Minshuku Yamane
Accommodation
4.41
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Onsen bath
Sample breakfast
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Description
Cordial Minshuku
Minshuku Yamane is a small family-run guesthouse in the quaint hot spring village of Yunomine Onsen. The entrance is hidden behind a lush, well-loved garden and pond. This courteous and gracious minshuku is run by the cordial Yamane family. The hot spring bath is open 24 hours and filled with constantly flowing thermal water. Meals are hand-made with local ingredients. Interacting with other guests in the communal dining area is great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
◆Sorry, we can not accept single travelers.
◆Minshuku Yamane 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 Yamane
民宿やまね |
|---|---|
| Area | Yunomine Onsen (Hongu) |
| Type | Minshuku |
| Address | 171 Yunomine, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1732
〒647-1732 和歌山県田辺市本宮町湯峯171 |
| Map Code | 478 286 158*71 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Check-out | 9:30 |
| Curfew | 22:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.41
Guestroom
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Location
Reception & Service
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
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This was the best place we stayed at. The family were friendly and a lot of fun. Food was excellent. Great value for money
Date: Mar/2026
France (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Très bon logement à Yunomine Onsen !
Hôtes aux petits soins, nous avons été reçus comme des rois ! L'un des meilleurs repas que nous ayons fait au Japon, très varié et consistant. Merci à vous, nous n'hésiterons pas à revenir !
Date: Feb/2026
France (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great!
Highly recommended, food was great and the onsen is amazing.
Date: Jan/2026
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Amazing guesthouse
Beautiful guest house with the most amazing food and wonderful hosts. Highly recommend
Date: Dec/2025
Spain (Female, age **)
5.00
Amazing onsen
The onsen was amazing, we had it to ourselves and we enjoyed it plently. The food was handmade and delicious too. Be careful of the time were the dinner is served as we had the check in at the same time.
Date: Nov/2025
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
very nice!!!!
all excellent!
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Great stay!
Great stay! Super kind hosts, delicious meals, and great service. The only negative was the Onsen was way too hot for me to bathe in. Even with adding some cold water, it didn’t cool down enough to bathe within 15 minutes so I gave up getting in.
Date: Nov/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.40
Wonderful host family
A group of 3 of us shared a traditional tatami room at Minshuku Yamane in late September. The room was clean and spacious. The onsen was super hot (we were very careful to check the temperature regularly). And the meals (dinner and breakfast) were absolutely wonderful - beautiful, nutritious food served by our kind and gracious hosts. Highly recommended.
Date: Oct/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Very warm and comfortable accommodation experience, and the water quality of the hot spring in the bathhouse is excellent.
Very warm and comfortable accommodation experience. After taking a bath, the skin is very comfortable and smooth，I thougut the water quality of the hot spring in the bathhouse is excellent. Dinner and breakfast are delicious and the ingredients are very fresh.
Date: Oct/2025
Netherlands (Female, age **)
4.60
highly recommended
the village of Yunomine Onsen is special with the hot spring running middle of the village ! The minshuku is very pleasant, staff is very kind and shows the accommodation around. The food was delicious and the lady serving gave us explanations about nori & rice etc. Rooms are quiet, we had a good sleep after a lengthy walk :)
Date: Oct/2025
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
Warm service, great hospitality
Though the bathtub facility is quite old, the reception service and meals are superb.
Date: Oct/2025
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Nice Accomodation with Onsen in a World Hermitage village
There will be cooked by the family itself. Handmade. They are very friendly. We liked the hospitality and the privat Onsen in the guesthouse.
Date: Oct/2025
China (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
Good onsen guesthouse at Yunomine Onsen
Good food and a must experience is the Tsubayu Onsen, the oldest one in Japan
Date: Sep/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Family style guesthouse with delicious home cooked food
Really enjoyed the homely feel of this guesthouse The owner clearly took pride in her meals and that came across in her cooking We enjoyed the onsen facilities here and even though the place was booked out both me and my partner never had to share the space The traditional Japanese breakfast was delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly After we checked out we walked about an hour down to Wataze Onsen to swim in the river which has areas of thermal heat. A must do!
Date: Jun/2025
Belgium (Female, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Super friendly and a great night
Stayed here after a long trekking day - what a delightful welcome! Place was super clean and welcoming. Room comfortable and a private onsen - perfect way to end our day. The dinner and breakfast were excellent! The hosts also ensured we could have an early start the next day. A great place to stay.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Beautiful family
Such a beautiful location with warm hospitality. They did everything to make you comfortable.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Great service and location
We loved our stay here and highly recommend it. The meals and accommodations were fantastic
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
4.80
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We were fully immersed by Japanese traditions by staying at this accommodation. Highly recommended
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
0.00
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Loved the onsen and hosts were so gracious
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.60
Minshuku Yamane
Great location and delicious meals. The onsen was very basic and lacked amenities. Bathrooms are shared with other guests. The hosts were friendly but not particularly helpful or welcoming. It was fine for one night but we would not enthusiastically recommend staying here.
Date: May/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Outstanding meal
Best meals of the trip! Great dinner and breakfast too
Date: May/2025
New Zealand (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Top-notch stay
Really enjoyed the meals and hot spring. The hostess and her helpers were attentive. Thanks so much. If hot spring is too hot, just pull the plug and add cold water. Enjoy it while you can.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Canada (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Great onsen experience
The Yamane Guesthouse is just steps away from the bus stop and easy to find. The room we had was a large traditional Japanese room (tatami mats + futon mattresses). No chairs meant sitting on floor or pillows. There is a private onsen and it was great to be able to relax in the soothing hot water. The meals were served traditional Japanese style (sitting cross legged on the floor). The food was delicious and the host were very friendly and spoke only Japanese. it was also great to be able to wake up and have a quick soak in the onsen before setting out the next day.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
The kindest and nicest hosts, great location, wonderful dinner
These were the warmest and friendliest hosts we had on the Kumano Kodo. Really a wonderful welcome and the food was excellent. The location is excellent, quicker than Googlemaps has it out to be (3 min walk from Tsuboyu). I will say the walls are super thin, you do hear the other three guest rooms as people are waking up or rattling around. But people go to bed early, so the night is fine. A little awkward is that in the shared toilets the mens urinal is in an open space you have to walk through to get to the toilet.
Date: Apr/2025
Romania (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Great onsen
The hosts were kind and helpful despite not speaking English, and were particularly good at helping us dry our shoes and clothes after a day of heavy rain. The private onsen is an experience I will never forget.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Female, age 70-79)
3.60
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ok place, a bit dated, very low doorways, very friendly
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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As we were a bit late coming in. The owner had our dinner waiting for us. Wonderful room, food and hospitality. The onsen was greatly appreciated after our long day.
Date: Mar/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Our first onsen!
This guest house was a revelation to us. We were a family party of three couples. We were the only guests on the night we stayed and our hosts could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. The traditional Japanese hospitality, meals and bedrooms were wonderful. The guest house has its own private onsen baths, one for women and one for men. As we were the only guests each couple was allowed to use an onsen together. The care that was taken over our packed lunches was a joy to behold when we opened them on our trek the next day. Thank you for your warm welcome and our wonderful visit.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Minshuku Yamane
Traditional Minshuku with private onsen. We shared some laughs with the host who is very friendly. Meals were superb!
Date: Dec/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Wow, what an experience!
Beautiful, traditional home with the hottest onsen imaginable! The hosts were delightful and friendly and cooked a delicious dinner and very full and hearty breakfast! We loved our stay! The rooms were so clean and cozy. The town is breathtakingly beautiful! We highly recommend this minshuku.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
Great location close to the centre of town
The onsen on site was really great. The only thing missing was interaction with the broader group as they sat us all at separate tables on the floor. Food was great!
Date: Nov/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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Fantastic food at a lovely guesthouse
Date: Nov/2024
Singapore (Female, age **)
3.80
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The accommodation though a bit dated, it has an onsen. In addition the food were delicious. We noticed the owners took care preparing and explaining the food served to us.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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The food here was amazing--all home made and excellent!! The hospitality was very warm and welcoming. We were looking forward to enjoying the onsen, but it was too hot!! We kept putting cold water in it, but it was still too hot to stay for very long. The rooms were nice and the location was perfect. It was so close to the bus stop.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age **)
3.60
Basic Minshuku, with excellent food.
Yamane is a basic Minshuku accommodation with shared bath. Nothing fancy. However the meals were delicious and exceeded our expectations for this modest lodging. The owners were very nice and accommodating.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
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Onsen was the only way to bath. Meal time very early , considering distance to walk and bus trip.
Date: Oct/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Highly Recommend
Wonderful stay
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
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Best onsen, good food, and lovely hosts.
Date: Oct/2024
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Malaysia (Female, age **)
4.60
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Didn't expect that there would be an in-house onsen! Such a luxurious after a long day hike!
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.00
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Room very small and bathing area just ok.
Date: Oct/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Wonderful place to stay
Very sweet owners, lovely guesthouse with very nice and tasty home made food. Highly recommended!
Date: Oct/2024
China (Female, age **)
4.60
The dinner was very rich
The dinner was very rich, and only started preparing after the guests arrived. It was very delicious and thoughtful.Even specially cooked rice with this year's new rice.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Great Family Run Minshuku
Onsen was super. Family operated Minshuku with warm & friendly service. Excellent meals. Great accommodation in the village, was good to explore a little of Yunomine Onsen.
Date: Sep/2024
Singapore (Female, age **)
3.80
Meals were amazing! location was further and we had to take a bus
small room but very clean and meals were amazing. public bath and onsen within the guest house
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Female, age **)
4.50
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Breakfast and dinner were great. Lunch was only a sandwich
Date: Sep/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Lovely minshuku at Yunomine Onsen
Had a great cozy night staying at this little minshuku ran by a family. The owner family were all very friendly and really sweet people. Great dinner and breakfast as well. Highly recommended!
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Convenient location, wonderful hosts and great food
The guesthouse is close to the bus stop. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. The private onsen was really hot and the food was fantastic.
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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A real private natural onsen, really great, enjoyed the delicious Japanese food as well
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Female, age **)
3.80
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We felt very welcome and we received a good explanation of the facility. The meals were well prepared. Because it is a smaller facility the baths did not have the amenities that you would see in the larger facilities. All in all we had a lovely stay.
Date: Jul/2024
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Great place to stay in an onsen town--super nice hosts!
Minshuku Yamane was a great place to unwind after a long day (well over 20K) on the trail. Good--but very hot--onsen and the town itself is lovely. The food was terrific and the family that runs the guesthouse were so helpful. One of us was having some heat rash (we hiked in a heat advisory) and they had some cream to help and treated us like relatives. Highly recommended.
Date: Jul/2024
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Great hosts and location
Lovely stay with great hosts! Great location.
Date: Jul/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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Another amazing meal. Wow. The hot spring bath was great. It was so hot!!! We were a bit late for the meal, so it would be good the include meal times on the itinery
Date: Jun/2024
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Sweden (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Terrific, especially the onsen!
No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Denmark (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Absolutely amazing host
Funny, engaging and amazing host. Properly the best place of the entire Kumano Kodo trip. Thank so much the the amazing grandma running the place! We loved the oranges :)
Date: May/2024
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
A fabulous stay.
Our hosts were charming, friendly and great cooks! The dining room was beautifully appointed and the food lovingly prepared. The shared facilities were spotless. Our room was delightful, clean and spacious, filled with the sound of the stream running down the moutain behind us. The on-site onsen was wonderful; the water was hot and soothing and with the windows open at night and the frogs coaking right outside, it was aperfect end to a long day of trekking.
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Female, age **)
4.60
we come again
such a friendly family, nice accommodation, the dinner was one of the best ever
Date: Apr/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
4.25
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great food
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Best Meal in whole Japan
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Best Meal we ate the entire trip!
The guesthouse was easy to find, only 1-2 minute walk from the bus stop. We were greeted and shown to our private room which was small, but had everything we would need for a short stay. The dinner and breakfast were the two best meals we ate the entire trek. Prepared with love and personality from our hosts who loved to show us how to properly mix and eat everything. The tempura was UNREAL! We used the on-site private onsen to relax after supper.
