Mitaki Sanso
Accommodation
4.27
Mitaki Sanso
Sample guestroom
Sample Guestroom
Communal Bath
Sample breakfast
Sample lunch box style supper
Sample bento box style supper for toddler
Sample Sample lunch box style supper for children
Sample items to be place in lunch box
Dining room
Mitaki Sanso front
Washing facilities
Entrance
Check-in counter
Toilet
Washing machines
Sample amenities
Staff
Helpful staff
Nachi Falls
Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka
Nachi Falls
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Seiganto-ji temple sunrise
Seiganto-ji temple
Description
Nachisan Lodging
Mitaki Sanso has the privilege of being the only accommodation on Nachisan, located just below the Kumano Nachi Taisha and Seiganto-ji Temple.
"Mitaki 美滝" means "beautiful waterfall", and "Sanso 山荘" can be translated as "mountain villa, mountain retreat, or mountain cottage", is an appropriate name for this lodging in the mountains with beautiful views of the Nachi waterfall, at 133 meters, the tallest in Japan and worshipped as a deity.
Meals feature local produce in dishes, highlighting the seafood from the nearby Pacific coast.
It is a convenient base for walkers on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route who are starting or finishing the Ogumotori-goe section.
Being located on Nachisan has lent a sort of austere feeling to this accommodation in regards to simplicity and rules, as it often hosts pilgrims to the area. Please familiarize yourself with Japanese etiquette before you arrive. Also, be sure to check in by 18:00 at the latest.
◆Important◆
Supper will be served as a bento box meal.
The meal situation is subject to change.
There is no place to buy lunch around Nashisan. Customers without a lunch bento plan are advised to prepare in advance.
| Full Name |
Mitaki Sanso
美滝山荘 |
|---|---|
| Area | Nachisan |
| Type | Minshuku |
| Address | 545-1 Nachisan, Nachi-Katsuura cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-5301
〒649-5301 和歌山県東牟婁郡 那智勝浦町那智山545-1 |
| Map Code | 246 002 072*67 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.27
Guestroom
Baths
Meals
Location
Reception & Service
Date: Apr/2026
Malaysia (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
Great Location
It is smacked right in Nachisan. Limited accommodation there so you actually have to pay a premium. We arrived on a rainy day and they took good care of us. Provided towels and warm tea at the reception. The room is a little small. The meals were great (bento boxes) and free ice cream at the reception. The staff were very friendly
Date: Apr/2026
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2026
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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Staff, room and location were amazing. Onsen was lovely as well.
Date: Mar/2026
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Great location
Great location, food was OK very Japanese based and no Western alternatives. Rooms were fine and baths small but good.
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Male, age 30-39)
2.60
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I had confirmed a 2F/3F room with view of falls but when I checked in I did not receive it, only a 1F room with no view.
Date: Mar/2026
Sweden (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Brazil (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Location and staff can't be beat
The location is close to the temple. The onsen is clean. The staff are very kind. The hotel is a bit more commercial than the others on the trail making meals a bit less special as they're served on disposable plastic trays. All you can eat ice cream makes up for it.
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Close to the waterfall
The guestroom was small but very comfortable. The shared bathrooms clean and close to the room. The onsen was lovely after a long day of walking. The dinner appeared to be cooked off site and packaged - I am not sure why this was. The staff were lovely and very helpful.
Date: Mar/2026
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2026
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Great Experience
The staff was absolutely lovely and kind to us. The food was plenty and amazing. The free ice cream was perfect after the long hike. Great view from the room and a very relaxing 'onsen' / bath.
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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Convenient way to end our trip on the trail; we were able to freshen up and enjoy a bit of the town before things closed down. The hotel itself did seem a little pricey compared to the other places we stayed, but that might be because it's the only hotel in town.
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Great place to finish
The reception staff were lovely and very helpful. The onsen area was clean and well maintained. So close to Nachi falls, it was lovely to wake up to. The food was varied and tasty. Also enjoyed the free ice creams.
Date: Mar/2026
France (Male, age 40-49)
1.80
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Very bad. Everything closed after 4pm. No reason to be at nachi. Better leave for kii katsura i think. Ghost hotel nobody there after meal. Small bath and cold. It is the most expensive hotel of the 6 the days and the worst from my point of view. I don't recommend
Date: Mar/2026
South Africa (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2026
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
Great location, good simple accommodation
Good accommodation with nothing fancy but with everything I needed. Tatami room with a mini fridge and table with heating for your legs. Simple onsen, good food.
Date: Feb/2026
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
Clean and efficient - minus the personality
This was certainly one of the more unusual places we stayed during our trip. The lodging itself was clean and comfortable, and the onsen we used was spotless and very enjoyable. The main difference for us was the atmosphere around dinner. At the designated meal time, guests were called to the dining area via loudspeaker, which felt a little abrupt and quite different from the calm, personal hospitality we had experienced in other lodgings. It created a slightly more functional, group-style environment rather than the quiet, intimate feeling we had come to expect. The food was good and satisfying, though it felt less personal than some of the home-cooked meals we enjoyed elsewhere on our journey. Overall, this is a clean and well-run place to stay, but the experience felt more structured and less personal than other accommodations we visited.
Date: Feb/2026
France (Male, age 30-39)
3.00
Bit of a dispointment
As detailed in the overall review, this hotel doesn't provide the best value for money. What you get for what you pay in comparison to the others is not great. Food was good and personnel was great.
Date: Jan/2026
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2026
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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Great location, great view and overall stay. All you can eat ice-cream was a treat we would never see at home 😁. Will recommend to others!
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Amazing views
The view from our room was fantastic, with two walls of windows and a full moon, we couldn't believe it! The baths were great, loved the self-service coffee station, and the food was great as well!
Date: Dec/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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Great place stay at the end of our journey. Room and onsen bath was super. Reception was friendly and welcoming. Food quality was ok, but made up for it with quantity.
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
A Good Place
The guestroom is clean, baths are public. They also offer all you can eat ice cream. The outside of the guestroom was busy making it a bit loud. Breakfast was very delicious.
Date: Dec/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Great end to our trip
The guesthouse was everything we needed, the food was delicious and everyone very welcoming. The only thing I would say it there aren’t many bathrooms on each floor so sometimes there was a bit of a wait but otherwise no issues at all. The sento style bathhouse was lovely!
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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The room we had was smallest we had on hike but was most expensive. This makes not good value for money paid
Date: Nov/2025
Czech Republic (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Excellent location
It was great to stay near the temple and waterfall and I think the price reflected that. The food was good but the onsen was quite small and not allowed to use it in the morning.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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Very good location close to everything. Free tea coffee and unlimited ice cream are fantastic. Food were served in “bento” like containers, a bit weird for a place with the price tag. Small onsen bath is not avail in the morning. Laundry machines are literally outside the building next to public pedestrian path (no cover whatsoever, expect people walking by at the main road to see you).
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
Great Location Near Nachi Falls & Temple Complex
We especially liked the convenience of this location right at the temples and falls.It is also very convenient to the bus to Kii-Katsuura Station for the train to Kyoto.
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
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Guestrooms at top of steep stairs - difficult in slippers for westerners. Busy place, enjoyed talking with other guests. Reception seemed a little overwhelmed. Bento box supper was a little cold.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
3.60
Fabulous location
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.40
Mitaki Sanso
Clean, efficient, well set up and perfectly located at the end of the walk. Good food and service with a welcome onsen.
Date: Oct/2025
Italy (Male, age 60-69)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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Perfect place to stay at the end of our trip!
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
A Warm Welcome!
We really enjoyed our stay at Mitaki Sanso after the most grueling day on the trail. The onsen is so pristine and felt amazing, I could have soaked all evening. The meals were wonderful and large, just what a pilgrim needs! We especially enjoyed visiting with the reception staff and the manager (owner?), whose brother was a sumo wrestler in Japan and now a football player in the US. Very interesting family and we loved the authenticity of the conversation. The cherry on top was being able to see Nachi Falls from our room! Would definitely stay here again!
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Mitaki Sanso
Highly recommend staying at Nachisan the night you finish your hike! After a big day of hiking we were exhausted and just wanted to have a long bath, rest and eat! The rooms are small and the bathrooms are communal, however everything was very clean and not at all busy. The food was delicious. We had a lovely view of the waterfall from our room and the staff were lovely. The best part was that we woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and managed to explore the nachisan temple and waterfall before all the other tourists arrived, it was a very serene and special morning.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Great location, warm hospitality
Right on the door step of Kumano Nachi Taisha and at the end of the Kumano Kodo, it is a great location. Mitaki Sanso is a great place to stay.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
The only Minshuku in Nachisan
I stay here because I am exhausted after the long final day of hiking KK. I have stayed here 3 times. It's perfect for the location. Food is not fully prepared in the minshuku, but rather brought in on trays. Mine was slightly cold, hence 4 stars. Overall, though, the location makes up for it. Ofuro is wonderful.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.25
Location
Incredible to wake up and wander around the temple complex with the sun coming up and no one else around. Listened to the conch blowing and the chanting starting sitting under a tree. Magic part of the trip.
Date: Oct/2025
New Zealand (Male, age 60-69)
3.50
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Happy with everything. Location is ideal after a big day’s hiking.
Date: Oct/2025
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Very helpful and honest
The staff were exceptionally helpful and honest. I accidentally left my passport and quite a lot of money in my room after I checked out. The staff along with kumano travel tracked me down on the train to Fukuoka and informed me they had my passport and arranged to deliver my passport and money to me at my next hotel. Very impressive.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Lots of amenities and very friendly
The staff here are so warm and friendly. We had a great stay here for our last day. While this was the smaller room we’ve had in the trail it had everything we needed. Showers were a shared space. Toilets are shared as well with other guests in your floor. Dinner and breakfast were good enough. Always fun trying to figure out what everything is as an American. The location, staff and views make up for any of the shortcomings. Would recommend for your last day on the trail!
Date: Oct/2025
China (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age 70-79)
3.00
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This is the only accommodation in Nachi Taisha. The room was tiny and bare. Bath was ok. We knew that food will be bento boxes, but the quality of food was below average. And because of this place location they could charge a premium price. But if you are hiking Kumano Kodo and it’s a very strenuous stage, Mitaki Sanso is the only accommodation and you would have to take a bus to Katsura or Shingu otherwise.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Perfectly Suitable Hotel at the end of the trail
This hotel is great! I thought it was a little strange that some of my trail buddies weren't staying here, they all seemed to go into town to guesthouses. I really liked it. The location is great, right at the bottom of the shrine, and really close to the waterfall. My room was perfectly suitable with an amazing view of the waterfall. The staff was very helpful and informative. I would stay here again!
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Mitaki Sanso review
We really loved our experience here. Staff was amazing and the meals were great. Highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Date: Sep/2025
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Excellent food and great bath to relax
Very nice reception and helpful staff! Cozy room and hot bath to relax after all the climbing of the Ogumotori-goe section. The food was very delicious and had lots of varied little dishes. It’s also close to the temple and shrine so it’s easy to go to the morning service at the temple.
Date: Sep/2025
Canada (Male, age **)
4.00
Nice to be so close to Nachi Falls
This was a good room and the food was amazing. The host was friendly but also strict in terms of getting to bed early and being out of the common areas. There was a nice onsen. As the only choice at Nachi Falls this is a solid option.
Date: Sep/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.33
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Germany (Female, age **)
4.40
Great start for hiking
The staff is very friendly and helpful (they even provided paper to dry my wet shoes!). A great place to start for hiking. The food is also very delicious.
Date: Aug/2025
Italy (Female, age **)
4.40
Window on Nachi falls
The food was delicious either dinner and breakfast and the staff was very helpful and nice with us. The toilets are not the best, but the onsen Is very nice. For our standard was a bit expensive, but I imagine is because of the amazing view on Nachi falls.
Date: Aug/2025
Switzerland (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Belgium (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Fantastic lodging in great location!
Really enjoyed staying at this lodging, especially given its close proximity to the Kumano-Nachi Taisha. The employees were extremely friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the public bath. Rooms were spacious. The meals were delicious and filling.
Date: Jul/2025
Hong Kong (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
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This was a nice place to stay with a waterfall view and I was thankful to have it at the end of our hike. There was nothing special about the accommodation it was just a simple inn. The meals were only OK in my opinion compared to all of the other food I had along my journey. I also got a few hot meal items that were cold.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
4.20
Excellent location
This was the most basic of all the places I stayed but the location is amazing. It was nice not having to travel to my accommodation after walking all day and great being able to get up early and visit Nachi Falls before breakfast. The room was simple but comfortable, the bathrooms are a bit basic but kept clean, and the shower is in the onsen. Service was very friendly. A great post-hike option.
Date: Jun/2025
Japan (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Oldest hotel in the area
Conveniently located in the Nachi area and it is one of the oldest hotel. Walking distance towards Nachi Taisha and the temples/jinja nearby. Guestroom is decent in size. Bath is comfortable. Laundry service also available with payment. The dinner is essentially a bento box though still quite good. Breakfast is better than dinner and can taste the local miso.
Date: Jun/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
Wonderful location and service
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Canada (Female, age **)
4.40
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We love the place. I think our room has the vest view - the green mountains!! The location is great just minutes walk to bus stop and the entrance to the falls, the shrine and the pagoda. I wish I had booked another night and day to explore and check out what this small village has to offer.
Date: Jun/2025
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Great place
The location is great, right in town. The onsen is small but really nice and well equipped. The meals were really nice and they made sure it was specially done for the vegan meal.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
Perfect location
I was so glade that we decided to stay in this location, after a big final day walking in the rain it was a joy to be able to see the waterfall from out room. Could not have had a better view.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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We were so happy to be so close to Nachi Taisha, and we loved our meals and the kind hospitality.
Date: Jun/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
3.40
Quirky
No sheets for the futon or cover. Watched the sumo which was fun. Friendly host. More fish.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Love the Local
After one of the toughest days of the Kumano, I was very glad to finally make it to Mitaki Sanso.
Date: May/2025
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
Great location
Best thing is location and also nice staff Onsen is no more than a big bathtub Meals were served in plastic bento boxes. Too much use of plastic in general
Date: May/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
0.00
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Perfect ending to the trail.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Mitaki Sanso/ Nachisan Lodging
Mitaki Sanso were excellent lodgings and provided a perfect last night for our walk. We had a view of the waterfall from our room. The baths were really clean and pleasant, especially after a long rainy walk, the food was excellent, and the staff were professional and helpful.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Exceeded expectation
We had seen mixed reviews but had a wonderful time. Very helpful staff, good food and great location.
Date: May/2025
Mexico (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
A wide variety of Japanese Food
The meals consisted of several small dishes with all the traditional Japanese food. From vegetables well prepared and delicious taste to fried fish, sashimi and a warm soup. Just perfect!!
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great hosts
Very polite, kind and friendly hosts. Food was great. Enjoyed my stays
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Comfortable stay to end the Kumano Kodo Nakehachi trail
Spacious room & amazing reception. Also liked the fact that there were drinks provided with amenities. Staff were wonderful - helped with our wet hiking shoes & also to carry the luggages. Friendly & kind. Supper was mostly nice though would have preferred more warm food. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay.
Date: May/2025
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Great location.
A lovely place to end our Kumano Kodo walk. A view of the waterfall was lovely. Easy to access. Delicious meals & friendly hospitality. Thank You.
Date: May/2025
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Great food
The room was a little tight for four people, and operates more like a hostel (no bathrooms in the rooms). The onsen was very nice, and the food was excellent, especially the breakfast!
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age **)
3.40
Motel on a busy street, it satisfied what we needed
Bare-bones motel, but the basement bath was lovely. Meals were great. Friendly service. Noisy neighbors, so rooms wern't very sound-proof. Overall OK.
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age **)
3.80
Decent hotel at the end of the trek
This hotel was decent. Shared bath and onsen were fine. Rooms are pretty small and located right on the main road thru town. Food was ok, the dinner was served in a big plastic tray.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Convenient and traditional accommodation near Nachi Tasha
We chose to stay at Mitaki Sanso because it was right at the end of the hike from Koguchi to Nachi Tasha. It gave us peace of mind that we could stay right in the area, just in the case that we finished the hike late, and would not have to worry about finding a taxi or making the last bus. It also provided us an easy start the next day, as we wanted to explore the entire Nachi Taisha area without being rushed. Rooms were simple in the Japanese style, with shared restrooms and bath area. There were additional sinks in the hallway areas to brush teeth and wash hands without having to go into the shared restrooms. My only complaint is that there should be signs for foreigners that they need to wash their bodies before going into the shared bath, as some either didn't know, but some just were lazy. Either way, if there were large signs everywhere, then maybe they would be more respectful of this common hygienic practice. I personally avoided the bath completely and only showered after seeing what the foreigners were doing.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Fantastic location and onsen
Room was acceptable. Food was okay. But there's an onsen, which was lovely.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Amazing views
We were lucky to get the one room in the hotel that looks out over the mountains. The views were incredible, the hosts kind and the onsen bath very welcome at the end of a long day of walking.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Mitaki Sanso
A very professionally run accommodation with room, meals and shower / onsen of good quality. However, we felt the venue placed more attention to style over substance and did not offer anything above previous lodging. In conclusion I would have to say that at 100,000¥ for two adults it was very overpriced.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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This is the only accommodation in Nachisan so I felt lucky to snag a room. It was the smallest room I had on the trail, with a little view on the mountains beyond the parking lot. The bath was awesome, great views when you wipe some steam from the window. The meals were great as usual on the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
nice place to stay near falls
Enjoyed our stay here on the last day of our Kumano Kodo hike. Simple but nice place to stay, friendly staff, clean facilities, beautiful scenery. Short walk to Nachi Falls & pagoda.
Date: Apr/2025
South Africa (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Great view of waterfall
Loved the view from our room.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
end of hike stay
fantastic reception and assistance by our host who even put newspaper in our wet hiking boots..highly recommended
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Male, age 70-79)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Nice guesthouse
Mitaki sanso is in a very convenient location and the staff was very attentive and helpful.
Date: Apr/2025
Republic of Korea (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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Accommodation with a beautiful view of Nazi Falls
Date: Apr/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
Very good
Very good
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Convient location, great onsen
The staff are extremely polite and professional. My favorite part was the onsen; the most modern and classy of all the stays. Walking distance to the bus and Nachisan. Great for families and adventurers alike.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Great end to the Kodo
Small but comfortable room and great onsite onsen. Meals are good.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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Great place tobstau at end of pilgrimage. Very welcoming and helpful hosts and great food. Location was perfect.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 70-79)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Stay here
This is friendly well run place to stay.
Date: Mar/2025
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
4.66
Waterfall view
This accommodation was more commercial than our accommodation on the previous two nights, but was still very comfortable. It had the feel of a small hotel rather than a domestic home. We slept in three separate but neighbouring rooms, one for each couple on traditional Japanese beds. Supper and breakfast were eaten in the dining room and there was access to two onsens, one for men and one for women.
Date: Mar/2025
Singapore (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
great stay
slightly pricier but very organized! great location after a tiring hike! and the view from my room was amazing too
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A room with a view, Japanese style
We felt extremely lucky to be able to stay here. Because we came through in the off-season (February) we were the only ones at the hotel. It is a very cool building, with several small wings of lovely rooms. We loved our Japanese style room, with tatami mats, futons, and kotasu. Yukata are provided to walk around and there is a delightful bath in the basement that we had all to ourselves. Our meals were tasty and much appreciated. The breakfast in particular (which included home made miso) was delicious. The staff were helpful and thoughtful.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Perfect location
Hotel is expensive but has the perfect location, I was tired after walk so staying in Nachisan allowed me to explore the area next morning after a rest. Lodging is also very confortable, nice room with amazing view of the Nachi falls. The food was also really nice, it was only accommodation of my walk that offered 100% vegan option.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
4.40
Mitaki Sanso
Very Japanese Mitaki with common bath and toilets. Very nice host who helps navigate the protocols,
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Amazing!
A wonderful place to finish the Kumano Kodo. Our room had a view of Nachi Falls and the onsen is amazing after a strenuous day of waking. We were late to finish and were met by our host at the last step of the trail so we would not be late for dinner. We cannot thank them enough! Perfectly placed to explore the Nachi Taisha area and close to the bus stop to Kii- Katsura.
Date: Feb/2025
Brunei Darussalam (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Best stay in KUMANO Kodo
This was the best night of the hike. Warm meals, room and bath. The landlord greeted us over intercom in the morning to announce breakfast! Enjoyed the stay very much.
Date: Feb/2025
China (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Very good location to close Nachi waterfalls
It is the convenient place to reach out to e rest of temples.
Date: Jan/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
Brazil (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
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We had to stay around here because by the time we completed the this Ogumotori-goe hike, it was about close to 5pm and one of the stamps was located inside the shrine and was closed for the day. I have a family of 5 with kids and hence the longer time for us to complete this difficult hike. We had to come back the next morning to get it stamped. This was not on purpose as I wasn't aware that the stamp was located inside the shrine and was closed. Another concern is also the bus service to Kii-Katsuura area. The last bus is (i think) is around 6pm. So if you are thinking to stay for the night in kii-Katsuura area or travel to areas, do consider all these factors.
Date: Dec/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Beautiful view of Nachisan from our room!
Really lovely lodge with friendly staff and excellent meals!
Date: Dec/2024
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
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We enjoyed our stay. Comfortable rooms, lovely onsen to soak in after a big walk. The hosts were very helpful and attentive. It was great to be able to spend more time at Nachisan as there is a lot to see there.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
only accom in the temple district
This place is fine considering that it is close to the end of the Kumano trail.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Beautiful place to stay
I was unsure about whether we had made the right decision to stay here rather than the big hotels in Kii-Katsuura before we arrived but it turned out to be a great decision. The view from our room was magnificent. The bath was very clean, had a view and wa every hot, which was much appreciated after a big day of up and down. The meals were also delicious. A great place to stay. We had one room for 4 of us including 2 adult children and it was snug but comfortable and we were able to fit he futons around the room and leave the table (with much appreciated heating underneath blankets) in place. The guesthouse is a short walk to the shrines and waterfall, and it is an almost flat 200m to the bus stop,
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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Attentive hosts and a very nice accommodation and WOW, what a wonderful view of the falls!
