Miyoshiya Ryokan
Accommodation
4.12
Miyoshiya Ryokan
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Shared bath
Description
Friendly Business Ryokan
Miyoshiya is a budget Japanese-style Ryokan inn near the Kii-Tanabe Station. A convenience store, grocery store, and Ajikoji, a collection of restaurants and bars, are close by. Miyoshiya Ryokan is a relaxed, reasonable accommodation run by Ken, a third-generation owner who spent many years studying in Canada. In the courtyard of these older buildings is a small shrine. It has a retro feel to the facilities and has a mixed clientele of businessmen, long-term guests, students, groups, and both domestic and international tourists.
| Full Name |
Miyoshiya Ryokan
美吉屋旅館 |
|---|---|
| Area | Central Tanabe |
| Type | Ryokan |
| Address | 31-2 Minato, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 646-0031
〒646－0031 和歌山県田辺市湊31-2 |
| Map Code | 184 226 258*68 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 16:00 - 24:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
Rating & Reviews
4.12
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Location
Reception & Service
Date: Dec/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
Good location nearby to Kii Tanabe train and bus station
Walking distance to Kii Tanabe train & bus station. Strategic location especially for early start on bus to Kumano Kodo tail head. Rooms basic, sufficient for 1 night stay. Nearby to Family Mart for groceries.
Date: Nov/2025
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
3.75
Great location next to Kii Tanabe train & bus station
Good location close by to Kii Tanabe train and bus station. Rooms basic with simple squat toilet and bathroom. Owner was kind enough to provide luggage storage for Kumano Kodo walk.
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
4.50
Lovely location
This ryokan was in an ideal location for starting the Kumano Kodo trail. The host was most helpful and the accomodation very authentic.
Date: Jul/2025
Austria (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
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Very basic and original Ryokan, the young man at the reception is very helpful and speaks very good English.
Date: Jul/2025
India (Male, age **)
1.75
Will not not recommend
We did not enjoy the room and the amenities. Location was good.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 10-19)
4.80
A lovely stopover.
The accommodation is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Kii Tanabe train station/bus stop - making it an ideal place to stopover before catching the bus to the Kumano Kodo trail the next day. Our host was friendly, spoke very good English, and even allowed us to store some extra baggage in the Ryokan for the duration of our Kumano Kodo hike free of charge! We are very grateful for this kindness. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and breakfast was tasty, plentiful and nutritious.
Date: Dec/2024
Spain (Female, age 50-59)
2.66
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Room was nice but bathroom old fashioned and not accesible for handicaped people.
Date: Nov/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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So close to the bus stop, the front desk is 24 hours.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Miyoshiya Ryokan
Very friendly welcome from the staff, who also provided excellent restaurant suggestions. An acceptable stay given the low price, however the property is “showing its age” and could use a good cleaning. The location was very convenient - very close to the bus and train as well as the Ajikoji entertainment area.
Date: Nov/2024
Spain (Male, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.50
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宿泊料に準じた宿泊でした。
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Frinedly, handy and charming.
Our stay at the Miyoshiya was only one night, but it was a good experience. Our host was very friendly and helpful, the room was quite charming, comfortable and the location was perfect for an early start to the Kumano trail, just a few minutes walk to the bus station. The host provided a large, tasty breakfast and our luggage was transferred to our next stop with no problems.
Date: May/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Older guesthouse, great hospitality
The place is a little worn, but Ken was an amazing host, the bed was very comfortable, the WiFi was good, and breakfast was excellent.
Date: Jan/2024
Japan (Male, age **)
3.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Great
I would recommend it; it was very close to the station, it was clean and had all the essentials. The owner checked me out in person a little earlier before the official time, which was nice. I didn't order any meals, so cannot speak to it. Overall, perfect stay before starting the trail.
Date: Nov/2023
Singapore (Male, age **)
4.20
Miyoshiya Ryokan review
Very nice and helpful owner, great location from the train station, gigantic and tasty breakfast. The house itself is a bit dated and could use further renovation, but overall it was a great stay.