Date: Apr/2024
South Africa (Female, age **)
3.20
More hostel than guesthouse
We were a bit disappointed with the accommodation. We had a traditional Japanese room but the futons were very thin. The toilet and wash basins were a shared facility and there was no shower. There was only a sink and broken shower in the onsen which was not in great condition. The onsen water was extremely hot and difficult to cool down enough to enter. In the end we just washed off with a bucket. The food, however, was excellent.
Date: Apr/2024
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Sometimes five stars are not enough
A warm and friendly welcome, a fantastic dinner, a spacious and cozy room and on top of it a private onsen. It's a pity we only stayed for one night! I would like to thank our hosts for providing us with a breakfast to go, on very short notice ( we had failed to give notice that we had to leave very early in the morning...)
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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A little dated and can use use some remodeling
Date: Mar/2024
Israel (Female, age **)
4.00
Private onsen
We had a private Onsen which was very nice. Rooms are Japanese style with a shared toilet. Dinner and breakfast were Ok
Date: Dec/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Not luxury, but felt like we were with family!
Looking past the slightly dingy-looking rooms and baths, this was the most rewarding stay of our trip. The onsen baths felt real and authentic, as opposed to being fancy versions to make westerners comfortable, and we were happy to share them with other Japanese families on vacation. The dinner was excellent--we felt like we were at a family meal, and the hostess wasn't shy about helping us properly enjoy some of the unfamiliar dishes in front of us. Again, the experience felt authentic as opposed to faked for our comfort. The hosts speak some English, and any language gaps were easily resolved with Google Translate. If you're looking for luxury, stay elsewhere. If you want an authentic cultural experience, this is it. Very convenient location in Yunomine Onsen--small town, and you'll be steps from the bus, hiking trails, etc.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Amazing onsen, staff and delicious meals
Lovely stay with warm onsen, delicious meals and friendly staff.
Date: Nov/2023
Thailand (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
A smaller guesthouse in an Onsen town
This was a quaint smaller guest house in a small town about a 20 min bus ride from the trailhead. They only had 3-4 guest rooms, a shared toilet and their own Onsen (nice & hot). The food was outstanding and the owners were friendly & helpful. The town itself was interesting, in a small valley with a stream, and had a number of volcanic hot water pools along the stream where you could boil eggs in the waters or have an Onsen.
Date: Dec/2023
Israel (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2023
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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Excellent services and good food. Onsen bath so good quality.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
I want to go back here
The owner woman was like our sweet grandmother helping us understand what we were eating and how to eat it. The private onsen for guests was a treat. Cool town tucked up in the canyon!
Date: Dec/2023
Philippines (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Excellent stay
The charm of Yunomine was made more memorable with our stay here. Easy to find, big comfortable room. The food served was excellent. We enjoyed the onsen experience , as it was very soothing after many days of walking. We look forward to staying here again. The family's extra gesture of coming out to see us off by the road as we left and wishing us safe travels was so kind. Domo arigato !
Date: Dec/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Nice Onsen with 24 7 service
Two room in the Minshuku so that we can enjoy the good privacy and Onsen is available all the days 24 hrs
Date: Dec/2023
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Thailand (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
I've been here 4 times!
The number of times I visited Yamane in itself tells how much I love this place. Miyako san is the best host of all Kumano places that I've been to. I've been doing a complete Kumano trekking altogether 3 times, all with the same group of friends. This time, though, I was taking my family to have a taste of the Kumano Kodo by choosing the best highlight of all the overnight destinations, and Yamane was the first place that I chose. Unsurprisingly, the family loved it. Yunomine Onsen is the most interesting place among the Kumano destinations that everybody cannot afford to miss. And Yamane's hospitality is where you don't want to pass. You'll be pampered by the dinner and breakfast that are meticulously prepared, a truly combination of Japanese delicacies. Ms. Miyako will make sure that you have them in the right way. She would try to explain to you how special each dish is. What the ingredients are, and where they came from. All in all, it makes your stay very memorable.
Date: Nov/2023
Netherlands (Male, age **)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
A lovely stay in the mountains
Really lovely place, a bigger home stay with a few other guests but lovely and comfy, quiet and serene location, and even a private onsen bath filled with natural hot spring water! Highly recommend!
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
France (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Bon accueil et diner parfait
Onsen apprécié après la marche ! La chambre correcte. Sanitaire dans le couloir pas très pratique. Pas d'indication en anglais.
Date: Oct/2023
Canada (Female, age **)
5.00
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Lovely stay in the middle of the quiet Onsen town of Yunomine. Host was welcoming, proud and very enthusiastic about her food, showing us the proper way to eat, even though we couldn't understand the language. The onsen bath was lovely, room was clean and comfortable, as described.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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If the owners can improve the onsen area then guests will be more enjoyable during their stay. Meals are tasty but too simple for the price they charge
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Wonderful guesthouse experience
We loved staying at Minshuku Yamane! It was a highlight of our Kumano experience. What a lovely family - so welcoming and kind. Please pass on our thanks to everyone for taking such good care of us.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
3.40
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The hosts and meals were fantastic. I think an improvement would be to say in English please use the public baths as their baths are not in good repair. Even a free ticket to the public baths would be nice
Date: Sep/2023
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
Welcome and helpful staff
Nice traditional room. Great hosts.
Date: Sep/2023
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Una doble inmersión: en el agua y en la gastronomía japonesa
Este establecimiento con Onsen debe ser una maravilla en épocas invernales El desayuno y la cena, simplemente estupendos
Date: Sep/2023
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Stunning food and hospitality.
Beautiful. The meals were magnificent and interesting. The best food we ate in Japan! Our hosts were patient, kind and so welcoming.
Date: Aug/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
3.20
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This guest house was OK but lacked basic facilities (eg. tea making) and the baths were very tired.
Date: Aug/2023
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
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Good Service, good place
Date: Jul/2023
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.80
溫泉勝地的溫馨旅館
入住當天只有我們一組客人，老闆很親切，食物非常美味！溫泉水質很好，但沒有蓮蓬頭是唯一可惜的地方。
Date: Jul/2023
Switzerland (Female, age 40-49)
4.75
Very nice Minshuku !
Yamane has welcomed us very wamly on a rainy day. Dinner was great ! We loved the inner onsen after the hike.
Date: Jul/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Enjoyable Authentic Home
We thoroughly enjoyed our night at this delightful homestay hotel. The meals were absolutely superb and family extremely helpful and kind. The bath was virtually private as only one other couple stayed on the same night. Highly recommend this hotel.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
best meal of the trip
Incredibly friendly hosts, great location, and the food was the best we had on the Kumano Kodo trail. Just FYI that the bath is only at the onsen (typical), has no shower head, so it's bucket only, which is also fine. However the natural hot spring onsen was too hot for me to use, even after mixing cold water as instructed by the host. Not their fault though - that's just what nature created!
Date: Sep/2020
Japan (Female, age **)
4.00
Great food and primative bath but atmosphere was good
We asked the inn owner not to prepare any fried or tempura dishes so we had our best meal in 3 days here. She provided us with many tasty homemade dishes that were appropriate for the very hot weather. The bath is pretty simple, a bath with a few wooden buckets and stools and hot and cold water faucets. Thankfully we had our own shampoo and rinse so we could get clean. We were surprised to have to pay ¥700 bath fee.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
5.00
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宿の女将さんの老人パワーに圧倒された。 とても楽しく泊まれて、良い思い出になり感謝。
Date: May/2023
Belgium (Male, age **)
5.00
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Amazing plsce. After walking through the rain, their private onsen was exactly what we needed. The dinner was the best culinsry experience we hsd during our stay in Japan.
Date: May/2023
Norway (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Wonderful Hosts!
Minshuku Yamane was exactly what we expected from a room and bath situation, but the hosts and food were wonderful!
Date: May/2023
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
Minshuku Yamane
Comfortable Japanese style room. Onsen was ok. Meals were of a high standard. Hostess spoke very little English and was difficult to understand. Very convenient location. We didn't get a bento box for lunch
Date: May/2023
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
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Our stay here was ok but not to the standard of the other places we had stayed. The dinner was very good though, and the location was very good as well
Date: May/2023
Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
interesting guesthouse - very old school
small rooms, very “lively” host, good food. communication at times a bit hard as no one speaks English in this guesthouse.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Your knees may need the onsen here...
We found this day's walk to be an absolute killer! It was cold wet and rainy and we missed the instructions to take the bus in town. Sooooo.....we found ourselves walking a super wet and steep track as nightfall approached. By the time we rocked up to the accommodation we were a hot mess! All we needed was a bath, a new set of knees, a strong drink and bed! The meals were fantastic and tasty and the hosts were friendly! The onsen is a little old and run down but did the trick in soothing a worn out body! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Date: Apr/2023
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Great Minshuku in Yunomime with onsen
The housekeeper ist very welcome and offers great food and Support. The rooms are quite small but in a nice traditional japanise way. The food ist delicious and you can have as much as you like. The Onsen is great but is a little bit egg smelly.
Date: Apr/2023
Italy (Male, age 60-69)
2.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Great location
Welcoming hosts, delicious homemade meals
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
4.80
A traditional onsen experience.
A beautiful spring fed onsen on premises. Great food with an enthusiastic host who is rightly proud of her cuisine.
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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Great place to stay during our hike in Kumano Kodo! Very warm welcome and great meals
Date: Dec/2022
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
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全国旅行支援の手続きの際はお世話になり、ありがとうございました。 お料理も大変、美味しく頂きました。
Date: Nov/2022
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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Onsen rice and coffee made with onsen water here is superb!! Simply delicious! A very traditional, authentic and genuine experience here! Owner Obasan Yamane is truly like a Japanese grandmother who may come across as a little fierce and strict, but is actually very caring and sweet on the inside. Excellent service here!!
Date: Jun/2022
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
2.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2021
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2020
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
ご飯おいしかった
ご飯おいしかったです。部屋に椅子が欲しかったことろですが、座椅子すらなくて、腰がつらかったです。
Date: Apr/2020
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
What a treat! Hot onsen, amazing food and friendly service in this charming village
The village was nearly deserted because of the pandemic, but our host took care of us regardless, prepared us an amazing dinner and breakfast and offered us great hospitality.
Date: Apr/2020
Austria (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Very kind hosts and wonderful meal
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2020
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
A good private Onsen
Yunomine is a must stop to be honest. You should definitely go for that guesthouse. First time in an Onsen and I dont regret that this was the place. Onsen have a different feel from a regular Spa.
Date: Dec/2019
Finland (Male, age **)
4.40
Very good
Our stay at Minshuku Yamane was very pleasant. The hosts were very polite and nice to us, and despite having limited skills in English, our communication with them was quite effortless. The meals were outstanding, very delicious and varied. Our room was good, with an air conditioning unit we could control. The onsen wasn't anything too fancy but all in all good. I would definitely recommend Minshuku Yamane to other visitors!
Date: Dec/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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Excellent experience all round
Date: Dec/2019
Mexico (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Family ambient with clean cozy room
I loved location and the family. I am sure that it would have been even better if I would have been able to speak. Breakfast was super delicious and amiable. They have a great natural indoor onsen for which you don't pay extra.
Date: Dec/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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A very early dinner, but a very tasty one.
Date: Dec/2019
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
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everything is just fine. the only advantage is hot spring but bathroom is humble. the main problem is the host. she is asking everyone hurry hurry hurry , even when we still having dinner , she's already come to pick the empty dishes. after hiking, we just wanna relax and have a nice meal.
Date: Dec/2019
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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This guesthouse was very comfortable and in an ideal location a minute walk off the trail. The meals here were the best of the entire trip - the tempura was brought to us fresh out of the fryer, and everything was well presented and prepared!!! The baths were a little disappointing because they were too hot for comfort, felt more like being scalded (42 degrees C, 107 degrees F). We didn't try the private town baths but others went and highly recommended them (but said they were also extremely hot).
