Minshuku Kuraya
Accommodation
4.48
Minshuku Kuraya
Sample guestroom
Hot spring bath
View from guestroom
Sample supper
Sample breakfast
Bath entrance
Shared toilet
Guestroom detail
Description
Family-run Minshuku
Minshuku Kuraya is a small guesthouse with over 100 years of history and features traditional Japanese construction. It is located by the creek in the middle of the Yunomine Onsen hot spring village. Minshuku Kuraya serves local “family” meals and the hot spring bath is open 24 hours. The communal dining room is surrounded by sliding shoji paper screen doors. The guestrooms look out onto the village. For those looking for an authentic guesthouse with Japanese architecture this is a good choice.
◆Minshuku Kuraya can only accept reservations 3 months or less in advance.Thank you for your understanding.
◆Sorry, one night only per visit. No consecutive nights stay available.
| Full Name |
Minshuku Kuraya
民宿くらや |
|---|---|
| Area | Yunomine Onsen (Hongu) |
| Type | Minshuku |
| Address | 99 Yunomine, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1732
〒647-1732 和歌山県田辺市本宮町湯峯99 |
| Map Code | 478 286 007*58 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Check-out | 9:30 |
| Curfew | 23:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.48
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Reception & Service
Date: Mar/2026
United Kingdom (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
Old style charm
This lovely small guest house is run by a delightful older couple. They don’t speak much English, but it is easy to make yourself understood. The rooms are traditional Japanese style with tatami mats and the bathrooms are shared (though you can request a private period in the onsen). The meals were exceptional, beautifully prepared and presented. Recommended for those who want to experience a slice of real Japanese culture.
Date: Feb/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
United States (solo traveler male)
I enjoyed the stay. The hosts prepared very delicate and delicious dinner and breakfast. The guesthouse also provided onsen bath like a private onsen bath; I had relaxing onsen here too. the guesthouse is just steps away from bus stop.
Date: Nov/2025
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Gorgeous stay
Date: Oct/2025
Sweden (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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Everything was just about perfect. Lovely reception, great food and wonderful building.
Date: Oct/2025
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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We enjoyed our stay. The dinner and breakfast were delicious and very well prepared. Had relaxing onsen here too.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Norway (Male, age **)
5.00
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Yunomine Onsen was beautiful. The baths relaxing (even in the heat!) and the stay in the guesthouse memorable. Wonderful food, friendly hosts and dreamy scenery.
Date: Jul/2025
Slovenia (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
Italy (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
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Great onsen post hike. Food was fantastic
Date: Jun/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
RELAXING ONSEN
The hot spring helps relax my muscles. The big meals help refresh my body.
Date: May/2025
Mexico (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
A cozy and perfect little hotel in the heart of Yunomine Onsen
The meals and the pijama offeres made me feel like a queen! Beautiful after a long day of walking. They have their own private onsen, and I had warm tea and a cookie waiting in my room to rest. The bus stop is right outside.
Date: May/2025
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
France (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Nice guesthouse with onsen
Everything was very nice. Owners are very kind, they have a small private onsen for us to relax after the long walk. We enjoyed so much our time here in this small onsen village, and thank you for the owners' kind hospitality.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
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湯の峰温泉でも最高の立地の角部屋でした。 料理も美味しくて良かったです。 風呂のシャワーの温度コントロールが難しく、熱湯か水、中間の適温のコントロールができませんでした。 共同浴場で洗髪したので使用せずにすみましたが、こちらで洗髪は厳しいです。 そのためか（洗髪出来なくて）ご夫婦の方が洗面所で洗髪されており、床がびしょ濡れになっていました（ペーパータオルで拭きました） 客の性格、宿主さんの性格にもよりますが、 あくまでも私の場合は、ご当地情報や旅の前後の雑談をして頂けると嬉しかったです。 宿もつぼ湯も最高でした。 又、熊野トラベルさんのアシストも良かったです。 旅の相棒も『また利用したい』と申しておりました。
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Great place to stay
We had an amazing time here! The experience, room, and food were amazing!
Date: Apr/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
5.00
Best stay we’ve had in japan
Beautiful traditional guest house with very welcoming hosts. Definitely the best food we have had in our two weeks in Japan and the on site onsen was great!
Date: Apr/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Old world charm
Very convenient location in the historic town. The onsen water was amazing. The main house is beautifully maintained in the traditional format. The bathhouse could do with a bit of investment to make it look prettier. Food was excellent!
Date: Apr/2025
Greece (Female, age **)
5.00
Unforgettable experience
Everything was amazing. The hosts are so good people, cooking the best food, and willing to accommodate all our needs. Thanks a lot for everything - we will remember this forever 🙏
Date: Apr/2025
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect stay with restorative onsen and delicious meals
We had a great stay here, right in the middle of Yunomine Onsen. The onsen bath was perfect for our tired feet and legs! Very sweet couple running this inn, the food they prepared was delicious and the portions were very generous. The yukata they provided meant we could relax in clean clothes after the onsen - and they were so kind to let us use the washing machine! Eye masks helped us sleep as the curtains are light and the traditional paper sliders don’t block light or sound.
Date: Apr/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Austria (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
A great experience
We stayed in Minshuku Kuraya in February, the weather was quite cold and we came there hiking. We immediately felt very welcome and enjoyed the place very much. We were the only guests there. Both dinner and breakfast were great and we really enjoyed the Onsen.
Date: Jan/2025
Singapore (Female, age **)
5.00
Thank you for being my host
Minshuku Kuraya is my favourite on this trail. I walked to the house on a raining day, after walking from Hongu Taisha along a small and muddy trail. It was in the early afternoon. I had not yet touched my lunch box. Cold, hungry and wet with rain, I was not in my best shape. The couple at Kuraya welcomed me in without any question. The husband took my boots to dry, the lady led me up to a room with heaters on. Their kindness warmed my heart and body. I met so many nice Japanese people during my travel. Even so, this couple stands out. I can’t thank them enough for their kindness. You are the best! And of course. The dinner and breakfast were both delicious!
Date: Dec/2024
Canada (Male, age **)
3.00
Friendly hosts but disappointing experience
The building is old and showing its age. The guest rooms are very small, and the walls are paper thin… literally! You can hear every sound from everyone else who is staying there. Having the shared bath right next to our room also meant that we heard all the toilet sounds through the night from the other guests. The food was also the worst that we experienced on the trail. The onsen was a very unique experience, and perhaps the saving grace of what was an otherwise disappointing experience in Yunomine.
Date: Nov/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Very pleasant guesthouse with private onsen.
The guesthouse is close to the bus station and very comfortable. The meals were nice and the owner even glued the sole back on my shoe!
Date: Aug/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
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The meals served at this Minshuku were exceptional
Date: Aug/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Excellent stay
Excellent meals. Excellent rest. Excellent location also👍
Date: Jul/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 70-79)
3.80
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Very pleasant stay, lovely quiet location, with bus stop practically on doorstep. Food very nice. Very helpful and obliging couple. Slightly strange arrangement with combo shower/onsen. However not a problem, and can see why the have that setup with all that hot water available at the property.
Date: Jun/2024
Netherlands (Male, age **)
4.80
Fantastic onsen minshuku
Probably our favourite stay on the Kumano Kodo. Situated right in the heart of the village with a private onsen that was small but all-natural. Food was the best we had- Japanese style little plates and a Japanese-style breakfast. The owners were even kind enough to lend us a Japanese phone charger after we had forgotten our adaptor at our previous accommodation. Really nothing more to say- this was the epitome of what this sort of accommodation should be.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Unique and wonderful
This place and the hospitality was very special. The hosts are humble and kind. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to stay at Minshuku Kuraya
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Private onsen!
Private onsen was a highlight! And the couple were so sweet although they didn’t speak any English, communication worked! First onsen experience and it was fantastic after 19 miles on trail. Hairdryer was available and robes. Meal was probably our favorite of the trip! Thank you!
Date: Jun/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great stay
Owners were very friendly and they prepared a very good quality dinner for guests
Date: May/2024
New Zealand (Female, age **)
4.60
nice stay
Good location. convenient to everything.
Date: May/2024
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Minshuku Kuraya was a taste of real Japan. Set in the delightful village of Yunomine Onsen, the minshuku is in an old traditional Japanese house. The rooms feature tatami and shoji doors. Meals were elaborate and delicious. The owners were very kind. We had a wonderful stay.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
Great location.