Date: Dec/2024
South Africa (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great Location and amazing Bento Boxes
I liked my stay here, great spot for my last day on the trail. The waterfall and temples were walking distance. The hosts were very very friendly and the food was DELICIOUS!!! Loved my dinner bento box and also breakfast bento box. Highly recommended staying here. Thank You!!
Date: Dec/2024
Hong Kong (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
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Quiet room with comfortable beds. Clean toilets and nice onsen. Pleasant meals with varieties. Takeaway lunch box handy for hikes. Will stay again.
Date: Dec/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Exceptionally good experience there
Dinner and Breakfast were exceptionally good. Room is spacious for 3. View from the room during dawn were amazing. Easy to find location.
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
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Basic but very comfortable
Date: Nov/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Centrally located in Nachisan
Warm place to stay nearby Kumano Nachi Taisha, close by to the end of our Kumano Kodo walk. Meals provided were excellent and big portions. Only drawback was availability of only 1 room for shower & hot bath for each gender. So when guests come in about the same time, there will be a queue to shower.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
Excellent
Japanese style accomodation - very nice and helpful host. Highly recommended.
Date: Nov/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
5.00
Excellent service, meals and location.
We enjoyed our stay tremendously. The staff were friendly and helpful, dinner and breakfast were both filling and delicious and we had a beautiful view of Nachi Falls from our room. Great to be so close to such a magical place - we were able to spend time at the falls before the crowds arrived. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
A pleasant place to stay after a long last day of walking.
The location of this accommodation is great for those getting in late giving them the opportunity to explore the next day. The bus stop for connections the next day is just down the road. The onsen isn't huge with only 3 shower stations but it wasn't a problem. Food was great and staff friendly. Rooms were small but okay.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Again - perfect location!
Amazing to stay in Nachi - woke up last day and walked around wlth no one around. View of waterfall - clean rooms - Very service oriented staff.
Date: Nov/2024
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
Mitaki Sanso
Our stay here was pleasant and the location being near the Nachi Waterfall and the Kumano Nachi Taisha gave us extra time to enjoy this beautiful area. The food was not quite as good compared to the other accomodations on the Kumano Kodo that we chose. We stayed here primarily for the location. The onsen bath was very nice. Also having coffee and vending machines available in the lobby was enjoyable and convenient.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
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A hostel at best - not comparable to any of the other roykans Shared facilities is fine but roomwaa so basic - window to outside looked onto road! Onsendwas fine but only really big enough for three people
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Singapore (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Switzerland (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.60
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Great spot. Nice clean rooms. However, having meals was like being in a school canteen.
Date: Nov/2024
Spain (Female, age **)
4.40
Overall ok for one night
It seems that this is the only place to sleep in Nachisan. It's a bit outdated but the room was spacious and clean (not the best tatami though). There's a small onsen inside, and laundry/drying service available. The food is served in plastic bento boxes and it's acceptable.
Date: Nov/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
2.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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What a brilliant place to stay after the toughest walk we did on the Nakahechi trail. Shared baths have huge windows that look out onto greenery and the mountains. The rooms were comfortable and clean. Dinner in the dining room was superb and loved sharing it with all the other hikers. The service was great, and enjoyed the call for meals over the loud speaker especially as we were so tired from the walk.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Wonderful hospitality
Mitaki Sanso is located in an extraordinary location. The facilities are very comfortable and the hospitality was extraordinary. The bath is a little small and the toilets are a little basic, but it is a comfortable place to stay.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Male, age **)
4.60
Cozy and organized place in Nachisan
Great family-friendly place to stay in Nachisan, close to everything, with awesome food - very rich Japanese supper and breakfast, good packed lunch. Everything is very smooth and organized, very friendly staff.
Date: Oct/2024
United States (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
What a fantastic last night on the trail!
I must admit to being a bit nervous when a review mentioned this as ‘budget’ lodging. It’s certainly the best in that category that I’ve ever stayed in. The hosts and staff were very welcoming and helpful in spite of language difference. Everything was clean and the beds were comfortable. All of our meals were outstanding. The icing on the cake was the location just outside of Nachi Taisha and with the waterfalls in sight. I highly recommend Mitaki Sanso.
Date: Oct/2024
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
1.80
Too expensive, terribile meals
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
Like a standard Hotel
Wer had been spoilt by staying in local homes so it was a bit of a letdown to stay in a hotel. Still overall a good option if you choose to stay in Nachisan
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
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Ideal location, room with waterfall view, good food, good onsen and convenient to transport. Hosts very helpful.
Date: Oct/2024
New Zealand (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
A great surprise
A bigger place which is nice for eating with people and food was excellent. There is a pride in ownership here with the place and the owner was super nice. Shared bath really clean. Easy to get to bus for kii katsura. I recommend in staying in kii katsuura for a few hours. Best tuna in tuna capital of the world.
Date: Oct/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect location to start or finish trail
We started the kumano kodo here which is a perfect location. Food is delicious and great amount. Room and amenities and staff all nice and good.
Date: Oct/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Wonderful staff
Very friendly service at this guesthouse - and delicious meals too.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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Great place to stay in Nachisan. Comfortable rooms, good dinner. Walking distance to the temple and waterfall.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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Wonderful place, bedroom with first class view and sound of waterfall. Service was excellent at meal time, and help was always at hand to get buses, etc.
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
3.40
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Room was good and bright It was challenging that you could not have a shower in the morning Food was fine although too much seemed like a business unlike all of the other places that we stayed which definitely had the personal touch
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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Well run property offering good guest amenities and friendly staff.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.80
very pleasant stay
very nice, clean and helpful
Date: Oct/2024
Mexico (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Great place, but food was not very good
Our stay here was during the end of our route and we really liked the staff, the room and the onsen. The food was not really good, but aside from that, great place
Date: Oct/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Perfect location at the end of Kumano Kodo
Very friendly staff. Simple but nice rooms. Enjoyed the bath and the tasty meals.
Date: Oct/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Convenient location
Convenient location very close to the end of the trail. Sweet service! Evening meal was high grade bento box, in the morning mostly home cooked.
Date: Oct/2024
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
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Very nice place, very helpful and dedicated person
Date: Oct/2024
China (Female, age **)
3.80
Feels very unpleasant
Be asked to have dinner and lunch at a very fixed time，even using broadcast notifications.The rice and soup are hot, while everything else is cold because they were prepared in advance. The homestay owner is also very unfriendly towards people with yellow skin. He greeted white people with all kinds of warm and cold greetings, but didn't say a good morning to us.Being treated differently feels very unpleasant. When checking in, I asked the receptionist about the cost of using the washing machine, which is 500 days, but when I asked the homestay owner again, the fee became 800 yen.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Belgium (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
Everything was perfect
Very nice hotel, and although dinner was a bento box, it was delicious and filled with perfect quality dishes. The service was excellent, and the room very agreeable.
Date: Oct/2024
Austria (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
2.20
Overpriced and poor quality food and kidging
Only hostel in Nachisan - next time I would stay in Ki Kitsura
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful stay
Great onsen, friendly staff, excellent food and amenities, quiet room with a spectacular view. Great place to end the trek!
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Great accommodation in the village
Great accommodation in the village. Onsen was super. Meals were delicious. Staff were super helpful and welcoming. Great spot to finish the walk and take time to explore the temple and waterfall without packs the following morning.
Date: Sep/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.60
Comfortable stay in a convenient location with good amenities
The staff were extremely helpful, giving us detailed information about the facilities, and the meals were superb. While we are usually uncomfortable in public baths, these were particularly nice so we still enjoyed using them. It's a highly recommended place to stay.
Date: Sep/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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An ideal position in Nachi proper. Easy access to the shrine, waterfall, and short walk to morning ceremony at Seiganto-ji. It's an old-fashioned place that provides all the usual necessities, but unfortunately also a LOT of environmental waste. Amenities are packaged in a way impossible to use just a towel, soaps et al all in individual plastic packaging and bundled together. Worse, meals are served in plastic bento boxes, with disposable plastic everything, cups et al. For a place intimately connected to nature, an aspect they might consider upgrading. Actual content of meals generous and good.
Date: Sep/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
perfect location
it just works
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
2.80
Of all the places we stayed, this was our least favourite.
Firstly. We arrived 45 minutes before check-in. Our bags could go to our room, so it was available, but we couldn't. All we wanted was to be able freshen up, but no; come back in 45 minutes. The staff were nice and the room and facilities too; view was great, but we sat for dinner at 6:30 pm and were just settling in to a nice chat with people we'd sat next to....loud speaker announcement...restaurant closes at 7:15, please finish eating. Not great.
Date: Sep/2024
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Good food and a good bathroom to complete the final walk
It is an accommodation with a small room, with good attention from the owners, very good Japanese food, good bathroom, what we liked least were the shared toilets.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Fun hotel- with many foreigners.
Ran into many people we had met on the trail. Enjoyed the location and the staff were very accommodating. Washing machine and dryer a plus
Date: Sep/2024
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
3.00
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Centrally located but with no English sign outside. Small room with shared facilities. Sinks along the corridor.
Date: Sep/2024
France (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
prefect location
right next to the waterfall, which enabled us to visit outside of the turist crowds; delicious food and beautifull confortable room with waterfall view
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
Misleading and expensive
This was the most expensive accommodation of anywhere I stayed on the Kuman Kodo and by far the most disappointing. All three of the 'Sample guestroom' images on the website depict rooms with magnificient vistas of either the temple or the surrounding country-side - and yet my room was like an office with a view onto the ashphalt carpark at the rear of the building. Inexplicably, myself and two other guests were the only people staying in the accommodation and they had a room with the same view. The meals were very good but I would not stay here again nor recommend anybody else do so. You are better off taking a bus to a nearby town as the Nachi-san town is deserted by around 4pm when all the tourists leave, anyway.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
3.20
Nachisan
This hotel was tired in appearance and the value for money was no where near whar was paid. The meal was below the standard of all the other 6 places we stayed and drinks had to be obtained from a vending machine. It was nice staying near Nachisan and experiencing area before tourist rush but very poor value.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
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Hotel-style, in an amazing location for evening & early-morning exploring of Nachi area. The dinner wasn't our favourite, but we found the breakfast to be delicious. Staff were helpful & looked after our luggage in the morning so we could explore before catching the bus.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Amazing stay... but
Really good hotel, excellent to end our pilgrimage. The food was amazing, and accommodation great. Even had a yukata. Two issues we had were: 1. The washing machine was ver ver very outdateed, which was almost manual. The tumble dryer worked fine. Both machines couldn't cope with the demand. 2. The only bath available was onsen. There were no private shower rooms.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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The location of Minami Sandi was just perfect. The food was also very good. We all were very impressed with the services.
Date: Aug/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
China (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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Relaxing last stop of our trek, near to waterfall and shrine
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Convenient and a view of waterfall
This inn was perfectly located at the end of a long and hard day’s walking. The dinner was a delicious and ample bento box. The breakfast was freshly prepared and was delicious. The receptionist told us that we couldn’t have early breakfast but then early breakfast materialised which was perfect and meant we could catch the early bus. There was also a washing machine which was quick and easy.
Date: Aug/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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Beautiful, clean and new place. After 30 kilometers of walking its very nice to have a accomodatian this close at the Nacho Falls. From our room we had a view over de falls, which was amazing.
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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Great place very Japanese service
Date: Aug/2024
France (Male, age **)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Belgium (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Very clean and nice accomodation downtown
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
Traditional guesthouse with great location
This simple traditional guesthouse is within close walking distance of Nachi falls, and we enjoyed exploring the complex in the evening and morning. Shared baths were very pleasant and service was good.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Family travel with kids-Excellent location, vegetarian food, onsen
We had a good stay here. Can't beat the location and the rooms had beautiful views. The bathrooms were shared but convenient. One small onsen on site. Dinner was bento with nice variety and taste. Breakfast was japanese style ,not very tasty but filling.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Very nice way to end our six days on the Kumano Kodo
While proximity to the conclusion of the walk was the main reason that we booked this, it far exceeded our expectations. The onsen was lovely and so relaxing after a really tough walk, and the meals were absolutely terrific. And we even had a view of the waterfall out of our window. What more could one want? I recommend Mitako Sanso without any reservations at all.
Date: Jul/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Oasis right next to Nachisan
Perfect place to stay at the end of the Nakahechi route. The kind hospitality, clean rooms, delicious meals, and showers and onsen make this a wonderful place to stay, steps away from the waterfall and temple.
Date: Jul/2024
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect in every way!
Great location! Great food!
Date: Jul/2024
Czech Republic (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
ubytování
Měli jsme z pokoje nádherný výhled na vodopád. Místo by určitě zasloužilo, abychom tam zůstali alespoň dvě noci, bohužel jsme si naplánovali pouze jednu. Umístění koupelny o dvě patra níže je trochu nešťastné, ale není to vyloženě závada, alespoň že umyvadla a toalety byly na stejném patře, co pokoje. Večeře byla chutná, snídaně také. Z ubytování to máte kousek jak k vodopádu, tak ke svatyni i autobusové zastávce.
Date: Jul/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Luxurious place to stay after a long hike
Very friendly greeting and helpful staff. I loved listening to the sound of the waterfall - which we could see out of our window. The bath was great. It had a very pretty view sitting in the water and looking out the window.
Date: Jul/2024
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
Lovely stay here to finish our hike, our room surprisingly had a view of the waterfall which was a nice touch! Friendly and kind staff, and very nice Onsen for a final soak
Date: Jul/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
- No subject -
Very warm welcome and surely the best choice if you want to stay up in Nachisan rather than bus it down to the town. A modern but traditional Japanese hostel. Soom rooms have the view of the falls! Decent modern onsen but without the views. We actually only went to the waterfall in the morning and got the bus down afterwards.
Date: Jun/2024
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
A great location
The only place to stay at Nachisan. Its at a prime location. Even tho my room was without waterfall view, I could still see it at a strange angle from my rooms window. Having a shared toilet and bath is a bit inconvient (Toilet down the hallway, Bath in the basement). Staff however was great and very nice. They sell some good tasting Miso here aswell. This place seemed to have low occupancy during my stay.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Netherlands (Male, age **)
4.60
Great location, helpful staff
A wonderful location to end the pilgrimage on. Lovely view of the falls from the window of the room. It's down the road from the Nachi Falls shrine and well connected via bus to anywhere else you might want to go. Great service, we were soaking wet coming in and they immediately stuffed newspaper in our shoes and gave us towels to dry off. Small but nice onsen in the basement. A good breakfast and dinner. They were also very helpful with giving us directions for our onward travel, going so far as to print out bus schedules and highlight them for us. My one caveat is that for us the location wasn't very well signposted and we had to ask a (helpful) shop assistant on the high street for directions.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Another great place. Really enjoyed the onsen after a tough and wet day of hiking. The staff once again were so polite and delightful
Date: Jun/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Great stay close to the Nachi falls
This hotel is excellently situated. It takes five minutes to arrive to the falls, 10 minutes to go up to the shrine and temple, 5 minutes to Diamon zaka. I took exceptional pleasure in drinking my evening tea outside staring at the falls. The food was traditional Japanese with local ingredients. The bath was great and perfect temperature. It was a perfect finale for my long Nakahechi hike!
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Lovely location at the end of our hike
Nachisan was a great location to stay after 5 days of hiking the Kumano Kodo. We were able to enjoy fantastic views of the Nachi falls and explore Kumano-Nachi Taisha. Our accommodation was the most basic of our hike but the staff were very helpful, ensuring that we had an early breakfast to enable us to catch an early bus.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
3.80
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Only allowed one shower in the evening and nothing in the morning, showers were closed for the morning. Everything else was good.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
3.00
Mitaki Sanso disappoints
Staying on the mountain with a view over Japan’s highest waterfall and a short walk to Kumano Nachi Taisha seems like a treat, but I would recommend taking the 30-minute bus ride down the mountain to better accommodation. This hotel is quaint and the rooms are very small with shared amenities. The onsen is only big enough for two people at a time, so you may need to revisit to see when it becomes available. The towels were small and thin, so I recommend you bring your own. The owner also seemed to be disorganised. There were two announcements over a loudspeaker before 7am alerting guests to breakfast sittings. Single travellers will have to pay for a double room, unless you book at the last minute and could be offered single occupancy. The breakfast-to-go consisted of 3 rice balls per person, which I have dubbed the worst breakfast during my travels in Japan. Mitaki Sanso does not offer value for money.
Date: Jun/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
In the heart of Nachisan
Book early! It's the only accommodation option in the temple area. Everything else is a 20+Min bus or taxi ride away. Great for when you finish the tough hike from Koguchi to Nachisan and want to look around the temple complex, falls and daimonzaka after freshening up or the morning after. Lovely staff and I think they run the cafe across the street too!
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Male, age **)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
4.40
Very convenient location with clean, comfortable room
Room was a bit small and a bit inconvenient to have to go down the hall to the bathroom. Onsen was also rather small. However, the location right near the Hachi Taisha shrine made it all worthwhile. Staff was very friendly and accommodated our request for an early breakfast. Food was very good.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Mistaking sanso
Only hotel in nachi. Small room but with view of waterfall which was special. Don't think all rooms have such a view.Super friendly staff and excellent food would recommend.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Can't beat the location
Please note that my review is based on the low occupancy of the inn. Due to the bad weather, our host informed us that there were only two guestrooms occupied. The other guests cancelled their stay. This gave us exclusive use of the onsen during our assigned times. We were assigned a room with a waterfall view, though it was not visible due to the rain. The rain stopped during the early evening, giving us an impressive view from our room. It also allowed us a chance to view the waterfall and three tiered pagoda in the evening, and enjoy the serenity of Nachisan in the early morning. Please note that there is only one western style toilet for women on the guest floors located down the hall from our room. The meals were excellent and the service outstanding. My rating is based on what we experienced at low occupancy. Can't beat the location, though.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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The meals were incredible!
Date: May/2024
Canada (Female, age **)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Great location!
It was so nice to stay near the falls after a very long day of trekking. The bath was very nice, but I wish it was available in the mornings as well.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
An excellent stay
This accomdation was perfect. Thankyou for your hospitality what a great place to finish the trip.
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Very friendly staff and centrally located
If you finish the Kogumotori a stay in this conveniently located accomodation gives you the opportunity to see the Nachi falls, Daimonzaka and the Nachisan Taisha without stressing directly further on to Kii-Katsura.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Best Nachi accommodation
Really nice accommodation with Nachi waterfall view and nice baths. Super location to Nachicomplex.
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Male, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
Wouldn't stay here again
Unfortunately we can't recommend this place. The most redeeming quality is the location and view of the waterfall from the guest room. The meals were fine, but nothing special. The staff was kind except the owner who chided us from buying beer from another shop. We didn't bring the drinks to the dining room, but only wanted to have one in our room. They have their own vending machine with high prices so we opted to shop elsewhere. There is an intercom system that plays throughout the entire building at meal times. It definitely felt more like a dorm room situation, and less like a hotel. The entire town felt like a tourist trap to me, I would recommend taking the bus to either Shingu or Kii-Katsuura instead of staying near Nachi Falls.
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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人手をかけられない事情があるのは理解しているのですが、コスト削減や合理的業務、効率性を追求しすぎる感じがしました。何処に何が置いてあるのか、システム的にどうするのか理解しづらかったですし、若干、味気なかった。訪れる目的は人によって違うのでしょうが、熊野古道ですからある意味、効率的、合理的とは相反するものを求めるのではと感じます。
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
4.60
nice easy way to finish pilgrim walk
Great service & great food. location was perfect to finish the walk
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Germany (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
2.50
Not a good way to end our experience
Mitaki Sanso at Nachisan was like staying in a hostel. The rooms were the worst of our five places of accommodation. The room was very basic. There was only one female western toilet for the eight rooms on that level. Dinner was served in disposable plastic containers. I know this is the only accommodation in town so I would probably go and stay in another town if I did it again.
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 60-69)
3.75
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Whilst we enjoyed our stay, the fact that dinner was not served was an issue. We were facing at the timing of booking that no dinner option is available but when we arrived they advised if they had sufficient notice dinner could have been organized.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Switzerland (Female, age **)
4.40
to recommend
very nice people. nice and clean room
Date: May/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Great
Friendly helpful staff
Date: May/2024
Germany (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Won
Excellent location in the final stop of the Kumano Kodo. The spectacular Nachi Taisha Shrine and Falls are within close walking proximity. Lovely hosts with delicious meals. Small room with shared toilets and Onsen.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
Great location!
We arrived late due to the later start that morning. They had already tried to make contact with us through Kumano Travel, which was very much appreciated. We arrived in the pouring rain and they gave us towels to dry ourselves. Unfortunately, the rooms were so small and there was no where to hang our waterlogged hiking gear. It wasn't as warm and friendly as some of the other places, but certainly had a great location, which gave us the ability to visit the temples and waterfall the next morning. They seemed very keen for us to leave in the morning and reluctant to store our bag for a couple of hours after check out.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 10-19)
5.00
A Great Place to Stay
The rooms are great and many have very good views of the surrounding landscape and town. The meals also are fantastic and offer countless options (each are delicious).
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Great location right near Nachi Falls
We were so happy to arrive to Nachi Falls after 5 days of hiking and know that our guesthouse was right there and would not require us to travel further by bus or train. The room was clean and had everything we needed. The on-site restaurant served a traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast. We celebrated the completion of our hike with some Sake available in the on-site vending machine. The baths were clean and nice, but I would have enjoyed a private shower to wind down.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Male, age 70-79)
5.00
Nachisan surprise
This was another great stop. We arrived at 5pm in the rain and the manager was waiting for us on the parking lot. Great room with waterfall view. Excellent meals.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Very nice baths and a relaxing stay
This was a great place to end our hike, as the room was comfy, the location is right near the end of the trail, and the onsen bathrooms were serene. I never ran into other people in the shared bathrooms despite having so many other guests in the building. The only lacking thing was the food, which was fine but not amazing. Overall, I would recommended ending your journey here.
Date: Apr/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Nice hotel near both the temples and the bus stops
Generally good. One thing that annoyed me was how the onsen / bath was handled. There was no shower gel or shampoo dispenser in the "onsen" (it was rather just a large bath tub and two showers, not like the other places we stayed at). You could get a bathing amenities pack for free, but this meant a lot of unnecessary waste, as the package contained one-use portions of both, toothpaste, toothbrush and a towel, too, all of which we did not need, so they ended up as unnecessary waste or useless luggage.