Date: Dec/2019
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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料理もとても美味しく、温泉もいつでも入り放題で大満足でした。
Date: Nov/2019
Germany (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Interesting little village
This place is in many ways unforgettable. Very friendly people, who welcomed us. Excellnet dinner, explained very detailed by the owner . She was so pleased to show her local cuisine and it tasted just wonerful. An onsen in the back of their house and all the comfort you need during hike: washing machine. We stayed 2 nights and it was great, to hike the second day back to Hanga Taisha. She gave us a beautiful wrapped lunchbox, tea and also an extra little package with different kind of rice balls.
Date: Nov/2019
Singapore (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
Very warm and vibrant host, wonderful onsen shower.
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
Traditional onsen bathhouse with shared toilets
The rooms were all upstairs and size reasonably small and no en suite. There's 2 toilets and a traditional bath house where guests have to walk outside and follow a series of stairs to reach the onsen bath house, one for men and another for women.
Date: Nov/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 70-79)
3.60
Good basic accommodation
We enjoyed our stay, but the facilities (room, baths) were a bit more basic than in the other places where we stayed. Dinner was at 5.30 - does it have to be quite so early, when many of us had barely arrived at the end of our walk?
Date: Nov/2019
Belgium (Male, age 70-79)
4.60
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Perfect place.
Date: Nov/2019
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Philippines (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Homey experience
Host went all the way to make us feel so welcome. It was very rainy when we arrived. She dried us up and explain all the necessary things to do in her place. Food was very good.
Date: Nov/2019
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
Average
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Netherlands (Female, age **)
4.60
A wonderfull stay!
We came early, but the host was very nice to welcome us. It was a nice experience with a privat onsen, a great dinner and breakfast and a very enthousiastic host, even when you don't speak Japanese.
Date: Nov/2019
New Zealand (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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Yamane-san made us feel like we were in our home away from home. Very fond memories of our time there, and would definitely stay again. She is an exemplar hostess and an amazing cook!
Date: Nov/2019
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Amazing stay
Owner super welcoming Private onsen The food was amazing and generous We loved it
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age **)
3.80
Great meals but Guestroom could have been better
We had two rooms. One room was good. The other room had lots of insects flying around and the air conditioner shuts down intermittenly. Owner couldn't fix the problem. We (4 of us) ended up sleeping in the 'good' room. On the plus side, the meals were fantastic!
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Onsen
Great spot amazing staff. I read a few reviews by travelers wanting it to be different than it was. ( hot spring too hot, dinner to early etc). In my opinion it was perfect exactly the way it was “ a large contribution to human suffering is expecting a different outcome than the way it just is ...”. Some Buddhist somewhere
Date: Oct/2019
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Excellent place to stay - brillant food
See title - we liked Yunomine and Yamane very much!
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Comfortable and homely.
The in-house Onsen was a blessing and the meals were great. A yukata was provided which was pleasant to change into at the end of the day. The small garden was beautiful and the old town lovely. There was easy access to buses.
Date: Oct/2019
Denmark (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Philippines (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
More of a hostel
The family that operated this Minshuku was friendly and served sumptuous meals. We were not satisfied though with the amenities particularly the Onsen. It did not have a proper shower, the water was too hot. The Onsen needs to be renovated.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Kind host
Very kind host who helped with sore knee and early morning cup of tea. Close to all amenities.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.00
very traditional
We were exhausted on arrival after a long days walk with an unexpected detour. Would have liked to be able to relax in an onsen before dinner - . However we arrived at 5.15 and dinner was at 5.30 sharp. Felt this was a bit restrictive. Would have like to have till 6.30pm to gather our thoughts. I also was not keen on eating dinner in our sweaty gear. Food was good, and the host tried to help as as best as possible, but limited English. Not too sure that I would recommend it specifically, but that could be because we were spoilt with outstanding accommodation on prior nights
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age 60-69)
2.40
Not enjoyed our stay
We stayed 2 nights and there was no room service. We even have to set up our own futons ourselves each night. We were not provided with drinking water, cups or teapot in the room. Lastly, we were given one towel each and no fresh one the next day and had to hang the wet towels on the outdoor railing to dry. Will not recommend this place.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Male, age **)
4.40
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Very welcoming and helpful. Meals were excellent
Date: Sep/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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Very sweet and friendly couple who runs the house. Delicious food and incredibly gracious service. My only small surprise was that the Onsen was so hot I could not get in past my shins. I am not a Japanese-level bather I suppose!
Date: Sep/2019
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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The food at this minshuku was excellent. It is located a 3 minute walk from the historic baths of Yunomine Onsen and the bus stop. The rooms have AC and the bedding is very comfortable.
Date: Sep/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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At first, the owners appeared a bit unwelcoming, eg changing the meal time from 6.00pm to 5.30pm. However, the service thence forth was excellent - they provided newspaper to store our wet gear on, stuffed our wet boots with newspaper to help dry them out and best of all how to eat the seaweed sheets at breakfast properly.
Date: Aug/2019
United States (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
Great location
Minshuku Yamane is located very close to the bus stop in Yunomine onsen making it convenient for travelers who take the bus after walking. The room was spotlessly clean though quite basic. The hostess was gregarious, funny, and very hospitable.
Date: Aug/2019
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Really Nice Experience
Amazing Experience. Yunomine Onsen is really a small village, but staying in a structure like this is an experience not to be missed. Here we ate the best dinner of our trip, congratulations! Relaxing in the onsen helps you recover your energy!
Date: Aug/2019
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Great onsen and rest place
We enjoyed our stay on Mishuku Yamane. The hostess is a memorable character and does a great job making sure you are comfortable and understand how everything works. Yunomine Onsen is an easy bus ride from Hongu and the next morning it's an easy bus ride back to trail head in Ukegawa. The room was a nice place to rest for the night (and get dry after a long day hiking in the rain). Enjoyed the rustic onsen. The dinner and breakfast were excellent! So thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and really delicious! We enjoyed staying here and would recommend it - great value and a nice place to stay.
Date: Aug/2019
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Excellent
The food was delicious, the host welcoming and helpful. We only wish we'd had more time in Yunomine!
Date: Aug/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2019
Italy (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2019
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
Great stay, firecracker host
We really enjoyed this stay. Perhaps the best part is the hostess, who was a complete character and quickly endeared herself to me. The location is great, and the food was very good - second only to our stay in Nachisan. We had a fun time strolling around the town and going into the public onsen on the river. A memorable stay that I would recommend to anyone in the vicinity!
Date: Jul/2019
United States (Female, age **)
4.60
Great location but no shower
all in all an AWESOME STAY! There is a hot spring to use, but the water was entirely too hot! there are faucets in the bathing area, so had to wash using the buckets. Food was AMAZING though!
Date: Jul/2019
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Room is nice, meals are super
Location excellent. The bath is nice, but not so get used to a bath without shower, will be better if it could be provided.
Date: Jun/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Nice
Everything was fine. I would like to come back.
Date: Jun/2019
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Great enthusiasm
We were a bit bummed about having to take the bus to our accomodation, but what can you do when you book very late. The place was awesome though and the host very enthusiastic. She helped us with eating (I for one had no clue which parts of the fish I should eat) and was very friendly.
Date: Jun/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
Brazil (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
China (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
WONDERFUL
女主人太热情了，非常有活力。女儿也贴心，把客人们照顾得非常好。位置很好，房子也舒服看起，因为走得匆忙，忘记带走的充电器还一并给我们打包送来，谢谢。
Date: May/2019
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Excellent food!
Very basic guesthouse and crappy onsen, but amazing food and hospitality.
Date: May/2019
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
Nice hotel on a good location
The Minshuku is located close to the busstation and has it's own onsen/hot bath which was really hot! In the shared dining room dinner is served for all guests together in a Japanese manner (sitting on low tables). Dinner and breakfast were very good.
Date: May/2019
Hungary (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Malaysia (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Yunomine paradise
Cosy, traditional japanese minshuku. Baths and taps were provided with onsen water. There was a private onsen pool in the male and female bathrooms specially for the guests. Food was amazing, both dinner and breakfast. The obachan running the place was very particular about doing things the correct traditional way - including wearing the yukatas and eating certain dishes with specific sauces. The experience was unforgettable. Location was good as it is close to a convenience store, the egg-boiling onsen pool, the world heritage private onsen and the public onsen.
Date: May/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Very lively landlady!
Date: May/2019
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect!
Thank you Kumano Travel everything was perfect !
Date: Apr/2019
France (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
Just a chance to know all that
Reception looks a little bit "cold", as the host begins first to show us what you are not allowed to do!! But you understand quickly that it is because she wants that everything will be perfect for all the guests Location in the middle of the village, close to the bus stop Baths are located in a separate building, and you have to add a very small participation for them, as I understood that they are using the water of the river, or something similar.. Best moments were the meals, supper and breakfast, very delicious and shared with the host, who comes at your table to describe and explain what you are eating, and how you should eat that: Great moments!!
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Male, age **)
4.60
Traditional minshuku with its own onsen - plus delicious food.
Despite being full of foreigners this place remains friendly and traditional, with an emphasis on excellent food. The dinner in particular was the best we had in Japan - the owners pride themselves on providing brilliant food. Some of the food is cooked in the onsen waters. They have two largish onsens (one for men and the other for women) with mineral waters which will cure your hiking pains. Right in the centre of town.
Date: Apr/2019
France (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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The host and hostess are so warmfull, it is such a delight ! And food is excellent We very much appreciated this stop
Date: Apr/2019
Italy (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
Very nice location!
Nice room, nice house, nice bathroom. Good location. Good food, i'd like to have a little bit more during dinner but that's ok.
Date: Apr/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
France (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect place / un super adresse
Un de nos meilleurs souvenirs au Japon : accueil dynamique par une super mamie, chambre traditionnelle, bain relaxant et repas exquis.
Date: Apr/2019
Republic of Korea (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
Best meal on our trip
Please don’t listen to reviews that say that the host is grumpy. We found her to be delightful. She wanted to show us the proper way to eat a Japanese meal and I can see how that might be a little much for some western clients but not nice you realize that she wants everything to be perfect for you everything is great. She prepared the most amazing evening meal which I cannot begin to describe accurately. It was delicious and beautifully presented too. As was the breakfast too. Our host couldnt speak much English but she really wanted to strike up a conversation with us. We miss her food already.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2019
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Great accommodations, great meal.
Loved the location, owner was gracious and thoughtful.
Date: Mar/2019
France (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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Greatly welcomed by the Yamane, enjoyed our stay a lot in Yunomine onsen, amazing nature and environment. The meals were great and we enjoyed them a lot!
Date: Mar/2019
Malaysia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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Our enjoyed the home cooking and the hosts were very friendly, taking time to explain to us how the enjoy Japanese home cooked meals.
Date: Mar/2019
Thailand (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
Fantastic host. Good location. Good meal.
We came back to this place for the second time in a row because the team was impressed by the hospitality. The host treats us as if we were members of the family. We learn how to properly eat and mix each Japanese dish together. This makes the food tastes real Japanese and more enjoyable. We feel like we are part of the family, as opposed to the other places where we are just a tourist sharing the room. The in-house onsen is linked to the natural hot spring, making the bath a pleasant experience. Yunomine is a lovely village where we can easily stay there for two nights just walking around and do nothing.
Date: Feb/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
great place to soothe sore muscles
Everything was good- food, accommodation, baths, reception. Highly recommend.
Date: Jan/2019
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Friendly hosts in perfect location!
We arrived at this accommodation early, however the hosts were kind to let us in. We had been walking in the rain, so we really appreciated being welcomed with towels. Our room was very spacious, with a designated area for our bags. Meals provided were delicious! The highlight of this Minshuku was its location! It is connected to a public onsen and also walking distance to the famous Yunomine Onsen. This town was definitely one our highlights!
Date: Jan/2019
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Thank you Miyako!
We met the host of the guesthouse Miyako and were absolutely stunned when she told us she was in her 70's! She was incredibly friendly and took a lot of pride in what she does. She went out of her way to tell us and show us about the dinner that was served, and how to eat them the traditional way. She was so charming and was worried that we will be cold and kept reminding us to put on warm clothes for the walk. The bath at Minshuku Yamane was sooo good - we went twice!