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
Great room with access to a simple onsen
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
A Rare Treat!
Located right on the picturesque main street of Yunomine (pronounced 'you nom min ay'...yes, I was one of the Aussies guilty of pronouncing it 'You know mean', until I learnt better!) Onsen, Minshuku Kuraya is a special place. The upstairs guest quarters are spacious, comfortable and well equiped. In the dining room guests sit at their own tables and we enjoyed the delicious food, all beautifully presented. The private onsen was fantastic! We had to keep pinching ourselves that it was real. Our hosts were very kind and made sure that we had everything we needed.
Date: Apr/2024
Japan (Female, age **)
4.80
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あたたかく丁寧に対応していただき、気持ちよく過ごすことができました。お風呂が小さめでしたが、24時間かけ流しで利用できたので、満足しています。ありがとうございました。
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Relaxing onsen and great meals
The onsen bath is the perfect thing after a long day of hiking and the minshuku is comfortable and quaint, with delicious food.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Very delicious meals
There was a good welcome reception after the long and late arrival. The meals were very delicious and the baths were relaxing after the challenging hike. Thank you very much.
Date: Mar/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Perfect location
No guest review.
Date: Feb/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
super nice stay at Yunomine Onsen area
Breakfast and dinner are so delicious. The room is spacious and has a nice view towards the little stream in front of the guest house. Bus stop is 1 mins away.
Date: Feb/2024
Hong Kong (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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熊野古道歩き旅で利用しました。 お宿の方の接客はとても良かったです。 お部屋はとてもキレイにしてありました。 昔ながらのお宿、お部屋という感じでしょうか。 ですから、他のお客さんの足音や話し声が聞こえますが 昔ながらのお宿とは、こんなものだと私は、気にしません。 お料理もたいへん美味しく頂きました。 お風呂は小さく洗い場も狭いですが、すぐそばに温泉銭湯が ありましたので、そも利用しました。いい湯でした。 お値段もお安くて、なにも問題はありませんでした。
Date: Jan/2024
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Perfect ending for the Kohechi trail
Very nice location, beautiful town, ideal for an evening walk. We very much enjoyed the private onsen and the food was very nice.
Date: Jan/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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This place is right in the middle of Yunomine Onsen, near the public baths. They have their own small private bath at the front of the house, which was nice! I arrived early and was able to use it on my own. There was just one host working at this minshuku and she did everything! the building is nice and very traditional looking. The dinner was delicious, more traditional Japanese style.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
Pleasant stay
This minshuku provides you with all your basic needs - a room, bath, food - but that's about it. The walls are pretty thin so I could hear foot steps and snoring through the night (someone was clearly very tired lol!). However, they were accommodating and provided me with an earlier breakfast at 6:30am as I needed to catch an early bus. The location is also great - very close to tsuboyu onsen and the main bus stop.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Nice cozy place with private Onsen
They have their own Onsen out in front that can be private, if you don't like the public Onsen. Small but nice clean rooms. Shared bathroom was fine.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Clean, historic in with private Onsen & first-class meals
This inn was my first choice for this leg of the hike, and it did not disappoint. The meals were excellent, home-cooked meals. Thst even cooked my favorite fish, which is hard to find in November in Japan. A lot of preparation goes into these meals, you can tell. We had a private Onsen, private as in only for the guests at the inn. Some of my fellow hikers has to go to public baths or book a private Onsen, but after hiking all day, the last thing I wanted to do was to go around town looking for an Onsen. Great Japanese style room, the lady who ran the inn answered all my questions and was very kind. I would definitely return.
Date: Dec/2023
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2023
Portugal (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Confortable room and nice onsen.
Meals where very good. Onsen was a little dated but felt wonderful after a long day of trekking. Hosts were friendly.
Date: Dec/2023
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
初めてクマノトラベルさんを利用しました。
今回初めてクマノトラベルさんを利用させて頂きまました。 対応も思ったより早く希望のお宿に宿泊できました。 湯の峰温泉も初めてでしたが泉質もよくとても良かったです。 つぼ湯も他では中々体験できないので古の頃から続いていると思うと感慨深いものがありました。お宿(くらやさん)も角部屋が急遽空いたという事で用意して頂きありがとうございました。 窓からの眺めが温泉街を一望できてととも良かったです。 ご主人と女将さんの対応もとても良く良い意味での距離感ですごく寛げました。隣の部屋の話し声とかも聞こえたりはしますがそんな所が昭和チックでかえって懐かしさも感じました。お料理も思った以上に良くお風呂も24時間貸切で入れてこのコスパは良すぎです。 また湯の峰温泉に行く時はお世話になります。ありがとうございました。
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Spain (Female, age **)
5.00
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Very nice accommodation, and a very friendly family. Great food. The onsen water is magnificent.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Hong Kong (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Very comfortbable place
We loved the place, the private bath, the food (amazing!!) and the people.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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This is right next to the bus stop and the public onsen. The room was terrific, and the meals were amazing. We especially loved the onsen on the property!
Date: Jul/2023
Belgium (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Wonderful food, and a naturel onsen!
Despite being classed as a minshuku, Kutaya offers an authentic ryokan experience from start to finish. And oh my gosh, the food was amazing!
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Beautiful place to stay
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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Host was very kind to let me use their washing machine and yard to hang my laundry. She was also very helpful in showing me how to work their washing machine, and we had a nice chat while we were at it. The dinner and breakfast had a comforting homemade feel to them and had a soothing effect. The room was in the traditional style with the tokonoma and shelf, which I really liked. The bath was a bit tepid but I was not sure if it was intended or if another guest adjusted the water flow.
Date: Jul/2023
Italy (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
A great place to stay in Yunomine Onsen
A great place to end our Kumano Kodo trek. The room was simple and the mats were a bit thin, but we enjoyed our stay. The onsens on-site were heavenly and the water is sourced right from the spring river that runs through town. The dinner and breakfast spreads were delicious. It was perfect for a night.
Date: Jul/2023
France (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
China (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
A traditional hot spring town
The Minshuku is located just behind the Yunomine Onsen Bus Station, which is very easy to identify. It has a large public bath, but unfortunately due to time, I didn't feel it and just took shower for a while in the private Onsen pool. I like the smell of sulfur in the air, and it's comfortable to fall asleep with the sound of spring water at night. The blanket was a bit heavy. Breakfast and dinner are very abundant, with a family flavor. The host was very kind and immediately help me when I requested to transfer my luggage to the next accommodation.
Date: Jun/2023
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Layed back remote Japan
Thank you so much for a relaxing and generous hospitality!
Date: May/2023
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
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食事にめはり寿司が出て、感激しました。お風呂も古いですが、ゆっくりできました。
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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スタッフの方もとても親切で、かつ料理もおいしく、楽しく滞在できました。お宿のお風呂もとてもよかったです。次に来るときもまた泊まりたいお宿です。
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Great location
Great location right in the middle of the Yuminome Onsen town. Dinner was yummy.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Female, age **)
2.80
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決して悪くはないと思うのですが、前泊のつぎざくらさんの後だったので、少しがっかりでした。 サービスも普通だと思いますが、伝えておいた朝食の時間より早い時間で呼び出しがかかり、あれ、、、と思ってしまいました。 お風呂も、古い源泉ならでは、なのかもしれませんが、もう少し、清潔感が感じられたら、、、と思いました。
Date: Nov/2022
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Female, age **)
4.60
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Traditional style Japanese style rooms were spacious and clean. Hot spring bath was rather small, but the inn was very close to the large public bath facility. Both meals were exceptionally delicious!
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
温泉が素晴らしい
外観もお風呂も歴史を感じる佇まいでした。お部屋から夜の眺めはタイムスリップ感あり素敵です。 ゆっくりできる良い宿です。
Date: Jun/2022
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2022
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Male, age **)
4.20
Springtime Trip for a Couple
We were so happy to get in the hot spring bath when we arrived. The view from our room of the street, springs, and cherry blossoms was incredible. Great Japanese charm.