Date: Apr/2024
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Great location
Definitely worth staying so you can get up early and visit the waterfall and temples when they are less crowded, we had the waterfall to ourselves at one point. However the food and service was not at the same level as other places we stayed at during our trek, it felt a lot less personal but this may just be due to the size
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
3.00
Very Disapointing
Totally overpriced for what you get. For a lot of money, a completely loveless and bare room with 2 futons, 2 chairs, a shared toilet, and a view of the parking lot... and all for the price of a 4-star hotel. Dinner was served wrapped in plastic and was very cold. In the morning at 6:45 there was a wake-up call from the owner via loudspeaker announcing breakfast. All the accommodations we had along the Kumano Kodo were very nice and charming (sometimes half the price). That's why it's a shame to end this trip like this.
Date: Apr/2024
France (Female, age 70-79)
4.25
Very good
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
2.80
Only come here if you can’t find anything else
Okay - as it is nicer to stay in Nachisan for an extra look around the temples and waterfall for your last night, rather than in the city of Kii Katsuura. Kii Katsuura would be better if you can get into a hotel with access to ocean onsen (or go there as a day visitor). You can catch the bus at 8:07am or 9am into Kii Katsuura to meet the earliest boat rides at the pier. It seems every room has a distant view of waterfall. Shared toilets. Onsen open from 2:30pm into early evening.
Date: Apr/2024
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Great Way to End the Hike
The managers of this hotel-style guesthouse are wonderful people. They will do whatever they can to welcome you, make your feel comfortable, and give you the recharge you probably need after a long hike. The rooms are small, but nothing to complain about. The baths are clean, bright, and feel oh so good at the end of a long day. The food is fantastic and easily enjoyed in the common area with all the good people you've been hiking with along the way. The hosts are happy to provide meal time options that support your travel schedule and there's no better place to stay, less than a 10 minute walk from Nachi shrine. Highly recommend.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
Nice hotel in great location
this was the most hotel like place of our trip. simple rooms, good bath and very well located down the street from the Nachi waterfall. meals served in main dining area. chef was able to accommodate our request for early breakfast which was much appreciated.
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age **)
5.00
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We had a room with a view on the Nachi water fall, which was very nice after completing our Kumano hike.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Wonderful Stay in Kumano Kodo
I was anxious not getting any confirmation with the accommodations along the Kumano Kodo trail since there was a big demand during spring. I got confirmation from Mitaki Sanso after 4 attempts. It was a relief when the confirmation booking came a week before arrival at Kii Tanabe. All accommodations were great and they provided a restful stay after a day's long walk. I like particularly the Minsuku Kuraya accommodation because the couple host was so hospitable and accommodating. They provided me an excellent room by the window facing the river and a lot of care and preparation were made for the meals. Excellent and would like to come back again. Arigato.
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
Do it for the location
Very friendly staff and a great location to be in Nachi before and after the day tourists have left. Getting up with the monks call to prayer was magical and made the stay. The food was awful.
Date: Apr/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Great place to stay at Nachisan
Staff was extremely friendly; the room is simple but comfortable; dinner & breakfast was very good (dinner served as bento box, but still very good).
Date: Mar/2024
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Israel (Male, age 30-39)
4.75
Mitaki Sanso - Fun traditional stay!
We we're late for dinner and the guesthouse owner waited for us with a car at the end of the trail and picked us up to get to the guesthouse on time for dinner which was very very helpful. The supper was a bento box, that was good enough, and there isn't any restaurant open in the evening so this is the best option. The Onsen was fun and relaxing and the staff was helpful and nice.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
2.00
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This is the only place to stay in Nachi. We thought it would be good to stay there, we did have a wonderful view of the waterfalls outside the window. But in retrospect it would have been better to take the bus down to Takijiri and stay at an Onsen and eat tons of fresh tuna!
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
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rooms new, but small compared to others. small onsen. meals and service were excellent
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.40
Friendly and clean
Friendly staff. A little disappointed with the food, which came on pre prepared trays. Location is great within walking distance of the shrine, temple and waterfall as well as the bus stop.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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Enjoyed my stay. Not the same feel as Royakan or homestay, but not sure they can do anything about that serving the number of clients they do in that operation. They did a great job taking care of us and food was excellent. There was confusion with Bath. They told me Bath was closed in the morning until 2:30pm, but later I learned that did not include showers.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
The best place to stay near the falls
Very friendly staff. Clean and minimalist rooms. Nice baths. Everything you might need. Breakfast is great but dinner was still good too.
Date: Mar/2024
Netherlands (Female, age **)
5.00
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Very nice end of the journey. Perfect location after the long hike and very nice food and onsen.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Spain (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Top location, good view and bath
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Very good stay
We were very satisfied with our stay. We slept well, and the food was good and the people from the inn nice and helpful.
Date: Mar/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
Conveniently located 2 star lodgings in Nachisan
Busy hotel in Nachisan, very well organised . Meal in bento boxes were delicious, and high quality. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Shared bathrooms and baths- very clean and well organised.
Date: Feb/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Great
Very near Nachi Taisha, which is a great accommodation experience.
Date: Feb/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great hotel
Very nice hotel with good food, a nice hot tub, and clean rooms
Date: Feb/2024
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
立地が良くおもてなしが最高の宿でした
那智山にあり観光・古道歩きに便利な宿です。 細やかなおもてなしが最高でした。翌日の古道歩きのためにポットにお湯をお願いしたら快く提供いただきました。
Date: Feb/2024
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Family of four - walking the Nakahechi Route
We had a very pleasant stay at Mitaki Sanso on our last night of walking the Nakahechi Route. It is very conveniently located in Nachisan and very accessible to the Kumano Nachi Taisha and Seiganto-ji Temple. Getting to and from the accommodation from Kii-Katsuura was very easy. Our hosts were very kind and accommodating and our meals were delicious.
Date: Feb/2024
Portugal (Female, age 20-29)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Mitaki Sanso @ Nachi
After the hike from Koguchi, we were pleased to be staying on the hill - good location. Caught the bus to Kii-Katsuura in the morning - bus stop is only 200m along the road. The hospitality at mealtimes was very welcoming and the meals were impressive. The in-house onsen was good.
Date: Jan/2024
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Greatly exceeded expecations
Since the place had "cafe" in the name, we did not expect much but wow how wrong we were. Served multi-course traditional Japanese dinner. Public onsen bath was newly renovated and beautiful. And its proximity to Nachi waterfall was invaluable. We were so tired after 3 days of hiking and did not have energy to go down the falls during the night. But since the hotel is so close we were able to go in the morning before our bus.
Date: Jan/2024
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Making the most of Nachisan
Bath and guestroom here were excellent. After my other stops the dinner wasn't too exciting although still pleasant, came in a plastic container with plastic decorations inside which I personally don't appreciate. Plenty of rice and tea available which is a huge plus. Breakfast was then a big surprise with a local miso paste and recommended eating order that made up for the lackluster dinner. Bath was only available for one hour per customer but was hot with a nice view.
Date: Jan/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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the room is a little smaller than the other places I stayed on the trek, but was fine! dinner and breakfast were delicious and Japanese style.
Date: Dec/2023
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
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Good service and good food quality. Nice location.
Date: Dec/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
0.00
Great Location
Wonderful location right near the end of the trail, which is nice after such a hard day of hiking. Plus, the next morning you can get up early and see the sites before the tourists arrive.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Great view and location
A few rooms at Mitaki Sandi have views of Nachi Falls. Request one if you can, gorgeous views. Location can’t be beat for visiting the sights at Nachisan. Friendly staff, lovely onsen.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Convenient location
Great place to stay after a long day of hiking and more stairs to go to Nachi Falls and back. Super convenient location and great choice if you don’t want to make the additional trek to Kii-Katsuura on the same day. Suggest allowing extra time next day to go to Kii-Katsuura and look around before heading to your next destination.
Date: Jan/2024
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Central location, friendly staff, didn’t like eating my rice out of plastic bowls
After a long hike and this being the last day, it was really nice having an inn right in the middle of town. Great staff, who helped me plan how to get to Kyoto the next day. They even printed out the map & steps to get there. Clean Japanese room and nice bath downstairs. The biggest drawback were the meals. Dinner was outsourced by a third party. To be fair, it was pretty good, but not the same as a warm home-cooked meal. Rice was served in a plastic bowl. I lived in Japan for 6 years, this is the first time I’ve ever eaten out of a plastic bowl. Green tea and water served out of a thermos, buffet style. Disappointing especially for our last meal. Breakfast was OK, though semi-buffet style and rice out of a plastic bowl.
Date: Dec/2023
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Perfect stop after long hike
Enjoyed the stay, perfect for relaxing after another whole day's hike
Date: Dec/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2023
Spain (Female, age **)
4.60
Stunning view to Nachisan cascade from our room
A great place, a family-run lodging with an excellent service, room with a view, very good meals and really friendly host.
Date: Dec/2023
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Female, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2023
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
3.40
Great location
It was our last stop at the Kumano. The location is great, the view of the waterfall is amazing. The bath is also great. The dinner was alright (not made at the hotel) and a bit overpriced. (But its the only decent place to stay so its alright for you last stop)
Date: Dec/2023
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2023
China (Male, age **)
5.00
We do not believe we make it here
The room is not big but very comfortable and with the view of Nachi waterfall. We did our laundry here with a small fee. The shared toilets and onsen were clean and tidy. We enjoyed the conversations with other hikers while having hot dinner with hot sake. We got cold sake from the vending machine, the owner asked us if we want to heat it up. The people here were all very friendly and helpful. This trip was a perfect trip!
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2023
Hong Kong (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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The host are clean and have all basic equipment. The staffs are friendly and nice. They help me to arrange the breakfast time early then can match my staring time to hike. I am so grateful to stay overnight. If I have an other opportunity, I would like to visit this host again. I highly recommend that people who hiking kumano kudo to stay.
Date: Nov/2023
Japan (Female, age **)
3.40
食事
料理が使い捨ての弁当容器や器で提供されていて、味気無いだけでなく大量のゴミが出ることに抵抗感を感じた。
Date: Oct/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
5.00
Wonderful
We had such a pleasant stay with amazing food and a very comfortable room. The staff is super nice and takes very good care of you.
Date: Nov/2023
Sweden (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
New Zealand (Female, age **)
4.60
Great last night on Kumano trail
After a long day of hiking it was great to be able to check in at Mitaki Sanso. It is a quieter season when we went I guess as we had the hotel baths all to ourselves and could take our time relaxing for a bit before dinner. This is a futon type room (no private bathroom, so something like a hostel in that regard), but was very comfortable and thank goodness had aircon. We had friendly reception and explanation of amenities on arrival, a good dinner and breakfast, and slept very comfortably. It was great to get up early and visit Nachi shrine before checkout as well.
Date: Nov/2023
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Perfect end
Awesom place. Best food that we had on the trail, fantastic staff and owners. 5 stars!
Date: Nov/2023
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Fantastic Stay
Highly recommend staying here . It was great to stay in the area, and be up early to see the shrine, temple and falls before the crowds rocked up. The accommodation is family run, comfortable, friendly staff, and the meals were varied and delicious. There’s even a view of the falls from the windows.
Date: Nov/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
France (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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We really enjoyed our stay there. The food was very good but what we did not appreciate is that the food is sevrved in plastic bowls and cups. It is really a pitty to serve such a good food in plastic recepients and it is bad for the nature. I think it should be really changed in order to have a perfect stay
Date: Nov/2023
France (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
France (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Fabulous view
Took us ages to find this place - it’s not well signposted. View of waterfall from room was beautiful. Food was plentiful and delicious, particularly welcome after a long hard last day hike.
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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The hospitality at Mitaki sanso was very warm and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious and generous in portion size, especially the housemade miso paste. The accomodation was only a short walk from the nearby Nachi falls. It was great to be able to share dinner with the many fellow trail walkers who had made the full journey to Nachi falls.
Date: Nov/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
4.20
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晚食はちょっと…他にいい。
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
France (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Hébergement plus classique(hôtel)
Bon accueil. Chambre correcte. Repas traiteur mais de bonne qualité.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Beautiful, tranquil and delicious
What a beautiful place. Lovely hospitality and a delicious meal cooked by a local restaurant. Absolutely recommend.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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A very convenient location for the Kumano Kodo. Small simple rooms, but we enjoyed the baths and the food. It was fun to meet up with other travellers and share our experiences.
Date: Oct/2023
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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全部いい！！
Date: Oct/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Great place to relax
Amazing food and service. Host and staff were amazing. Great food. Onsen and other amenities were above expectations.
Date: Oct/2023
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
Clean and convenient
Very friendly and clean. Good size room for 2 people. Handy to the bus stop. Meals tasty and satisfying. Would stay here again.
Date: Oct/2023
Guatemala (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
Great Location
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Excellent Quality
There is not a whole lot to say. The quality of everything was good. Most notably, it is immediately next to the staircase to the grand shrine and it is a 5 minute walk to the waterfall shrine. The only issue that I had was that I felt like I overpaid for the dinner and breakfast. The portions were too big and nobody that I have seen (including me and my wife) managed to finish any of the meals completely. AND they don’t let you take any of the leftover food.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
New Zealand (Male, age 70-79)
2.40
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I arrived at about 5.45 and was rushed into a bath and a six pm meal with no time to go to my room. While I was bathing my companion who had arrived an hour before me was asked to get underwear out of my bag so I could wear that under my bathrobe. She was my companion and not my wife and had no right to do that. By 7.30 myself and the other four walkers had to leave the dining area and either go outside or go to our rooms as there was no lounge area or bar. As soon as we did that the manager began vacuum cleaning. He clearly wanted to finish and go home. It was so complelely different to the other four places that I was surprised and disappointed to finish the trek that way. Otherwise the walk was one of the best things I have ever done. Thank you.
Date: Sep/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
A much needed nice place to rest after the Ogumotori-goe
Again, when approaching we were wondering what this might be but, upon entering and seeing our room, we were super happy with the spot. Well kept, clean space, nice tatami mat room with a great view of the tallest waterfall in Japan. It was also nice to walk around Nachi after all the tour busses left and staying here made that possible. Dinner and breakfast were good and filling. The staff was friendly and the bath was quite nice.
Date: Sep/2023
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Beautiful Accesibke Excellent 5 Star Meal
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2023
United States (Male, age **)
3.80
Great place to end
The accommodations were standard motel like, small rooms, ok food. But great to stay in the heart of Nachisen with all its attractions.
Date: Sep/2023
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
Italy (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Nice accommodation right in Nachisan with great food and private bath.
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Stay Here!
I believe this is the only lodging in Nachisan, but it's really all you need. It is more like a hotel, but you get friendly service that makes you feel cared for. Nice, private rooms, ours had a view of beautiful Nachi Falls! When you check in, they show you all the amenities, which they provide a lot of! The baths here were wonderful, it felt so nice to relax there after 5 days of hiking. The dinner was a deluxe bento box, and the staff was right there to address any needs. We washed laundry in the outdoor washers, it was so nice to get our clothes clean for the next part of our trip. We made sure to get up early and go walk around Kumano Nachi Taisha again one more time, it is just breathtaking. When we got back, we had another deluxe breakfast, it was lovely. I forgot that I had arranged a lunch box, but it worked out perfect because we were taking the bus & train over to Kumano Hayatama Taisha to finish our Kumano Kodo experience. Very nice hosts and you won't regret staying close to the Kumano Nachi Taisha - there is so much to see here! THANK YOU to our hosts! :)
Date: Aug/2023
Taiwan (Female, age **)
4.60
Good location to stay
It's good place to stay in Nachisan. Nearly all sightseeing spots.
Date: Aug/2023
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Great (and only) place to stay at Nachisan
After a long hike along Ogumotori-goe, it was such a relief when we reached Mitaki Sanso. The room is futon type, tiny and cosy and has everything you need. Our room has view of the three-tier pagoda. Several sinks on the corridor. Toilet at almost every corner. Bathroom is in public onsen at the basement, no private shower room. All very clean and well-maintained. Dinner and breakfast bento are so delicious!!! Most amazing bento I've ever had. A variety of pickles and dishes beautifully presented. Especially love the recommended miso+green onion+rice combination. Staff helpful and friendly. Owner is a lovely gentleman, talked in mixed Japanese and English. We walked to the waterfall and Seiganto-ji the next morning all refreshed. A perfect time to visit because tourists have not arrived yet. Highly recommended.
Date: Aug/2023
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
3.80
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Mitaki Sanso was a good place to stay after finishing the walk. Only concern was the large amount of single use plastic products being supplied for the bath and for meals.
Date: Aug/2023
Lithuania (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Reward after Kumano Kodo hike
The city where the Mitako Sanso is located is actually a reward after 70+km hike. The view when you arrive to the town is amazing. The hotel also had astonishing view into the waterfall, the onsen was super nice, the food quality was great, the staff friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay a lot and would definitely come back! Highly recommended place to stay during Kumano Kodo or visit to Nachisan. Thank you!
Date: Aug/2023
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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Wonderful location and superb baths. The food was somewhat basic but adequate.
Date: Aug/2023
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
高校生が一生懸命やっていた
対応が誠実で、気持ちよかったです。 必要な物がフロント付近に揃っていて、 使いやすかったです。 部屋から那智の滝が見えて、 感動しました。 夕食のお弁当は、いろいろな種類のおかずがあり、 とても美味しかったです。 夕食の出し方ですが、 他のホテルと遜色ない品数なので、 1品だけ火を使う物がお弁当の隣にあると、 とても見栄えがいいと思いました。 しゃぶしゃぶでも湯豆腐でもいいと思います。 朝食も工夫されていて、とても美味しかったです。
Date: Aug/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
2.60
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The location is good, right in the village. Rooms are very minimal and small. The service in the restaurant was not particularly friendly, and the dinner was poor and with plastic cutlery.
Date: Aug/2023
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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Wonderful hospitality, great food, A+ location
Date: Jul/2023
Denmark (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Constantin Razvan Labusca
I have got to the location pretty late because I have hiked from Kumano Hongu to Nachisan and as soon as I got in front of the main shrine, a car came from the hotel to pick me up. I was so surprised I didn't even knew what should I do!! It was an amazing stay! Would stay in the same place next time I come to hike
Date: Jul/2023
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Superb!
It was perfect! They should be able to accommodate you with a take away breakfast for early departure, especially when you have paid for it.
Date: Jul/2023
Switzerland (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Only Accomodation on Nachisan
Good accomodation on Nachisan (the only one) with public bath. We had a room with view on the Waterfall. Dinner and Breakfast were bento and average.
Date: Jul/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
3.80
Nice stay at the end of our pilgrimage
Mitaki Sanso gives more touristic vibes than our other stays. The location is optimal, guestroom was really nice and the common bath is pleasant. The service was not particularly friendly, and the dinner a bit poor (purchased meal box).
Date: Jul/2023
Belgium (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Very Good
very good accommodation with helpful and attentive staff and in a fantastic location, I can't imagine there's a better place to stay at Nachi Falls.
Date: Jul/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Great stay
A nice, final but brief stay at the end of a long walk. Thanks especially to the ladies at the front of house for being so kind and helpful.
Date: Jul/2023
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Great end to our Kumano Kodo experience
Mitaki Sanso is a very comfortable, clean, and well located place to stay. We enjoyed the onsen bath with the reservation system per room. The food was exquisite and the staff really available and kind. The japanese style room was comfortable, but could have been a little more spacious.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
Not as quaint but well situated
This is a hotel not a ryokan but to was good for what it was. The dinner bento was amazing. Nice breakfast. Staff very kind. Minus…Bath not open until 3pm (unlike a morning shower)
Date: Jul/2023
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
France (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Nice place
There are not a lot of guest house in Nachisan and I think it's worth staying over night, cause there is so much to see. The hotel is nice with good food and a typical japanese breakfast and the staff is very helpful
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Perfect Spot for Nachi Falls
We stayed at Mitaki Sanso on the last day of our hike. Check-in was easy and it is located just a short distance from the falls. We had a view of the falls from our room window and the staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Very nice
Extremely nice to stay here after hiking from Koguchi. Very good location to explore Kumano Nachi Taisha etc. The bath was very nice, as well as the rooms (although they're slightly small). The meals were fresh and hearty.
Date: Jun/2023
Singapore (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
Good manshuku
Location is good service is good.
Date: Jun/2023
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Nice to end the trail near the falls to explore the area in the evening
Nice guesthouse, cleans and tidy room, meal times were strict. Dinner lovely breakfast good. Nice bath area. The hotel was so close to the falls you could walk-in the evenings when no one else was around. Close to bus stop when leaving nachisan
Date: Jun/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
3.20
Uninspiring
As the only accommodation in the village, this accommodation was adequate but a bit of a disappointing end to our trip, as the hotel was rather utilitarian and lacked the personal touch we had enjoyed in other places.
Date: Jun/2023
Germany (Female, age **)
4.80
Very central, friendly and with good baths
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
Germany (Female, age 70-79)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Only accommodation in Nachisan. Nice end of hike stay
Perfect location in Nachisan. Relax and chill after hiking Kumano Kudo, near the temples and water fall. Comfortable and reasonably good food
Date: Jun/2023
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
Overpriced, but okay
I think that for the cost, it was not worth it. I wouldn’t stay again for this reason. The food was not very good for foreigners (I love Japanese food, but this was very bland.) I felt like I was staying in a fancy hotel but the guest room of some guys house at the same time. For example, the rooms were gorgeous and the service was exquisite, but the owner’s family were smoking cigarettes inside and it leaked into my room many times. I asked them to not but it would happen again a few hours later. It kind of felt cold and like I wasn’t really comfortable or at home. Also, please lower the temperature of the baths - the bath was so beautiful but it was too hot to get fully in.
Date: Jun/2023
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Best Location
It’s right at the exit of the Temple after a long long hard hike. It’s so nice to mingle with other hikers. Staff were so kind and helpful.