Date: Oct/2023
Italy (Male, age 70-79)
2.75
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2023
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Great Room
My boyfriend and I had a great last night of our travels around the Kumano area. The value of this room was fantastic. The room was nice, there were yukatas, and it was close to the train station. We would recommend it!
Date: Jul/2023
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Canada (Female, age 70-79)
4.00
Helpful host
Host was friendly and helpful. He spoke English well and had lived in Canada for a while. My friend and I shared a small basic room with western style twin beds. It is an easy walk from train station.
Date: Nov/2019
Switzerland (Female, age 50-59)
2.25
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I think you should consider removing this place from your listings. The guy was friendly but the futons were smelly and stained, as were the chairs in the room. I understand it is an old house but it’s just got shabby and there is no effort put into guest comfort. Breakfast was barely edible, tea awful.
Date: Jun/2023
Canada (Female, age **)
3.20
Accommodations
VERY run down place. We had to lug our luggage up 4 flights of stairs and the railing near the top was unusable. We were on the top floor and I was concerned enough about how to escape if a fire. The bathroom wasn’t very clean. Walking to the dining room the floor boards were loose and moving as we walked. The family were nice but I would not recommend staying here for I’m sure the building integrity is not the best.
Date: Jun/2023
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
2.50
Ok for a quick overnight
The people are fairly nice once you’ve found them. The space is clean enough. This is strictly an overnight stop if you can’t find anywhere else.
Date: Apr/2023
Canada (Male, age 70-79)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Great take off point
Great - staff were so helpful and organised black cat transfer of gear
Date: Apr/2023
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
2.00
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Very friendly staff but the location is old and dirty and stinky and full of mosquitos. Terrible!
Date: Mar/2023
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Comfortable and relaxing stay
I had a huge tatami room to myself with private sink, toilet, kotatsu, table, etc. Decent futon and yukata provided. Shared bath for private use. Very close to Kii Tanabe station. They held my luggage for free during my whole hike as I had stayed there. Very happy with my stay.
Date: Jan/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2020
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
2.50
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2020
New Zealand (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
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Very helpful reception!!! Nice, clean room. The traditional toilet was fun and a bit of a challenge 😂 The wifi was good.
Date: Jan/2020
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.60
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Excellent convenient authentic place
Date: Dec/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.60
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A great place to stay. Very handy to Kii Tanabe station.
Date: Dec/2019
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Easy and convenient Ryokan...
I stayed here for my first night in Kii-Tanabe, before setting out to the Nakahechi trail the next day. The host was very welcoming, and speaks excellent English... Location wise, Miyoshiya Ryokan is a short walk from the JR Station. It is located near to a busy road intersection, so there is a little bit of traffic noise.. There is a convenient store nearby (which was actually very convenient!). The general amenities of the Ryokan are good for the price, with provisions made for both Western and Japanese needs. I didn’t ask, but I think having a normal pillow available would be a good idea; I battled to get sound sleep with the Japanese one.. The breakfast meal was tasty and gave me a good fill for the morning’s hiking. Overall, good value for the location and the price. Thank you for having me...
Date: Nov/2019
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
3.75
便利的旅館
離田辺火車站很近，大約5分鐘，交通方便，有幾家便利商店，附近也有不錯的餐廳。 晚上睡覺有蚊子，影響睡眠品質，接待人員很親切，給我們很多資訊。
Date: Nov/2019
China (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Netherlands (Female, age 50-59)
2.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age **)
3.80
Good value
Owner was very helpful with providing information of the area and Kumano Kodo trek. Room is basic but very clean.
Date: Sep/2019
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
3.60
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Pros The staff was very friendly and It was kind to us that the owner served the breakfast early in the morning. Excellent location close to JR station. The size of room because it is huge with a large windows and views to the main street. The private onsen is cosy. There are a lot of information about activities and useful ticks about different topics such as transport, restaurants. Things to improve I understand that problably it is an historic house (Ryokan) but from my point of view the guesthouse need some works to improve the apparience. On the other side, the cleaning could be better after comparing with other accommodation throughout the Japan.