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.00
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Yunomine Onsen is a lovely onsen town in the middle of the mountain. This is why you expect the onsens in the minshuku to be at least clean. In minshuku Yamane, the onsen baths don't seem to be maintained. The buckets are very mouldy, as well as the walls and ceilings. In one of the onsens, one shower tap (out of 2 showers) is broken, so you have to wait to wash, although easily 3 people could fit in the onsen.. I have lived and travelled in Japan for more than 2 years, this is the worst onsen I have ever seen. And you have no choice but to wash in there. Rooms are small but good. Meals are good too, although you don't seem to be given the same food as the Japanese guests. Also, dinner at 5:30 is much too early, to suit the owners rather than the travelling public. If you have a choice to stay in another minshuku, avoid this one.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Solid place for a night
The service, room quality, and meals here were excellent. Don't expect much from the baths, however—the faucets were broken and the toilet facilities are overcrowded. Still a solid place for a night's stay and well located in the heart of Yunomine.
Date: Dec/2018
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
Yunomine Onsen was beautiful
A truly beautiful area. The onsite onsen was a pleasant relief after the long hike. Good, full meals, although somewhat confusing service.
Date: Dec/2018
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
Crazy owner but tasty food
A unique place, well located, quite basic, nice onsen and a crazy owner. But the meals were superb, the best we had all trip!
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Female, age **)
4.75
Amazing Meals!
We had our best meals here! The host is super friendly and nice. The guest house has a private onsen, but no showers.
Date: Dec/2018
Belgium (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Very good reception.
Close to the center & busstop.
Date: Dec/2018
Canada (Male, age **)
4.00
Great bath
Very nice place but it doesn't feel as remote and unique as in the other places since Yunomine is a popular and crowded village.
Date: Dec/2018
France (Female, age 60-69)
0.00
Minshuku Yamane
A small but perfectly formed room, with the added traditional sulphur baths a short step away in the building. The food was fabulous, beautifully presented at traditional tatami tables. A fantastic last night of the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Wonderful!
Nice experience at Minshuku Yamane. The owners were welcoming and kind. Food was delicious, rooms were clean and spacious, location was convenient. We want to go back to stay here again, next time for at least a few nights. The Mrs there was so sweet and nice to us, we really liked her and her husband!
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
2.20
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A little removed from hike end and start next day. Transport and bus needs to be better explained
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Good solid accommodation
Great meals. Thank you for looking after us.
Date: Dec/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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Lovely small guesthouse in the heart of Yunomine Onsen village. Very helpful and entertaining landlady - teh language barrier not a problem! Excellent home cooked food in the beautiful dining room. Authentic tiny onsen for relaxing in after a day on the trails.
Date: Nov/2018
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Loved the onsen
We were delighted by the spacious room, really two rooms, and the onsen baths were terrific. Make sure here you explore the onsen up the hill from this accommodation. Fascinating. Especially the cooking area where we were informed the natural mineral spring is at 90degrees Celsius.
Date: Nov/2018
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2018
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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温泉そのもの、宿の場所、どちらも凄く良かったです。2泊しましたが、夕食、朝食は毎回メニューが変わりますし、出来立てを出してくれるので、それだけでも美味しかったです。部屋などの設備は民宿としては普通ぐらいだったと思います。
Date: Oct/2018
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Amazing hosts
The onsen was great, the room was clean and cosy, and the meals were delicious. The hostess is such a warm and friendly lady! She gave us lots of explanations about things like "onsen flowers" and how to eat different foods we weren't familiar with.
Date: Aug/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Nice stay
Hosts, meals and all was just right. All friendly. In-house onsen was not as inspiring as others we saw in Japan
Date: Aug/2018
Italy (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2018
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
5.00
A great host
Great hospitality.Felt so energized because of the host's attentiveness and genuine warmth in the way they look after you. It make the trip so much more memorable. The delicious meals were well prepared in such a homely manner that really made us feel we are like a good friend eating at the host's home. Nevermind the language barrier, Ms Yamane has been the most welcoming.
Date: Aug/2018
Belgium (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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Excellent location for the Kumano Kodo trail and Onsen. Private Onsen in the hotel and wonderful traditional Japanese dinner and breakfasts. Very kind and helpful hosts.
Date: Aug/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Hilarious introduction and very nice food
The owner was very enthusiastic and spoke to us in her best 'english' Japanese, explaining everything. About the onsen, the room and how to eat certain food. We loved it! The location was close to the busstop, so convenient. The private onsen was very warm and we missed a simple shower.
Date: Jul/2018
Canada (Female, age **)
3.40
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Very small and traditional Japanese room; just enough space to sleep. We could check up only at 3 pm or later.
Date: Jul/2018
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Private Onsen
Very nice guesthouse and hosts. We liked the private onsen very much. Closely located to the bus station, quiet at night.
Date: Aug/2018
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Great place to stay
We apreciated the delicious home-made meals and the information provided by the hostess. If we come back to Yunomine onsen we will stay again at Yamane Minshuku.
Date: Jul/2018
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
Authentic, warm, hospitable and welcoming
We arrived in pouring rain and the hosts made us comfortable and welcome. They went out of their way to help us deal with wet hiking gear, understand the bus stops, etc. The food was authentic and delicious.
Date: Jul/2018
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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perfect place, we stayed for the second year in a row. Meaks are exceptional and the hosts are adorable
Date: Jun/2018
Portugal (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Great place to relax and enjoy Japanese cuisine
The right place to relax after a 25 km hike. We had a spacious room and enjoyed the onsen of the place. A separate shower would have been nice, but I guess it is normal for these place not to have any. The hosts were very friendly, always ready to help, and dinners and breakfasts were simply great. We stayed two nights and were happy we did.
Date: Jun/2018
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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Warm-hearted and very helpful owners, delicious meals and very convenient location.
Date: Jun/2018
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Absolutely wonderful
We enjoyed our stay so much! This place was perfection.
Date: Jun/2018
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Superb Lodging in Yunomine Onsen
Minshuku Yamane is in the heart of Yunomine Onsen and convenient to the main Hongu area by bus or on foot. The hosts at Minshuku Yamane were very warm and gracious. We enjoyed two nights here, the meals (dinners and breakfasts) were all really good. The host was keen to explain the finer points of Japanese food to the gaijin travellers staying here. On the morning we left, our hiking pole which had been left with our hiking shoes by the entrance had gone missing. It could not be found and we could not ascertain what had transpired. The hostess insisted on replacing it with one from her husband as a gift! We cannot thank her enough for her generosity as it ensured we could continue as planned. We highly recommend Minshuku Yamane.
Date: Jun/2018
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
United States (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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We arrived soaked after walking in the rain. Our host took care of us, helping us to dry off clothing and boots. The room was comfortable although I could not get used to the pillows with the hard pieces in them. The meals were spectacular, delicious and beautiful to behold. We were well situated for the little town and access to the trail. We really enjoyed our stay and the friendly hosts.
Date: May/2018
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Fantastic lplace
This was one of my favorite places in Japan.The hosts were wonderful people. They took care of me after I had fallen on the walk. The place including toilet and bathroom was immaculate They drove us to bus stop the next day. The best part was the. Spectacular food both at dinner and breakfasts in Michelin terms worth a journey.
Date: May/2018
Thailand (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
The real onsen with great hospitality
The place sits right opposite to the trail. The onsen got the water supply from the hot spring below, making the experience very rewarding. The host was very welcoming. She taught us how to properly eat Japanese meals with the side dishes provided. In the morning, she even walked with us to the start of the trail that we were supposed to take. We love the place!
Date: May/2018
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Wonderful guestbouse
We both had a fantastic stay at Minshuku Yamane. The hosts were extremely welcoming and accommodating. They provided us with one of the best meals we had during our time in Japan. Our room was spacious and the onsen was a great way to relax after spending the day walking up mountains. Yunomine proved to be the perfect rest spot to walk from (as long as you don’t mind hills).
Date: May/2018
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Malaysia (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
Great Food and Great Service
The owner is really cute and nice. They served nice traditional food.
Date: May/2018
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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the natural mineral water bath tub is very good size.
Date: Apr/2018
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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Very nice village with public onsen. The room has garden views. The bath is a natural onsen, very special. Meals are very delicious!
Date: Apr/2018
France (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Good minshuku
Female onsen were too hot and it was complicated to take a shower
Date: Apr/2018
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Minshuku Yamane
Lodging was good, shared bathroom. Onsen was the best of our accomodations and really hot! :) Food was really good (especially the matcha salt with the tempura). All rooms are upstairs and stairs are really steep. Hosts do not speak much english but was not a problem.
Date: Apr/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Great location and great onsen
Lovely food, nice garden. Great experience!
Date: Apr/2018
Switzerland (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
warm welcome and hot onsen!
We recommend this guesthouse very much. The host is friendly and helpfull. The dinner and breakfast is all handmade. The onsen is unique.
Date: Apr/2018
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
Great service
We were to stay at Minshuku Yamane after the longest day of hiking and we had missed the bus in the Hongu area. So grateful that Mr. Yamane came to pick us up and saved us having to walk another 2 kilometers! This property is a bit older, and the room smaller than others we stayed at but it did not lack for hospitality. The meals were hearty and just what we needed after walking so far. I didn't try the bath because the property was very near the World Heritage Tsuboyu Onsen, so that is where we had a soak. Mrs. Yamane has a big personality but it was great to overcome the language barrier - I love how she showed us how to use the small nori wrappers at breakfast.
Date: Apr/2018
Australia (Male, age **)
4.40
Excellent Experience
Our favourite stay for our 6 day trek. Yunomine Onsen is a cute little onsen village and this accommodation fits in very well with that feel. The hosts are lovely and very welcoming, the food was excellent and the rooms really clean and comfortable.
Date: Apr/2018
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Republic of Korea (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
A lovely family place with really good food.
Our hostess was very entertaining and gave us lots of help with our Japanese domestic etiquette. The food was really good and the room was okay. She apologised as we had the smallest room but it was absolutely fine and they are such a lovely family.
Date: Apr/2018
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2018
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.20
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Satisfactory. This location has many guest houses available
Date: Mar/2018
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2018
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Minshuku Experience
Wonderful hosts, delicious meals, comfortable Japanese style rooms, clean share bathrooms, steaming hot private onsen to ease our aching limbs. Charming onsen village. Easy bus access. Central for Kumano Kodo walks.
Date: Mar/2018
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2018
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2018
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Felt like family
We arrived at Yamane slightly early, due to horrible hiking conditions. We had been in rain all day, we arrived with all our belongings and clothes wet. The host was very sweet and ethusiastic in taking all our wet clothes and hanging them for us. We felt taken care of, and like family right away. The meal was the best meal we had during our entire Kumano Kodo trek. Everything was cooked with hot spring water as well, which was apparently a health benefit. The accommodation is very close to the main communal hot spring of the area, where you can also cook food or heat your bottled sake inside the natural hot springs. Unbelievable sight to see! It was also a good place to socialize with other Kumano Kodo hikers and travelers, especially at dinner where we shared nice conversations with other guests. Thank you for everything, we will always remember this place!
Date: Jan/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Excellent food, comfortable rooms
We were treated to excellent food, and generous hospitality, especially being shown how best to enjoy traditional Japanese delicacies. Excellent breakfasts with eggs cooked in the kitchen's own onsen! The minshuku has its own little onsen bath, which was great, and very close to the Unesco world-heritage listed onsen bathhouse that is part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage.
Date: Dec/2017
France (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
exceptional food, very traditional experience
lovely minshuku in tradtional onsen town, very traditional experience and great food. the onsen after the long hike was great and the japanese rooms are good value.
Date: Nov/2017
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Onsen was too hot to use
The meals, staff and location were excellent. The bathroom/onsen is a shared same sex bathroom using water that smells strongly of sulphur. The Onsen was too hot to get in and the compulsory onsen tax is not included in the price of the accommodation. The accommodation offers take away lunches but this was not an option when booking.
