dell’autobus per Kii Katsuura. Non viene fornita la cena né la colazione ma la proprietaria ci ha gentilmente accompagnato in macchina a fare la spesa. Bisogna tenere in conto che per raggiungerla a piedi da Nachisan é necessario camminare altri 40 minuti circa (per fortuna in discesa).
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Convenient and nice place to stay
This guesthouse was excellent. It had rained for the entire day of the trek so it was nice to get to a warm guesthouse. It was an easy bus ride from the end of the hike and I only had to walk a block or so. the guesthouse facilities were great and the host offered to drive me to a supermarket to buy food for dinner and breakfast, which I appreciated.
Date: Jun/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Nice trip
We are very grateful for the thoughtful service provided by the guesthouse host, who picked us up from Nachi Station to the accommodation. The environment of the accommodation was tranquil, and the room amenities were also complete, making it a wonderful lodging experience!
Date: Jun/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 70-79)
4.50
Marvellous
I was incredibly grateful to our host to meet the supermarket and advised me on good deals to get. This is a very clean and well run hostel
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great stay
No meals provided but home was stocked with essentials for guests to purchase (water, cup noodles, snacks, etc.). Owner also offered to drive guests to supermarket. Very kind
Date: May/2024
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Awesome host!
Perfect location just at the lower end of Daimon Zaka. The house has everything you need and the host is very kind! We had a memorable dinner together in Katsuura thanks to her. Greetings from Spain!
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.75
Minpaku Kodoさんに宿泊
お宿の少ない中、こんなに居心地良く過ごせるのはありがたかったです。一人で利用させていただいたので、他に利用者がいれば違う場合もあると思います。 しかし宿自体はとても清潔で洗濯・乾燥機の設備もドライヤーも良いものを置いていてくれて、とても満足のいく宿でした。 お風呂が小さめだったので大柄な人にはきついかもしれませんので敢えて★を減らしました。それだけです。 ここで貸し切り連泊できたら天国かも。わかりにくい立地かもと思いましたが大門坂を使いたい人には最高です。大門坂を下りてすぐでした。 また宿主も非常に気持ちの良い方で楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。また利用したいです。
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Super friendly owner
The last night of my Kumano Kodo walk at a nice accommodation. A meal is not offered, but the owner was really nice and took me to a supermarket in Kii-Katsuura.
Date: May/2024
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Bella stanza
Abitazione molto bella, non ho conosciuto molto la proprietaria di casa ma è stata gentile
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.50
Nicky lovely, and supermarket run was very handy
Its a 40-minute walk down hill from the END of the Kumano (or bus ride I think) which adds at the end to the day! They were bunk beds, but Nicky let us use the washing machine which was fantastic. She took us in tot get some food which was exactly what we wanted. She is lovely.
Date: May/2024
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Convenient
The host was nice. She drove guests down to the local supermarket to purchase food for dinner and the following day. I'd stay here once more.
Date: Apr/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Very kind and welcoming
This was such a wonderful stay. They were very welcoming and made me feel right at home.
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Easy check in
This accommodation was self check in . The host drove us to the supermarket and called for a taxi to take us to the train station the following morning
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
2.50
Basic shared guesthouse - does what you need but no frills
Basic shared guesthouse (3 rooms each sleeping 2) all sharing the same toilet, shower, kitchen. We had the "Western room" which turned out to be bunkbeds, so not the most comfortable, but it did what we needed. Easy self-check-in. The owner popped in in the evening and was very friendly. Easy to walk down from Kumano Nacho Taisha to this accommodation and there's a bus stop very nearby to get down to the train station and beyond.
Date: Apr/2024
New Zealand (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
New Zealand (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Sweden (Male, age 50-59)
2.60
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Good.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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I gave five stars for meals, because although this hostel does not serve food, the owner knows food options in the area are limited and so provides low cost convenience food for purchase on site, as well as willingness to drive guests to market. Perfect location near beginning of Daimonzaka trail. Great affordable small hostel.
Date: Apr/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Nice last spot
This was a nice last stop on the way out. It was overall pretty regular, but since it's someone's house that's what you would expect. you need to get a little creative with food since there isn't much nearby, but the host is very helpful and offered to drive us somewhere. I ended up just eating snacks she had at the house but the offer was appreciated.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
Fine
It was a nice host but if I did it over again, I would leave Nachi town after the pilgrimage.