Date: Jun/2023
Singapore (Female, age **)
4.40
The Room with the View
The room at the lodge provided a magnificent view of the Nachi Taisha and Nachi fall. The sight of these natural wonders, combined with the crisp and sweet fragrance of the surrounding pine trees, truly lifted my spirits and brought a profound sense of peace. Gazing out of the window and being greeted by such an impressive sight was an experience that will stay with me forever. However, I must mention the dining experience, which left something to be desired. The food consisted of a pre-packed bento delivered to the lodge, and unfortunately, this resulted in some disappointments. The items in the bento, such as the tempura, were cold, which was a letdown. However, the rice and miso soup provided a glimmer of satisfaction as they were prepared on-site and served warm. Though the culinary experience fell short overall, the warm rice and miso soup were a saving grace. Despite the culinary shortcomings, the lodge more than made up for it with its breathtaking views and refreshing serenity. The sight of the Nachi Taisha and Nachi fall from the room's window was truly unforgettable. The serenity and tranquility of the surroundings, combined with the invigorating fragrance of the pine trees, created an ambiance that was both soothing and rejuvenating.
Date: Jun/2023
Canada (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Very accomodating and excellent location
We arrived dripping wet and the staff were immensely careful to look after our wet clothes. We also arrived early and did not have to wait until the check in time. The room was spacious and the shared onsen a good size. The general location was excellent and a good place to explore Nachisan. My only disappointment was the food, which was a bento box and nothing special.
Date: Jun/2023
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Mitaki Sanso Review
A great way to end our Kumano Kodo pilgrimage experience! Fantastic location, great service and a lot of amazing food!
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Male, age 20-29)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Mitaki Sanso accommodation
This was an amazing experience. It is the only accomodation in Nachisan. Was nice to explore the town after the hike and visit the waterfall. The staff were amazing! They were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. We had to leave early the next day and they organised an early breakfast for us. The food was delicious! They also had an indoor onsen which was perfect after a big day of hiking! Would recommend staying here. It is a great way to finish the hike.
Date: Jun/2023
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Notre préféré
Quasi seule option sur le site, mais notre coup de cœur des trois hébergements! Chambre: confortable et spacieuse Nourriture: japonnaise mais en quantité raisonnable et délicieuse Personnel: attentionné et aidant Installation assez neuve et rénovée On va y retourner c’est certains
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Great place to stay in Nachi (in fact the only place to stay in Nachi!)
More of a Minshuku than the other places we stayed, but it was pretty well organized and run, though going up and down the stairs was hard after the Koguchi-Nachi hike. (Especially in the little slippers) We lucked out and got the end room with a very pretty view of Nachi waterfall. Highly recommend walking around early in the morning as Nachi is practically abandoned, and it's kind of fun.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Pleasant stay
We had a pleasant stay in this guest house, with dinner & breakfast being bento-style. It was a bit strange that the onsen wasn't open in the morning, so we couldn't have a shower before our 18 hour journey back home.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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Mitaki Sanso was exactly what we needed after hiking Ogumotori-goe. Comfortable, quiet rooms, clean bathing facilities. Easy access to the bus stop for our ride out the next morning!
Date: May/2023
Hungary (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Exquisite Cuisine at Mitaki Sanso
My stay at Mitaki Sanso was a delightful experience. This cozy ryokan provided a simple yet pleasant atmosphere. The standout feature was undoubtedly the exceptional food served. Each meal was a culinary delight, showcasing the flavors of the region. It is located near the waterfall. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a comfortable stay. I recommend Mitaki Sanso for a peaceful retreat, accompanied by delicious cuisine that will leave a lasting impression.
Date: May/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Amazing location
Great (evening only) public bath, yummy food, and quirky loudspeaker announcements. Right by the waterfall :)
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age **)
4.40
Nice lodging at Nachi
This location in the thick of Nachi’s waterfall and temple was a well situated and had nice staff. The dinner was tasty, and the laundry machine availability was most welcome as we were at the end of a week hiking trip of the Kumano Kodo.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Best choice in Nachi Tasha area
Professionally run lodging venue. Excellent food and perfect location.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Great location after a hard days walk
Perfect location , very welcoming reception staff.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Japan (Female, age **)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
France (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
Location
I think this is the nearest accommodation in Nachisan, we had a view of the waterfall from our room. Good bath facilities and free tea/coffee/miso and cookies. Our meals were excellent, recommend staying here
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
素晴らしいお宿でした
お宿の方々がとても親切で、大雲取越に不安な私を励ましてくださいました。 お風呂、お部屋、食堂も綺麗で、食事も満足できました。機会があればまた利用したいと思います。
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Great way to end the pilgrimage
It was such a luxury to be able to stay near Nachisan. This is a well run place.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
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Meals were good and they had a small onsen which was nice
Date: May/2023
Belgium (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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Helpfull and friendly staff. Room was spacious and clean. Dinner and breakfast were delicious! Bath was nice and warm.
Date: May/2023
New Zealand (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Beautiful finish to the hike
Amazing stay and great food! The view from our room was simply stunning!
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Excellent, organized and well run accommodation
Bit pricy but you more or less get what you pay for--the only guesthouse in Nachi itself, so no need for a bus ride into Katsuura especially if the last day on the trail takes you a while. Food is delicious and the place is basically a well run hostel, where there is a large communal eating area, two onsens in the building for men/women, and rooms with a beautiful view of the waterfall.
Date: May/2023
Lithuania (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Very welcoming stay at a busy facility
Our last stay was in a bigger facility to compare with a guesthouse in Yunomine Onsen. Because there were a lot of other guests it was not as calm and as authentic as in a smaller housing. However, the staff was extremely polite and welcoming. Every facility well organised. The food was a prepared bento box. Which was very large and delicious, however not as delicious as the meal prepared in front of us at Yunomine Onsen. All in all, it was a bigger, more crowded facility, but very well organised, clean, and the stuff was simply amazing making each and every guest special.
Date: Apr/2023
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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Again we only have good comments for this great guesthouse. The people were very helpful with everything. Our room had a view to nachi falls. Great service and food.
Date: Apr/2023
Czech Republic (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Netherlands (Female, age **)
4.60
Japanese hospitality in its best form
Our room is rather basic but very comfortable, with view to Nachi Falls. The accommodation provides shared toilets, washing sinks and a small onsen bath. The owner and the staff were super helpful and friendly, they went out of their ways to help guests. The meals are worth mentioning!!! They were carefully prepared, beautifully presented, full of nutrition and flavor - definitely the best we had on this trip.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Good place to stay near falls
Excellent location , room clean and more than adequate . Delicious dinner. We had to leave early so owner gave us a generous packed breakfast to take with us .
Date: Apr/2023
Canada (Female, age **)
4.25
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雨音がトタンに当たってうるさくて眠れなかった。
Date: Apr/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
France (Female, age **)
5.00
Perfect stay and helpful host
The meals were awesome, the welcoming very nice, the room full of little attentions, and the bath so great after a long hike! We loved our short stay in Nachi!!
Date: Apr/2023
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
Very welcoming and friendly
This place is more like a hotel. Great reception and kindness when we walked in all soaking wet and muddy from the trail. Nice clean rooms and hot baths. Very friendly and clean place
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Male, age **)
4.60
Had a great stay here!
After the long hike from Hongu, this was a great place to stay. Absolutely wonderful food. Friendly staff. Cheap laundry machines. But, only one dryer and washer, so make sure you plan accordingly. The men's onsen can get crowded. Other than that, this place was wonderful!
Date: Apr/2023
Sweden (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
Comfy, Basic Accommodation for the End of the Hike
Not sure if this is the only accommodation in Nachisan, but it seems that all the hikers are herded in to Mitaki Sanso. The accommodation is clean and fairly basic, and it did have school-camp vibes with the common dining room and shared toilet and washing basins. The onsen was quite small and as that is the only spot to shower, does get quite packed at peak periods. It is also not open in the morning. Diner time was announced over a large speaker at 5pm which seemed incredibly early for us who usually don't eat dinner until around 8pm. We managed to ask if it might be possible to push it out to 5.30pm. It is centrally located and buses pull up very close by to take you down to Katsuura. There are also washing machines out the front for your dirty laundry which could be very much needed. Overall a basic & restful spot to sleep after the long hike. Along with all other accommodation, the food was terrific!
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
Clean and thoughtful
This place is the most generic of all the lodging that we experienced. I believe it is the only place near the waterfall. So the location can’t be topped. I just wish there was some area where we could have hung out with our friends- old and new.
Date: Apr/2023
Canada (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
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Right at the Spot of Nachi Falls, don not be sad if you do not have a room with a waterfall view, the hotel is clean, the food was ok (large bento box) plus cocked rice and soup from the kitchen. Staff was lovely. Thank you for having me.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Very nice stay
After our final day of hiking, Mitaki Sanso was a wonderful place to arrive. Our hosts were welcoming and helpful and the food was outstanding. The room was comfortable and the bath so relaxing.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Good stay
Great place, meals and staff. Its a larger accommodation stay, good staging spot for the next walk Lunchbox could be bigger
Date: Apr/2023
South Africa (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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This was one of our favourite accommodations during our Japan trip. The guesthouse is within walking distance from the waterfall, temple, shrine and Kumano Kode hiking trail. After completing a day's hiking in pouring rain, it was lovely to receive such a warm friendly reception by the staff. Amenities as well as coffee, tea, soup and biscuits were provided. The dinner was delicious.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Excellent
A welcomed stop/nights accommodation at the end of a really tough days walking (rain, wind, etc). The Onsen was very welcomed, and the meals were fantastic. Very clean and efficiently run premises. Highly recommend
Date: Apr/2023
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Great location
Perfect spot to finish the hike. The service was great, the staff were really helpful. Checking us in quickly so we could get out of our wet clothes. The view was amazing. The food was incredible
Date: Apr/2023
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Nice experienc
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
3.50
Least favorite stay. Not bad, just not great like our other stays.
Nachi waterfall from our bedroom window. Room was just a place to crash.
Date: Apr/2023
Italy (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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The accomandation is in a very good Location, Close to the nachitaisha. The staff ist very lovely and friedly.
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Female, age 70-79)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
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Great location and very tasty meals.
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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Great location - one can see the Nachisan waterfalls in the parking lot and the entrance to the Nachi Grand shrine is just across the street
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
A welcome rest at the end of the walk
After the hardest day the comfortable futon beds and warm onsen baths were very welcome. Very helpful staff. A beautiful meal and an excellent view of the falls.
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
China (Female, age **)
4.80
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Great hospitality, very friendly staff, unfortunately the waterfall view room has been fully booked, other than that, everything is perfect
Date: Mar/2023
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
Great fresh seafood
The hotel is a very good location. It's close to Nachi Falls and the temple. The staff are very kind and welcoming. Staff were able to give us directions to the next bus stop and were very attentive during meals. There is an onsen style bath and communal bathrooms. Dinner was great if you are a seafood fan, the tuna was especially good. Breakfast is traditional Japanese style with omlete and rice as well as fish. It's nice to be able to talk with other hikers as most people finished their hike then came to the hotel to talk over dinner. The one downside is that the bedding is not very comfortable. We tried the mattresses on mat flooring at other locations and found them more comfortable.
Date: Mar/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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施設もサービスも充実しておりましたが、一つ残念なのは、翌日の弁当が非常に貧弱なものでした。穿っているかもしれませんが、利用者が少なかったので、残り物と適当におにぎりを詰めた🍙という内容だったのがガッカリしました。
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2023
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2023
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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施設設備は新しい 風呂は日帰りもされているので広々 料理は朝晩共に品数も多く良かった
Date: Jan/2023
Australia (Female, age **)
4.60
Nice lodging in a great location
This was our final stay and many positives - good location, excellent onsen, very good food and gracious staff. The room was traditional and basic but of a decent size and warm. I didn’t realise Nachisan was such a beautiful place - would have stayed an extra day here had I known.
Date: Jan/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2022
United States (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Perfect mountain location to enjoy Nachi
Amazing guest house right on the mountainside where you can finish enjoying all the sights and tastes of Nachi. The guest house was very clean and required bathing to be scheduled to ensure social distance could be maintained. They provided all of the bathing essentials but did it in a personalize package to ensure safety for their guests. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly.
Date: Dec/2022
Philippines (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Staying here is a must if you visit the Kumano Nachi Taisha
The meals we ate here are the best we've had throughout our 5-day Kumano Kodo pilgrimage hike. We actually checked in late because we spent a lot of time at the Nachi Falls and didn't realize it gets dark quickly. The hotel staff actually sent out a car to look for our group and took us to the hotel. The room is a bit smaller than the other lodgings we've been to, but everything else is superb. If you wake up early enough, you can roam around the Kumano Nachi Taisha complex literally alone and have the whole place by yourself.
Date: Dec/2022
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Well located lodge with excellent food
Love this place - really nice meals amid a short walk to the bus station.
Date: Dec/2022
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Great location near nachi falls
This was the only minshukan near the kumano nachi taisha and nachi falls. Great place to rest for the night after a day of trekking and visit the taisha grounds and falls early next morning before the day tourists arrive. Food was great. The bath was nice but can only visit it during fixed time slots.
Date: Dec/2022
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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Excellent miso meals
Date: Dec/2022
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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So convenient to stay right near Nachisan. My room had a nice view of the falls. Food was delicious, showcasing local specialties. Bath was also very nice and had a gorgeous view of the mountains. Service was super friendly.
Date: Dec/2022
Canada (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Excellent
The entire experience was amazing. Great facilities, amazing service and outstanding food.
Date: Nov/2022
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
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お部屋からは那智の滝が見え、感動しました。 ご主人の、宿泊者への心配りがとても行き届いていました。 熊野古道、大雲取・小雲取へ気持ち良くスタートできました。 残念なのは、13名の団体客が夕食時に大変盛り上がり、ノーマスクで大声で会話していました。うるさいと感じました。そして、このご時世ですので、少し注意をしていただきたかったです。
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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スタッフの皆さんがいつも笑顔で接客されていて、大変気持ちが良かった
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
すばらしい宿でした
みなさんもおっしゃっているように、従業員の方々も親切ですし、料理も食べきれないくらいたくさんあってどれも美味しかったです。自家製味噌絶品でした。部屋も那智の滝が見れる部屋でした。当日天気がとても悪く、過去に那智の滝のそばまで行っていたので、今回は滝まで行かず部屋から満喫できてよかったです。お風呂はグループごとの時間制だったので、ゆっくり入ることができました。きれいな宿で、何度も紀伊勝浦や那智には来ていたのですが、今回初めて利用させていただき、今後もこちらを訪れた際は利用したいなと思いました。
Date: Nov/2022
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2022
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Female, age **)
5.00
Mitaki Sanso
The room for 4 people was clean and spacious. The bath time was by reservation and the bath was big enough for 3 people. The food was exceptionally good with several tuna dishes that are a specialty of the area.
Date: Nov/2022
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Very professional and caring hosting team
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2022
Japan (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2022
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2022
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2022
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2022
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2022
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2022
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2022
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
ありがとうございます。
立地最高です。朝起きると那智の滝が目の前に見えて、音が聞こえます。今回で3回目の宿泊ですがいつもみなさん優しくて穏やか。いろいろリニューアルされているので、これからも楽しみ。
Date: May/2022
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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大変、満足です。
Date: May/2022
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
A very kind host and a lovely bath
This was our last stay on our trip and it was a great way to end. We asked for a room with a view and were very kindly given a room with a beautiful view of the surrounding hills. The baths are spotless and perfect for relaxing in. Our host was so so kind and friendly, and we enjoyed chatting to him a lot. The food (all vegetarian) was absolutely delicious, and included some local umeshu and ume salt. (When we complimented the salt, we were given a small bag of it to take home.) The next day, our host actually gave us a lift to Daimonzaka because we had mentioned how stiff our legs were! Excellent service and a memorable stay.
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2021
Japan (Female, age 70-79)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2021
Japan (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2022
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Great staff, nice location, amazing meals
Mitaki Sanso is a great place to stay. The location is pretty convenient, just a few minutes walk to Seiganto-Ji Temple and Nachi Taisha. The staff is eficient, friendly and helpful. Everything is clean, very organized, with some simple rules for the guests in order to keep the accomodation enjoyable for everyone. Our room was cozy and warm, perfect for a winter day and were so glad to have a heated table! Also we could enjoy a nice warm bath after a long cold day walking from Koguchi to Nachisan. The highlight, for both of us, was the meal we had at Mitaki Sanso. Dinner was impecably served, it was so pleasant for the eyes that we took a long moment to appreciate the beautiful table they set for us before eating. The food was amazing and the maguro was beyond delicious.
Date: Nov/2021
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
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Service was really helpful in getting us a taxi, suggesting things to do on last day, and helping us use takyubin to get the bags back to Tokyo.
Date: Nov/2021
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Mitaki Sanso
Having Mitaki Sanso so close to Nachi Falls was so convenient. I am glad we were able to stay there immediately after looking around Nachi Taisha and the Falls. The food was extremely good and the view from the room was great. At night and the morning, it was so nice to hear the hawks screaming as they flew around the mountains. Also, having the ability to reserve the public bath for the travel group was very enjoyable. Large and very clean public bath and super comfortable hot bath.
Date: Oct/2021
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
ありがとうございました
那智の滝が見えるお部屋でした。早朝の那智山を散歩しました。すばらしい立地ですがスタッフの皆さんの優しさもすばらしいです。素泊まりでしたが今度はお食事もいただきたいです。感染対策もすごくされていました。
Date: Mar/2021
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.50
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かなり古い旅館でしたがそれを除けば、滝川の角部屋でゆったり過ごせました。ご主人も親切で、立地もよかったです。
Date: Oct/2021
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2021
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
A delicious dinner to crown a hard day
The dinner was one of the best of the entire trip. Delicious sashimi, miso aubergines and all was really tasty and cooked with love. The owner was closing the hotel after my departure, and kindly waited to allow me to do some sight seeing.
Date: Apr/2021
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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It's the only place to stay at Hongo Nachi Taisha. Which means after a long day of hiking you don't need to catch a bus and go elsewhere and then settle in, you can just walk to Mitaki Sanso and be done. Slightly smaller rooms than other places I stayed, but I still could unfold the futon on to the tatami mat and there was a low table also in the room. Dinner and breakfast were very nice. Shower/onsen located downstairs, but I had to choose a time for my shower.
Date: Oct/2019
Japan (Male, age **)
3.60
traditional Ryokan style accomodation
Only problem is that they do not have bath in the morning. Food was very nice, especially eggplant with miso sauce on it.
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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抜群の立地です。りょうりもおいしかった。
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2021
Japan (Male, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2021
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
心安らぐ宿
スタッフの皆さんが、本当に良い方ばかりで、優しさに包まれて心地よく過ごすことができました 料理もおいしく頂きました ありがとうございました
Date: Apr/2021
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
True definition of omotenashi
Absolute must to stay at! The owner is incredibly kind and caring, and the baths are wonderful. I really enjoyed my stay here, and am so grateful for the thoughtfulness of the staff!
Date: Mar/2021
Japan (Female, age **)
4.40
Very good meals and location
Best place to stay if you want to see the Nachi Falls and Nachi Taisha again. The dinner was wonderful, with homemade and locally sourced ingredients. The servers were very kind and kept insisting I ate more, and served me even though they didn't have to. The bath was relaxing.
Date: Jan/2021
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Great food and location
Our room had a view of Nachi Falls, it was a great location. The food here was amazing and so was the ume shu!!
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Great spot, super friendly staff!
We loved the welcome we got at this place and the meals were excellent. Don't understand why some reviews are negative as the staff went out of their way way greet us, help us and ensure we enjoyed our stay.
Date: Sep/2020
Japan (Male, age **)
4.80
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熊野古道すべてに言えることですが，いずれもおもてなしの精神にあふれており，料理・接客すべて心地よいものでした．料理の量が少々年寄りには多すぎたかとは思います．
Date: Sep/2020
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
excellent
Excellent accommodation all round, food amazing and location outstanding.
Date: Apr/2020
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
Nice accommodation for the end of the trail
Our reception was friendly and the meal was excellent. The room was basic but comfortable with a view of the waterfall. A good place to rest after the hard day on the trail.
Date: Mar/2020
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
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a beautiful inn in a mythical place with a perfect welcome and excellent gastronomy
Date: Mar/2020
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2020
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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A nice lodging. Very good food and service, the bathroom facilities are shared but clean.
Date: Mar/2020
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
The official last stop
It was a gem. The greeting in Kimino/Yukata was the cherry on the top. The service was perfect. They warn you that alcohol is an extra. The room was comfortable, food epic, ladies were so kind.
Date: Mar/2020
United States (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2020
Italy (Male, age **)
4.60
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Our stay was excellent! The food was outstanding and the room very cosy with a view on the waterfall (and also on a parking lot). We really enjoyed our last stay of the Kumano kudo and would happily stay there again any time!
Date: Mar/2020
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2020
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Stay in the mountains
This was a great stay up in the mountains, food was great, the bath was nice and hot, and the room was nice and spacious and the staff were very friendly. Good spot to get some sunrise photos of the pagoda, otherwise the bus to Katsuura is always an alternative.
Date: Feb/2020
South Africa (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Traditional guesthouse with a wonderful view and fantastic food
The owners of Mitaki Sanso were very welcoming and our room was fantastic as it had a kotatsu set up in the center which was bliss after walking a short distance up the hill in the rain. The food was absolutely incredible! I highly recommend getting the packed lunch as well as the dinner and breakfast.
Date: Feb/2020
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Comfortable and great food
We appreciated the warm and welcoming rooms with the thermos of hot green tea. The meals were excellent- the best we had on our 2 week holiday. Friendly staff.
Date: Feb/2020
Mexico (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
After a long walk
This is the only place to sleep right in Nachi. Since the walk from Koguchi is the most difficult it’s a good idea to stay here, otherwise there’s no much time to explore the area if you have to go to Ki-Katsuura. The hotel is simple but well organized, food was very nice.
Date: Jan/2020
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2020
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
so friendly + great location
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2020
Sweden (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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Outstanding food!
Date: Jan/2020
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Obliged stop in Nachisan that u will not regret
There aren't other choices in Nachisan. This place is more an hotel then a minshuku. Not so warm and welcoming. Nevertheless for the good food and great location to enjoy the area I suggest it. I would never suggest to go to sleep in katsuura. Once completed the kumano Kodo you have to stop in Nachisan to appreciate the place and enjoy it. No doubt there are more pros that cons. Stop there.
Date: Jan/2020
China (Male, age **)
4.20
Good Location and wonderful meals
Located in the center of Nachisan Town and has a good view of falls from the room window. The dinner and breakfast is wonderful.