Date: Nov/2017
New Zealand (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Very Authentic
Very authentic onsen stay, friendly staff, excellent mix of Japanese food
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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Nice minshuku very close to the centre of Yamane onsen, to the trailheads of the Kumano Kodo, to the bus stop and to the historical Onsen. They also have a private bath that is quite nice. Food was delicious and the service was very kind and helpful.
Date: Nov/2017
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Authentic Onsen Experience
The hosts were very nice and accommodating. The food was very delicious. The onsen was very hot but there was cold water to add to it to make it comfortable. Great experience overall.
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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つぼ湯には行けませんでしたが、のんびりと宿のお湯につかることができました。 このあたりの民宿では、一番大きいお風呂とのことでした。 女将さんの「ハンドメイド」「ハンドメイド」と海外のお客様にお料理を説明しているのが微笑ましかったです。でも「ホームメイド」＝手作り自家製です。
Date: Nov/2017
Sweden (Male, age 20-29)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Minshuku Yamane
Considering we arrived after a long walk in the rain we were welcomed with a friendly happy face and lots of laughs. The dinner and breakfast very enjoyable.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
Average
This guest-house was clean with good food. But it has seen better days, the shower in the onsen doesn't work. The hostess is welcoming but a bit bossy.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
A family run hostel
It was very welcoming in a marvellous area. The hostess was charming and very kind (she forwarded on a bracelet I left behind.)
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
お湯の質感が最高です
古風な温泉宿が立ち並び、朝の散歩が気持よかったです。 食事も大変美味しいのですが、何といってもお風呂の質感がよく、3回も入ってしまいました。
Date: Oct/2017
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Switzerland (Male, age **)
4.80
excellent place to stay in Yunomine Onsen
- great meals - very freindly staff - excellent location
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
A great Japanese experience
This was a fun place to stay, it was a bit older than some of the others but the service was wonderful and the food was amazing. It was a really great Japanese experience.
Date: Oct/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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We loved our stay in Minshuku Yamane! Mrs. Yamane made us feel very welcome and the food was great. We had a great time here.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
fantastic experience!
We spent a night at Minshuku Yamane and it was a fantastic experience. the house is very nice and quiet, the food was excellent and the host are fantastic! One of us was vegetarian and and they prepare a special meal for him, which was as nice and good as the regular one. definitely recommended.
Date: Sep/2017
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Minshuku Yamante was delightful
Minshuku Yamante was by far our favorite lodging. The hostess (sorry--I forget her name) was full of energy and humor. She made us feel very welcome. The place was clean. The food was excellent. We especially appreciated how the hostess engaged her guests during mealtimes. We had a wonderful experience.
Date: Sep/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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Minshuku Yamane lies in Yunomine onsen which is a lovely place to visit. The Minshuku itself is a bit older but well maintained. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Communication went well even though though their mastery of English is limited. The onsen is nice and very relaxing!
Date: Sep/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Left luggage before check in, didn't realise there was an extra tax - should be included in rate
Date: Sep/2017
France (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Mastery of the mistress of the House
Arriving by bus at 17.30 , in the hurry to take one simple shower, but one wonderful dinner with all explications.
Date: Sep/2017
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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Everything was fine!
Date: Sep/2017
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2017
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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Great stay at Minshuku Yamane! An authentic experience!
Date: Aug/2017
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Charming stay with an excellent dinner
We had a nice stay. The dinner was excellent. Because of an early departure of bus and train we weren't able to have breakfast. But our hosts prepared a breakfast "take away" with fresh boiled eggs in the onsen water. Great! The hosts were really nice and the lady host brought some napkins when we were waiting at the bus station.
Date: Jul/2017
Thailand (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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A brilliant place to stay. The food was incredible - some of the best we've had at a ryokan. Mrs Yamane's homemade umeshu was wonderful. So glad we stayed here!
Date: Jul/2017
France (Female, age **)
2.60
Filthy Bath Facilities
This Minshuku was ok, but we were shocked by the state of the bathroom. We never experienced such a dirty and rundown place during our whole trip in Japan. No Japanese would go there;
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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The food At Minshuku Yamane was superb and only made better by the host explaining how to best combine dishes to enhance the enjoyment. The room whilst very clean and spacious was a little tired.
Date: Jul/2017
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
France (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
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Tout tres bien, mais l'equipement des bains tres sommaire. Pas de douchette pour se laver.
Date: Jul/2017
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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The room was clean and sufficient for our family of 5 but the big winner with this place was the food and the hosts - so friendly and warm. She showed us how to eat and mix certain foods. She even gave us eggs to boil in the town onsen.
Date: Jul/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Fantastic stay
We had a great time, thank you so much :)
Date: Jul/2017
Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Darling couple
Very warm welcome. Clear house rules. Enjoyed the bath very much. Wonderful meals in a wonderful room. We learned how to eat the nori with soy and rice. Thank you.
Date: Jun/2017
France (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Friendly and comfortable minshuku in a lovely setting.
We took a day off the Kumano Kodo trek and spent 2 nights here. We were very comfortable in our room and the food was wonderful and the friendly host showed us how to eat some of the food. She helped with everything we asked for and provided us with a lovely lunch as well. We were surprised when she told us we had to pay a tax of 150 yen per person per night because no other minshukus asked for this. Nevertheless I would stay here again for all the other reasons.
Date: May/2017
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2017
Germany (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
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Very friendly minshuku with very helpful hosts. It was delightful to bathe in the minshuku's private onsen and enjoy a very good meal.
Date: May/2017
United States (Male, age 70-79)
4.60
Very good meals
Yamane was a pleasant surprise, tucked in a beautiful garden off the main street. The helpful owner was proud of the local produce and served a wonderful, artistically presented dinner that included some new (for us) items, such as a whole salted trout that one ate like an ear of corn. Breakfast was equally delicious. The rustic outside onsen gave us our first experience with the true, very hot, sulfury mineral bath for which Yunomine Onsen is famous. Yamane is a well-run guesthouse with a comfortable family feeling to it.
Date: Apr/2017
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Welcome haven in the rain
We arrived in the rain after a long day walking. Out rooms were perfect for us - family of 5 in joined rooms. We immediately made ourselves more human by using the Onsen which is small but the water was wonderful. Dinner was comprehensive Japanese meal and the Mrs Yamane showed us how to eat various dishes - tasty. The most lovely thing was that in the morning I found all our walking boots with newspaper inside to dry our any moisture - lovely touch
Date: Apr/2017
Myanmar (Female, age 50-59)
2.67
Starting point
Friendly owner, convenient location; the smell in the house and room was not very pleasant
Date: Apr/2017
Switzerland (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Friendly and thorougly japanese
Our stay at Yunomine onsen was made a great experience by The friendly hosts at Yamane. We specially enjoyed the minshukus onsen and the hight quality food. A thoroughly japanese atmosphere!
Date: Apr/2017
Australia (Female, age **)
4.80
Wonderful accommodation in a quaint onsen town
We loved our stay here. The landlady was one of the nicest lady I know. Even though language was a bit of a barrier, it didn't stop her to explain things to us, which was greatly appreciated! The trickling sulfuric water coming in to onsen made me feel so spoilt!
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
4.80
Great Minshuku
Stayed here one night and had a great time. Lodgings were comfortable and food was excellent!Staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Date: Mar/2017
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
Very satisfied
The location was perfect, very close to the Kumano kodo. The mesl was fantastic. We would have like a shower beside the onsen, but it was an lod style minshuku, so we enjoyed everything anyway.
Date: Feb/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
A lovely guesthouse with an beautiful onsen
The small village of Yunomene Onsen was really worth finishing Kumano Kodo there. It is a shame if you finish very late like we did, and you have to head off early in the morning. We changed our transport schedule so we could stay until lunchtime because it was so charming. We wished we had stayed one more day there. It is a traditional onsen village that hasn't been affected by tourism yet and it was even prettier as we saw it under the snow. Our hosts were charming, they didn't have much English but enough so we could understand each other and their daughter speaks English so they skped her when we asked a question that they could not understand. They were extremely helpful. Breakfast and dinner are a full banquet. Amazing cooking. So much food. Hats of to the chef! Our room was lovely and the onsen was unbelievable. It was the first time that we had been to an onsen in our life and after 3 days of walking, it was bliss. We had it just for ourselves. You walk outside the minshuku on a small walkway and you get into a room with an onsen in it. I thought I would get cold! It was so warm that we opened the windows with below 0 temperatures outside. Very romantic, very peaceful, very soothing for our muscles. We spend so much time in it and made sure we woke up early so we could go again in the morning before 9.30am. You need to leave at 9.30am but you can leave your luggage in the Minshuku and walk around. The entrance garden is lovely too. If you are like us and you finish too late to see properly Hongu Taisha and catch the bus on time, stay two nights and go back to Hongu Taisha the following day. Plus make the most of the onsen.
Date: Jan/2017
New Zealand (Female, age 30-39)
2.75
Just OK, not great
We arrived after 8.5 hours of walking really looking forward to relaxing in a hot bath. However, the onsen here was so hot, we could not stand in it (let alone sit in it). (I have lived for over 2 years in Japan and travelled here several times and this is the first time I have ever encountered a bath which was too hot). It was nice that we had an extra room to put our baggage in. I am sure that Mrs Yamane was trying to be helpful,but at times she was very overbearing. For example, I think she just assumed we were all foreigners who knew nothing about Japanese food or culture (rather than asking if it was our first time in Japan etc). At breakfast, my sister who had an upset stomach just wanted to eat plain rice. However, Mrs Yamane took her rice bowl out of her hand and mixed in all the pickles etc to educate her how to have a proper Japanese breakfast. Would never stay here again. Also ironic that we had to pay the onsen tax when we couldn't use the onsen because it was too hot.
Date: Jan/2017
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Fantastic
A very pleasant guest house in a pretty onsen village. Warm welcome and good meals.
Date: Dec/2016
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
Older inn with great food and own onsen
Older lodgings, but food was excellent - filling meals with a great variety of items. Located right in the heart of Yunomine Onsen. Onsen was great - could use an update, but clean, hot and open all night. Hosts were friendly and enthusiastic, and enjoyed helping visitors with Japanese etiquette. Rooms small but adequate.
Date: Dec/2016
Australia (Female, age **)
4.20
Wonderful service
Simple furnishing. No private shower or bath, but a wonderfully warm onsen after a long hike. The host was very helpful when I came in with bleeding feet - she cleaned my feet and assisted me with bandaids. It was also raining in the morning so we decided to take the bus to our next location - meaning waiting for a later bus. The host allowed us to wait in the front room until around 10am then she wanted us to leave. Understandable. We had a lovely onsen which was available to the public.
Date: Nov/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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Our room was quite small but we did see larger rooms. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. It is a charming, well used accommodation.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Belgium (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
Fabulous stay!
We had a great time at Minshuku Yamane: great location, comfortable room and delicious good!!
Date: Nov/2016
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
First day to the hongu taisha
We' ve spent one night in yunomineonsen at yamane minshuku. We' e been well received in the structure. The owners are hospitable people. The food is very good. I didn't like the toilet and the onsen. Especially the onsen is dirty!
Date: Nov/2016
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Baths
The baths are showing there age at the hotel but were functional.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
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Convenient location, great onsen. A little larger than the previous accommodations, so less charming.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
A great place to have a rest day.
Everything was good. Room very good. Bathhouse a bit run down but fine. Food was overall very good but better one night than the other. Service efficient and full of smiles.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.25
Minshuku Yamane
We arrived a little early and Mrs. Yamane was happy to let us leave our luggage while we walked to Hongu, which we really appreciated. We enjoyed the onsen, and loved wearing the yukata ! Dinner was really delicious and it was nice talking to the other visitors. We had a nice big room and our futon was comfortable. Sharing the bathroom was no problem. We enjoyed the breakfast which set us up for the walk to Koguchi. A very enjoyable stay!