Date: Mar/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
3.25
Clean and Nice
This was a house, not a hotel. There was no one to greet us which was a little confusing. We found a note and key inside and were able to shower and get sorted. There was no onsen which was sad after a really long day walking. We had to catch the bus to get to this place, but this was actually really easy and not a big deal. The owner was lovely and took us to the supermarket to get supplies and was super friendly and helpful. The futons were lovely and there were proper pillows not rice pillows. So lots of pros and cons of staying here.
Date: Mar/2024
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
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清潔で良かった。 チェックインの時間変更に柔軟に対応してくれて助かった。 利用はしなかったが、必要な、スーパーに連れていってくれるらしく、親切だと思った。
Date: Feb/2024
Finland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Relaxing end after hiking the Kumano kodo
We spent our last night after hiking here and we were super tired! We got to meet the host briefly which was nice but otherwise was self service. We ate some instant noodles from the snack bar available (for a small payment). Nice place to rest after hiking and it was only a short walk from Nashi Taisha.
Date: Feb/2024
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2024
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
A great host and common areas.
It's a bit further down from Nachi Taisha than the buses, but I'd consider staying here vs going to Nachi city or Shingu if you're rounding out. The host lives on the other side of the duplex. Basic snacks and simple food(instant noodles and the like) and drinks(alcoholic and non) for purchase on the honor system. She is very kind and speaks basic English, and will drive you to the grocery store in Nachi city. The kitchen is great, so if you're up for it whip up a fancy meal. If nothing else, you can get a to go bento from the grocery deli. The common area of this house is amazing-there is a projector with internet access for streaming so you can watch movies, listen to music, etc. I had the place to myself, but it could be a bit crowded with 8-12 people or so. Toilet is nice but single, and bath area is small but functional. Free laundry, which you probably need after the hike up to Nachi.
Date: Dec/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
basic, but everything we needed
There's a bus stop a couple minutes away, so it was easy to get to Kii-Katsuura in the morning (we could have also taken the bus there from the falls). Short walk to Daimon-zaka (maybe 15-20 minutes) and the falls are within walking distance (~45 minutes away on foot, though you could also take the bus). Room and shared bathroom were basic but comfortable. As advertised, there are no meals, but there are snacks and instant foods available for purchase (we were glad that we brought our camping food from home for this night). The owner offered to take us to the grocery store or hot springs when we checked in, but after the long trek from Koguchi, we just wanted to get to bed as soon as possible. This small house felt a bit like a shared airbnb, since the owner was not present aside from check-in. But it had everything we needed and it was nice being close to the falls.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age **)
4.00
Quiet sleep
We never met the hosts, but we didn't need to either. We took the bus to Nachi to find dinner. It was a quiet ( in a good way) place to stay. We took a taxi back here after eating dinner in Nachi.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
So grateful for everyone at this location. The space where we stayed was really comfortable and the locals were incredibly helpful. We finished our hike late at night, and one of the locals who saw that we were lost offered to help us. I'll never forget their kindness.
Date: Nov/2023
Thailand (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
A private house with 3-4 guest rooms
This was a private house (own living room, kitchen, shared toilet & bath) and the owner lived in the house next door. It was a 10 min bus ride from the temples and another 5 min walk to the house. No meals were available, however the owner drove us to a local supermarket where we could buy everything we needed for dinner & breakfast. Since the house had a full kitchen, you had the option to cook if you wanted to. Snacks and beverages were available in the house and payment was made via the honor system.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
3.66
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No meal, but the lady was very kind to drive me to the supermarket. There was noone there when I arrived, then I realised the door was left unlocked for me.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Female, age **)
4.50
Easy to access from Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine.
Clean, comfortable and affordable, although a little on the small side if fully booked. No food options, however our host generously drove us to the local Co-op which provided a terrific range of meal options.
Date: Nov/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
3.00
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A convenient room to stay if you don’t want to run to Katsuura the same day you arrive. A bus stop close by connecting Nachi falls and Kii Katsuura on the other end.
Date: Nov/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
3.75
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Very friendly and helpful reception. Although there are very few dining facilities in the neighborhood, the owner drove us back and forth between her house and the center of town for dinner and going to the onsen.