Date: Jun/2019
Chile (Female, age 40-49)
3.75
comfortable to start the trip at kumano
the manager is very cool and helpful. the place is not extremely clean but spacious and friendly. ANd give you yukata and towels . and great location
Date: Jun/2019
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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Very good reception perfect English They gave us every tips to discover Tanabe and to find the good Isakaya
Date: May/2019
Germany (Male, age **)
5.00
A very pleasant short stay at this beautiful Ryokan
We had a really good time at our Ryokan. The room was very clean and big, so we had more than enough space for our luggage, etc.. The bath was very nice, the hosts were very nice and extremely helpful as well. We could leave our luggage there for a few days to explore the Kumao Kodo area after having checked-out. I can highly recommend staying there.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.80
Lovely Ryoken
The owner is a terrific fellow, really friendly and full of useful information. We found the Ryoken to be very quiet and relaxing. The mattresses were a bit thin but it was a really good experience. We were able to leave our luggage here whilst we were away walking part of the Kumano Kudo. This was a huge bonus.
Date: Apr/2019
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
2.75
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
Malaysia (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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Friendly and eager owner who speaks great English. Location a bit far from the train station. Facility a bit worn down, but the price is good.
Date: Apr/2019
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
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Stayed here for two nights while doing a day hike on the kumano kodo. The house is only a few meters from the train/bus station and an area with lots of restaurants, a family mart is just around the corner. The house is a little old and some parts would need a renovation, but the room was spacious and clean. Really liked the service: the owner is super friendly and speaks english. Breakfast was fantastic, lots of different vegetarian food and we could freely chose the time. All in all, I can definitely recommend the Ryokan and would stay there again.
Date: Apr/2019
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
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接客対応が良かったです。
Date: Apr/2019
Republic of Korea (Male, age 60-69)
3.40
Toilet is the problem.
Satisfied except toilet.
Date: Mar/2019
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
3.75
Kii Tanabe lodging at Miyoshiya Ryokan - Central Location
Friendly & helpful host on our 1st night in Japan and Wakayama area. Easy access to lots of Izakaya bars for meals. Very close to trains and buses. Very close to Kumano Travel office. We experienced higher quality lodgings once the Kumano Kodo route . I would research the other accommodation options. No meals = NA.
Date: Jan/2019
Ecuador (Male, age 70-79)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
1.80
Not well maintained
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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Great personable and helpful host, who is fluent in English and well connected with the local community. Makes one feel at home, which is part of his home. Great place to gather to start Kumano Kodo pilgrimage.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Male, age **)
4.25
Warm welcome
Ryokan is a little dated and funky, but we received a warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay here before embarking on the Kumano Kodo trek.
Date: Aug/2018
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful
Super friendly and helpful, near the station, great room, english speaking, we even got breakfast at 5.30. Thanks so much!
Date: Aug/2018
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2018
Belgium (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
Friendly staff and good location
Good: - friendly staff - good location Less good: - not such a hygienic bathroom, moisty bathroom curtain
Date: Jun/2018
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
1.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.50
Clean room and helpful staff
Clean, private bathroom, easy to find from train station, and convenient bus stop in the morning. The building is a little old but very neat and clean. Very helpful staff who went out of their way to assist us. Perfect place to spend the night before taking the bus to Takijri to start Kumano Kodo hike.
Date: May/2018
United States (Female, age **)
3.75
Convenient
Adequate guesthouse near Tanabe train station. Got a great recommendation for dinner from the owner. Bring your own coffee and creamer or go to the nearby Family Mart if you can’t do without your caffeine hit in the morning. You might want to consider another place if you require a western toilet and need to make make nighttime visits; it’s on the first floor, rooms on the 2nd.
Date: Apr/2018
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
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It was fine. We don't like Japanese style toilets but our host let us use the family toilet so that was very nice. Breakfast was fine--nothing special.
Date: Apr/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Lovely friendly ryokan - perfect for a short stay before the hike
Friendly owner, a lovely spacious room with ensuite bathroom and a delicious breakfast - a great start to our Kumano Kodo trip. Really appreciated being able to leave our bags there for week while we were hiking.
Date: Apr/2018
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Great stay for the price
The property is a bit out of the way especially if you have a huge suitcase. But definitely worth it to stay here. The owner is great too and he even stores your suitcase while you are away for free. The owner is very nice and speaks fluent English.