Date: Oct/2016
South Africa (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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Warm welcome. Great food.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
Lovely host
Another nice welcome. Facilities (bathroom and onsen) were a little basic but clean. Lovely dining space and nice food too. Location very easy to find.
Date: Sep/2016
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Nice place
It should have an occidental shower in case you don't want to use the onsen.
Date: Sep/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Pleasant and welcoming
This establishment seems quite busy but very efficiently run. The standard of accommodation and bathroom area is perhaps average in standard compared with the two previous properties but the welcome and sense of being looked after was equal. The meals were again excellent but my only criticism was they were a bit rushed. It is hard to savour all those beautiful courses so quickly! The host was very helpful though in showing us how to approach the different foods! Very close to the bus stop and very happy overall with the experience.
Date: Sep/2016
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Couldn't be happier about my stay here
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Japan, Minshuku Yamane is something special. It's tucked away off the main strip at Yunomine and features its own fantastic bathing facilities using the water from the hot springs. The owners were incredibly kind and such vibrant, hilarious characters. The lady cooked up some of the best food I've had in all my trips to Japan, absolutely fantastic. Can't recommend this place enough!
Date: Sep/2016
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
super friendly, picked us up from end of trail, loved the people
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
3.20
I expected more
This was our second minshuku on the route and therefore we could compare. The food was good, but the room verry sober. No decoration to bring the right true japanese feeling. The bath is verry Spartan old taps, no shower but only a warm and cold tap to wash yourself. Not verry plasant afther a days walk. The bath is ok but old and it laks the atmosphere you expect from an onsen. They should realy invest in a redecoration and some shower facilitys.
Date: Aug/2016
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Best meals in Japan
We stay at the minshuku only with night but we enjoyed very much onsen and we loved supper, the best we had have in all of our days in Japan.
Date: Aug/2016
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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Very nice place in Yunomine
Date: Aug/2016
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
3.20
Nice, friendly, authentic minshuku
Lovely family who run the place, nice little onsen village, very good food, comfortable tatami rooms.
Date: Aug/2016
Italy (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
Nice stay
Very nice bath from the hot springs. Nice and friendly.
Date: Aug/2016
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Definitely recommend staying here!
The hosts at Minshuku Yamane were very friendly and helpful! They walked us directly to the start of the Kumano Kodo trail the morning after we stayed and gave us information about using the Tsuboyu Onsen, which is literally a one minute walk around the corner. The meals were incredibly delicious. You can't go wrong staying here!
Date: Aug/2016
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Hostess is quite a character!! :-)
The hostess was quite a character, who shows you how to eat your different meals and replies to you in lengthy japanese answers when you ask something as if you understand every word (but she doesn't speak much English). The food was great and it is a lovely little town to walk through. Unfortunately the bathroom facilities are shared if you want to shower, but this is standard for all Japanese style accommodation. There are also no shower heads so you have to sit on a little chair and wash yourself from a bucket in pure Japanese style. The guesthouse has a lovely onsen (natural spring bath).
Date: Aug/2016
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Outstanding, hospitable accommodation
Reception was very cordial and personal. Great dinner in several courses with guided instructions by the hostess. Very cozy dining room and nice semi-outdoor onzen.
Date: Jul/2016
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2016
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
3.20
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The location of this minshuku was right in the center of town, which was convenient. The owner, while friendly, was a bit abrupt in some of her statements and actions. When I asked for a small washing towel, she informed me "Gaijin don't like those." I had to request again that I actually wanted one. She made a great effort to explain how Japanese people eat things at meal times but was sometimes a little pushy in her actions. Having some written information to share could be a good way to support guests who are feeling a bit hesitant or not sure what to do. The bath was a bit old, and there were no showers to use for washing, only a hose with cold water and wooden buckets. It was cramp and a bit hard to wash up. The quality of the water was good though. The quality of the meals was very good and I appreciated the Japanese style breakfast.
Date: Jul/2016
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
If I could give 6 stars to Yamane I would!
This place is the best. The couple that own the place are so friendly, warm, and accommodating. The food was INSANE! The baths were incredible. My only regret is that we didn't stay in Yunomine for longer. I can't wait to come back.
Date: Jul/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
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A reasonable minshuku to stay, meals were enjoyable. Biggest problem was the one share toilet for all 4 rooms which became quite congested with 3-4 people per room. Cleanliness was only satisfactory
Date: Jul/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Authentic experience in Yunomine Onsen, a beautiful old spa town
Beautiful town, lovely guesthouse, friendly people. Our host at MinshukunYamane was very friendly and the dinner and breakfast were superb! The bento box we took for our hike to Koguchi was 10/10!
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Extraordinary
Best place we have stayed in Kumano Kodo. Extremely warm hosts and the most wonderful trip of our trip to Japan. Absolutely recommended.
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2016
Spain (Male, age **)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2016
Japan (Male, age **)
4.80
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時間に遅れてしまったのに親切に対応してくださりありがとうございました。
Date: Jun/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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A lovely couple run this guesthouse. Mrs Yamane is very helpful. Teaching us how to eat Japanese breakfast etc. Lovely little town. Onsen pretty special and food amazing.
Date: Jun/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A warm welcome
Friendly and chatty owners who make you feel welcomed and looked-after. The food is delicious and some of the vegetables are grown organically in the backyard. A comfortable and traditional experience which we highly recommend.
Date: Jun/2016
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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The shower needs new fixtures. In the women side, we only have a hose on one side of the room and one the other side, the shower head is all rusty and has holes. But the onsen bath is nice.
Date: Jun/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2016
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Fantastic food!
Best meals of our trip. Our enthusiastic and welcoming host spoke just enough English to tell us all about the food, some grown in her organic garden. Nice to have an onsen right in the guesthouse.
Date: May/2016
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2016
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
Nice place!
Cute and cosy place, nice owners, the meals were really good.
Date: May/2016
New Zealand (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
Minshuku Yamane
This was our third and final nights accommodation. Unlike the hosts at the previous two, we found Mrs Yamane was a bit brusque at first when showing us our room and the olsen, but she become more friendly during dinner and breakfast. Their meals were very good. Both Mr and Mrs Yamane were very gracious in fare-welling us.
Date: May/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2016
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2016
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Wonderful first time experince
This was the first time we had stayed at a minshuku and the first time we tried an onsen (hot spring bath). It was a bit confusing at first. We were greeted very warmly, but because of the language barrier we were not exactly sure what to do and how the baths operated. I suggest a printed card in a few languages could be used to explain the customs of the onsen and the timing of dinner, breakfast, etc. We arrived just before dinner with just enough time to try the onsen first. We were give the traditional clothes (yukata) and encouraged to go to the bathes right away. It would have been nice to know the etiquette and customs in these bathes. Now that we experienced them I can provide a quick explanation. Change into a yukata, put on slippers and walk to the bath. There is one bath from men and one for women. In the changing room at the bath, take off all your clothes. Enter the room where the bath is located. There are usually a few others already in the bath. You’ll find small buckets, a small stool to sit on and soap/shampoo just outside the bath. Wash yourself before entering the bath. Find a space for yourself in the bath. Enjoy! When you leave the bath, wash yourself again. There are no traditional showers, so wash yourself here and enjoy the tradition.
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Female, age **)
4.80
Great location, nice service and meals
The host was very enthusiastic and nice to her guests. The house was very close to the bus stop, only 30 seconds walking distance. It's easy to find the location if you have a local map provided by the staff from the information centre in Kii-Tanabe. But the house has only one western toilet and we had about ten guests, so it's a bit unconvenient to go to toilet. Beside that, everything else was very nice especially meals. My husband and I had a great time there. Good for Kumano walkers.
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Excellent Accoodation & friendly hosts
Our hosts were very friendly and even came to find is when we were unsure of their address. Our room was pleasant and the robes a lovely touch for after our hot bath. The food was excellent and a lovely selection of local foods cooked freshly. We would highly recommend this stay tour friends.
Date: Apr/2016
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Good minshuku
Simple minshiku in Yunomine onsen. The hosts were very nice and welcoming. The room was comfortable and clean, if a tad small. The batroom/onsen has seen better days. Although, it is understandable that the sulfur and other mineral as well as the high temperature of the natural hot spring will cause extra corrosion. The water is really very warm, but you can ""cheat"" and dilute it with cold water ;-) We stayed 2 nights and had a slightly different dinner/breakfast each evening/morning. They serve beer and local sake (not included in the price). Overall great experience.
Date: Apr/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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Nice welcoming minshuku, slightly basic - bath was small, but only a few rooms and felt comfortable. Good food and basic English spoken.
Date: Apr/2016
United States (Female, age 60-69)
2.80
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Facility is old and needs to be updated. A little difficult to find but in a good location.
Date: Apr/2016
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2016
Singapore (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Great location, let down by the rooms
Yunomine Onsen is an atmospheric town and makes a good place to stay after the walk to Hongu which is a short bus ride away. Minshuku Yamane is small with friendly owners but the rooms are basic and noisy. The Onsen is open all night so if someone decides to use it, you hear them walking past. There is a communal toilet area, not gender segregated, which we found off-putting. Dinner was delicious,
Date: Mar/2016
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 20-29)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2016
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2016
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
our favorite stay during our trip to japan
for us, yamane was ideal. small, cozy and extremely friendly. this is not a fancy place and rooms are very standard for a japanese ryokan or minshuku. that means tatami mats and futons. if you are not comfortable in that set up then you will not be comfortable here. it seems like people who review this place negatively have this problem. if you are ok with sleeping on a futon on the floor then this place is wonderful. the family running the operation couldn't be friendlier. the food we ate (both breakfast and dinner) was some of the best food we ate on our entire trip to japan (and eating was the main purpose of our trip). it is soulful home cooking by someone who cares deeply about food. i hope to return some day...
Date: Jan/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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Great place. Lovely people and fantastic food. Great onsen.
Date: Jan/2016
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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We stayed for two nights. Yunomine Onsen was great. Definitely do not miss the UNESCO Onsen in the village. The meals here were great.
Date: Dec/2015
France (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Perfect
Tout etait genial, de la premiere a la derniere seconde. La gentillesse emplit cette maison, ou la nourriture est excellente et les bains tres agreables.
Date: Dec/2015
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
1 night stay in October
Its been nearly 2 months but I realised I must leave a review for Minshuku Yumana. The host (Ive forgotten her name now) was lovely and gave very good guidance on what we should do and most importantly how to eat her great food. The food she cooked was probably the best we had in our two weeks in Japan - and we had paid more in other places! Accommodation is basic but relatively clean, you cant expect too much for the price so we were very happy with our stay. Thank you so much and I wish you a successful future!
Date: Nov/2015
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
Wonderful time at Minshuku Yamane
After hiking into Yunomine near dark, we were a little worried we wouldn't make it to the minshuku in time. Luckily, the location is well marked and very close to the entrance to the town via the Kumano Kodo. The staff of the Minshuku Yamane were very polite and cheerful during our whole stay. They had lots of energy and we had a great time at our dinners and breakfasts while staying with the Yamane family. The room was clean, but smaller than the room at the Irorian Minshuku. However, this was still a much nicer room than some of the other place we stayed at Osaka. The communal baths were a fun experience! If you're particularly shy, this might be overwhelming, but all of the other guests we met were very polite as well. The baths are gender separated, but you shouldn't expect much privacy within the bath. The onsens were hot, and full of the wonderful sulfur smell we expected. The world heritage onsen is also very close by and easy to access. We enjoyed walking to the Honshu Taiga from the Yamanes and riding a bus bike later in the day.