Date: Nov/2021
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
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お風呂がやっぱり良かったです。バスがUターンしてくる間、温泉街の雰囲気を見て、すごい雰囲気のある所だなと思いました。日が暮れた後の、この温泉街の雰囲気はとても良くて、なんだか映画の中にいるようでした。いつまでも残っていて欲しい場所です。 とても分かりやすい立地で、バス停から近いので助かりました。
Date: Dec/2021
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2021
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
very cosy ryokan
It is a very cosy place to stay at yunomine onsen. We had delicious dinner and breakfast
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2020
Japan (Female, age **)
5.00
素敵な民宿体験となりました
熊野古道への散策を目的に、1泊2日で宿泊させていただきました。 2食付きで”1人9900円”という価格に不安を覚えましたが、そんなことは杞憂でした。清潔感がありとても快適に過ごせました。 部屋からの眺めは風情があります。部屋の声は筒抜けですが、そこまで気になりません。他の方達が配慮してくださる方だったのかもしれませんが。 夕ご飯・朝食ともに美味しくいただけました。 機会がありましたらぜひ再度宿泊したいです。
Date: Dec/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Wonderful Hosts
We stayed for just one night. The room, service and food was excellent. The owner was so nice, very friendly and personally drove our two bags to the next destination.
Date: Dec/2019
Singapore (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
A nice place to end your journey...
I spent my final night here, before setting off back to Osaka the next morning. Minshuku Kuraya was probably the most traditional inn I stayed in during my few days. Excellent location, and easy to find once you get into town. The bus stop is also very close. The room was comfortable with the standard amenities. The futon bed was comfortable and warm- the weather was a little chilly when I was there. The on-site Onsen was great- the water was nice and hot, perfect for aching muscles! It is available 24hrs a day, which is convenient... The meals in the evening and morning were delicious, being standard traditional Japanese fare. It can be a bit daunting to eat sometimes, but you should open your mind to the wonderful Japanese cuisine and culture. I recommend staying at Minshuku Kuraya for a tradional Japanese experience... Thank you for having me here...
Date: Nov/2019
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Location!
The view from our room was a postcard for the Yunomine! Lovely old ryokan - felt very authentic. Food was delicious and service was excellent. The walls are classic rice paper so bring ear plugs and a face mask (hallway light is bright through the walls).
Date: Nov/2019
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Quaint and minimalistic
Room - bigger than our first, lots of shelving for our luggage, beautiful view of yonemine. Meals - 15-20 dishes for each dinner and breakfast. Lots of really amazing dishes. Bath - no option for couples (private) bath here, but really unique and clean.
Date: Oct/2019
Canada (Female, age **)
4.20
Comfortable stay in Yunomine but lacking a warm feeling
Minshuku Kuraya was a nice guesthouse in Yunomine Onsen- the location was perfect, the outside onsen was nice and the facilities (room, bathroom) were spotless. The meals were fine, but very traditional Japanese and not as nice as those we ate at other guesthouses along the walk. Although the host was polite, she did not give off an air of friendliness. She was helpful when our plans had to change due to the typhoon, speaking to kumano travel by phone and helping with our arrangements, however it seemed that this was not done out of genuine kindness but rather because Kumano travel had asked her to help us. If you are looking for a clean, quiet place to stay, then this guesthouse would serve your needs, but don't expect a warm welcome.
Date: Sep/2019
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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Onsen was very natural and confortable. Good Location!
Date: Sep/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Absolutely the best!
The place is highly recommended: the private onsen and the absolutely delicious dinner were really the high-points of our Kumano Kodo hike.
Date: Sep/2019
South Africa (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Amazing one night stay!
The dinner at Minshuku Kuraya was a highlight in our trip! The onsen was a treat at the end of a long day of walking.
Date: Sep/2019
Italy (Female, age **)
5.00
Great onsen and delicious food
Our experience at minshuku Kuraya was very good. The onsen experience was delightful especially after a long day walking in the mountains! The guesthouse provides all the amenities (towels, shampoo, body soap, washing machine). We tried delicious japanese food prepared by our hosts. Our staying here was the perfect ending for our Kumano Kodo experience.
Date: Aug/2019
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Great place!
We really loved Yunomine and this accommodation! The location of the accommodation is great, right next to the bus stop and close to restaurants a shop and the trail to Hongu. The room is very nice and clean and the onsen is great to relax in after a long hiking day. We would definitely recommend visiting Yunomine and staying at Minshuku Kuraya!
Date: Jul/2019
Hong Kong (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
Great traditional stay in a beautiful onsen area
Best onsen area in a cute little town with nearly all wooden traditional houses. This Minshuku is very traditional with super sweet hosts that accommodated our early schedule and made sure we knew the bus times. Shared bathroom between all 4 guestrooms has nice sink area and 2 toilets. Everything is very clean, simple, food is great, and the hot springs are a lot of fun. We cooked some eggs in them and then also enjoyed the private onsens the minshuku provided. Only slightly hard thing was the showers were only located in the private onsen areas and were a bit awkward to use since you have to make sure you don't let your soap get into the onsen bath water.
Date: Jul/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Great location, delicious food and high quality onsen water
The location is perfect, in the middle of Yunomine Onsen! Everithing was great and the Hosts were really great and flexible for allowing us to leave our luggage and pick up the bento boxes, even thou check in only later in the day! We are really thankfull for that! Only one little difficulty were the showers in the onsen - it was difficult to adjust the temperature of the water and only one person at a time can take a shower. But the onsen itself was great!
Date: Jun/2019
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
1 day stay
Great meals! Traditional japanese room. Shower was different but all in all a great stay. The owners were extremely friendly!
Date: May/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Best Mishuku We Stayed at Kumano Trip
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
Very nice traditional guesthouse
Very nice room in a traditional old house with the own hotspring bath for free directly in that beautiful village. I had a small communication problem as the owner don t speak good english and I could not let my bag for the time of a walk because they are closing for cleaning during the day but finally I could find lockers as almost always in Japan so it was not a big problem. Still they are very friendly.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
A truly authentic experience
Location is right in the middle of town, with great views from the rooms. The hosts don't speak English, but they were so friendly and attentive. It was great to have a private onsen for the minshuku guests (it was so hot the first day!). Definitely opt for the meals for an amazing authentic experience. Dinner was stunning and delicious, with about 15 different items. Breakfast is about as far away from an American one as could be. But for those trying to immerse themselves in Japanese culture, give it a go. The only small con was the tataki mats. Some of the least comfortable we slept on along the Kumano Kodo, but still not bad. Can't recommend this place enough.
Date: Apr/2019
Belgium (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
Fantastic experience and the best possible end of our pilgrimmage
I will never forget this wonderful stay. Very nice Japanese style home just by the bus stop, with its own private Onsen! The home cooked food was absolutely amazing! Definitely my best meal in all of Japan, and possibly one of the best globally too. Our host were kind but not very interested in communicating with us, they clearly preferred to talk to the Japanese guests and we did feel very lost regarding how to eat and behave, although we did feel welcomed and the environment was friendly. This was fantastic and I wish all pilgrims a similar end to their stay.
Date: Apr/2019
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Acceptable accommodation
The meals here were smaller and not as tasty. The futon was very firm. The other guests were a bit noisy.
Date: Mar/2019
Ireland (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2019
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2018
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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Very good location. Meals were very good. Just one things, We ear really the other customer in the room.
Date: Nov/2018
United Kingdom (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Very frienfly little minshuku
Friendly little place with cozy rooms, amazing food, hospitality and the bath... the bath was super nice and relaxing. Wish I could go back and take another bath in that thermal water.
Date: Oct/2018
Portugal (Female, age **)
4.75
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Everything was perfect. The Bath was a little dark and old, but ok.
Date: Oct/2018
United States (Male, age 40-49)
3.50
convenient location, not so convenient baths and privacy
OK place although the rice paper door meant that we could hear everything in the house.
Date: Oct/2018
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Wonderful experience!
Highly recommend staying in this beautiful Minshuku! Stayed in a room with window overlooking the river and town. Had a relaxing soak in the onsen after a long day on the trail. Meals were home-cooked and delicious. Though the owners don’t speak much English, they are unfailingly helpful and have all info available in English, such as maps, bus timetables, etc. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a great experience in a lovely Minshuku.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Excellent overall - owner clearly took pride in all aspects of establishment
Date: Jul/2018
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Super comfortable Yunomine Onsen guesthouse - great onsen!
This is a great place to rest after a long day on the trail. I was especially impressed with the mini-onsen, right in the flow of the water with extra hot temperatures to help soothe aching muscles. The owners were extremely welcoming and helpful and were amazing in helping me get my clothes dry and find the correct bus the next day.
Date: Jun/2018
Colombia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Powerful sacred bath
Everything is clean, the bath with the famous healing/sacred waters is truly special and leaves your skin feeling ultra soft. The meals are delicious and the host is warm and welcoming.