Date: Jan/2020
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
If you want to be close to Nachi Falls when the tourists are gone, this is the best place!
The location is ideal and the meal was wonderful. We are very glad we chose to stay here
Date: Jan/2020
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Excellent communications and service
I cannot praise the local places we stayed enough, thanks for delicious food and friendly hosts.
Date: Dec/2019
Singapore (Female, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
Netherlands (Female, age **)
3.80
simple hotel along the road, near temple ,waterfall and busstation.
Even though the cook was very good, we found it a bit peculiar that dinner and breakfast-times were so strict. In the evening we were cicked out of the restaurant within an hour and in the morning we could only have breakfast at 7.00 or 7.30. Other than that the place is well situated: close to the temples, the waterfall and the busstation.
Date: Dec/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Clean and great meals
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
3.80
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Great location and fantastic food but don't be late for meals!
Date: Nov/2019
Sweden (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Super location
The location is absolutely fabulous with our room having a view to the water fall. It was magic to be able to stay in the area after the crowd had left in the evening. Good rooms and bath. Excellent food.
Date: Nov/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Germany (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
Mitako Sanso is also a beautiful place to stay.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Good accommodation
Last day of our trek and our legs were so sore...lots if steps in the accommodation. Enjoyable stay!
Date: Nov/2019
Austria (Female, age **)
3.80
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Nice place to stay and perfect location after a long days walk
Date: Nov/2019
Israel (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Canada (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
Small family run hotel
If you want to see the waterfalls in the morning to location of the hotel cannot be beat. Staff are friendly although a little bit blunt. Food is good rooms are clean but small.
Date: Nov/2019
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
2.00
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Pros: Efficient, near to all landmarks, some rooms with a view, extraordinary and excellent food Cons: Militairy charm, you will be commanded by the loudspeaker, unintimated rooms, no showers allowed in the morning, adverse timemanagement
Date: Nov/2019
United States (Male, age 70-79)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
A great place to stay so the the Nachisan falls
This is a very convenient establish near to the Nachisan falls which spectaular and a highlight of the trip. Would recommends it to others.
Date: Nov/2019
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
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The location is the best, right in Nachisan. Our room was small but our friends was a bit bigger and had a view of the waterfall. The onsen was nice just a little small when the lodge is full, which it was for us. The reception and service were excellent. Very friendly and accommodating. We were able to leave our bags at the reception on the day we left after check-out, so we didn't have to drag them around. The meals were really good.
Date: Nov/2019
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Convenient location and great food
After the long hike from Koguchi to Nachisan we were very happy that the hotel was right next to the Nachi Taisha area and we didn't have to get on a bus wet and tired as we were. We arrived earlier than we had indicated but were greeted cordially and immediately shown to our room. The room was clean and functional as were the facilities including the bath in the basement. Having a shower and a soak after our challenging hike was wonderful. What really stood out about the stay was the food which was absolutely top notch. I hadn't expected such an elaborate dinner and breakfast. To me a great example of what fine Japanese cuisine can offer. When we left we got a chance to say goodbye to and thank the entire hotel staff and were touched by their friendliness towards us.
Date: Nov/2019
United States (Male, age **)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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comfortable traditional rooms. Excellent dinner and nice staff. Comfortable after a long days walk
Date: Oct/2019
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
A nice place to stay in Nachisan
Mitaki Sanso was a welcome respite after a long day hiking in the rain, with nice warm baths. However, the rooms and common areas are starting to show their age from busy use. The meals were very good.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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Difficult to find after leaving theTemple. No wifi. Excellent meals, stafff helfpul and friendly.
Date: Oct/2019
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
China (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Worth choosing
Great location. The rooms are simple, public baths and toilets, no washing machine and dryer. There are a lot of rooms in the whole house, and many guests can be accommodated at the same time. There will be a small team. The time for dinner and breakfast is fixed and cannot be chosen, but it is very rich. The waiters are all old aunts, and they are very good at doing things.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age **)
2.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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Nicely done. Very practiced in moving tourists through the system.
Date: Oct/2019
New Zealand (Female, age **)
5.00
Last night
A tough days walk but what a climax arriving at Nachisan. Onsen was again very welcome, our bedroom overlooked the valley and was large and very comfortable. Dinner was great, so many dishes and so much care taken with presentation. Highly recommended. Just a short walk down to the base of the falls in the morning from where we caught the bus to Kii Sakurra.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
Excellent Location, Comfortable Stay
This Sanso was convenient, efficient, clean and hospitable. Very steep stairs to get to bedrooms is a little dangerous in slippery slippers. Most guests attacked the stairs in bare feet. The room was adequate and reasonable in size. The baths were small for the size of the establishment and the toilets very small. Cleaning teeth etc was in the hallway. But friendly as other guests had to pat your rump to get past. The meal was more tourist destination and serve your self rice and water. But all in all the location made up for other short falls.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
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Very friendly and well organised Fantastic meals! Thankyou so much.
Date: Oct/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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Great location and wonderful meals.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
Final end to journey
Gray to catch up with fellow pilgrims
Date: Sep/2019
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Lovely staff and great food
Great hotel, in a great location with an incredible view of the waterfall. food was great , staff were lovely and helpful. The baths and showers arent available in the morning which is a little unusual but the bathrooms are so you can still have a wash,
Date: Aug/2019
France (Female, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
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Great to be able to stay rightnin nachisan
Date: Aug/2019
Singapore (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Good
Convenient location, walkable from the end of Kumano Kodo. The meals were good, and staff friendly. We had left something behind and they were extremely accommodating in helping us retrieve it.
Date: Jul/2019
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2019
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Perfect location
By the time we finished our hike and reached Nachi, we were exhausted and this hotel has the perfect location. It's probably half a mile from the base of the waterfall. We could see it from our room. The room was clean and comfortable. The meals were fantastic. The indoor onsen was small but nice.
Date: Jul/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Convenient and clean
Overall good. Very convenient at the end of the trail. Staff very friendly. Feels more like a hotel than a guesthouse but at the end of the walk when you are feeling tired you may not want the intimacy of a small guesthouse and just enjoy the anonymity of a slightly larger place.
Date: Jul/2019
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
View on the Nachi falls
Very nice stay. Super located.
Date: Jul/2019
United States (Female, age **)
4.80
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Not quite as large rooms at this Inn, but overall great service and food.
Date: Jul/2019
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Best meal we had on the trail
We had hoped to check in early, but were not able to locate anyone on the premises to let us do that. However, when we did eventually check in at opening time, all the amenities proved to be more than adequate. The best part of this stay was the meal, which I believe was the best food we had anywhere on the trek.
Date: Jun/2019
Malaysia (Female, age 20-29)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
South Africa (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
The best for the end
Food wow wow wow!! Lovey friendly staff thank you.
Date: Jun/2019
China (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.20
Warm service. Superb kaiseki-level dinner
Location can't be beat. Excellent wifi
Date: May/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Very good!
We stayed at Mitaki Sanso after 1 day of walk from Takijiri to Chikatsuyu. The location was really good (only a short walk away from the track) and we were received by a very discreet host. We would recommend Mitaki Sanso.
Date: May/2019
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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As with all the other accommodation on the trail this was very good and the food was probably the best I had on the whole walk. It’s in a great position for sightseeing, particularly early in the morning before the crowds arrive.
Date: May/2019
Hungary (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
well run guesthouse
It looks plain outside, but most rooms have beautiful views and the food it very good , so if you don't want to try to catch a bus at the end of a long day go for it. Very experienced helpful staff but not personal like the small places.
Date: May/2019
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
3.40
Final landing
We arrived in Nachisan by 3:00. Time to visit the small place and the beautiful shrine and fall. There is not much to do after it. The trail are stairs going down. No magic at all. Finally it is a 5 days walk. I think it is a better choice to take the bus to Kii Katsura directly. No need to stay at Nachisan for a night.
Date: May/2019
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
Very convenient
Very convenient stay near Nachi Falls. A bigger Minshuku than the ones I had stayed out the nights before, which means there is occasionally a wait for the onsen/showers, but it was a nice room with a great meal and good service. Would recommend!
Date: May/2019
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
Lovely stay in Nachisan
Delicious meals. Lovely to stay in Nachisan at the conclusion of our hike to be able to go back down and see the waterfall at night. A short 5 min walk to the bus stop to access Nachi or Kii-Katsuura stations.
Date: May/2019
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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This was the most like a conventional hotel of the places that we stayed but it could not be more convenient for the falls and pagoda, shrine, etc. The food was excellent and the staff just spectacularly helpful to us when we discovered we had lost a wallet.
Date: May/2019
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Japan (Male, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
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Rigid meal timing but good.
Date: May/2019
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Male, age **)
4.00
Perfect Location. Service lacklustre
Rigid rules. Cant check in before 3pm and for some strange reason you can’t use the onsen baths until 4:30. Not ideal but food good and perfect location.
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Male, age 80-89)
4.80
Koguchi to Nachisan
Mitaki Sanso is well located and is only a short walk from downhill from the Kumano Nachi Taisha temple complex and the three-storied pagoda. There was a detour on Ogumotori-goe trek that extended our walking and arrival time to our lodging at about 6 pm. Unfortunately, this disrupted our dinner time but otherwise, we had a pleasant stay and dinner, breakfast was superb.
Date: Apr/2019
Germany (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
Denmark (Female, age **)
3.60
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The staff was friendly and helpful, but the service was less personal and more rushed than at Yunosato. Dinner felt a bit rushed, because the staff kept taking away plates as we were eating and filled up our rice bowls for us. It would have been a lot nicer to have been able to serve ourselves and eat quietly without plates being cleared while we were still eating. Our room had windows very high up, so there was no view when we were sitting down.
Date: Apr/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
3.40
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The room was huge but shared a very thin wall with the adjacent room. Even a sneeze or a cough could be heard. Location was very convenient The baths were ok, the least impressive along our kumano kodo travels but were adequate. Food was adequate, but did not compare with our other venues
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
Convenient but ...
This was the least favorite. Many restrictions and not the friendliest reception although by the time we left they were very friendly. The food was mediocre.
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
Pleasant stay
This was a well located place with great food and service
Date: Apr/2019
Philippines (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
We loved our dinner!
The location is right by Naichi-san and dinner was amazing! All guests just finished hiking the Nakahechi route and was in a very celebratory mood. This family-run inn is definitely worth it!
Date: Apr/2019
Singapore (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age **)
4.60
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Excellent location for visiting Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls at sunset and sunrise. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Guest house was clean and baths were nice. Our room had an incredible view of the mountains as well as Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji. Also, the food was excellent!
Date: Apr/2019
France (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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Good welcome and place.
Date: Apr/2019
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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It was at a very good location!
Date: Apr/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 70-79)
3.20
Practical but soulless
Average stay. Practical after one ends the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, but without any personal touch nor sense of hospitality.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Loved staying in Nachi!
LOVED this cute little inn right outside the Nachi shrines: clean and cozy with great food. Location cannot be beat if you're doing the big hike and don't want to take a bus to get to your accommodation. One thing to note: there is only one Western toilet on the first floor of the inn. All the guestrooms are on the second floor with Japanese-style toilets. Not a deal-breaker but it helps to know going in. :) The baths contain water from Nachi falls, and the cook has an award-winning secret family miso recipe. VERY friendly staff.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
Good place to stay
Good place to stay in Nachisan. Good food and decent baths. The whole place was a bit cold and drafty though.
Date: Mar/2019
Australia (Female, age **)
3.00
Satistfactory
This lodging is in a very good location and offers very good food. However, the owners seem very anxious about whether their guests strictly met the lodge's rules. A particularly harsh rule is the requirement for a 1500 yen payment for early check in (before 3pm). Such a requirement was not imposed by any of the other lodges we had stayed at. The guest room and other common spaces (not the dining room) was cold. They also didn't let us relax and enjoy our food and drinks - eg my tea and someone else's drink of sake was taken away before it was finished.
Date: Mar/2019
Philippines (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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Friendly hosts, delicious food, stunning location. Perhaps a little more flexibility allowed for the guests as to how long they can stay in the dining room enjoying their food, friendships and conversation (we were ushered out at 7:30).
Date: Jan/2019
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2019
Swaziland (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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Owner / host was very sweet, food was delicious. View from our bedroom was scenic .
Date: Dec/2018
Belgium (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
fantastic location
We stayed 2 nights and were very happy to be able to stay here. Nice view from the window. Very nice host. Restaurant very cosy. Great food.
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Taiwan (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Australia (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
No complaints
Established facility with welcoming owners and great food. Location is perfect for the end of our hike and catching the bus to Kii-Katsuura.
Date: Nov/2018
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Friendly guesthouse right by the waterfall
The location of and food at the guesthouse, along with the friendly staff were the highlights for me!
Date: Nov/2018
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
4.60
Located Near Nachisan! Nice Stay and Great Food!
This place provides great baths and meals for travellers. The rooms are a tad smaller but it is comfortable. Located a stone's throw away from Nachisan Waterfall, there are two bus stops nearby, which makes it easier for travellers to take buses to Nachi-Katsuura. We enjoyed the meals immensely and the staff were super friendly and hospitable. We would definitely stay at this place again when we revisit in the future.
Date: Nov/2018
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Participate in the early morning ritual at Seiganto-ji
Staying at Mitaki Sanso is a great opportunity to participate in the early morning ritual (5am) at the Seiganto-ji temple in Nachisan. The food in Mitaki Sanso was delicious. Sadly they did not allow to leave luggage after check out so that I had to take the luggage with me after 10 a.m. while exploring Nachisan.
Date: Nov/2018
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Good choice for a night
Next to the main road, it was a little bit noisy. Fortunately, there aren’t too many cars. A few minutes from the waterfalls and from the bus station. Onsen is great. Very clean.
Date: Nov/2018
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Perfect location at the end of our walk
We were thrilled to be able to stay at Nachisan and enjoy sunrise etc and less people around that during the day at this most precious destination.
Date: Nov/2018
Netherlands (Male, age **)
5.00
Best location ever
Nothing can beat this location, what an incredible place and what a reward at the end of the Kumano kodo. We saw in earlier reviews people complain about the owner which made us wonder, but the man is just very strict about his rules and values which is his good right. We had a fantastic stay in a huge room, excellent food, even better location, lovely onsen en he has a great and loving staff working for him what else do you want:)
Date: Nov/2018
United Kingdom (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
Friendly, cosy place
Really nice place, super friendly staff. The food was amazing, one of the best in 3 days and the staff was very kind and friendly. Also there was a tiny earthquake while staying there and the staff were seemingly taking all the necessary precautions (escape route, water, food, etc.) in case of an after-quake.
Date: Aug/2018
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2018
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
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Overpriced. Frosty customer service upon check in although to be fair staff still made an effort at dinner to explain what dishes were served and discuss with guests. One woman was very nice to us and let us change when we arrived too early to check in but were soaked from 4 hours of walking under the rain. Food was excellent, probably the highlight of staying here. Rooms are dated and not overly impressive or comfortable considering the price, which is extortionate considering the facilities and state of the hotel. Baths were probably very nice and state of the art, in the mid 70s, and could do with a bit of a revamp. If i were to do this again I think I would hike from kogushi to nachisan (4-6 hours if you're averagely fit) but then take the bus to shingu or a nearby town to get a better accommodation.
Date: Aug/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Nice stay
Hosts, meals and all was just right. Nice way to end a Kumano Kodo walk.
Date: Aug/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.33
End of the hike
Room fine, food was good selection. restrictions to using shower in the morning.
Date: Aug/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
2.25
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Owner not very friendly. Rooms small and outdated, need a redo. Food was very fine. Strangly the bath was only to be used after 4.30hrs, not so nice after a heavy walk.
Date: Aug/2018
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2018
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
Austria (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
Very pleased !
Our only difficulty here was the language, but the friendly staff did their best to communicate with us and we had a great time. Thank you!
Date: Aug/2018
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Very nice place to stay with a great view!
Room was nice and cool, (we traveled during a heat wave). The only western toilet was downstairs. After a long day of hiking the last thing you feel like doing is squatting over the toilet. The futons were a bit thin but after the hike we did from Koguchi i am not sure anything would have kept me from sleeping well. Bathroom was clean but only open from 4:30 pm to 9 pm. We got in from our hike at 3:30 walked around after that and at 4 when we checked in we really needed a shower. As I mentioned before we traveled during a heat wave and we were literally soaked in sweat. We did not want to sit down anywhere but we didn't have the choice to wait. the next day we had a long travel day ahead of us and my husband wanted a morning shower, but the bathroom was not open. Perhaps they could just leave the wash section open during off times and open the bath at a particular hour?
Date: Aug/2018
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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Nice staff, very attentive to everybody. The location near the shrine is very convenient.
Date: Jul/2018
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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Helpful, and friendly hosts in all towns. Food was delicious and accommodation was very comfortable.
Date: Jul/2018
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
No coffee
The hosts were not particularly friendly and this was the only place where no coffee was available because it is not japanese.
Date: Jul/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
Excellent hotel and location
An excellent location in Nachisan. My room had a view on the famous waterfall. It is well organized, food is excellent. Very nice and friendly people who run this hotel.
Date: Jul/2018
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Great place close to temples
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
Excellent place
Supper was spectacularly delicious; However, one should opt for the early breakfast as mine at the later time was cold.
Date: Jul/2018
Canada (Male, age **)
4.60
Dated feel, but very welcoming
The room was spacious and tidy, with a wonderful view of the Nachi falls, even if we couldn't see it in the morning due to the fog. The food was plentiful and very flavourful, we especially liked the tempura and soba. Being able to converse with others we met along the hike was a great experience sharing the way each of us experienced Kumano Kodo. The baths, while a bit small, were the perfect temperature and very clean, a well earned reward for the final day of our hike.
Date: Jul/2018
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
1.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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Awesome food, great guest house, very cool, good onsen.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Great end to Kumano Kodo
We hiked from Watarase Onsen to Nachi, camping the first night at Watarase Onsen and the second night at Koguchi. Arriving at Mitaki Sanso the third night was a great relief! The small baths were perfect for soaking and recovering, and dinner was very filling even for hungry hikers. The room was spacious and well-equipped, though we were hoping for a slightly nicer view. The location was outstanding -- we woke up early to walk up to the temples, enjoy the quiet, and see beautiful morning light streaming across the valley to the waterfall.
Date: Jul/2018
China (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
Germany (Male, age **)
5.00
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Our room had a direct view on the waterfall, was clean and sufficient in size. The onsen is onl open from 4 PM to 10 PM (not in the morning which we did not mind) and is very nice. The meals was really delicious. The host is really pampering you here offering a great variety of food. Nachisan offers many great sights. The minshuku is located at its main street and easily reachable. The next bus stop is less than 5 minutes by foot. The host was kind and very friendly.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Lovely hosts and well-kept facilities
The rooms and facilities were standard for larger guesthouses and are located in an older building. Our room was comfortable, but there were a few flies in the room when we first arrived. The facilities and bathrooms were very clean, and the water in the bath very comfortably warm. The meals were delicious and they accommodated our dietary restrictions. We were unable to make breakfast because we had to catch an early bus, and the hosts graciously packed us some food to-go.
Date: Jul/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
Location!
This place is about location. Please mind: in case you check in early, they will charge you extra. The meals have been terrific, even though the landlady was keen to clean up as quick as possible. We have been placed at a table with other guests, but have even though we enjoyed talking about our experiences, were told to leave the restaurant as they wanted to close it rather early. Bath times are limited as well, but the room has a stunning view towards the waterfall.
Date: Jun/2018
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Very convenient hotel, next to fall with very nice food.
Very convenient location, the food was delicious and the service very welcoming.
Date: Jun/2018
Portugal (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Probably the best you can find in Nachisan
We had a good room with view to the waterfall. The restricted time for taking showers was hard to understand though. The location is very central and meals are very good.
Date: Jun/2018
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
Great stay
Really accommodating, clean and nice rooms.
Date: Jun/2018
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.75
Fabulous
I loved my stay here. Great location, fantastic service. The food was amazing, but expect massive portions.
Date: Jun/2018
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Great Option to Overnight in Nachi-san
Mitaki Sanso is efficient, well run and friendly. The meals (dinner and breakfast) were very good with a nice array of food and plenty to eat. It is the only lodging in Nachi-san and many people choose go on to Katsuura the same day. We decided to stay overnight so that we would have a little bit of time to check out the Nachi shrine, waterfall and surroundings in a more relaxed way. Mitaki Sanso delivered a good experience and we were happy we decided to stay there.
Date: Jun/2018
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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our room had a panoramic view of the temples, the waterfall, and the ocean. none of the other rooms had such features, so we were lucky. the meals were great and the baths were spacious and great water. good service and terrific location, just 5 min walk from Nachi falls.
Date: Jun/2018
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
The view of the waterfall
The location is perfect. so close to the waterfall and the shrine you can see both. A easy walk to everything and the people are welcoming. The food and dessert are too die for.
Date: Jun/2018
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.50
Welcoming staff, lovely food
I thought the food in this lodge was excellent, great variety, presentation and taste. The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. Very much enjoyed the stay after a Long day walking. The scenery was fantastic with the waterfall in the background. Only improvement point is that the futon was quite hard and needed a little more padding.
Date: Jun/2018
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Very special to stay in Nachisan
We had a wonderful evening in Nachisan. The room on the corner with a bamboo forest was spectacular. It was also quite special to stay in Nachisan after all other day tourists have left. Our dinner was delicious. We had to leave on an early bus and were not able to stay for breakfast. All in all our experience here was wonderful.
Date: Jun/2018
Czech Republic (Male, age **)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
old fashioned but good
Was a lovely place but it was too expensive. We were disappointed with the baths.
Date: May/2018
Greece (Male, age 30-39)
3.00
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The only option, so what can you do?
Date: May/2018
Sweden (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Thailand (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
Great Location, next to Kumano Nachi Taisha and Bus Terminal
This place is just opposite the Nachi Taisha, the most breadth-taking scenery of all the Kumado Kodo itinerary. Staying there has an advantage of going to the Taisha early in the morning before the crowd. I was able to take a postcard-perfect picture at 6 a.m. The bus terminal is just a 10-minute's walk. Very convenient. The meals are excellent. The room is comfortable. The suggested improvement will be about the toilet. Although the place probably accommodates about 30 guests, mostly non-Japanese, there is only one western-style toilet. The place needs more of this to cater to non-Japanese who are not used to Japanese toilet, and to senior citizen who may have difficulty standing up after squatting.