Date: Nov/2015
Belgium (Male, age **)
2.20
Mixed feelings
Very basic accommodation. The best way to describe it is a hostel with tatami floors. The 24h onsen is fantastic but the rest of the communal areas may be problematic for some. The shared bathroom, for example, is unisex, with two urinals just outside the toilet. On the other hand, the wi-fi is reliable, and the meals are indeed delicious. Overall, I'd rate this place as too expensive for what it offers. Since Yunomine Onsen does not offer many accommodations, it might be worth it to consider staying in another town, making this one a mid-day stop in one your treks. At this point, we'd been travelling through Japan for two weeks, staying at a variety of accommodations (private, hotels, ryokan, and minshuku), so we knew what to expect. Far from being warmly received, we were greeted in a terse, abrupt way and shown around the guesthouse in a military fashion. Initially, we though this was because our host (the mother in a family of three) was busy with the dinner preparations. We appreciate that making these meals is time-consuming, so we understand if the hosts just want to rush the check-in process. During meal time, the host maintained her poor attitude, which cannot be attributed sorely to her limited English. I understand that these places receive a lot of foreigners, some of which need some guidance on how to sample the local delicacies. At the same time, I do not appreciate being repeatedly instructed that I need to ""eat meat now"" while the appetizers are still on the table. Funnily enough, the ""care"" with which the host instructed us gaijin did not extend to her clarification that the beer she was pushing on every guest with remarkable insistence was not included in the price of the meal. Though it might be standard practice in Japan, this was the first place where this wasn't made clear in advance (the onsen tax, for example, is announced everywhere). This was the first place in Japan where I felt we were being dishonestly treated, especially since the host left it until the last possible moment (which was around 6h45 in the morning, as we were catching the first bus) to demand payment for all the additional fees. We almost lost the bus. Why not do this the night before, since we had informed the host of our plans? After the meal was finished, the hosts did not reemerge from the kitchen, leaving everyone in the dining room to ponder whether this was really a minshuku or a regular hotel where you come and go with no interaction with the hosts. Overall, I'd not stay here again.
Date: Nov/2015
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
Second Choice of Accommodation First Rate Service
We booked this when our first choice was booked out. So pleased we got to stay at Yamane. Despite our limited Japanese our hosts managed to explain the meals, the room and facilities in a super friendly manner. The food was exceptional. Rooms comfortable. Onsen hot and delicious.
Date: Nov/2015
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Hospitable lodging with delicious meals
We stayed at Minshuku Yamane for two nights and wished we could have stayed longer. Many thanks to the proprietors for their gracious hospitality and kindness. The highlight of our stay was the incredible meals served with care and nice explanations by our hostess. We enjoyed it so much we asked for a lunchbox to take away the day we left. The onsen in the minshuku is very nice to use as well, clean and perfect temperature. Our room had lots of natural light and the bedding was comfortable as well. The only problem we encountered was mosquitoes on the second night of our stay - good idea to bring mosquito repellent! Otherwise, Yunomine Onsen is a very nice and peaceful place to stay with good bus connections to nearby villages and towns, as well as beautiful places to walk nearby. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Date: Nov/2015
Japan (Male, age **)
5.00
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温泉がすばらしいでした。
Date: Oct/2015
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
5.00
Very kind & helpful host
Our host took time to show each of us how to eat the various different Japanese dishes which was very kind. The onset was really good after a long walk
Date: Oct/2015
Spain (Female, age **)
4.20
Nice place
At the begining it was a bit difficult to communicate with the owner. But finally it end up being super nice people. They don't speak English but still they tried to help. The food was very good.
Date: Oct/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
Memorable meals
Minshuku Yamane will stay in my mind for the wonderful dishes each with an unexpected twist of flavour, style and zest. A great place in Yunomine to rest and replenish body and soul after 3 days on the Nakahechi.
Date: Oct/2015
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2015
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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great food, great hostess
Date: Sep/2015
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2015
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2015
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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Nice, but small room. Excellent hot onsen. Good food. The landlady was very busy, when we arrived late from the Kumano Kodo, arranging the dinner, later she was very helpful.
Date: Sep/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Feel welcome
We had a lovely stay at Minshuku Yamane. Even though we only stayed for one night, the host (Miyako-san) made us feel welcome. The 24 hours onsite onsen was great, and we had a nice walk around the Yunomine onsen village. Both the dinner and breakfast were fantastic.
Date: Sep/2015
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Perfect stay!
We had a wonderful time at Minshuku Yamane : the hosts took great care of us, the meals were absolutely amazing. The rooms and the baths were perfectly quiet and clean, we couldn't expect any better service. I highly recommend this place. Many thanks !
Date: Sep/2015
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.67
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The room was of average size. The bath was good. I did it alone at midnight (the minshuku allows you to use the private onsen whenever you want). The only problem (but I think it affects all the onsens in Yunomine) is that the temperature of the water was too hot, so I had to pour cold water for at least 20 minutes in order to be able to immerse myself completely in it (my girlfriend instead said she didn't need to pour cold water). Dinner and breakfast were good, but I'd insert the option of western style breakfast and not only japanese one. The lady managing the structure spoke only basic english and was a bit difficult to understand sometimes, but on the whole she was able to communicate with guests quite well.
Date: Aug/2015
France (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
Very nice Minshuku
The staff was friendly, and gave us useful advice about the surroundings. Food was good. We were able to do a washing machine - no tumble dryer-, with no extra charge. We had a lovely time here.
Date: Aug/2015
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
Smaller room, lovely old-school onsen
Yumomine Onsen is an awesome place, the Minshuku Yamane is ok, the room was smaller but the Onsen was really nice.
Date: Aug/2015
Finland (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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We were there during the Obon festival - so it was quite expensive and quite busy. But they managed everything perfectly and we felt really comfortable during our stay. The food was exceptionally good...
Date: Aug/2015
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Minshuku Yamane
Extremely friendly proprietor! Probably the friendliest proprietor we came across in three weeks of traveling Japan, and the best chef too. The meals were all delicious and varied, and the proprietor gave us great tips about how to eat and what dishes went together :)
Date: Aug/2015
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2015
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Great stay and fantastic host
We had a great stay at Minshuku Yamane. It is next to the world heritage onsen. Our host was extremely friendly and we had the best meal ever in Japan right here. We arrived earlier than the check-in time and she let us in to our room immediately. Unfortunately we arrived 2 days after Scale 11 typhoon, and due to that, the world heritage onsen was closed for maintenance. Nonetheless, you can still make use of the onsen in the minshu. The water was very very hot though, had to bathe in cold water before i can fully immerse into the tub completely. This is a beautiful place to visit, I believe even more so during Winter. Unfortunately i was there in Summer, hence cannot fully enjoy the onsen experience.
Date: Jul/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Outstanding guesthouse
My son and I stayed for 2 nights at Minshuku Yamane. We had a wonderful time even though it rained non stop. Our host Miako went out of her way to make us feel at home. Her cooking was outstanding, the most delicious meals we experienced during our entire trip in Japan. The onsen in the backyard is rustic, but very authentic and contained the wonderful hot, local mineral waters. Our tatami room was large and the futons comfy. The minshuku is right in town, but very quiet. There is not much to see in Yunomine Onsen, however the hike to Hongu on the Kumano Koda was memorable. A great place to stay if you ate looking for a relaxing getaway with amazing food. I will not forget Miako and her hospitality.
Date: Jul/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2015
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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The owners were very gracious, even though we were late in arriving. They provided an excellent meal and explained how to eat the various dishes. The Onsen was divine.
Date: Jun/2015
Australia (Female, age **)
3.60
Comfortable stay
Delicious food, cosy room, good sleep. Very, very close to the UNESCO protected onsen and the bus stops. Yunomine shuts down at night, so it's a great place to relax. Service was good. The host is very eager to show foreigners how to eat the traditional local food which was appreciated. Note that there are no private showers here, so be prepared to strip down and bathe in a communal setting in a traditional Japanese bath. The sento is available 24/7 so there's a high chance you will have it all to yourself to relax :).
Date: Jun/2015
United States (Female, age **)
4.80
Great
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2015
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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女将のテキパキとした態度に好感がもてた。自家製のオーガニック野菜や梅漬けなどの提供が嬉しかった。
Date: Jun/2015
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Love this Minshuku
We love this Minshuku. The owners were very warm and helpful. The food was made with loving care and was the most delicious meals among all places we had stayed during our trip. The owner also took time to explain her cooking and how to properly eat the food to foreigners like us. The hot spring baths are amazing after a long day of hiking and delicious food. We hope to return and stay at Minshuku Yamane again.
Date: Jun/2015
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
Very Friendly
This guesthouse is fairly basic but run by very friendly, happy people. The rooms are small but totally adequate and clean. We were told that the onsen is being renovated in the coming months which it does need. However, with the ancient onsen beside the river and another public one just down the road, there was plenty of choice anyways.
Date: May/2015
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Very well
All was very well. The dinner was very good because all was home-made. The bath was great.
Date: May/2015
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Wonderful welcome in Yunomine Onsen
This is a wonderful place to stay. Always a happy welcome from Mrs Yamane and her family when returning from a long day of walking or coming down for meals. The food is exceptionally good - it is a treat to sit down for dinner and enjoy this delicious home cooking. We stayed three days, and every day the dinner was different! We enjoyed the onsen too, excellent for tired bodies after long walks on the Kumano Kodo trails. The guest-house is not fancy, but meets every requirement for happy travels. We recommend it to everyone coming to Yunomine Onsen.
Date: May/2015
Switzerland (Male, age **)
4.80
Top
Mrs Yamane is a top chef. Her meals are spectacular. You feel very welcome at her house. Hopefully we have the chance to come again!
Date: May/2015
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Beautiful by the River!
Lovely people, came to pick us up at trail head right away, and later, took us to the onsen which was very nice. We also swam in the river nearby prior. The rooms are spacious and clean; we slept very well there. Meals were generous and good. The toilet area was the only weak spot but not a big deal since everything else was super.
Date: May/2015
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Nice one night stay
We arrived at Minshuku Yamane after a few hours hiking on the Kumano Kodo in an autumn-ish April day. The room was warm and big enough for two persons and some luggage, with a big window from which we could hear the gentle sound of rain during the night. The facility was overall clean but the onsen looked a bit old and worn, still definitely ok for a bath. The staff was somewhat rude at first impact, but they turned out to be helpful for example when they explained what we were being served for dinner (delicious dinner) or when we requested to have a take away breakfast in the morning because our bus was earlier than the scheduled breakfast time. They even took my shoes inside when I left them outside because they were muddy and put them back ready to use in the morning before departure! We also enjoyed going to bath at Tsuboyu with the Yukatas they provided.
Date: Apr/2015
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.75
Accommodation rating
The hotel is easily accessible in famous Olsen location. We enjoyed the hot spring bath. Owner is friendly and a very good cook. Love her cooking.
Date: Apr/2015
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Friendly Minshuku with great food
Very friendly guest house. The family were very welcoming and the food was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Date: Apr/2015
United States (Male, age 20-29)
3.00
Yunomine Onsen
The hosts of Minshuku Yamane are very kind and accommodating. The food was excellent. However, we had some problems with the onsen. Of course, Yunomine is known for smelling due to the sulfur in the water. But, not only did the bath smell incredibly strongly (and badly), it also did not have shower heads. So between that and the smell, it was hard to feel clean after a long day hiking. Every other onsen we had been to was properly equipped with shower heads so we were very disappointed. The bath also was not very clean compared to the other onsen we had bathed in. Additionally, the water closet is very uncleanly. Despite our experience with the bath/toilets, we did have an enjoyable time due to the hospitality of the hosts, but we would not stay here again.
Date: Apr/2015
Switzerland (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
A wonderful stay at Yamane
We enjoyed being at Yamane, where we received a very warm welcome. We greatly appreciated our hostess's explanations for eating in the proper way the japanese cuisine. We were grateful that our japanese breakfast included some western items (fruits and yogurt). Many thanks to our hostess again.
Date: Apr/2015
Hong Kong (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2015
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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Nice, comfortable lodging with fantastic meals! Thank you!
Date: Mar/2015
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2015
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2015
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
Great Stay
Very friendly family. Accommodating us after a long day of walking. They were able to provide an earlier breakfast and bento boxes as we had to catch a 6:50 bus. The hotel onsen was good although without a shower so you wash with a bucket. Excellent traditional meal, really delicious. Room and beds were great.