Date: Oct/2023
France (Female, age 50-59)
4.25
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Our hostess very kindly drove us to the supermarket. Very clean and cosy house.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Excellent
Location was great. Right near the bus stop. Host was awesome. She drove us to the supermarket to pick up supplies for dinner.
Date: Oct/2023
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
4.75
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A very fine place to stay. The woman was very kind and helpful. She drove us to the nearest supermarket. No meals, but that was alright. We bought some dinner at the supermarket. Thank you so much.
Date: Oct/2023
Czech Republic (Male, age **)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Very satisfied
Owner if very nice and room is clean
Date: Sep/2023
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
2.25
LEJOS DE TODO
Esta lejos del Templo y lejos de la ciudad. No hay nada para comer cerca Mejor ir a la ciudad El autobus que te lleva a ella acaba a las 17:30 y tuvimos que coger un taxi para volver
Date: Sep/2023
Czech Republic (Female, age 40-49)
4.33
Room in a house rental
This comfortable house rental is located in a walking downhill/uphill distance from Nachisan, where most travelers finish their walk, and near a local bus stop. The owner does not provide meals, however, she offers a lift to a supermarket in another city to buy food, with fully equipped kitchen available for guests in the house.
Date: Aug/2023
Thailand (Female, age **)
3.33
Lovely traditional room with a communal area
The room was nice and comfortable however there were no meals provided and being vegan there was not a lot for me to buy at the guesthouse for dinner. The owner took others to the supermarket but I missed this opportunity. Everything was lovely and clean and you were left to yourselves which was good but also not so good when I wanted to ask about bus times for the morning.
Date: Aug/2023
France (Female, age 50-59)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Great Short Stay
My boyfriend and I had a great short stay at Minpaku Kodo. We started the Kumano Kodo trail here and it was a convenient location to visit Nachi Taisha. We did not have any meals here but we did use the kitchen and refrigerator.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful stay. Great host!
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful stay. Great host!
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
4.66
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The location was accessible with a quick walk after alighting from the bus stop. The host was very helpful in driving me to the supermarket to get ingredients. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, which allowed me to cook myself dinner and clean up without any fuss. The room had a slight Disney theme to it, just enough to have some character without becoming intrusive. Overall it leans more towards an Airbnb sort of experience, which was new and interesting for me.
Date: Jul/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Highly recommended
Had the house to ourselves, really enjoyed it for our last night at the trail.
Date: Jul/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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Lovely clean home. With everything you need. Host took us to the shops for us to buy food.
Date: Jun/2023
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
3.50
Nice house to stay in after Kumano Kodo
The facilities were very clean and comfortable (one of the best futons we slept on in Japan, very soft!). The owner was kind to offer to take us to the supermarket. We had to self check-in which was fine. The area is not very exciting, but there is a little department store.
Date: Jun/2023
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Germany (Male, age **)
3.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
4.00
Nice place to stay
At the bottom of the Daimonzaka, so good after completing the Kumano Kodo and on the bus route to Katsuura. Nikki was very helpful and facilities were very good.
Date: May/2023
China (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
3.75
It was a very adequate place to stay.
It was adequate. Not as nice as some places we had stayed. There was a bit of a language barrier with the host and we struggled to find the place. When searched on Google minpaku kodo takes you to a place in shingu which is very confusing.
Date: Mar/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
2.75
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普通の家です。
Date: Jan/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
One of only 2 options at Nachi
We were so glad this place was an option for booking because the only other place in town was fully booked! We were able to enjoy the entire home in an authentic Japanese suburb, just a short walk downhill from Kumano Nachi Taisha. There are very limited food options nearby, but the host offered to drive us to the grocery store if we desired. The home was clean and enjoyable, with snacks and beverages for sale.
Date: Dec/2022
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.50
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It was a bit tricky to find this place, but anyone with google maps might not have any trouble. The owner was outside waiting for us when we arrived. They were kind enough to arrange a ride to the grocery store for us. It was nice to have the kitchen and laundry to use.
Date: Dec/2022
Lithuania (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2021
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.25
Quick stop
The host lives in the house next door so you and the other guests have the house to yourself. Location is near a bus stop and 2 restaurants but farther from everything else. Good overall.