Date: May/2018
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Mitaki Sanso
Very convenient (walking distance) to the Nachi Shrine.
Date: May/2018
United States (Female, age 20-29)
3.20
Misleading description but delicious meals
This property was described as having a "religious atmosphere" however we failed to see how this was so. We were extremely unimpressed with this guesthouse. The room was very basic. The bathrooms were disgusting. There was only one western toilet in the whole property located on the first floor. The "onsen" was a small bathtub that could only comfortably fit four people. Despite the disappointing facilities, the location within walking distance of Nachisan and the end of the Kumano Kodo was excellent. Furthermore, dinner and breakfast were delicious and the selling point of this guesthouse.
Date: May/2018
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
2.40
Nice food, bit dated
Not as bad as the reviews online. Location was close to the temples, food was good, room was a bit dated and worn, bathroom sinks are outside the room, western toilet downstairs, "ofuro" only open at certain times and a little small. If I had to do it again, I'd prefer a nice onsen place in Katsuura to cap off a long walk.
Date: May/2018
Malaysia (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
Nice Location and Food
They arranged small room for 2 pax but my friends got a much bigger room for himself.
Date: May/2018
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
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A bit disappointing that we cannot take bath in the morning. The walls of the rooms are thin so we can hear the neighbour talking clearly.
Date: May/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Finland (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Beautiful view
Mitaki Sanso was a nice place to rest after walking the Kumano Kodo. We were treated to have a room with a great view of the waterfall. We wished the baths at Mitaki were cleaner but otherwise enjoyed our stay.
Date: May/2018
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
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This is a large guest house, almost like an hotel. Dinner was great, and vegetarian, by my request. Nachisan is quite lively compared to the other places along the Kumano Kodo and this guest house is right in the middle of it, allowing you to do some more exploring if wanted.
Date: May/2018
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
4.25
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Dinner and breakfast were amazing and delicious :)
Date: May/2018
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
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The caring staff of this lodging were so supportive of our dietary needs and our meals were delicious. Our room was very comfortable with magnificent views.
Date: May/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.00
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This is a very worn accommodation. The room was nice but the bathrooms were old and a bit grubby. Service was great from the women but there was a very grumpy and unhelpful man. The food was OK but not all was fresh.
Date: Apr/2018
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
France (Male, age 60-69)
2.60
Too impersonal
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Very good for meals in particular
At the time we were there, there was no western style toilet available. Dinner and lunch box very good, good service
Date: Apr/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
United States (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
The only option in town
Dinner was only available at 6pm, and the small onsen was only open from 4:30pm to 10pm. There's no way to bathe or shower at any other hours. Dinner was nice.
Date: Apr/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Great location.
A little disappointing that the bath was only open limited hours, check in was not til 3pm but bath was not open til4.30pm and not ipopen in the morning. Great food!
Date: Apr/2018
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Good accommodation, good food, good service
Clean rooms, good bathing facilities and a great dinner in a very good location. Recommended.
Date: Apr/2018
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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Excellent food and spacious room. Very nice view from the room also.
Date: Apr/2018
France (Male, age **)
3.40
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5 stars for the dinner 2 for the breakfast
Date: Apr/2018
Colombia (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Great local inn
This is the only lodging in Nachisan, where we ended our Kumano hike. It has multiple rooms and an attached restaurant, and is great if you don't want to have to take the train back to Osaka immediately. We had a comfortable stay, the food was great and after a wet rainy last day on the trail, soaking in the hot bath was just what we needed!
Date: Apr/2018
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Republic of Korea (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
Good enough but fling slightly jaded.
We were lucky to have a large room with an awesome view. Food was okay. I would say you could tell they are the only place in town as it felt a bit impersonal compared to some of my the other places although it wouldn't put me off staying there.
Date: Apr/2018
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
2.60
Felt like a tour package
Possibly because the other two places on our trip was so special this felt a little bit like a package hotel. Disappointing
Date: Mar/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2018
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2018
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.50
Welcoming guesthouse in fantastic location
The staff were welcoming, the room was cosy and clean (I had a great view and personal kotatsu!), bath was small and simple but nice.
Date: Mar/2018
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Nice Ryokan
Nice traditional room. It was nice to stay in the area to visit the Nachi falls in the early morning and to walk through the enchanting stone steps that connect Daimonzaka Chushiajo-mae to Nachi Falls in the sunset. Note that if you are vegetarian, you'll want to pick up some food prior to arriving at Nachi Falls as most stores will close around 4 or 5pm.
Date: Feb/2018
United States (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
Not very accommodating
The staff at Mitaki Sanso were not friendly and their policies make it difficult to relax and enjoy the place. Guests must check out by 9:30 and cannot check in until 3:00. This doesn’t leave much time for enjoying the temples. When we asked if we could leave our bags in our room until 9:30, they pressed us to complete the checkout and leave them in the lobby. The food was excellent, the only good feature of the accommodation. The room was very small and uncomfortable. for 2 people. We were the only guests in the place at the time we visited and yet the proprietors had no time for us. I can’t imagine how poor the service is when they are busy.
Date: Jan/2018
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
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Location fantastic. Worth the stay at the end of your walk. Food also good
Date: Jan/2018
China (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Good choise when you finish the whole trip in Komano Kodo
This is the nearest guesthouse when you finshed the whold hiking in Komano Koto. Near the Nachisan fall. good location. Meal is nice with good service.
Date: Jan/2018
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Mitaki Sanso
A more commercial operation than other stays on the Kodo. A similar size minshuku to Kiri no Sato but lacks that extra effort. Nonetheless, a most satisfactory stay and the view from the bedroom ( as the name suggests) is beautiful, awesome even. Please note: I think Japanese cuisine, generally, is amazing. I give Mitaki four stars, relative to a Japanese scale but in many places that I have travelled outside of Japan, I cannot hope for the same standard of balance and complexity of flavours and of course presentation/experience.
Date: Jan/2018
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2018
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
a pleasant stay after a long and very wet hike!
this place feels more like a hotel. I asked for no fish as I was still feeling ill and not sure what caused it. the chef was confused as I was down for eating anything - but he obliged and made me a lovely meal with meat only. last min changes can be tricky - I was grateful for this. slept well. they held my bags for an hour while I visited the shrines in the morning.
Date: Jan/2018
United States (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
A nice way to end our walk of the Nakahechi trail
We hiked from Takajiri to Nachisan over 4.5 days in early January. The last day is probably the toughest, so it was really nice to see the sights in Nachisan and then have a nice soak and great meal in the baths at Mitaki Sanso without having to get on a bus. Mitaki Sanso is the only place to stay in town, so another advantage is that you have the place almost to yourself after the crowds leave at the end of the day and before they show up the next morning. It is a very different to experience Nachisan in peace and tranquility than with the crowds of tourists. Mitaki Sanso is not the fanciest place, but it is very comfortable. The baths were hot and the meals had a great selection of Japanese food.
Date: Jan/2018
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
United Arab Emirates (Male, age 30-39)
3.00
Not needed stop
We arrived there at 3 but there was not much to do in this town. Next time i rather would want travel onward to a more attractive town. Food was excellent but felt somehow uncomfortable as the owner was watching how we ate and was very specific how to eat her food
Date: Jan/2018
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.40
Nice Views & Very Helpful
If you're lucky, you might get a room with Nachi waterfall which I did. The meals were served in a proper restaurant area on the ground floor. This sanso is the biggest in size compare to the rest, thus there're enough toilets for usage. The owner might look stern but he went all way out to assist me to get my luggage delivered to Osaka due to address translation issues.
Date: Dec/2017
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
Best food on entire trek
What stood out for me here was the food. It was easily the best food during my entire trek of the Kumano Kodo and I was so full after both meals. The location also can't be beat as it is right in town after a very long day of hiking. The onsen was quite nice, though a bit disappointing that you can't use it in the morning. The room as well was nice, but I would love if some of these places had soft pillows rather than the buckwheat hard filled ones. They make such a difference for sleeping. Overall, this place felt a bit dated similar to some of the other guesthouses, especially for the price, but the stay was quite pleasant. The interaction with the staff was fairly minimal.
Date: Dec/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
Great views, excellent food, not overly graceful hospitality
The room we had faced the Nachisan waterfall. It's a great view. The food was equally very good. The service wasn't particularly warm, and the owners tended to price gouge on drinks (we paid triple what the average beer/umeshu is worth elsewhere) and were pretty stingy about check-in/check out-times.
Date: Dec/2017
France (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
Hong Kong (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
4.00
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今更ながら、熊野が海外の方（欧米系）に人気があるのを実感しました。 当日は、日本人は私１人。他は海外の方。宿の方の対応も手慣れたもので、好感が持てました。
Date: Nov/2017
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Satisfactory
The food was delicious but we were required to share a table with strangers despite having empty tables around. Shared, same sex bathrooms were clean. The location was great but in hindsight, it may have been cheaper and more convenient to book accommodation in Tanabe, particularly if your luggage is being shuttled.
Date: Nov/2017
Indonesia (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
New Zealand (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
Nice and easy
A great easy way to finish the hike.
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
Comfortable lodging at end of Kumano Kodo
This large guesthouse offered spacious rooms and good baths at the end of our four days of walk8ng. Service was a little impersonal. While the food was very good, we did not like the service hovering around our table during dinner and felt we were being hurried.
Date: Nov/2017
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
View of the Waterfall
Large tatami room and very nice. Food was good but was in a dining room so it didn't seem as quaint. Because it was a holiday, the site was very busy but well worth a visit.
Date: Nov/2017
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
美滝山荘
滝の見えるお部屋で良かったです。また、食事も素晴らしくとても満足しました。 今回は利用しませんでしたが洗濯機が有り利用できると思いました。 1日目の湯峰温泉と変わりない金額なので大変満足しました。
Date: Nov/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.40
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A bit disappointed at the place as the rooms were very basic but dinner was very good with desert.
Date: Nov/2017
Malaysia (Female, age **)
4.60
Good location and food
The room was big and had a nice view of the Nachi falls. Food was good but it felt a bit rushed. If you are not picky about the toilet, this place is actually a nice place to stay at.
Date: Oct/2017
United Arab Emirates (Male, age **)
4.00
Solid accommodation in Nachisan
As there are no other options in Nachisan this is the only gig in town. The owner is very strict but kind. The food is nice and the onsen is functional (not a proper thermal onsen but good enough after a hard day hiking). The rooms are OK but sharing facilities is annoying.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
Wonderful view
Nice view of the falls from the lodging. Delicious food.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Sweden (Male, age 20-29)
3.80
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Good food and location
Date: Oct/2017
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Nachisan is the most beautiful and scenic and fascinating of all Kumano Kodo stops. Mitaki Sanso is a good choice.
Mitaki Sanso is directly at the bottom of some stone steps that lead straight up to the Nachi Taisha and to the large Buddhist Temple right next to the Taisha. Since the service at the Buddhist Temple is at 5am, this is just a perfect ryokan for an early start or else to go out early and return for breakfast. The views from the rooms are great, and the food quality is a notch above most ryokans. They are not so used to speaking English and they are a little uncomfortable with foreigners, but I think it's because Kumano Kodo is just becoming more popular in the last few years. Most guests on the Kumano Kodo ARE foreigners, it seems, and so Mitaki Sanso are adapting very well to their new style of clientele. Because of the very favourable location and good food, I would consider staying here again.
Date: Oct/2017
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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Whew this is a ryokan with quite a few rules, and it was amusing working to follow them! But the location is good, and the food too.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Great location
It was great to finish our walk here and not have to race to catch the bus. It was a good place to stay.
Date: Oct/2017
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
Enjoyable stay
The location is convenient for a visit to Nachi Falls and the Temples and Shrines. Unfortunately my request for a meal without fish was not met.
Date: Oct/2017
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
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A western style toilet on the 2nd floor would be appreciated
Date: Oct/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
Faded but friendly and good food
As other reviewers have commented this accommodation is quite shabby and faded, but it was clean and bright, and after three days walking we had no real complaints. The bathing facilities were clean and modern enough but we were only allowed to use them in the evening. The food was good and the ladies who served the evening meal were exceptionally jolly and friendly.
Date: Oct/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
0.00
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Had the best breakfasts of our 3 week japan trip in this place. Very traditional japanese meal. Room had an amazing view over the whole valley.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2017
United States (Female, age 40-49)
3.20
Mitaki Sanso seems to cut corners since they're the only lodging in town
We had a big room with a sweeping view of the mountains, and the food was pretty good. That is really the only good thing I can say about this lodging. The staff was not very polite. We did not appreciate the intercom system--it felt very institutional. The place is infested with mosquitos (I still have many red welts on my arms and legs). And, worst of all, the place was not clean--especially the toilet rooms, which were both dirty and smelly. We would not like to stay here again.
Date: Sep/2017
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Convenient location and lovely food
The location is excellent and the food was really good. The baths were not the best I'd used but were of course welcome after walking all day.
Date: Sep/2017
United States (Male, age 60-69)
3.00
Mitaki Sanso
Mitaki Sanso locates very close to the town center and within walking distance to Nachi Fall and other area. Our room faces the water fall, we can see the fall during the day and hear the fall roaring at night. The onsen bath is cleaned and ample room for 4-5 persons, however there is no morning bath allowed at the lodging. Our meals are well prepared, good variety of dished and tasty. Staff at the lodging speaks very little English, but we learn how to come along and make the best out of our time.
Date: Sep/2017
France (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
Can do jetter ... In the understanding of walkers
Arriving at 17h45 After 8 hours walking beetween Koguchi and Nachisan... We obtain only 10' more for taking shower... Great dinner and good taste.
Date: Sep/2017
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
Nice view of the waterfall - close to major shrines.
Good location near to major shrines and beautiful Nachi waterfall. Hotel is a little tired.
Date: Sep/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
2.80
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dissatisfied, the male innkeeper was abrupt, we asked for 2 small sakes, they came out in large mugs(I didn't see the price). When we paid for our bill in the morning, they had placed a drink on someone elses bill, their mistake not ours, (we thought we had paid for all drinks), I didn't know how much the sakes were) he ran to the bus stop chasing us for money, making us feel like we had try to cheat him. this upset me and was the only unfavourable experience all trip.
Date: Aug/2017
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
3.00
Mitaki Sanso
Ok guesthouse. other than good food , too many restrictions/inflexibility on mealtimes. No baths in the morning. Staff are not very helpful. Drinking water not readily available in the guesthouse. had to resort to vending machine.
Date: Aug/2017
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Incredible
The guesthouse is incredible, amaizing, perfect. The owner is the best. She is simpatic and the meals are incredible. We recomend an all backpackers this hotel.
Date: Aug/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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Delightful manager who went out of her way to be helpful. She provided THE most expansive and delicious meal I had in the 6 weeks I was in Japan (too much food actually). Central location, close to the bus and all the local sights. A wonderful end to the trip. The upstairs room was VERY hot despite the air-conditioning; I would suggest an external blind to deflect heat (and would decrease energy costs).
Date: Aug/2017
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
United States (Female, age 40-49)
2.60
Not my favorite
While the accommodations were fair, this was not my favorite stop along the trail. The meals felt very rushed and crowded. It felt like there were many people staying here and that the staff sort of wanted to rush everyone along. After so many staff who were very friendly at other places, this was a little bit of a disappointment.
Date: Aug/2017
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Great location and view of the waterfall
We had a great stay here before starting our hike. The rooms were comfortable and the food was great.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
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A very friendly welcome, useful clothes washing Facilities and great location. Our room faced the waterfall - we were lucky. perhaps it could do with a tidy up (rewallpaper etc). The food was lovely - thanks for the delicious dessert and plum wine. I wish the Onsen was open in the morning ( but it was greatly appreciated when we arrived at the end of the hardest day on the Kumano Kodo)
Date: Jul/2017
France (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
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This was our last night on the trek. The accommodation was quite acceptable, but did not have the charm of some of the smaller places we stayed
Date: Jul/2017
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
Luxembourg (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
The meals saved the review
We did not have the chance to get the room with a view to the pagoda. The room was big enough to accomodate the three of us. We found some insects in the room and upper-floor restroom, though nothing dramatic. The meal was superior, very complete and tasty.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
United States (Female, age 50-59)
2.20
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This is just a backpackers lodge and lacked the character and friendliness of our other lodging. There is only one western toilet in the whole place.
Date: Jul/2017
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
2.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2017
United States (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
terrific view of the waterfall!
Clean, well-organized and efficient lodgings! Our hosts were very helpful wI had temhenporarily lost a piece of jewelry in the bath.
Date: Jul/2017
Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
More than 5 stars
We had a room with a breathtaking view on the waterfall! Sooo happy! Hostess was very welcoming and efficient, although we were just on time for dinner. Her staff serving the sumptious diner and breakfast were lovely and cheerful. Diner was more than 5 stars!!! Slept like babies.
Date: Jul/2017
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
Convenient
Mitaki Sanso is in a great location after finishing the trail. The toilets are only on the first floor which is inconvenient at times. The building felt a little tired and the staff a little pushy.
Date: Jun/2017
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
3.20
I don't know how to feel
I was disappointed to find out that I could not check in early without putting down an extra several thousand yen.. Ithe other accomodations were great for that but this place wouldn't let in a tired pilgrim without that fee. Then found out there are shower times, so once you check in at 3, no shower for you until 4:30pm. The room smelt a bit like cabbage, but happens when the mats get old I guess. Regardless of that, 5 star quality food, just amazing dishes. The place isn't that bad, just can make some changes with the rules.
Date: Jun/2017
Japan (Male, age **)
3.40
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Of the three booking for accomodation I made with your company, Mitaki Sanso was the least welcoming of all, I'm sorry, but I didn't feel that the staff were very accomodating.
Date: Jun/2017
United States (Male, age 60-69)
2.00
Not a great experience; enjoyed the location
No guest review.
Date: May/2017
United States (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
Nice view and excellent food
Mitaki Sanso is very conveniently located in Nachisan so it is a perfect place to stay after finishing the Kumano kodo hike. The room was nice and the meals were delicious! The onsen is also nice but has very limited hours so don't rush your hike to get to the onsen and don't expect to shower/bath in the morning. Also, while the room was on the second floor, the only western style bathroom stall is on the first floor.
Date: May/2017
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
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Just there are few toilets for the amount of guests.
Date: May/2017
United States (Female, age 40-49)
2.60
Great location but just so-so service.
The reception was not very friendly but location with views of the falls almost made up for it. The bath definitely needs updating.
Date: May/2017
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
3.00
Ok place...
Great food - but the baths were small and simple (given the number of guests).
Date: May/2017
United States (Male, age 70-79)
4.20
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Mitaki Sanso proved harder to find than we anticipated as we came down hill at the end of the trail. A sign or two pointing the way would be helpful. This ryokan seemed more like an older hotel with its large dining room (western-style seating), but they served good standard meals and had a decent hot bath. The downstairs toilets were somewhat inconvenient for midnight visits. It's very convenient to the bus stop and final section of the trail to Nachi, which is an interesting and different Kumano experience. The Daimon-gae section with its many steps at the beginning of the last section is worth walking.
Date: May/2017
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2017
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
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Fantastic location, perfect place to arrive after a long day's hike from Hongu.
Date: May/2017
Hong Kong (Female, age 40-49)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2017
United States (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
Less personal and more commercial
This is a larger property with many rooms. The woman who checked us in was not very welcoming. Our room was large but the screens on our windows had some gaps. I definitely got bitten be some flying insects multiple times in the night. We were on the second floor and the shared Ladies' Room on this floor did not have a western toilet. I would like to commend the dinner and breakfast it was really delicious and prepared with care and attention.
Date: May/2017
Singapore (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
a well-earned last stop
this was an efficient inn, with quick reception and entry into rooms, and well-earned soak in the clean and prettily-tiled bath, especially after a rainy tour of the place. It was fully occupied with many guests, which the minshuku handled with efficiency. Less personable perhaps as a result. we had a room which looked out into bamboo foliage and were disappointed a little at first, as we thought we might see the Nachi Falls, but it was still most enjoyable nonetheless, with full windows into the scenery.
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Very nice final night
Final night - hot baths very much appreciated after 'body breaking hill' earlier in the day. Food was very good again. Hint - buy beer from the machine downstairs rather than from the fridge in the dining room.
Date: Apr/2017
Australia (Female, age **)
2.80
Great location
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Friendly and fun
We used the hot water bath - not an onsen - and it was clean and lovely and warm. The evening meal and breakfast were tasy and the Lady serving us was very friendly. We had the 2 rooms down stairs which were very spacious and comfortable.
Date: Apr/2017
France (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
France (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.80
Comfortable guest house
We stayed here after our final nights hike. No toilets ensuite but there didn't ever seem to be a queue and we enjoyed great food.
Date: Apr/2017
Ireland (Female, age 70-79)
4.40
Welcoming women, ungracious man
Arrived in torrents of rain. A little hard to find as we were late. The last day is so hard that help with getting luggage up the narrow stairs would really help. The ladies were delightful but the man in charge seemed very unfriendly.
Date: Apr/2017
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
Australia (Female, age **)
4.40
Delicious meal and gorgeous views from our room
We had a great room with views of Nachi plains. We also had the most delicious meal here, what a perfect place for a stay at the end of our trek.
Date: Apr/2017
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
Very nice Japanese bath
Nice room and good meals. Very nice Japanese bath.
Date: Apr/2017
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Quality and Tasty Food!
Really really tasty dinner and breakfast we had there! Great service by all staff. Helpful, Super attentive and always smiling. The only difficulty for me is that there's no shower room, just onsen.
Date: Apr/2017
France (Female, age 50-59)
4.75
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Nice view from the room
Date: Apr/2017
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2017
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.50
Wonderful hostess
Beautiful dinner laid out for us, with a lovely hostess who took time to explain everything and advice us the correct way to do things.
Date: Mar/2017
Malaysia (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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It's located right at the doorstep of where the attractions are. The rooms are comfortable and clean with good wifi connection. Toilets are shared, so it can be a liile inconvenient in times of emergency. The meals are excellent
Date: Mar/2017
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
0.00
Amazing food
Great food and service. Nice onsen. Nothing to rave about.