Date: Apr/2018
Brunei Darussalam (Female, age **)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2018
Australia (Female, age **)
4.80
Friendly host, yummy breakfast and great location
Very friendly host, speaks good English.
Date: Feb/2018
China (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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amazing。apparently the owner' English is better than mine.
Date: Jan/2018
Canada (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
4.33
good
we followed the recommendation for a restaurant and that was good.
Date: Dec/2017
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
very nice host and good rooms
very nice host who helped us a lot with getting back stuff which we forgot in tokyo. spacious rooms in japanese stlye. very confortable and a good atmosphere.
Date: Dec/2017
China (Female, age **)
3.60
the breakfast taste good
the location is convenient and close to the family mart.
Date: Nov/2017
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Excellent hosts!
The owners are very nice and helpful. They understand a traveller's needs and went out of their way to help me. I very appreciated it!
Date: Nov/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
Nice inn close to Tanabe station
We had a pleasant stay at Miyoshiya Ryokan. The host speaks a perfect English and he was very helpful with receiving and shipping our luggages, plus he provided us a lot of information on the area and about public transports and routes of the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Nov/2017
New Zealand (Female, age 20-29)
4.33
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Great location and Ken was very a helpful and very accommodating host. Good value for money and really appreciated his luggage storage service.
Date: Nov/2017
France (Female, age 50-59)
4.33
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Extremely well received and taken care of at the Miyoshiya Ryokan. Nothing fancy, but incredibly friendly !
Date: Nov/2017
France (Male, age 50-59)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Good place to start on the Kumano Kodo
Great room and a helpful host in a nice town to start the hike on the Kumano Kodo!
Date: Oct/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 20-29)
4.75
Super convenient!
It wasn’t the most magical place we stayed on our trip, but it was clean, convenient and everyone was super helpful. Ace!
Date: Oct/2017
Sweden (Male, age 20-29)
3.50
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Great location but the room was not so nice.
Date: Oct/2017
United States (Female, age 20-29)
3.20
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Nothing fancy but appropriate for the price. Great location near the station.
Date: Sep/2017
United States (Female, age **)
4.40
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Owner is very friendly
Date: Sep/2017
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2017
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
4.75
Recommended
Warm welcome, was allowed to store backpack for 2 days while I did the Kumano Kodo trail. The location is great and top tip for eating out in Tanabe on the night of stay.
Date: Sep/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
3.75
Fine to spend a night
The place is what you can expect for the price; good to spend one night and at walking distance from the bus/train station. The host is friendly and speaks English.
Date: Jul/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
4.50
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A great starting point for our pilgrimage. Ken, the owner, was lovely - kind and helpful. Recommended a great restaurant, Shinbe, which gave us a free drink. Tasty and very substantial breakfast.
Date: Jul/2017
Germany (Female, age **)
4.75
Central and welcoming place to stay
I stayed here for one night, without meals. The reception was friendly, the room was spacious and nice and the bathroom looked like a real onsen. Good place to stay.
Date: Jul/2017
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Nice room, awesome staff!
Miyoshiya was a great place to stay the night before starting our journey on the Kumano Kodo. The food was good and room was comfortable, although both were no-frills. Ken and his wife speak fluent English and were extremely helpful, recommending a great restaurant for dinner (Shinbe) and helping sort out a minor miscommunication with our luggage pick-up. They really went out of their way to be of service and we are very grateful! Highly recommend!
Date: Jul/2017
South Africa (Female, age 50-59)
4.50
Friendly, well-placed Ryokan
A nice little spot to spend a night. Definitely a casual and communal Ryokan, with a shared fridge and shared tea station. We appreciated having our own bathrooms. We especially appreciated the instructions on how to use a Japanese toilet properly! However having a hand rail to hold would have prevented me from getting stiff and sore knees. Ideal location for access from the station and for the bus to Takijiri-oji.
Date: Jul/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
2.80
Outdated hostel, very friendly staff
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2017
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
3.75
Very friendly service and great location for the bus to kumano kodo
Very helpful service and great English speaking host.