Date: Jan/2015
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2014
United Kingdom (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2014
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
スタートダッシュに有利
少々わかり難い場所にあって、探すのに難儀しましたが 宿泊後、熊野本宮から勝浦で昼食後、那智の滝に向かうには 常に他の方に先んじて行動でき、渋滞を回避し続けることができました。 部屋は狭くともきれいですし、かけながしの温泉でゆっくりできました。 また、食事も手が込んでいて、連れも大変満足しておりました。
Date: Dec/2014
Mexico (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Nice warm people run this place. Onsen is great
The location of Yamane is perfect to do hiking in the area. It is just a few stepsto the kumano kodo routes and the Tsubuyo bath. Food was amazing. Host is a really nice lady. Room is okay to spend the night and the in-house onsen was great after hiking.
Date: Nov/2014
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Wonderful Food - Very Accommodating
The food was really good! The Yamane's were very helpful and very accommodating with us - even though we had a 5 month old with us. Great experience overall.
Date: Nov/2014
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
A humble but very nice place. Excellent food.
This minshuku is simple but well maintained and well attended. The hosts are very funny and helpful, and while they speak only basic Japanese, they manage to explain anything you want to know very well. the sulfurous bath comes directly from natural thermal water from the mountain, it is really relaxing. The food was great and abundant, both dinner and breakfast (traditional Japanese breakfast, almost as complete and varied as the dinner). If you want to walk the Akagi-goe route, it starts directly in front of the minshuku, a simple stone staircase very hard to miss but the host will tell you the way.
Date: Nov/2014
Germany (Female, age **)
5.00
An Experience
We stayed two nights in this minshuku and it was absolutely worth it. Yamanesan is an outstanding cook and explained a lot to us about her meals.The minshuku is very clean and located next to many onsen. We had a great time there.
Date: Nov/2014
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Beautiful experience in Yunomine Onsen
most friendly, beautiful hostess lady, took so much effort to make our stay impressive and comfortable. Beautiful garden, bath, wonderful meals, traditional service with high quality
Date: Oct/2014
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Minshuku Yamane
Our experience at Minshuku Yamane was exceptional. The meals provided on both days were the best we had in Japan. The accommodation was comfortable and spacious.
Date: Oct/2014
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2014
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.80
A really good time
This guesthouse in the heart of Yunomine Onsen, is really an appreciable break. The family who has received us is really friendly and tried to explain us everything even if they speak only some words of english. The dinner is excellent. And the bath is really great after a walk in the kumano.
Date: Oct/2014
China (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2014
Spain (Male, age **)
5.00
An unforgettable experience
A fantastic place. The private onsen is fantastic, meals simply delicious and the owners of the minshuku are very kindly. I'll recommend this place to all my friends visiting Japan.
Date: Sep/2014
Spain (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Traditional Onsen
This place is a classical ryokan with an Onsen with real termal water. Despite the owner didn´t known english the understanding was perfect. The dinner and breakfast where both great. A place that fits very well with the classical definition of a ryokan/Minshuku.
Date: Aug/2014
France (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2014
Norway (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2014
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Wonderful traditional Japanese experience
The hospitality we received from Mr and Mrs Yamane was like being welcomed home by parents after a long time away!! They were very friendly, welcoming and happy people, which made our stay there all the more special. Meals were delicious, and we stayed two nights so got to try quite a few different home-made dishes, which used local produce. Room was very clean. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for a traditional Japanese experience.
Date: Aug/2014
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Excellent Minshuku
Owner very nice and kind, very large traditional room (tatami and futon). Private onsen with natural curative hot water. Excellent position near bus stop and public onsen. excellent dinner.
Date: Jul/2014
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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Yumane San's homemade miso and fish carpaccio are worth the visit. Totally welcoming hosts, a homely stay and a relaxing onsen. Top location.
Date: Jul/2014
Germany (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Netherlands (Male, age **)
0.00
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Were not able to provide gluten free meals (celiac). We brought our own canned meals which they heated for us, no problem!
Date: May/2014
Netherlands (Male, age **)
3.75
Yunomine smells :)
People at Yamane were very kind and provided us with a warm welcome, but they have very limited english skills. I did not rate the meals even though we did have the meal plan. If you are in to the Japanese kitchen you will be fine. If it however not really your thing - think twice about the meal plan. The meal consists of rice, fried fish, tempura, a hot pot with some beef and mushrooms, a cup of miso soup, an assortment of vegetables (Japanese style) and tea. I personally did not enjoy (most of) it - but that is probably because of my personal preferences and not because of the quality of the meal. Therefore, no rating. The owner did however adjust the breakfast more to my liking upon request - very kind! I was able to get some fruits and yoghurt! Turns out the Yunomine Onsen are very rich in sulphur. Good for skin, bad for nose. Walking around town and/or when opening the window will provide you with a strong sulphur smell - not very pleasant. The location of this minshuku is good as it is not located directly ON the river, still, Yunomine smells :)
Date: May/2014
Canada (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2014
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Absolutely lovely stay and extremely friendly owners
We had a great time here at Minshuku Yamane. We enjoyed a nice room, there was a nice onsen, owners were very friendly and dinner was amazing. When we we're too late the next morning to catch the bus to the start of the trail, the owners even brought us there with their own car (this saved us waiting two hours for the next bus!). Can't thank them enough.
Date: Apr/2014
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great location
We stayed here two nights and really couldn't fault it. The lady that runs this Minshuku is very friendly and helpful.
Date: Apr/2014
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Amazing Minshuku Yamane
We had a wonderful stay at Minshuku Yamane. Very nice tatami room with a view of the mountains. Definitely worth paying for the excellent meals prepared by the super friendly hosts. Wonderful Onsen too. We'll be back one day.
Date: Apr/2014
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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Very friendly people, very good food. Highly recommended.
Date: Apr/2014
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Very friendly guesthouse
You are greeted with a very warm welcome by the owners here. She takes time to show you how everything works and explains the meals and how to eat them all with a friendly smile. We stayed in the room near the back door leading to the onsen and although a very good size it was a little noisy as you heard everyone using the sinks next to your room and the metal walkway to the onsen early in the morning.
Date: Apr/2014
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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would love a reading light in room.yamane family very charming.
Date: Apr/2014
Italy (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2014
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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Very warm welcome to Japan by the family Yamane. We enjoyed our stay and the excellent care taken by the family. We enjoyed the breakfast and dinner made by Mrs. Yamane.
Date: Dec/2013
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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Minshuku Yamane was very memorable because of the Onsen. Yunomin Onsen was a very fascinating town
Date: Nov/2013
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2013
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
Very wlecoming stay
Love the place, the food, the owners and definitely come back again given the chance!
Date: Oct/2013
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Minshuku Yamane
A very friendly place. The owner was obviously used to helping foreigners tackle the mysteries of Japanese food, and etiquette, the finer points of yucata wearing etc, which was nice. Meals were excellent (but the pillows filled with chopped segments of plastic "straws")
Date: Aug/2013
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
旅の疲れを癒す。
中辺路を歩いて、本宮大社をお参りのあとに、宿泊させていただきました。 夕食の時間を把握しておらず、しかもバスに乗り遅れたのですが、本宮大社の近隣のかたの勧めで、お迎えにきていただけるかどうか電話したところ、ご主人が快く自動車で来てくださり、揚げたての天ぷらの時間に間に合う事ができました。 食事は非常に美味しかったです。お風呂も質素で、ゆっくりすることができました。 食事は全ての魚介類を抜きでとリクエストしていたのですが、エビが出てきたのでもったいなく思いました。 宿泊していた部屋は、夜に虫がどこからかたくさん入ってきていて、お布団が虫だらけになりましたから、虫が苦手な方は避けた方がよさそうです。
Date: Aug/2013
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
I miss Mrs Yamane and her meals :-)
We spend two wonderful nights within Yamane Guest house. It was extraordinary. The rooms are comfortable, the bath is traditional but the best experience is with Mrs Yamane : she's so so kind and the welcome so warmful !! Furthermore, the fresh and organic manmade meals (breakfast and dinner) are absolutaly divine ! Real and fine japanese food : it's like heaven !! THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ADDRESS ! We'll really miss Mrs Yamane and her family.
Date: Jul/2013
Finland (Female, age 30-39)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2013
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Fantastic stay at an historic onsen village, with on-site onsen and great hospitality
This is a GREAT place to stay! There is an onsen on-site which you can use 24 hr (I used it 3 times). The meals are sumptuous and tasty and the hosts ensure that you enjoy every byte. If, like me, you are a gai-jin, they will explain the ingredients and the best way to eat the original Japanese dishes (and there are plenty of dishes, all beautifully presented). It's a small, friendly place. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!
Date: Apr/2013
Sweden (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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A very friendly and good place to stay.
Date: Apr/2013
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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A wonderful place to stay, made our holiday in Japan very special indeed.
Date: Mar/2013
United Kingdom (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
Excellent food and lovely host, washing facilities and bento breakfast not great
The meals were probably the best we've had in Japan, the host was very helpful and friendly and the rooms were comfortable. Two points of dissatisfaction though: 1. No shower facility to wash before using the bath. There was a tap to fill the bowl and a shower fitting, but no actual shower. Also the bath was often far far too hot to be usable without burning yourself. We used many other baths in Japan and they weren't as hot as this. 2. On the final day we left very early to get a bus (6.30am) and so were given a bento box with our breakfast in. Given the excellent meals we'd had before we were expecting more than the 2 riceballs and 2 pieces of tofu that were included. A disappointing end to the stay.
Date: Dec/2012
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
3.20
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Rooms and Onsen a little smaller than we thought they would be, food was great and owner very nice. A little trouble communicating for English speaking travelers.
Date: Nov/2012
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
2.80
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This place was run down and worn out. There was a mildewy smell in the room. As far as ryokans we stayed in while travellling in Japan, this was the worst. The door to the room had a window which let the hallway light in ( which was left on all night). The food overall was good. We were surprised, though, by the high mark up on the beer we had with our dinner.
Date: Nov/2012
Sweden (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2012
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2012
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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Yamane san made very special vegetarian meals for us - we also ate at the little cafe in the small village which was also very friendly and made special meals for us
Date: Oct/2012
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Minshuku Yamane
Japanese meals excellen and hot - Yamane san was very helpful explaining different types of food
Date: Oct/2012
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Minshuku Yamane
We absolutely loved staying at this guest house - it was our favourite place in our 3 week trip. The family who run this guest house are wonderful and very kind - and the food is out of this world, just incredible. They even drove us to the beginning of a hikking trail 25 minutes away because the bus times were infrequent. The onsen is also lovely and especially good after a day hiking.
Date: Oct/2012
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
食事に大満足！
評判どおりの食事に満足です。明るい女将さんもとてもよかったです。
Date: Sep/2012
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
2.60
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Bedding was uncomfortable and the room stark and depressing.
Date: May/2012
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
Wonderful experience
We wanted a true Japanese experience and could not have picked a better place. Yunomine Onsen is a delightful village right on the Kumano Kodo in a rugged rural setting and the Yamane family made our stay a wonderful experience. They were most friendly and generous in their help and making us feel at home. The meals are true Japanese style and we found them excellent.
Date: Apr/2012
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
Nice stay
Host picked us upp at Hongu, very nice. Onzen was a little sloppy
Date: Dec/2011
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
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 | No |
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| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 5 |
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| Maximum Guests | 13 |
Shared Japanese and western style toilet: Yes
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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: open 24 hours
shampoo, hair conditioner, shower gel, hair dryer
This is a classic onsen bath with hot thermal waters. There are no shower heads, so water is scoped with small bath buckets.
What is an Onsen?
- How to take a Japanese bath
Complete Japanese bath guide.
Meals
| Supper |
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| Meals served in dining room from 17:30 (Japanese style) |
| Breakfast |
| Meals served in dining room from 7:30 (Japanese style) |
Bento lunch box not available.
※Vegetarian meals may not be available during busy times.
- 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
- Daughter speaks some conversational English.
- Services
- Shipping
- Notes
- ● Non-smoking facility
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
Yunomine Onsen
Kumano Kodo Hongu Area Map
- Shuttle Service
Not available
- Parking
Free parking available for up to 7 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.
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