Date: Mar/2017
France (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2017
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2017
United States (Female, age **)
4.50
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I think I liked the food here the best. Both dinner and breakfast were perfectly balanced. I was very grateful to find Mitaki Sanso after that last very strenuous but wonderful hiking day. The view of the Nachi falls from my window was a great bonus. I was the only guest in the hotel that night and the place was a little cold.
Date: Jan/2017
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
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the rooms were very cold and took a very long time to warm up. the futons were too short for my husband and he was cold.
Date: Jan/2017
New Zealand (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Very professional and comfortable
This is a very professionally run lodging with comfortable tatami rooms and really clean, spacious baths. Our room had a view toward the waterfall which was extra special. Our dinner was just amazing - even though there were just the three of us staying, the host went to so much trouble to provide a delicious dinner and desert.
Date: Jan/2017
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Excellent place to stay at the end of a long trek
The futon was a bit hard on the floor but the heated table was lovely for cold feet. The food and plum wine were really excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Date: Jan/2017
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2016
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
great location, amazing dinner and breakfast, gruff check-out
it's well worth it to stay the night in Nachisan so you don't have to rush through all of the sites when you arrive here in the afternoon after a long hike. the rooms all have great views of either the waterfall or the valley. Only complaints were that the heater didn't work too well in our room and we were asked to check out at 9:30 even though the listed check-out time was 10.
Date: Dec/2016
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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Great location after a long day of walking and very friendly staff. Was slightly less luxurious than the previous two places we stayed but this was also reflected in the pricing. I would stay here again
Date: Dec/2016
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
Nice place to 'recover' from the Kumano Kodo.
The room was nice, onsen also nice. Meals were good, it was only a bit weird with the set up that as a solo traveller I was set up alone at a table. It would have been nicer if a sat at the same table with the other two duo's. The host didn't spoke that much English, but still very kind and helpful.
Date: Dec/2016
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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Good.
Date: Dec/2016
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
A very dated place with sensational meals
Small rooms in a dated, somewhat grubby, guesthouse. 60s decor needed a thorough clean, or, better, a renovation. Rooms did feature footwarmers, which were very welcome! All was forgiven at mealtime, when dinner in particular was the best that we had on the Kumano Kodo, featuring a plethora of delicious dishes. The property has no elevators, and the hosts are unable to assist with carrying luggage upstairs. Finally, as a small point, the provided slippers were almost unwearably slippery, so socks are the footwear of choice inside!!
Date: Dec/2016
Australia (Female, age **)
3.60
Amazing Location!!
Simple hotel guesthouse. Met up with hikers from previous accommodation, was nice to have a catch up. Location was amazing, food was good, sake was delicious. Hosts could have been a bit more approachable, felt like we were interrupting them.
Date: Nov/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
2.80
Only Minshuku in Nachi Falls OK food
Food was OK and enjoyed our last meal on the trail. Only Minshuku in Nachi Falls I think and gave us time to explore the temple and falls etc. Owner is a bit strict, onsen was OK
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
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Excellent location being on the mountain near Nachi Taisha and waterfall. We were the only people staying that night. Large tatami room and wonderful food.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
3.00
Relatively dusty by Japanese standards
Compared to the other smaller minshukus, this ryokan felt less personable. It felt commercial. Room was rather cramped for 4 pax. There were too many rooms / guests and only 3 shower places in the ladies. It was very stressful to bathe. Totally defeats the purpose of a hot relaxing bath at the end of the day. Food was ok. Room was not very clean. Dusty in fact. One of us is allergic to dust so she would tell the difference in cleanliness standard straightaway.
Date: Nov/2016
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
A night at Mitaki sanso
The structure is typical and clean and car,the owner is nice, the onsen is clean but too small for all guests.meals are good!
Date: Nov/2016
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
1.60
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Very disappointing - old accommodation that would need upgrades
Date: Nov/2016
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Rules
The location of the accommodation is great, just below the temple complex. It us brilliant to be able to get up early (if you choose) and go to.the temples at dawn and have it almost all to your self. The hotel is dated but is undergoing some renovation. Rules around when you are able to bathe and that you are not permitted to shower in the morning should be reconsidered. Food and service was impeccable.
Date: Nov/2016
France (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
Nice place
We had a big room (10+ tatami) with an amzing view over the moutains, the place is very quiet at night. Good service, good Japanese meals. The hotel itself is a little worn out but still comfortable. The only slight inconvenience is that bath is located on B1 floor (lot of stairs to go down and up again!).
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Mitaki Sanso
Great location right near Nachi Taisha, perfect for viewing the sights late or early in the day without crowds. I had a view of the waterfall from my room. Easy access to the bus to Kii Katsura. Everything was comfortable and the food was delicious. There was a strange musty smell in the toilet room throughout my stay.
Date: Nov/2016
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
1.60
Would prefer some other place
1. The place was rather old and tired. 2. No bathing allowed in the morning, which we find it quite unreasonable. No onsen is OK, but even bathing is not allowed seems a little... 3. We requested earlier breakfast (before 7am) but the owner simply replied with a one-word answer ""7am"". 4. I would prefer to take a bus to Nachi or Katsurra to spend the night there if there are better choices.
Date: Nov/2016
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
2.20
Underwhelming - good for location only
Very small room. No bathing or showering available in the morning. Bathing area minute, bath water lukewarm. Food average, staff won't leave you alone while eating. We arrived at 2:40pm after walking 6 from Koguchi for hours in the pouring rain. The staff refused to let us past the entrance until 3pm. When we asked to sit in the big, empty dining room and wait for check in, they said 'only bags' and pointed for us to go back out into the rain and wait! Big contrast with everywhere else we have stayed in Japan.
Date: Nov/2016
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
Great location and delicious dinner
Great to stay in Nachisan so that when you get off the Kumano Kodo you can immediately bathe and lie down without having to take a bus. Also so that you can wake up the next morning and look at the waterfall again. Not as atmospheric as other minshukus along the Kumano Kodo, but still, fine. The owners are friendly and the meal was excellent, with great variety and large portion size.
Date: Nov/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
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Basic accommodation but the food was good and the staff kind and helpful. The birthday cake for my son was a delightful surprise and is his favourite memory of the trip.
Date: Nov/2016
Thailand (Female, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Switzerland (Female, age 40-49)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Germany (Male, age **)
1.50
worst accommodation
the worst accommodation that we had on 5 days kumanokodo ... the worst futon I ever slept on, almost like sleeping directly on the tatami ... everything is pretty old ... extremely limited use time of bath (no shower use in morning) you can't see the waterfall from most of the rooms (or a lookout in any other direction)
Date: Nov/2016
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
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Mostly convenient. Large accommodation, therefore not so charming or personal.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
A welcome place to finish the pilgrimage
A lovely guesthouse with good facilities. Food at dinner time was fabulous but a bit rushed with staff trying to hurry us to finish. The guesthouse needs some signage in the town to help exhausted pilgrims find it.
Date: Nov/2016
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
Convenient location
Probably the only lodging in town, the lodging is acceptable, and best feature is the dinner provided. The baths are nothing special, but at least the surrounding nature is special and the majestic waterfall and bus stop are just a few minutes walk away.
Date: Nov/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
Fun last stop - busy lodging but friendly service and good food
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.25
Mitaki Sanso
We had a very nice room with a beautiful view. It was good to soak in the onsen after our huge walk from Koguchi and we enjoyed wearing the yukata down to dinner. Dinner was served in the dining room with all the other visitors and was generous and tasty. This staff were helpful and let us leave our luggage in the foyer after checkout.
Date: Oct/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Good food and nice staff
The rooms were clean and they also had a great Japanese bath, which was also clean and spacey. The food was excellent and the staff very nice.
Date: Oct/2016
Switzerland (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
good place , good position, awesome meals
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
France (Male, age 50-59)
3.80
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Western teen-agers do not like common bath. You may have private bath for them.
Date: Oct/2016
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Male, age **)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Only hotel in village
Place was perfectly fine we did not get meals and even though food places around said they closed at 5 they had all closed up by 4 which is no fault of these guys at all. Would have been nice if Baths had opened a touch earlier for cleaning up after the hike but the place is in a wonderful location and close to the bus stops for dragging yourself to after the hiking.
Date: Oct/2016
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Best place to stay
Super friendly staff great food. Staff gave us special attention and flowers for our honneymoon ??
Date: Oct/2016
China (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
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The dinner was super but the shower water was not warm.
Date: Oct/2016
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.20
Great location but difficult to find....
Great room with view to waterfall and temple BUT there was a design fault where we had a gap of 1"" in our window that could not be closed.....and we were severely mosquito bitten..... Our hosts were helpful and even organised a taxi and a packed breakfast so we could leave at 6am.
Date: Oct/2016
Guam (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Great location!
Rooms are very basic, excellent meals, and good service. They do charge extra for an early arrival and the price for beer is a bit steeper than usual with no convenience stores in town to compete. Lovely view from the corner room facing the falls!
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
many stairs
It is a good place to stay but there are many stairs to the toilet and bathrooms. Toilets were sometimes a bit dirty. Bath was good.
Date: Oct/2016
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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Unfriendly staff made guest feel more like intruder than guest.
Date: Oct/2016
France (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
the only hotel in Nachi
Good hotel in Nachi. Average, it looks more like a youth motel. The dinner was good. Old ladies who was serving dinner are really nice.
Date: Sep/2016
New Zealand (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2016
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
Amazing location, Wonderful service and food
Super friendly staff and owners. The location can't be beat and the food is fantastic. There's a really nice shop just up the street for tasty souvenirs.
Date: Sep/2016
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2016
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Nice lodging.
Mitaki sanso was a nice small hotel with lovely staff and great food. We really enjoyed staying here. It sits almost on top of the mountain in reach of nachi taisha and the bus stop which was very convenient.
Date: Sep/2016
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2016
Austria (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
France (Female, age **)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
Singapore (Female, age **)
3.50
Basic, much appreciated.
The room was clean with a view of the waterfall and the place relatively easy to find. It was generally quiet (I stayed on a Sunday night), and the town's people were friendly and warm. I had a good rest here :)
Date: Aug/2016
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
Great food in a nice location
We enjoyed a lot the food, it was very good! regarding the room, it was correct but could see some insect in the floor that bited my boyfriend during all the night, actually we got a video of that insect :-). we would like to stay a bit longer talking with other guests in the comun area of the house but they close very soon, just for dinner time.
Date: Aug/2016
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
2.60
Nice, but a classic example of the only hotel in town
The town uphill is magnificent, expecially after you've completed the hike. The hotel itself is old-fashioned, but the food is great.
Date: Aug/2016
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Lovely view of waterfall
Close to waterfall with lovely view of the waterfall from rooms.Food was excellent, however the host was not as friendly as at all the other accommodations on the trail. Must be because this is a more touristy spot and he has to deal with every day tourist. Bathroom facilities are shared if you want to shower, but this is standard for all Japanese style accommodation. Lovely little town.
Date: Aug/2016
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Great stay!
As the only lodging available in Nachi, it is a great place to stay, especially if you are a morning person and want to partake in the morning ceremonies in the temples. Food was FANTASTIC! And it has a great selection of alcohol to celebrate finishing the pilgrimage.
Date: Aug/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2016
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Perfect location and amazing views
I could see the pagoda from my room! Others could see the waterfall! The food was very delicious and fresh. The location is unbeatable. Staff is very helpful and the rooms and bath are comfortable! Would love to stay again!
Date: Jul/2016
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Great little spot
All in all the place was very chill. Great baths. Great service. Food was pretty good too!
Date: Jul/2016
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Great place to finish walking
The dining room and food were especially good. It is convenient for the bus stop, temple and falls.
Date: Jul/2016
United States (Female, age 70-79)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2016
Turkey (Male, age 50-59)
3.00
Overall
At least a shower should have been available in the guestroom since baths are too public for some customers like me. Also the guest room was very empty. There was only a table and some cushions to sit on and literally nothing else. The location of the hotel was very hard to find. After a very tiring day of trekking I had a big difficulty with locating the building. It was incorrectly pinned in the maps.
Date: Jul/2016
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2016
Spain (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Good location and efficient service
This guest house is located near the Nachisan waterfall. We even had a view on the waterfall from our room’s window, however not all rooms have that privilege. There are toilets on the same floor as the guest rooms while the bath with showers is downstairs. There was an indoor onsen bath for men and another one for women (separated). The water of the onsen was hot (as usual in the area) but after mixing it with some cold water we could use it. Rooms were correct, not very big but as we had very little luggage everything fit well. They had air conditioning which worked well. Dinner was freshly prepared with a great variety of food and the owner lady was always around us in case we needed something. Breakfast was also typically Japanese, with, among others, rice, fish, tea, and miso soup.
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.80
Talk about 'A Room with a View'!
Our room had a good view of the sacred waterfall, and even a bit of the temple complex. At night there was the soothing sound of the waterfall. The meals were a delight to the palate and the eye, and were served in a dining-room with chairs and tables.
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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outside looks uninviting but very nice inside, great view of the falls. Helpful re additional services for celebration of my birthday
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
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Had a great room with views of the falls. Food good. All clean facilities
Date: May/2016
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
Great view and food
As far as location goes...it doesn't get any better. Right by the all the sights and a room with a view of the waterfall. The staff was nice, but don't really speak any English, FYI. As I mentioned, the room had a great view, had a refrigerator and AC, but no private toilet. There are bathroom facilities for men and women. Shower room was large and had large hot bath, but only open from 4-10pm. The dinner was the best and largest of our whole trip. Breakfast was also very big and tasty. If you are able to stay here, you should!
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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After reading mixed reviews about this accommodation, we were pleasantly surprised by our stay at Mitaki Sanso. We were glad we decided to overnight in Nachisan, as there is quite a lot to see in the location and by staying overnight we had extra opportunity to explore (also planned as backup in case of bad weather). After check in we had time to visit some of the many temple complexes, walk the impressive cedar-lined Daimon Zaka staircase and view the Nachi Falls. After the last tourist bus left at approx. 17:30 the area was very quiet. Many of the shops and temples opened again at 8:30am, which gave us time to visit some of the temples we hadn't had time to see the day before (with almost nobody around). The meals served were plentiful and beautifully presented and the room was simple but spacious with comfortable bedding and a great view over the waterfall. The bathroom ? although a bit dated - had a great, large bath. Overall we were happy to have stayed here without having to rush off as a way of rounding off our wonderful Nakahechi walk.
Date: Jun/2016
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
3.50
- No subject -
I did not take a bath in Mitaki Sanso (no rating). At Mitaki Sanso, they do not realize that guests walking the KumanoKodo create new relationships and would like to eat together after the walk; but we were placed at the table according to our romm number and not according to our wishes. The sushi seemed to be less fresh that in Yamane or Monofuku, even if we were close to the sea.
Date: Jun/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
3.20
- No subject -
The accommodation has much more of a hotel feel than any of the previous accommodations on the trail. Rooms are big and clean and ours had a view of the waterfall!
Date: May/2016
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
- No subject -
那智の滝の見える部屋で、瀑布の音も聞こえました。
Date: May/2016
Hungary (Female, age **)
4.80
beautiful location and great food
No guest review.
Date: May/2016
France (Female, age 30-39)
2.00
Very bad welcome and service - bath and toilet used and not very clean
The man owning the minshuku was very rude
Date: May/2016
United States (Male, age 70-79)
2.80
- No subject -
There isn't anything other than the location to recommend Nachisan.
Date: May/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2016
France (Female, age 30-39)
0.00
- No subject -
The evening meal was really delicious. It could be good to choose having dinner later (beginning between 7 pm - 8 pm) and to include one drink per person for the evening meal.
Date: May/2016
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2016
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
convenient location
great location and average facilities, though one of the bathrooms was broken down. Overall it was less maintained than other places
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
Service
It is shame that we were not allowed to have shower in the morning but besides that service was good.
Date: Apr/2016
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Great location
A little difficult communicating but used translation on i-pad. able to get dinner at the last minute as we hadn't ordered.
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
Wonderful location
We enjoyed our last night of our Kumano travel here with a wonderful view of the falls from our room. The facilities were very good but restrictions on bathing hours were unusual and meant I was unable to shower in the morning as is my practice. The food was very good with a range of delicious Japanese foods to try. Most of the staff were friendly & help full. We were allowed to leave our bags for two hours after check out which was very good so we could climb to the shrines without luggage.
Date: Apr/2016
South Africa (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Wonderful expereince
Mitaki Sanso was also wonderful. The food was great, it was clean and comfortable and run very efficiently.
Date: Apr/2016
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
view on waterfall
einzige Moglichkeit in Nachisan unterzukommen. Uberraschend gutes essen. Von Zimmer schonen Blick auf den Wasserfall. Von Unfreundlichkeit bei den Besitzern keine Spur.
Date: Apr/2016
France (Female, age **)
4.20
- No subject -
The minshuku is very well situated, it's a pleasure to be next to Kumano Nachi Taisha! The baths were nice, with a fine decoration. But we couldn't take even a shower in the morning, which we could do everywhere else. The food was very good, and the 2 ladies taking care of us during the meals were really nice. We forgot to ask for our lunchbox so can't say anything about how it was, shame on us!
Date: Apr/2016
France (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Mitaki Sanso - difficuly to find after a long hard day walking
Mitaki Sanso was difficult to find; especially after walking all day the last thing I wanted was to spend 1 hr searching for it. The maps provided by Kumano Travel are not detailed enough for this location. Mitaki Sanso have a detailed map at there place but that does not help you! Kumano Travel please get a copy of the Mitaki Sanso map and place on your web site and include in the itinerary.
Date: Apr/2016
Hong Kong (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
Nice enough hotel
This was really "just an hotel," in that it was bigger, less personal and more basic than the other places. Having said that, the staff were friendly & helpful, and the food was very enjoyable. So we have no complaints, but it simply was of a different style & did not offer a special experience in the way the other places did.
Date: Apr/2016
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Excellent
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
- No subject -
Good food and location.
Date: Apr/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
Suitable, but wish there were more options
We were exhausted by the end of our trek and because I have food allergies which this lodge could not accommodate, our main problem with this lodge was the difficulty of finding something to eat elsewhere. We had to take a bus into the next city, where restaurants were not yet open before the last bus returning to Nachi-san had to depart. The hostess here tried to help us, but food allergies are not something we could easily navigate without a shared language. The room we stayed in had a beautiful view of the surrounding tree filled hills. We do wish this lodge had a western style toilet. However, it was clean and friendly and serviceable.
Date: Apr/2016
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2016
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 20-29)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2016
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Feb/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2016
Germany (Female, age **)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2016
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Beautiful baths
Beautiful place, really clean and with perfect service and reception !
Date: Jan/2016
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2016
Japan (Female, age **)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jan/2016
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Nice location
I was split on whether to spend the final night here or just make my way down to the train or a night in Katsuura. Despite all the tacky souvenir shops, it is still a nice place to stay, as the shrine is impressive and the setting is very nice and worth a stay. As others have noted, the rooms are a bit old here, but they make up for that by providing a kotatsu, which is a very nice touch in winter. The food was also plentiful and good.
Date: Dec/2015
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
Good food
The food was delicious and the owners surprised us with some Christmas desserts. The only thing that may need improvement was that dust was found in the guide rail of the sliding between the changing room and the onsen bath.
Date: Dec/2015
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
Delicious Food!
This place serves delicious dinner and breakfast. They are the only lodging available at Nachisan. Staff were very friendly.
Date: Dec/2015
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2015
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2015
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Great, difficult english
Great food, It was difficult to communicate, but everything was like we expected.
Date: Dec/2015
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
Good place
Good but basic.
Date: Dec/2015
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
- No subject -
Warn and friendly accommodation, excellent baths, good honest food.
Date: Nov/2015
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
- No subject -
Great location. View of Nachi fall from our guest room window.
Date: Nov/2015
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
France (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
- No subject -
Bathing facilities were excellent but the bath water was not warm enough.
Date: Nov/2015
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
Thailand (Male, age 20-29)
3.80
The only option we have
After the trek you will find everyone here. The hotel is not so good for me, it is just so so. I like the vibe that everyone will be here at the end. I quite expect more relaxing hotel on the last day but we have no option. Location is really good very near attraction and bus stop.
Date: Nov/2015
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2015
France (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
Correct
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2015
United States (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
Not bad...
This was my final stay during my hike on the kumano kodo. It was a little buggy and dirty and I didn't have wifi in my room. I might suggest another place in Nachi - there seemed to be many. Alas, after such a hike, it didn't matter much where I stayed. The food was also really delicious, which may be the place's saving grace. It's also near the bus stop.
Date: Oct/2015
Brazil (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
Very nice inn , close to the end of Kumano trekking
Very nice traditional acommodation with great food and very well located.
Date: Oct/2015
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
2.60
OK but not great
Very small cramped room - service not great and food was OK. Limited choice at Nachi.
Date: Oct/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
Simple but entirely adequate
Great view of the waterfall from our room! As the only accommodation available in Nachisan, we weren't in a position to be choosy. My expectations weren't high, but it turned out to be a fine place to stay. Was clean, and the food was excellent. Futons and pillows were a bit thin and hard.
Date: Oct/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
Perfect location
Mitaki Sanso is perfectly located. It is close to the bus terminal, Daimon-zaka staircase, the main access to the temple complex and a short walk to the waterfall. We enjoyed one night at the end of 5 days on the Nakahechi and although we arrived late in the afternoon the location allowed extra time the next morning to revisit the Naichi Taisha before leaving via the Daimon-zaka.
Date: Oct/2015
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Great location
Lodge is in a great location, minutes from Nachi Taisha and the Nachi waterfall. Room was ok, food was nice, staff was correct.
Date: Oct/2015
United States (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
I wish there was another option!
Had we arrived mid day and our luggage arrived as well we would have opted to train it back to Osaka or try to find a place it KiiKatsuura. This is a small mosquito filled hotel that could use some good cleaning and a paint job. The staff was very friendly and helpful I must add. One girl in our party was in the basement where she had to walk across some wooden planks as the floor was gone. No bathroom down there so she had to climb up.The other rooms were ok but I admit that for the last night of the Komino I wanted something better. There might even be Air B&B options in this little town. Definitely look around before committing to this place. Location is great however- next to the waterfall and by the bus stop to head out.