Date: Dec/2020
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2020
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
2.66
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和笑庵が体調不良でキャンセルになり、代替えでした。母屋のおばあちゃんから鍵をもらい、他はオールノーコンタクトはなにかさびしい。新コロナ影響下で食材手配ほぼ不可能でした。温泉施設付属の食堂で早め夕食。朝は宿にあるカップ麺150円で済ます。
Date: Jan/2020
Hong Kong (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
A quiet house in a residential area.
The house isn’t far from the end of the hike. It was comfortable and clean and had everything you needed. There is a nice restaurant just up the road. The host lives next door so you have the house to yourself and other guests that might be staying there.
Date: Jan/2020
Italy (Male, age 20-29)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2020
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
Hong Kong (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
The warmest bed during our kodo trip
Host Nikki provides a cozy Japanese home and the warmest bed.
Date: Dec/2019
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
Very advanced AirBnB style house
The house was very impressive with modern lights control system and a living room with movie projector. We enjoyed staying there.
Date: Nov/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
comfortable bed but a bit too far from NachiSan
the room is comfortable and clean, however, when we arrived there's no one answer the door, so we waited for about 20 mints, turns our the host lived right next to the guesthouse, maybe next time they should put a sign on the door so we know where to find the host to check in.
Date: Nov/2019
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Friendly host, spacious room
There was no meals provided. But the host was able to drive me to the nearby supermarket so that I could buy what I needed. Did not use the bath facilities as the host drove the other house guests and myself to the nearby public onsen. The location is within about 10mins walking distance to the entrance of Daimon-zaka, and 5mins walk to the bus stop.
Date: Nov/2019
Ireland (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Another memorable stay
The staff were so kind and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much. The food seemed to cater for European/American tastes and we really enjoyed the Japanese food at previous guest houses. Thankyou.
Date: Nov/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
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Had a fabulous time here! No meals provided but plenty of options in the house itself for a very small fee. Loved it.
Date: Nov/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.66
Very nice location to finish the hike
A residential little village 20min walk from Nachi Falls. A little bit tricky to find it, but google maps will guide you well. No meals are offered a part from instant food available. As a vegetarian non japanese speaker, it was difficult to know if the instant food were veggie or not. House and room are very comfortable. Very nice host.
Date: Oct/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
3.00
Did the job
Good points: the owner was kind, the room was large and clean, and there is an excellent onsen above a food market 5 mins walk down the road. On the downside, no food is offered besides instant noodles, which is not what I fancied after a long hike. Perhaps due to communication difficulties I could not find any restaurant nearby, so ended up taking the bus to Shingu and a taxi back. It was a perfectly decent place, but with hindsight I would have been better off staying in Shingu.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
3.00
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Pretty average place- it was just someone’s house. The owner was ok and popped in before disappearing for the night. It was what it was- nothing more or less.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Great host
Great host but no onsen or meals - can be found nearby though
Date: Sep/2019
Spain (Female, age 40-49)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
Belgium (Female, age 40-49)
3.25
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
2.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2019
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
Good house to feel confortable
Nice apparment with commodities. Meal was not included but It sells some useful goods ti eat for example for breakfast
Statement from the owner to the guests
| Notice |
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| ■ This accommodation follows guidelines to reduce the spread of Covid-19. For Guests ■ Please follow the advice for the public outlined by the World Health Organization when visiting the area. |
Guestrooms
| Western Style | Yes |
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| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Guests | 8 |
● 2 Japanese rooms on 2nd floor
● Please lay out the futon by yourself.
NOTE: Guests may be assigned any of the three guestrooms.
| Facilities |
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| Amenities |
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Baths
| Shared Indoor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | No |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
- ● Typical household bath.● Please take turns with other guests.There is a hot spring facility within walking distance.
Meals
| Supper |
|---|
| No meals |
| Breakfast |
| No meals |
● Instant food, snacks and drinks are for sale.
● The owner can drive guests to supermarket on request.
Facilities & Services
| Facilities |
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- Internet
- Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- Learning English!
- Others
- Not a true vending machine but drinks are for sale.
- Services
- Shipping
Access
- Access Information
- ● Nearest bus stop is "Ninose-bashi 二の瀬橋" which is just south of the Daimonzaka bus stop.
● ~5 minutes walk south from the entrance to the Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka section.
- Shuttle Service
- Shuttle service to places nearby included hot spring bath and grocery store.
- Parking
- Free for one vehicle.
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.
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