Date: Jun/2018
Thailand (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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Service was good. Enjoy dinner because get to eat raw deer meat which is unusual. Didn't like the bath because requested private bath but cannot lock the door. Luckily nobody comes in to interrupt.
Date: Nov/2017
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Mexico (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Very comfortable inn at perfect location.
This stay was very comfortable. Yunomine Onsen is quite a small town and the place is very much right in the middle of everything just a short walk from the public bath house. Our Host was kind and she prepares delicious meals. She was very helpful in helping us resolve our itinerary to catch a bus to our next destination. I would definitely recommend staying here is your visiting Yunomine Onsen.
Date: Mar/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Wonderful experience
The accommodation was lovely with great views, a lovely hot onset and Japanese food was good to taste and an unforgettable experience.
Date: Feb/2018
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Wonderful Food
The food was very delicious and the room had a great view. It was a very nice experience which I would recommend to others.
Date: Jan/2018
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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I had a wonderful hike on Kumano Kodo and a wonderful stay at the Kuraya - Arigato Gozaimista
Date: Jan/2018
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Helped me a lot for finding my phone charger
Very good location. Perfect meal, but Onsen is fine but the bath room is a little bit old. The hostess is very helpful to find my cell phone charger which I left in the Minshuku Chikatsuyu. Thanks for everything.
Date: Dec/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
very good minshuku
good location overlooking the river, close to kumano kodo. traditional old house in good condition, warm in December. tea on arrival and excellent food.
Date: Dec/2017
China (Male, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
2.75
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Argentina (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Ireland (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Relaxing stay in Yonomine
We had a very good stay at Minshuku Kuraya. Our room was upstairs on the corner and had very pleasant views of Yonomine. The room was a very nicely finished Japanese style room with Tokonoma and it was really comfortable and very beautiful. The bath, down on the river was very relaxing. The best thing about this listing, however, was the hosts who were truly wonderful! We are very grateful for help with drying our clothes and for showing us some new style tataming mats. Arigatou gozaimasu!
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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We finished our two day walk on the Kumano Kodo at Minshuku Kuraya at we could not have been happier. It is a beautiful Minshuku with its own private onsen. It is in a great location and with a wonderful host. This was a highlight of our trip.
Date: Sep/2017
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Tasty food and comfy rooms!
A great little place right on the main road with comfy rooms and good bath options! Delicious meals and friendly staff!
Date: Sep/2017
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
Spain (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
Perfect
Nice location and great service
Date: Aug/2017
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 10-19)
4.75
Lovely owners
We hadn't booked any meals and that evening discovered that the local restaurant was closed. We went to buy eggs to cook in the onsen water but that had shut as well so the owner very kindly booked them for us. The bathroom is communal. The onsen is clean and luxurious but the shower is also in there. It is common for this area to have the shower in with the onsen. Ensure you don't miss the last bus to Yunomine onsen from Hongu if you're walking (we had to hitchhike) and stock up at the supermarket in Hongu if you don't book meals as the choice in Yunomine onsen store is virtually nothing.
Date: Jun/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Great final Minshuku in Yunomine Onsen
This was the last Minshuku we stayed at during the Kumano Kodo and it was lovely. It is right next to the Yunomine Onsen bus stop which has semi frequent buses to/ from kumano hongu taisha- the owners also advised us on bus times. The food and onsen at Minshuku Kuraya were also great and it was the perfect place to end our trip!
Date: Jun/2017
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Very good
The place is great, the meals were very tasty. The onsen is a little bit old, but still discretely mantained. Yomune Onsen is a great place to spend one or two nights.
Date: Jun/2017
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Outstanding food, wonderful place
Fantastic place to stop following a 22 km hike. The room/bathroom were excellent, the hotel is very centrally located, but not noisy. The food was exceptionally tasty and a wide range of things we had not tried before. All seven of us immediately put on yukatas (japanese dressing gowns) and didn't change out until we left. The only criticism is the onsen was a little small and lacked much decoration, but everything else about this hostel was exceptional!
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Very nice
A very pleasant stay in a traditional accommodation. Food was absolutely fantastic!
Date: Apr/2017
France (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
Spain (Female, age 20-29)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
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The guesthouse was very conveniently located in the village, close to both the walking trails leading in and to the bus stops. The onsen was slightly old / musty looking, however it was convenient to use; with limited time available I would not have been able to go out to the public baths.
Date: Mar/2017
Singapore (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2017
United States (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2017
France (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2017
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
Good place
Thanks for the hospitality provided. We have enjoyed our stay. We would like it even more if the Minshuku is able to provide a shower room inside the Minshuku. The reason is because we are foreigners and are a little bit shy to go nude in public bath with other people around.
Date: Jan/2017
United States (Female, age **)
4.80
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The food here was a little lighter than my first 3 nights and there was some fresh fruit which I really appreciated. This was the only real sulphurous spring bath and that was a treat.
Date: Dec/2016
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2016
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Hong Kong (Female, age **)
4.60
Very nice and helpful host
The host was very nice and helped us organise luggage transfer via Ta-Q-Bin. The slight drawback of the minshuku was the location of the bath - it was housed in a separate building and the connecting path was exposed. This could be a challenge when it's raining and chilly.
Date: Nov/2016
Switzerland (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
Wonderful traditional Minshuku
Centrally located in Yunomine Onsen, the historical and traditional minshuku Kuraya was a fabulous place to spend the night. I loved my clean room as well as the beautifully decorated dining room. It was no problem to slightly adjust the meals to my dietary restrictions, which I very much appreciated.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
France (Female, age **)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Lovely place, very traditional
Really enjoyed staying in this relatively small minshuku in Yunomine Onsen. Very friendly, food was lovely. I'll agree with another reviewer that the walls were quite thin, but it is a traditional place. It was OK, as we were hiking the Kumono Kodo trail so we slept like stones! Hot spring bath great after long day's hike!
Date: Sep/2016
New Zealand (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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Very friendly. Lovely meals and lovely onsen bath.
Date: Sep/2016
Argentina (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Wonderful experience!
We chose the Kumano area to do a short trail and our first onsen experience. Also this was our first experience in a minshuku. We were very surprised about the level of service since the moment of our reservation. They were prompt and helpful and with attention to detail. Both my husband and I do not eat meat or shellfish, and my son loves all kinds of food. They arrange for us to have our meals accordingly. Upon our arrival our host was friendly and helpful. The place was easy to find in the middle of Yunomine and had its own onsen. It was not with a great view or elegant, but we really felt we were in the middle of the Kumano region experiencing the waters of the river in a very traditional way. We highly recommend eating where you stay. For me it was the best meal I have had in Japan. We are not traveling luxuriously but in a midrange budget and the meal was superb, delicate, home made, beautifully presented, plenty and with a lot of variety. You could actually feel the effort put in making each meal special. Our room was spacious, super clean, comfortable and had a great view of the town and mountains. The facilities were accesible and impecable. We only wish we could have talked some more Japanese to thank our host for her wonderful hospitality!
Date: Aug/2016
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
Men's bath was scalding.
Fabulous place and location! Ladies bath was perfect temperature, but the men's had no cold water flowing in, causing adjustments to have to be made. Loved the food, the room had air conditioning and a nice view. Internet stopped working in the late afternoon, and didn't return before we left in the morning, this was a problem for us as we were trying to make travel arrangements for the next day. Our hosts were very helpful, and called the train station for us to get the schedule.
Date: Aug/2016
Italy (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
Very nice
We were greeted friendly even if we were late for dinner. They agreed to let us have a shower first and then we had dinner. Everything was tidy neat and in order. We liked the place, meals were good and in a good quantity. Nice stay.
Date: Aug/2016
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Wonderful!
A delightful stay in a very quaint village. Get up early to enjoy the onsen before breakfast!
Date: Jul/2016
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Magical, best accommodation during our Japan trip.
We felt like we were royality staying here. The private bath is so nice, the food was great, the view from the room was beautiful and the town was lovely and quaint.
Date: Jul/2016
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect Kumano Accommodation
Minshuku Kuraya was a wonderful place. Our hostess was very kind and welcoming and the language barrier was not a problem. The building was traditional, beautiful and immaculate. We had robes and tea provided on arrival. The room was traditional Japanese. The view was lovely. We did not eat dinner but the breakfast was delicious and served in the tatami mat dining room. This was my favourite stay of the holiday.