Date: Oct/2015
Hong Kong (Female, age 50-59)
2.40
- No subject -
The owners were not very welcoming or friendly during the stay. No toilets upstairs near the guest room.
Date: Oct/2015
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
- No subject -
Supper and breakfast were very tasty. The service was very nice however the rooms are comparably simple but for a one night stay absolutely ok. I had a view on the Nachi falls which I liked.
Date: Sep/2015
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
1.80
- No subject -
This was the worst place we stayed. It was a bit dirty. We couldn't bath or wash when we wanted. The staff were not great. The location was ok but the rooms were not great. There was also a lot of noise late into the night.
Date: Sep/2015
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2015
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.40
Interesting
We arrived drenched - dripping with water, not one piece of us or our equipment was dry after non-stop rain on the last and hardest day of the walk (though we're still glad we didn't cheat and take the bus!). The reaction on arrival was pretty much to throw a bunch of towels and plastic bags at us in an effort to get us dry in the public vestibule before we could proceed up to our room. Worse, our bags had not yet arrived (not their fault, obviously) and so we had nothing dry to change into. In the end we dried off as best we could and headed dripping up the stairs into our very small room to await the opening of the baths so we could truly clean ourselves up and dry out. The guy who runs the place is a bit or an interesting character. Our initial reception was not at all warm, which was a bit of a disappointment after everywhere else we'd stayed. We were so happy to arrive there, having completed our 5 day, 70k walk; wet, hungry and in need of a beer, and the welcome was a bit of a let down. My initial impressions were confirmed a bit later on when we heard an all out argument, complete with push and shove, happening downstairs in Japanese between what I took to be the owner and another Japanese gentleman. This went of for a couple of minutes, and I got a good look from our Window of the second guy being shoved physically out of the door, both still shouting at each other. We'll never know what it was about... In any case, it felt to us as though he tolerates his foreign/gaijin guests under sufferance, the only time we were made to feel that way on the whole trip. I should add, though, that when we later met the rest of the staff they were very friendly, it's just the owner that seems to be letting the team down. On the plus side, we had a great view of the falls from our room and the food, both dinner and breakfast, was spectacularly good. In the end we were just thankful that we didn't have to finish our trek with a soaking wet bus ride into town, but as the only accommodation in Nachi it's a captive market with no competition, and it shows.
Date: Sep/2015
Italy (Female, age 20-29)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2015
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
OK
Very nice guestroom with a superb view on Nachi waterfall, good meal and convenient location. I recommend it for anyone who walked Ogumotori. Kind staff but English capabitilies were a bit limited.
Date: Sep/2015
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Lovely place to spend the night after many days of walking
Mitaki Sanso was easy to find, guest room was clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the water fall. A large amount of food was served that was very tasty and fresh and served in a timely manner. Comfortable stay Thank you
Date: Sep/2015
United States (Male, age 40-49)
3.75
- No subject -
wonderful town, large guest house, slightly impersonal, but friendly and helpful, great food
Date: Sep/2015
Canada (Female, age **)
4.00
toilet
It is very Well located, however, it s not that clean, i had some insects in the toilet.
Date: Aug/2015
Spain (Female, age **)
5.00
A great accommodation!!! “Better than what it looks from outside”
Great view of falls, they are really beautiful. Our room very cosy and quite nice they’re Japanese style, very big, and they have The bathroom is shared and they also have a small onsen for customers wiht all amenities (dryer/towels/cream/shave blade...). They provide a yukata and sleepers and offer coffee and tea for free, we had hot tea and tea cookies in our rooms. A good place to stay if you’re visiting the Kumano Nachi Taisha or Nachi Falls. To lovely host thank you for everything!
Date: Aug/2015
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2015
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2015
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Room with a View
It was beautiful to be able to see the waterfall from our window. There is a lot of talk about punctuality but with the effort made on dinner, it is understandable.
Date: Jul/2015
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
Ok as a final stop
Everything is fine here and it works well as a final stop but it lacks a lot of the charm of the previous places we stayed in during the walk. Dinner is a bit rushed, everybody was called for dinner at 6 and they cleared the plates as we ate so we got the feeling we had to eat quickly and leave. Limited hours for bathroom and so we had to wait two hours after arrival before we could shower.
Date: Jul/2015
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
- No subject -
The location is good, right next to the Nachi taisha, and our room looked over the Nachi falls. The minshuku is a bit old though.
Date: Jun/2015
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
Old worn out
Pros: location, room with a view of waterfall, baths are nice after a long day of hiking, dinner was good, but not amazing. Cons: dude owner is weird (but the other people who work there are very nice)
Date: Jun/2015
Hong Kong (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
- No subject -
The bath times were restricted and we could not check in until 3:00pm
Date: Jun/2015
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2015
Canada (Female, age **)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2015
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
- No subject -
Large group of school kids stayed the same night and the owner/manager was courteous, helpful and kind. A great stay!
Date: Jun/2015
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
Not recommended.
This was the most disappointing accommodation of the trip. There was a simultaneous booking for a large number of school children, and the lodging did not seem able to cope. We were asked to bring our dinner forward from 6.00 to 5.30-40 (which we agreed to), and then we were summoned from our room at 5.20. Clearing away of the dinner dishes was begun before we had finished eating, and we were made to rush our meal. Similarly, we were requested to take an inconveniently early breakfast at 7.00, but when we arrived, the dining room was not crowded, and there did not appear to be any need for the early time. Our luggage arrived some time after we had checked in, but was not brought to our room, and we were called by loudspeaker to collect it from the foyer. Noise from the students continued to be quite noticeable until about midnight, and there did not seem to be any attempt to keep the lodging quiet. I would not recommend this accommodation to anyone unless there was no alternative.
Date: Jun/2015
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
3.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2015
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
- No subject -
Mitaki Sanso's proximity to Nachisan was a welcome relief after hiking the trail.
Date: May/2015
Indonesia (Male, age **)
5.00
- No subject -
Certainly an interesting and convenient place to stay, as it is just a short stroll from various sightseeing sites at Nachi area. The view from the room was amazing. Looking at mountains first thing in the morning was very therapeutic and soothing.
Date: May/2015
France (Male, age 60-69)
3.50
the must THE VIEW
the view on Nachi falls was very beautiful
Date: May/2015
Spain (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
Thank you
i'have been so well really thanks
Date: May/2015
Ireland (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Kumano travel staff were incredibly helpful before and during the trip
Thank you so much for your assistance before and after this trip. Your staff couldn't have been more helpful in planning the trip and during the trip when we lost some belongings. I would highly recommend Kumano travel to anyone wanting to make a trip to the Kumano area.
Date: May/2015
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
- No subject -
Proprietors were not necessarily nice.
Date: May/2015
China (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
- No subject -
The only accommodation in Nachi Taisha area . Convenient to visit lots of sightseeing spots nearby .
Date: Apr/2015
Netherlands (Female, age **)
4.00
Good minshuku
The rooms were simple and clean. The place is well located to start the treck early morning (or finishing it in evening). Dinner was really excellent and plenty of tasty food with good variety. Breakfast was japanese style and good before hiking. Bento for lunch was filling but could be improved (almost only rice). There is a bath that can be used in evening, which is pleasant.
Date: Apr/2015
France (Female, age 30-39)
3.40
- No subject -
The breakfast was a bit disappointing
Date: Apr/2015
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.80
- No subject -
The room was smaller than other places that we stayed but was comfortable and had a great view of the waterfall. The meals were excellent and the staff friendly.
Date: Apr/2015
Latvia (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2015
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
Good reliable accomodation
Room reasonably small with shared toilets on the same floor. Baths large and well appointed. Dinner excellent. Great service, variety and local produce. A great location right in town with easy walking access to the bus terminal and temple.
Date: Apr/2015
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2015
Singapore (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
- No subject -
The view from the room was ridiculous, and I think most face the waterfall. Great food too, and the beer comes in nice and big portions =). Just a little out of the way.
Date: Apr/2015
Netherlands (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
- No subject -
The only thing was that there was no warm welcome.
Date: Mar/2015
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2015
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
2.20
Stay somewhere else - in Kii-Katsuura for example
We arrived here at 3pm amid torrential rains and our boots had flooded with water. We were told that no, we were not allowed to use the bath till 4:30pm, and our requests to just use the shower (not the ofuro) were firmly and curtly denied. Yes, the mountain views from the room and the sound of the distant waterfall helped to mitigate the rudeness, but lodgings on the Kumando Kod? should cater to trekkers. The pushiness of the manager when it came to ordering alcohol was a little off-putting. Perhaps waiting a little and taking the bus down to Kii-Katsuura would have been a better choice.
Date: Mar/2015
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Mar/2015
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
2.80
OK
We had a delicious dinner here and the location is great but the rooms were average and the service poor (apart from the lovely young woman who greeted us when we first arrived). If I had my time again, I would probably look into accommodation in Katsura as an alternative.
Date: Mar/2015
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
Good Stay in Nachisan
Just walked the Kumano kodo from koguchi to Nachisan, so it was convenient being the only accommodation in Nachisan. Larger style accommodation than the Minshuku's we stayed on the walk with 3 groups staying while we were there. Slightly less personal but the facilities were excellent. Western style toilets available. Good food. Good baths had them to ourselves the whole walk. Room didn't quite block out all the light from the vending machine and entrance outside. We were short on time for an early bus and the staff were able to switch our breakfast for bento boxes last minute which was great of them.
Date: Jan/2015
Belgium (Male, age **)
3.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2014
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
Waterfall views but hard to find
We enjoyed our stay at Mitaki but had a very difficult time finding this place after walking all day from Koguchi. Arriving at Nachi-san as the sun was going down we couldn't see any sign or indication of where it is located. It took a long time to find with help from a friendly local.
Date: Dec/2014
Finland (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Wonderful view on the waterfall
A spectacular view at the waterfall. Great and delicious food and very nice accommodation! I enjoyed my stay!
Date: Nov/2014
United States (Male, age **)
2.40
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2014
Singapore (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2014
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Amazing location!
Good hotel/like minshuku. Amazing location very very close to Nachi Taisha and Nachi waterfall. The waterfall after the sunset is breathtaking. Good meals, nice selection of sake.
Date: Nov/2014
Switzerland (Male, age 40-49)
3.20
Cozy stay
Room is rather small, but clean and warm there is no western style toilet, bath is small for the number of guests located directly on the street People are very friendly Meal is very good and sufficient
Date: Nov/2014
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
4.20
- No subject -
洗濯機も貸していただけ、次の日もさっぱりと活動することができました。ありがとうございました。
Date: Nov/2014
Japan (Male, age **)
4.40
最高です。
初めて利用しました。ライトアップされた那智の滝が偶然見えることができました。夜食でナスと肉みその料理がとても印象にあります。聞くと、肉みそは料理長以外知らない秘伝で従業員でも教えられないとのことで、味わえて最高でした。那智大社と青岸渡寺に近く、熊野古道「大雲取越」が近いです。また、利用したい民宿です。
Date: Oct/2014
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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Good view of the falls from a lovely large room, wonderful meals and a much appreciated hot bath. For foreigners, it may be useful to have a few larger size Yukata available. We arrived after a day of hiking in heavy rain and staff were quickly on hand to help with plastic bags and towels. Perhaps some sort of absorbent mat or thicker towels are needed to put the damp luggage on in the room. Very nice place to stay on our final night.
Date: Oct/2014
Israel (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2014
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2014
Ireland (Male, age **)
5.00
great service. nice rooms.
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2014
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
1.60
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horrible, full of insects, correct meals
Date: Sep/2014
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
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Brilliant location. It was fully booked when we were there so staff very busy but seemed to manage very well. Comfortable and quiet and we had a view of the waterfall from our bedroom window which was a nice surprise.
Date: Sep/2014
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2014
Italy (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2014
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2014
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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The Lodge seemed well organized and offered amazing Food. The Bath was very nice, too, just the Toilettes were a Bit smelly. Nice rooms with views of the natchi waterfall. Thanks for having us.
Date: Jul/2014
Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
OK hotel, not very personal
All was fine, communicatin was difficult but ok
Date: Jul/2014
United States (Female, age 50-59)
4.80
Super Location, Super Meal
My daughter and I were on holiday in Japan and decided to try to see some of the countryside away from big cities. Nachi certainly fit the bill. The location of Mitaki Sanso is perfect... we could actually see, and hear the waterfall from our room. We were hiking and were on a budget-type trip, so we were extremely surprised at the very, VERY, nice dinner that was prepared for us. Absolutely world class. In Tokyo, the dinner probably would have cost close to the price of the entire accommodation. Breakfast was similar. The room was large by Japanese standards, and the bath was nice. We had a bit of a language barrier: our Japanese is very basic, and the proprietor's English was non-existent. Everywhere else we stayed, people were more than polite and friendly, they actually went out of their way to make sure we understood. The proprietor was polite, but seemed put off that we could not understand his rapid Japanese. We had been hiking in the rain, and I am sure that we looked like nearly drowned rats, and we felt that perhaps that was the reason that he was impatient. Overall, an excellent experience that I will repeat, and recommend to others. Additionally, I would like to express our appreciation to the people at Kumano Travel. Due to a schedule change, we booked at the last minute, and they made it all come together. They went completely out of their way to assist us, and they made our trip to the falls possible. Thank you so very much!
Date: Jun/2014
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.50
Kumano Kodo Day 1 lodging
The location outside of town wasn't an issue when we asked a local business owner for directions to the Mitaki Sanso and he called the owner, who promptly came to town to pick us up. Kumano Kodo hikers need to be aware that they will need transport from town to the hotel. The dinner was excellent and well presented. Both western and Japanese style communal baths were available. The lunch of rice balls falls short and could use fruit and / or vegetables. Overall, a very good choice!
Date: Jun/2014
France (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Guatemala (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Great stay
I stayed in Hongu and in Nachi. Both were great. Not sure which I am reviewing, but the staff in both were very accommodating. I also stayed with Monks in Koyasan at Shinjuin Temple and it was fantastic.
Date: May/2014
Japan (Female, age **)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
France (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Switzerland (Female, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Germany (Female, age 50-59)
2.60
not really recomendable, but the only one in Nachi
My room seemed to be normally a store-room, it was damp and musty. Bath not really nice and not available in the morning (!). No water in the room, only cold water sink on the corridor. Location very good. Reception and service not very friendly.
Date: May/2014
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
3.00
Mitaki Sanso
Good service and value. We can't rate breakfast as we had to leave a few minutes early.
Date: Apr/2014
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
Mitaki Sanso
Outstanding meals and good location to access the Nachi waterfall when not too many people are there.
Date: Apr/2014
France (Male, age 50-59)
0.00
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people were so nice and helpful. For the rest of the review, please see the one I just sent about the beginning of our trip.
Date: Mar/2014
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.80
A quiet night
Once again I was the only guest, well it was mid-winter, and luckily the owner had prepared a meal for me because there was nothing else open in Nachi. The room had an amazing view of the waterfall and my experience here was positive.
Date: Dec/2013
Ireland (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Fantastic View
Good food and our room had a fantastic view of the falls.
Date: Nov/2013
Ireland (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2013
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Room with a fantastic view
Since we skipped the walk due to a storm, we arrived at Mitaki Sanso early afternoon. We were given a large room facing the waterfall. It was absolutely magnificant. We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon with a nice hot bath. Dinner was also incredibly delicious. It was as good as a 5 star restaurant. Breakfast again was just as yummy. Alough our host spoke limited English, he was very hospitable and friendly. We highly recommend it.
Date: Oct/2013
Japan (Male, age **)
2.80
Functional
If you like a warm and friendly greeting on arrival it is probably best to stay elsewhere. A charge for a towel on top of the room charge is a bit excessive, even if it was only 100 yen - this should be explained by the owner upon arrival and the towels should be of better quality. The bathrooms and toilets could have been cleaner - there was no toilet paper in one rest room and the restrooms were not clean. Having restrictions on when you can take a shower is also very unhelpful. Some fellows guests had to call their travel agent overseas to request that the showers be opened at 1500 as they had just spent an entire day hiking in the rain. The manager had refused their request and only opened the showers when the travel agent called. The food was not good here. The sashimi was very disappointing as it was not very fresh.
Date: Oct/2013
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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Nice place at a very good location! We enjoyed the stay.
Date: Oct/2013
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
A Gem
Great location to enjoy Nachi-san attractions. Great food and friendly owners.
Date: Oct/2013
United States (Female, age 40-49)
3.20
Not so appealing toilet rooms
All the toilet rooms have this strange, not so appealing smells. Tho the lodge is located next to the Nachi fall, my room does not have a view. The room is on the smaller side, but good enough for one. Dinner and breakfast are well prepared & delicious.
Date: Sep/2013
Australia (Female, age **)
4.20
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Did not expect much from the look of the place but very surprised ....service & food was excellent 5 star ...in fact 6 star !!!!!. the best ever !!!......when they saw my partner was not eating the fish they prepared vegetarian for him !!!
Date: Sep/2013
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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Vert friendly host with the inn at a great location. Dinner was fantastic and equally one of the best i have ever eaten.the owner also had some great tips about nachi. The bath was really spacious.
Date: Jul/2013
Australia (Female, age **)
4.50
Great location below Kumano Nachi Taisha with views of the waterfall
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2013
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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This guesthouse with amazing food made for a perfect last night on the Kumano-kodo! The location is great: We had a panorama view on nachi-san waterfall from our first floor room! It is only a stroll down the road to the waterfall's viewing platform, and very close in the other direction to Daimonzaka, the final part of the pilgrimage route. The food was really good, too, and had a lot of surprising, creative courses! The staff was very nice and kind. They shouldn't be so shy about their English - it was better than they apparently thought. Also, by the time they reach Nachisan, most foreign tourists will be used to people just talking in Japanes to them: somehow the important (and the nice) things can be said in any language...
Date: Jul/2013
Australia (Female, age 70-79)
4.20
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Ideally situated, the accommodation is old style but suited us for quiet nights. We particularly enjoyed excellent meals.
Date: May/2013
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.40
感想
外国人の宿泊客も多く、２Fのトイレを洋式に改造すべきと思う。
Date: Apr/2013
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Great view of sacred falls
Small lodging house and from our room we have a great view of Japan's highest waterfall - the sacred Nachi-no-Otaki. Very neat and clean with small functional bath house and traditional japanese rooms. Western toilets only on one floor but this is no drama. Our very hard-working and attentive host is a superb chef and the dinner served in 5 delicious courses was of high quality. Also excellent breakfast mixing with people walking different pilgrim trails. Nachi-san is quiet once the tour buses leave and so we had a peaceful night.
Date: Mar/2013
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2012
United States (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2012
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great location!
We got lucky to get a room with a view of Nachi Falls which was amazing. We loved staying here. The food was great and the room was very comfortable. The location was really great. Just a short walk from the bus stop and very close to the falls too. Maybe a 10 min walk up the stairs to the pagoda too.
Date: Oct/2012
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
great location, great view, great meals
We stayed at Mitaki Sanso on the first night of our Kumano Kodo trip. It was easy to find on the quiet main street of town (although its sign is in Japanese only). The innkeeper was helpful. Our spacious room had a beautiful view of Nachi falls, and we could hear the falls all night. Excellent multi-plate dinner and breakfast. Good hot bath, although with no view. A great start to our hiking trip.
Date: Oct/2012
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
Beautiful View!
Mitaki Sanso was a very pleasant surprise! This was the first place where we stayed while hiking the Kumano Kodo and chose it because of the convenient location on Nachisan. We were shocked and giddy to see the view of Nachi waterfall from our room. The dinner was an amazingly delicious and beautiful traditional Japanese meal. We couldn't believe it when we saw our place setting and were told that 5 more courses would be served! I highly recommend this place!
Date: Jul/2012
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Price Plan(s)
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 | 13 |
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| Maximum Guests | 60 |
※Non-smoking rooms
(There is a smoking area outside the building.)
※All rooms have air purifiers.
※Public lavatory on each floor
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| Amenities |
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Sample guestroom
Sample guestroom
Sample guestroom
Baths
| Shared Indoor | Yes |
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| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | No |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
Bath hours: 15:30~22:00
Please note that this is not a hot spring.
We use spring water from Nachi Falls, known as “life-prolonging water.”
The bath, enriched with Kishu Binchotan charcoal from Wakayama, provides a gentle far-infrared warming effect that heats your body from the core.
Please relax and soothe your body after a long journey or a day walking the Kumano Kodo.Baths are not open in the morning.
Only the shower is available from 6:00 to 8:00 in the morning.
Meals
| Supper |
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| Japanese-style, served in dining room from 17:30~19:00 |
| Breakfast |
| Japanese-style, served in dining room from 7:00~ or 7:40~ |
Guests should arrive no later than 18:00 at the accommodation for supper.
◆ Important Meal Information: supper will be a served bento box meal.
※Able to cater to vegetarians on request.
Sorry, we cannot cater to food allergies.
※ If you are planning to leave earlier than 7:00 they can prepare some rice balls instead of breakfast.
Please inform us if you would like this when making your reservation request.
※ Mitaki Sanso is not able to accommodate Type C and D vegetarian. Also vegetarian meals may not be available during busy times. Thank you for your understanding.
More information sorry, we cannot cater to food allergies.>>
- 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.
Sample Supper
Sample Child Supper
Sample Breakfast
Sample Lunchbox
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
- Japanese only
- Notes
- Coin laundry・Laundry dryer ( 300yen / Free detergent )
Laundry dryer ( 500yen )
Coin laundry・Laundry dryer ( 800yen / Free detergent )
Access
- Access Information
Mitaki Sanso is located on the middle of the sacred Nachisan mountain.
● Closest bus stop is "Nachisan 那智山".
● ~25 minutes by bus to/from JR Kii-Katsuura station or JR Nachi station (bus timetable 8)
● ~4 hr by train from Kyoto to Kii-Katsuura station
● ~3 hr 30 min by train from Shin-Osaka to Kii-Katsuura station
● ~1hr 30 min by train from Kii-Tanabe to Kii-Katsuura station
● ~4 hr by train from Nagoya to Kii-Katsuura station
More bus timetables >>
Nachisan
Nachi-Katsuura Area
- Shuttle Service
- Not available.
- Parking
Up to 8 vehicles (Free)
Sorry, "Reservation Requests" are not available at this time.
Set booking times: 7:00–9:30 and 19:00–22:00 daily, Japan Standard Time.
Please check this Article for more information.