Date: Jul/2016
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Wonderful Minshuku
We had a beautiful large tatami room with view to the little river and the village. The bus stop ist very close. Dinner was beautiful.
Date: Jul/2016
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
Pleasant place to wind down.
Pleasant stay in nice quiet location, close to bus in centre of town. Great place to wind down after a long walk. Meals were nice traditional Japanese meals.
Date: Jul/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Wonderful in every aspect. We couldn't check in early (raining and couldn't walk trail) but the owner drove us to Hongu to while way afew hours, much appreciated.
Date: May/2016
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Beautiful and comfy
After a long day on the trail this was a great place to stay. We were welcomed warmly into the up to date traditional environment. Dinner and breakfast were good and the onsen was great for my tired legs. Host didn't really speak English, but we were able to get by just fine.
Date: May/2016
France (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Perfect
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
France (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Very pleasant minshuku
All is very nice and pleasant
Date: Apr/2016
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Amazing
This was my favorite place that I stayed during my two week trip to Japan. The owners were incredibly welcoming and nice. The dinner was beautiful. Rooms were clean. Our room looked over towards the town. It was so relaxing falling asleep to the sound of the stream outside. Onsen was very nice.
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Yunomine Onsen - a beautiful place to stay
The hosts are so nice here. It was a busy night when we stayed with many guests, but it was still a very nice experience, and we felt very welcomed. The onsite onsen is very rustic, and inviting. The local Tsoyboyu is literally a 1min walk away. Our room was basic, but very comfortable. Views of the canal were amazing. The meals that were served - Wow! The meals were large, and delcious. Location of the ryokan, is fantastic. Once you get off the bus from Hongu, the ryokan is right there, only a number of steps away! We would definitely stay again.
Date: Apr/2016
Luxembourg (Female, age 30-39)
3.75
Good place to stay
Great location (next to the bus stop and onsen). Great food and owners.
Date: Apr/2016
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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A lovely old house. A room with a nice view of the river. Everything's my was clean and well maintained. The bath was small and dark,
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
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We had the best japanese traditional experience.
Date: Mar/2016
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Great Onsen
The room was a bit smaller than the others but it had a scenic view out the window. The food was good but not as memorable as the other. Might just have been since it was the end of the hike. But the onsen stood out because of the minerals in the water.
Date: Jan/2016
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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loved it, specially the separate sulphur hot tub!
Date: Jan/2016
Czech Republic (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Nice place
Whole Yunomine Onsen place is fantastic, the room was small, but cozy, sometimes you could hear sounds from other rooms, but that you probably expect, when there is
Date: Jan/2016
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
Great stay
The minshuku was very nice. Couldn't compete with where we had stayed the previous night (Irorian Minshuku), but the stay was still extremely pleasant. The room was a little small, but had enough space for our needs. The food was all good, the onsen was outside and private to the minshuku.
Date: Dec/2015
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Very nice
Everything was good - location, meal, reception
Date: Dec/2015
France (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
Spain (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Super japanese traditional
This is a super japanese traditional hotel including room, onset, food...So special and perfect. Please do not change! Keep your authentic style!
Date: Nov/2015
France (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2015
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
So close to Yunomine and a very pleasant minshuku!
This was such a comfortable stay after a long day of hiking. The room while small was comfortable and the meals were fantastic. They have their own onsen. While I still suggest going to the Kusuri medicine bath nearby, this beats the other public bath. It's dark and relaxing.
Date: Sep/2015
France (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2015
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Special onzen
Yunomine is known for special water quality. I found it to be very soothing. I had a hard time hiking the 20 plus kilometers and was hours late. They were nice enough to send out a car and found me near Hongu Taisha.
Date: Aug/2015
China (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Come for the Onsen, leave with boiled eggs
Minshuku Kuraya was a lovely place. Their Onsen is perfect to calm down after a hard hike from the west. You have a great view into the village from their rooms. Make sure to boil eggs for supplies during your hike, just down the street is a boiling hot spring. Enjoy the smell of sulfur, it is a beautiful and unique place.
Date: Aug/2015
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2015
Denmark (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2015
France (Male, age 40-49)
2.50
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2015
France (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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Onsen was marvellous
Date: Jul/2015
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Great experience
We loved staying at Minshuku Kuraya. The house is beautiful and clean, with traditional wooden walls and floors, and paper doors.Our room had the best view we could hope for: one side facing the canal and the forest,the other facing the town. We arrived about 2 hours before the allowed check in, but we were let in the room immediately, and that was great, as it was raining quite hard when we arrived. The hosts were very understanding our our little daughter running everywhere. The Onsen bath was a beautiful experience. The water is just the perfect temperature, and the noise of the canal and the rain outside. We had a bath in the night before bed, and went back for one more dip in the morning.
Date: Jun/2015
Singapore (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2015
Netherlands (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Good and pleasant
Nice room at a nice location with excellent meals. We stayed here for two nights. Extra service was that the lady did our laundry and didn't want to be payed for it.
Date: Jun/2015
Portugal (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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Very nice and clean place, delicious reakfast and friendly staff. The onsen is really good to relax.
Date: Jun/2015
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
A comfortable, welcoming, pleasant stay in Yunomine
The Minshuku Kuraya was such a comfortable place to stay. The owner clearly loves both her place, her friends and her family. This made staying here exceptionally pleasant. It was one of a few places where I was able to meet and spend time with Japanese visitors. And, they were lovely! The bath is in an old rock and wood building below the Minshuka -- it offered a perfect soak after a long day. The place was filled with laughter and good smells. I fully enjoyed my night there, and deeply wish I could have stayed longer.
Date: May/2015
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
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窓を開けると川音が聞こえ、湯けむりの上がる川の上のほうには緑の稜線が夕焼けに映えて、風情のある清潔な部屋で気持ちよく休めました。お風呂も源泉かけ流しの気持ち良い温泉で満足。 外国の方が多くて驚きでしたが、食事の説明や翌日の予定等は英語の説明ボードを用意されてはいかがでしょう？
Date: Jun/2015
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
Pretty location, but very thin walls
We had a pleasant stay, but the minshuku was one of the lesser during our stay in Japan. Moist of the mishukus and ryokan are a bit noisy, but in Kuraya the walls must be made of paper. One of the few stays in the center of Yunomine Onsen though.
Date: May/2015
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Indonesia (Male, age **)
5.00
Pleasant
The minshuku felt like home to us, and made us comfortable after a long travel. The facilities were clean and satisfactory. We had a pleasant stay here.
Date: May/2015
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
Great place to stay
This was a very nice place to stay. The rooms wereaimple but adequate. The owners were very friendly and prepared delicious meals. The lunch boxes were very generous.
Date: May/2015
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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歴史を感じる宿ですが、隣の部屋の声だけでなく街の人声もよく聞こえて心配だったのですが、夜１０時を過ぎたらしーんと静かになってました。風呂は宿とは別の建物にあり、24時間入れるはずが、玄関が施錠されてしまい、夜は入れませんでした。そこだけ残念でした。
Date: May/2015
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
２階の角部屋
継桜王子から、発心門王子まで歩き、バスで熊野本宮大社。お参りをしてから。バスで湯の峰温泉に行きました。川に面した２階の角部屋だったので、眺めがよかったです。お風呂は小さかったけど、外湯もあるので満足できない人は外湯巡りをするといいと思います。部屋も清潔料理もおいしかった。
Date: Apr/2015
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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We had all we needed and it was clean.
Date: Apr/2015
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Minshuku Kuraya
Great spot in Yunomine Onsen!
Date: Apr/2015
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2015
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
best onsen on the way
my room was very close to the stairs. Probably because I was alone, so was assigned a small room. Onsen was amazing there, the small town is beautiful.
Date: Apr/2015
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Best experience ever
Minshuku Kuraya is the perfect place to relax after hiking or after a long trip. Excellent food, good onsen and amazing location. The host is so nice and helpful. Very inspiring place.
Date: Mar/2015
Israel (Female, age **)
5.00
great experience
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2015
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
熊野
始めて熊野に行かせていただきました。 関東から一人で車で8時間かけて夜通し走りました。 温暖な気候で自然もたくさんありとても満足した旅を送ることができました。 くらやさんはつぼ湯も近く立地条件は最高でした。 また、夕方にはお子さんたちが訪れていたようでとても賑やかな感じがまた、アットホーム感があって良かったです。 朝ごはんのお粥もとても美味しくいただきました。 また機会があればお伺いさせていただきたと思います。 ありがとうございました。
Date: Jan/2015
Japan (Male, age **)
4.00
温泉が良い
角部屋で宿泊しました。風情のある湯の峰温泉に合うたたずまいで、雰囲気もよかった。大きくはないが、温泉が良質な泉質で、とても温まりよかったです。
Date: Dec/2014
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
great location, wonderful private baths
The baths look different from the picture on this website. The tubs are made of cedar. It isn't a bad thing. The baths were separate from the house, down near the river. They were dark and I really liked that. You could soak in peace and quiet without some bright light shining in your eyes. Very nice after a long hike.
Date: Nov/2014
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Nice experience in Yunomine Onsen
nice and spacious room with beautiful view on 2 sides. very good location with nice garden directly on the Onsen stream spotless clean everywhere
Date: Nov/2014
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Onsen!
Yunomine is ‘as onsen as onsen could be’, you just have to try the experience even if you (like me) are not really a great onsen lover. The cozy small onsen bath of Kuraya was part of a very pleasant stay that included a very comfortable room and great food.
Date: Nov/2014
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Welcoming stay
After walking Kumano Kodo for two days, a relaxing stay at Minshuku Kuraya was perfect. Good food, good onsen and great location.
Date: Oct/2014
France (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2014
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Welcoming Minshuku
We had a very clean and comfortable top floor corner room with a view of Yunomine Onsen. Our (heavy) bags were waiting for us in our room. Our excellent host helped us with bus timetables and very kindly drove us back to Hongu Taisha when I discovered I had left my walking poles at the bus stop! We had really delicious food. The minshuku has a very atmospheric onsen down a few steps from the front door. Perfect location, one minute from the bus stop.
Date: Nov/2014
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2014
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2014
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
素朴さが売り
この様な素朴な宿が各地から失われているので是非守り続けてほしい。
Date: Oct/2014
France (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Tres agreable
J'ai beaucoup aime ce ryokan aussi. Accueil, repas, style de la maison, chambre : tout etait tres bien. Le prix est correct en comparaison aux autres adresses meme si cela reste eleve. L'avantage quand on voyage seul est que l'on ne paye que pour une personne, contrairement a beaucoup d’hotels en Europe. La chambre que j'avais a l'etage, fait l'angle du batiment et offre une vue tres sympathique sur le village. Seul point negatif : le sans-gene des voisins de la chambre d'a cote qui parlaient fort.
Date: Sep/2014
Spain (Male, age **)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2014
Japan (Female, age **)
4.60
お世話になりました、ありがとうございます。
とってもいい温泉でした。お部屋も角部屋で窓部分の木の手摺が よい雰囲気でした。 温泉のお粥がとっても美味しかったです。
Date: Sep/2014
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
景観の良い、心安らぐお宿
CMで使用されたというお部屋をリクエスト。一人旅だったにも関わらず、そのお部屋をご用意いただけました。噂通り、景観の良い安らぐお部屋で、なんだか帰りたくなくなるような居心地の良さでした。お食事も大変美味しく、土地の名物をいただくことが出来ました。
Date: Sep/2014
France (Male, age **)
4.60
Awesome
Really nice experience. Interesting place.
Date: Aug/2014
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2014
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
良い宿です
部屋は六畳程で一人で泊まるには丁度良い。宿のご主人や奥さんも愛想が良く、良い印象。バス停や公衆浴場の受付（世界自然遺産のつぼ湯はここで順番待ちする）にも近く、立地は良い。食事は比較的美味しく、量も多め。鮎煮や鹿の刺身等が出て、趣向が凝らされている。早めに宿に入ったので風呂は１５：００頃入ったが源泉が８０℃もある為、最初は熱くて入れなかった。湯加減も多少気にした方が良い。しかし温泉は非常にいいお湯。温泉地としては情緒有り、オススメの温泉地です。
Date: Aug/2014
Sweden (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2014
France (Female, age **)
4.20
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the ryokan is in a beautiful old house. From our guestroom we can see the river and the food was amazing. however, we would have like to have more contact with the owner of the ryokan.
Date: Aug/2014
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2014
Israel (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
A beautiful mountain retreat
If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to do it. A wonderful guest house, inviting mountain trails, good food and a hot bath to relax in. What more can you ask for?
Date: Jul/2014
Japan (Female, age **)
5.00
くらや
お部屋もおかみさんの雰囲気もとても素敵でした。 ご飯の量も多すぎなくてよかったです。 あんまりゆっくりと過ごせなかったのが残念です。 また湯の峯にいくときは是非利用したいです。 ありがとうございました。
Date: Jul/2014
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
4.50
Thank you
We really enjoyed our stay, especially the great onsen bath belonging to the property, after hiking. Thank you so much.
Date: Jul/2014
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
3.00
Adequate
After the previous two nights, Minshuku Kuraya was a slight letdown. While there was nothing to complain about per se, it lacked some of the charm of the other places. The owner was polite, but brisk and business-like, the meals were above average but not particularly memorable and the room was small and just slightly damp. We did enjoy the bathhouse attached to the Minshuku.
Date: Jun/2014
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2014
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Beautiful atmosphere
The room was simple and clean, and the food was nice although maybe slightly less generous than I had hoped. Kuraya-san makes beautiful noren of old kimono. The bath was rustic but healing, and the atmosphere of the tiny little town is a wonderful retreat
Date: Jun/2014
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Great, classic minshuku
Central location, private onsen, and clean rooms with a great view make this a great accommodation. Food was great. However, service was a little impersonal as the owners didnt make a effort to interact with guests as did the other minshukus I stayed at
Date: May/2014
Indonesia (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
Minshuku Kuraya
Everything is good. Room is super clean, breakfast is great. It's just very quiet as I guess, I was the only guest at that time.
Date: May/2014
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
Minishuku Kuraya
Good service and value.
Date: Apr/2014
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2014
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.25
Nice old japanese Guesthouse
Minshuku Kuraya is nice located, has a private Onsen and friendly staff. My room was very nice, and the area is stunning!
Date: Mar/2014
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
2.80
民宿くらや
風呂が源泉かけ流しで結構なのですが、お湯が熱すぎて入浴するために熱い湯をかき出し、水道水で薄めるまでに10分以上もかかりました。翌朝も入浴したかったのですが、この面倒を考えてしまい、あきらめました。また、狭い川沿いに建てられた浴室なのでスペースに限りがあるのでしょうが、とにかく狭い。鏡がない。シャワーとからんの切り替え弁で停止できないから、いちいち湯と水のバルブを閉めないといけないので、次に使うときはまた温度調節をする必要がある。浴室が暗い。
Date: Apr/2014
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Minshuku Kuraya.
This was a welcoming guesthouse, clean and comfortable located in the extremely charming Yunomine Onsen and only 2 minutes walk from the private world Heritage listed onsen.
Date: Apr/2014
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
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A very nice place where to overnight.
Date: Mar/2014
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
A relief after such a long day hiking!
Minshuku Kuraya is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day's hike through Kumano Kodo. Accommodations are basic tatami straw mats with sleeping futons. Dinner and breakfast were simple, not otherwise super special. Bath houses were outside and private. My gf and I were the only guests that night so it was like we each had our own private baths. Very close to bus stop and easy to find. Grandsons of the owner are super cute! Would recommend this place if you need a place to relax and unwind
Date: Feb/2014
Sweden (Female, age 30-39)
2.75
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2014
New Zealand (Male, age **)
5.00
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Best experience of the lot. The minshuku's onsen was delightfully perched above the river; the staff were wonderfully friendly & went out of their way to help; and there was a friendly atmosphere with other guests over the wonderful dinner. Great time!
Date: Jan/2014
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2013
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
Excellent hots and food but thin walls
The hosts were excellent as was the food. We had to move to another Minshuku the following night and the extra assistance with moving was very much appreciated. However we found that the paper walls of the Minshuku didn't offer sufficient sound-proofing. This meant that we could hear conversations in other rooms and were aware of other visitors visits to the bathroom facilities. Additionally it should be noted that the onsen, although very nice, was not actually in the Minshuku itself.
Date: Nov/2013
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Minshuku Kuraya
A very nice minshuku for 2 families or a group of friends. The location is convenient, near to bus stop and public car park. The hot spring bath is open 24 hours so everyone can enjoy it individually. Meals are delicious.
Date: Nov/2013
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2013
Ireland (Female, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2013
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
Charming Minshuku
This little place was very helpful in allowing me to do my laundry there and then hanging up my clothes to dry. While here, I had one day with a severe cold (contracted elsewhere) and had to spend a whole day in my room. That worked out fine. For some reason, this minshuku and others at this Onsen will only allow guests to stay two nights in succession, giving as an excuse that they would be disrespectful to guests if they repeated their meal service. This policy is a gross imposition to travelers. What if I had been sick on the day I was supposed to transfer from one minshuku to another? What misery that would have been.
Date: Nov/2013
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.20
Nice location
Although the town of Yumomine was lovely, our stay at the Kuraya was not memorable, especially compared to the other great minshukus we had stayed on this trip. I would not recommend it.
Date: Oct/2013
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2013
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2013
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
Minshuku Karaya
Everything was fine and the room had a good view over the river but the onsen bath was very dark and dank and not the sort of place you would want to spend much time.
Date: Sep/2013
Australia (Female, age **)
2.80
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Generally happy with the place ..do not understand why cannot serve a piece of tofu or some beans (mame) instead of fish for my partner .there was very little he could eat........& a vegetarian diet is cheaper for them !.....the last breakfast was very poor.....not much more then rice & pickles.....left hungry
Date: Sep/2013
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
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Right in the centre of Yunomine onsen. Very nice and friendly minshuku (on the bigger size). Gret food and bath located right by the river.
Date: Sep/2013
Spain (Male, age 20-29)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2013
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
fantastic location and service
The ryokan is welcoming, excellent management: always smiling and careful.
Date: Aug/2013
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
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Pros: reasonable value for money; you can reserve the onsen bath 貸切 Cons: Service lacks a human touch. We didn't see their staff once during breakfast or dinner and their welcome was lukewarm.
Date: Aug/2013
Italy (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
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The bathroom was a bit 'dark and uncared... Additionally there was not a dryer for clothes, so we hung out in our room because it was not possible doing it outdoors. However, the house was comfortable and clean.
Date: Aug/2013
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2013
Italy (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2013
Singapore (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Heart Warming
Thank you for welcoming me into Minshuku Kuraya, it was a wonderful experience staying here. I found that the host was impressive, she was a wonder lady. Amazing exquisite dinner for that 2 days, I won't be able to taste that again. I felt at home even though I don't live in Japan. I appreciate the care and help from the host informing me on the time of breakfast or dinner and as well as being so thoughtful to let me know the Ryujinbus bus timetable the day before my departure. I sincerely thank her for being hospitable and heart-warming, just like her cooking! The day I would come back to Osaka would definitely come and visit Minshuku Kuraya again.
Date: Aug/2013
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
A time warp
Nous avons apprecie ce sejour dans une belle station thermale. L'etablissement nous faisait voyager dans le temps. C'etait une belle experience.
Date: Aug/2013
France (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
a wonderful place and stay
We had a wonderful evening and night at Yunomine onsen ! We warmly recommend this accommodation to all of those who search for a friendly, traditional-like place, to enjoy japanese hospitality.
Date: Aug/2013
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2013
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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古くからの湯治宿ということで仕方がないかもしれないが、お風呂場が全体的に暗いのが気になった。お部屋はふつうで、洗面所は新しくきれいだっただけに、お風呂場の暗さだけが少し点数を下げてしまいました。温泉街の真ん中で立地は良く、食事や接客も普通以上と思います。
Date: Jul/2013
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.80
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熊野本宮到着が17時になり湯の峰温泉へのバスの便ガ悪く、宿の車で送って貰い大変たすかりました
Date: Jul/2013
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
4.20
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Friendly welcome and helpful general assistance to move to our next accommodation which was Minshuku Teruteya, equally as comfortable with excellent meals. Blue Sky also recommended as it was our third night's stay.
Date: Jun/2013
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Wonderful minshuku
First night stop after a fall on the Kumano Kodo so was very relieved to get there at 5.30 and warmly greeted by the hostess (daughter of the family?). Felt so inadequate that I don't even know their family name. Please can the Bureau supply this in future. Was given the best room in the house with dual aspect; overlooking the river towards the Tsuboyu Onsen and the road running through the village. Their onsen was great and private as I was the only guest staying. The toilet on the first floor was spotless. The evening meal was a visual feast and wonderful with an interesting carpaccio of deer meat as part of many other delicacies. Portions were generous. The hostess was very kind in transporting my rucksack to the next night's accommodation which made exploring the area and walk to Hongu Taisha much easier.
Date: Jun/2013
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
Charming!
Minshuku Kuraya was a great place to stay. The location is convenient to the bus, baths, and hiking trails, and the village is beautiful. The hosts were very kind, and were able to tell us the best hiking options given the time we had. We had a perfect day based on their advice. The room was comfortable, although because we had to get up early and sound travels a bit between rooms, I was worried about waking the other guests. The private baths were a bit dimly lit and the temperature of the spray was hard to adjust, but they were wonderful after the day's hike. Supper was delicious and gave us a chance to try many different local foods. Because we had to leave before breakfast, they packed some delicious rice balls for us to eat on the bus.
Date: Jun/2013
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
An Excellent Getaway
We spent one night here as part of a larger trip around Japan. The rooms and dining area were excellent?recently refurbished and like new. The bath however, while comfortable, was a bit dark (we used it in the evening). The location and views were superb, the service was friendly and top-notch, and the food was delicious, both dinner and breakfast. Highly recommended!
Date: May/2013
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Lovely village
We arrived in Yunomine with the bus from Hongu in the late afternoon, just in time for a splash in the bathhouse as dinner was served at 6. The bathhouse was located on the main stream of the village, a very special location and well deserved after another day of walking. We enjoyed staying in this lovely village, the perfect ending of our pilgrimage.
Date: May/2013
France (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2013
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2013
Slovenia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
the best onsen
If i come back japan, i'll go again.
Date: May/2013
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2013
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Perfect!
Perfect! Thanks!
Date: Apr/2013
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Excellent place
We stayed there 3 nights when exploring the Kumano Kodo on foot. The minshuku is in a very center of the beatiful village, next to the bus stop. It is a typical japanese house having small rooms with minimum of furniture (futon beds, small table, cusions, TV). Our room, common toilets and common areas were very clean and looked like new. The minshuku has a private onsen in an older outbuilding, free for guests: absolutely fantastic large baths with hot water from natural hot spring (one for men and another for women), very clean. The owners were very kind and service oriented, we unfortunately do not speak Japanese so we could not communicate more with them. We did not eat in the minshuku, so we cannot comment on the food quality. One of the best places we stayed in during our trips to Japan.
Date: Apr/2013
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2013
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
- No subject -
洗濯機を貸していただけたのがすごくありがたかったです。 外国からのお客様が多く、みなさん浴衣のあわせを逆に着ておられたので 説明文等あるとよいのでは、と思いました。 また、朝ご飯の海苔を、どうやって食べるのかとたずねられたり 異文化交流ができて面白かったです。 ありがとうございました。
Date: Jan/2013
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
Minshuku Kuraya
This was a friendly and spotless ryokan / minshuku with helpful staff. The rooms were comfortable, and Yunomine Onsen itself was a interesting and charming town to visit. The owners of the minshuku were welcoming of our young son and made a special effort to help us with our bags in the rain when we needed to change hotels the next day.
Date: Jan/2013
Sweden (Male, age 30-39)
3.20
Good location
The bathhouse was not very fresh, dark space, not that clean that you would have wanted. Guestroom was standard and the location was perfect.
Date: Jan/2013
Hong Kong (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2013
France (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2012
Poland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
wonderful
great minshuku - very tasty & plentiful meals, lovely bath that could be used privately, spotlessly clean, kind hostess. The house looked old, but inside all seemed recently renovated and refurbished. We liked the quiet and relaxing atmosphere, especially in the dining room. We were able to communicate quite well thanks to the hostess' basic English and our basic Japanese. note: if you like big and fluffy pillows, maybe you should ask beforehand - as a standard there is a flat pillow which took some getting used to.
Date: Dec/2012
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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I had a fantastic experience in a town full of history and character. The minshuku was clean and comfortable, the meals were delicious, and the host was very helpful and friendly. I enjoyed the minshuku's own onsen bath as well as the nearby Tsuboyu (whose ticket booth manager was also very friendly).
Date: Nov/2012
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
お世話になりました♪
晩御飯も朝ごはんもすごく美味しかったです。朝食に温泉がゆと白米の両方用意して下さってたのでありがたかったです。お部屋も施設もとってもキレイでおかみさんにも大変やさしくして頂き、大満足でした。
Date: Nov/2012
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2012
Singapore (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
Minshuku Kuraya
The host was warm and friendly and very helpful. The traditional japanese food served was one of the best that I've had in Japan. Minshuku was stategically located beside yunomine onsen and I enjoyed my stay thoroughly. Thanks!
Date: Nov/2012
Finland (Female, age 40-49)
3.75
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Very charming place, very clean. Nice place, would recommend for anyone going to Yunomine.
Date: Nov/2012
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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suggestive location, good food
Date: Oct/2012
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
LIKE HOME
Kuraya is a really good place for staying, charming, clean and the best experience we've had at Kumano Kodo. The place was perfect and the meals fantastic! We felt really comfortable.
Date: Oct/2012
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Minshuku Kuraya, Yunomine
We were given rooms facing the main street, and we could see the activities on the whole street. The onsen bath was so refreshing and relaxing after the walk. One of my friends twisted her ankle while out walking and the owner was very kind to offer medicated plaster.
Date: Oct/2012
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
Nice option by the stream
Admiting you love the river rumour (I do) and don't hate the sulfurous smell (well...) this is a fantastic place to rest in this little village enjoying the historic onsen.
Date: Oct/2012
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Nice, clean rooms
Basic, but nice and clean rooms. The minshuku has it's own onsen bath, which is perfect after a long day of hiking. Since i had to catch the first bus back to Tanabe around 6.30am i told the owners that i would skip breakfast, which is usually served around 7am - but they insisted to fix me breakfast around 6am.
Date: Sep/2012
Portugal (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2012
France (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
good minshuku
nice place to stay in Yunomine onsen.
Date: Aug/2012
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2012
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2012
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Simply a WONDERFUL experience!
We are very grateful for the opportunity to pass back our thanks for a wonderful time. Our hosts were a delight to meet and our only regret is in our own inability to converse in Japanese to convey our thanks and praises to these people. Wonderful time - possibly the highpoint of our entire trip in Japan!
Date: Jul/2012
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2012
Belgium (Female, age 30-39)
0.00
great onsen, good service
This minshuku is very well located, has a relaxing onsen and a kind of no-nonsense service. Clean, correct, no bad remarks. We did not have personal contact with the owners / staff.
Date: Jun/2012
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: May/2012
France (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
A really nice and friendly minshuku
I was very satisfied in staying 2 nights at the Minshuku Kuraya. The location is great, on the Kumano Kodo, and very near the famous temple (Kumano Hongu Taisha). The Minshuku was very clean, the japanese food of excellent quality. The owner gave me a warm welcome, and that was really very pleasant.
Date: May/2012
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2012
France (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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Excellent private hot bath, though the prior shower on the men side proved a bit difficult to tune between freezing cold and boiling hot. View on the village from the room also was enjoyable.
Date: Apr/2012
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2012
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
風呂良し！
お風呂が、家族風呂になるのがとても良かったです。部屋からの眺めもよく、ゆっくり過ごす事ができました。温泉粥が美味しかったです。鹿刺しも。
Date: Mar/2012
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Great everything
One of the best little onsens around. Both the town and Kuraya are special places. Very impressed with both.
Date: Feb/2012
Finland (Female, age 20-29)
3.75
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I stayed just one night but other guests kept noise quite late (TV, talking in hall way loud etc.) and started also very early in the morning (6am).
Date: Feb/2012
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
風情ある民宿
値段を考えると本当にお得だと思いました。 部屋は古いと言っても内部は特に不便もなく、トイレも綺麗でしたし、眺めも最高でした よ。風呂は玄関から少し下ったところにありますが、かえってゆっくりできた気もしま す。気にいったので、もう一度予約しちゃいました（ツーリズムビューローを通さず直接電話してしまいました、すいません） 台風の影響で観光客が減っているそうですので、なんとかお客さんも元通りにくるようになれば良いなと思います。
Date: Oct/2011
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2011
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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Very good moment in this minshuku. Just a small problem: there is no differents sanitorys for men and wowen.
Date: Sep/2011
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2011
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Charming and Friendly
I was very pleased with the service and my stay at Minshuku Kuraya. My host was looking out for me when I exited the bus which was good since I was turned around and I was looking on the wrong side of the street. So to have her call to me and greet me was welcomed. While they will tell you this house does not speak English, I found there was a level of communication in English that was helpful. When she discovered I was goin got attempt the walk to the river onsen 3 km away, she offered to drive me there and then come back in 1 hour. This was greatly appreciated. Downstairs is the entry and kitchen. I think there is a general eating room on that level. Up charming narrow stairs was my tatami room. It was nice and included tea, a cookie and yukata robe. To complete the charm there were sliding paper soji screens with small pad lock. I did not take the meal plan since I tought $30 for breakfast was overpriced. However do heed the warning that public eateries and food stores are not always open or in the area. But still , the food packages are to overpriced with most of the places listed on Kumano. I was lucky to find one guest house who had street level access to their restaurant. No real English spoken but I had a chicken curry dish jsut before they closed. I tihnk it was $10-12 so not cheap but not $30 either. When I arrived it was in the afternoon and I went to three onsens including a Kawayu river onsen thanks to my host who would not accept extra payment for gas or her time. I also visited Yunomine andthe medicine bath next to it while waiting in the cue. After I was done I went looking for food but found the small mini mart which also serves food was also closed for a little but after I ate it re opened. Knowing some basic Japanese would help to figure out the time things are open or if you rent a car then would be able to drive out. Never the river onsen was also a restaurant that looks over the river bathers. I think the Japanese get a kick out of looking at the Blinding White Euros in their speedos. So I could not rate meals and Kumano must make an N/A (not applicable) so it does not effect the score. Back to the guest house... The bathroom is shared but fully equipped, even with Toto toilet. I did not have time to use their onsen. I took a peak and it had male and female sections and probably as good as the ones I paid to go into. I had tried to use it in the morning but just did not have time. But if staying there longer I would say to have an onsen included is a bonus and why you should look at this house over others. Even though I had to catch the earliest bus the very next day, she was there to send me off and say good-bye. I noticed her watching from the house to be sure I was waiting in the correct spot. I would visit and stay at Minshuku Kuraya again.
Date: Aug/2011
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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I had a pleasant stay here, the owner was friendly but quiet. The meals were pretty good, although not as large as some of the other minshuku I have stayed in. Very near the bus stop and a nice old building. Breakfast was at 7 or 7:30, so if you want to catch the first bus you would have to skip breakfast. I was a bit disappointed that the famous Tsubo-yu onsen (in the hut on the river) was closed for renovation while I was there, although this has nothing to do with the minshuku. The minshuku had their own bath over the river which had a quite small shower area. I recommend this minshuku though as it was value for money.
Date: Jun/2011
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Excellent accommodation with superb meals
No guest review.
Price Plan(s)
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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. |
Statement from the owner to the guests
Guestrooms
| Western Style | No |
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| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 4 |
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| Maximum Guests | 10 |
● Non-smoking facility
※Can be deodorized on request.
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Baths
| Shared Indoor | Onsen |
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| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | No |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
Bath hours: 15:00-9:00
- How to take a Japanese bath
Complete Japanese bath guide.
Meals
| Supper |
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| Japanese style, served in dining room from 18:00-19:00 |
| Breakfast |
| Japanese style, served in dining room from 7:00-8:00 |
● Bento lunch box available （500yen)
- Meal Options
: Possible : Not Possible
Vegetarian 
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No EggsGluten 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.
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
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- Internet
- Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- Only Japanese
- Services
- Lunch box
Access
- Access Information
Busses run daily to Yunomine Onsen from Kii-Tanabe Station, Shingu Station and Gojo.
● 1hr 30 min by bus from Kii-Tanabe Station (bus timetable 1)
● ~1 hour 10 minutes by bus from Shingu Station (bus timetable 3)
● ~4 hours by bus from Gojo (bus timetable 4)
● ~10 minutes by bus from Kumano Hongu Taisha (bus timetable 11)
● 1 minute walk from "Yunomine Onsen 湯の峰温泉" bus stop
Hongu, Yunomine Onsen
Yunomine Onsen
Kumano Kodo Hongu Area Map
- Shuttle Service
Not available.
- Parking
Free parking available for up to 4 vehicles.
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.