Date: Jun/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
Miyoshiya Ryokan
This ryokan is well-located for Kii Tanabe Station and bus station for access to Takijiri and the start of Kumano Kodo. Reception was friendly and helpful.
Date: May/2017
United States (Female, age **)
2.50
Convenient location, friendly staff, and affordable
This accommodation was very easy to access, the staff was very friendly, and the price was right. However, we felt it was not as clean as it should be. The room was pretty dated (but nice and large) and very dirty. There was even used candy wrappers in the bedding. The communal bathroom was pretty dingy as well. We would not stay here again.
Date: May/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 70-79)
4.50
very friendly place
Very nice and helpful young man greeted me and explained everything in good English.
Date: May/2017
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.33
Very friendly!
The reception was super friendly and helpful and the location can't be beat. We were only there for a short time so can't comment on the rest of the facilities.
Date: May/2017
Thailand (Female, age **)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2017
Australia (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2017
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
アットホームなお宿
ご主人が丁寧に対応してくださいました。 田辺駅から近く、飲食店やコンビニへも行きやすかったです。 街中にあるにも関わらず岩風呂が印象的でした。 朝食付きで泊まりましたが、とてもボリュームがあり満足です。 熊野古道ウォーキング後だったのでコインランドリーも便利でした。
Date: May/2017
United States (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Great place to stay
We were a party of 6 (3 couples). Two couples had a room with an ensuite bath and toilet and the other couple had a room with an ensuite toilet. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The highlights were the delicious breakfast that was served to us at 5:30 am before our morning bus departure and the exceptional customer service. The location is close to the bus and train station.
Date: Apr/2017
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
3.00
ok
satisfying central place
Date: Apr/2017
Colombia (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
Very special reception
Ken is an excellent host and promising entrepreneur. His place is very well located, it is simple but has all the facilities required for a good stay. Food was delicious and Ken was very helpful in providing information. Most of all, his wife who works at Kumano Travel was very helpful and efficient in assisting us in ironing out some booking glitches.
Date: Apr/2017
Philippines (Male, age 40-49)
4.50
Very Homey and Friendly
No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Traditional and very well located
Ken and his family were wonderful hosts! The ryokan is old-style: tatami and japanese-style toilets, and that is part of its charm and the japanese experience. We stayed 4 nights with our 2 kids (2yo & 9mo) and were really comfy in the room with ensuite toilet & bath. We slept very well on the futon! The owners were always available and super helpful. This ryokan is very well located, 2min from the station, and surrounded by many restaurants/combini. We highly recommend it!
Date: Apr/2017
Myanmar (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Hot spring bath
Very friendly owner; hot springs bath and a delicious meal. Location if you end in Hongu accessible by bus. If you do the round walking tour it is perfect.
Date: Apr/2017
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2017
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
3.25
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Our room was large being a couple but the rooms are dated.
Date: Apr/2017
United States (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Friendly, welcoming, feels like home
This ryokan provided the perfect start to our Kumano Kodo journey! Ken was so helpful and welcoming, and clearly content and proud to run the ryokan started by his grandfather. After studying abroad, he returned to his birthplace, Tanabe, where the sun shines on the countryside hills and mikan groves. We fell in love with this town and its friendly occupants! After the crowded streets of Kyoto, this ryokan provided a nice retreat and transition for our hike on the Nakahechi Trail. With coffee and breakfast bento in hand, we set off the next morning fully revived. Thank you, Ken-san for the excellent hospitality and delicious bento! 3 Sisters from California.
Date: Apr/2017
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2017
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
3.25
バス停から至近です
田辺駅前のバス停から4～5分程の至近に所在。近くにコンビニもあり、食材の調達に便利でした。部屋・風呂には年期を感じますが、小ぎれいで清潔に管理されています。食事は、近くの美味い物街での地魚（太刀魚、ひとはめ）料理が最高でした。朝食を弁当にして頂きましたが、内容はかなりのものでした。次回の小辺路行の際も、たぶん利用すると思います。
Date: Apr/2017
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
3.50
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The location was convenient for the trains and bus station, although the downside of that was that it was slightly noisy at night. The room came with a toilet attached, but it was a squat toilet. So this was better than no toilet, but for a non-Japanese person this was not as attractive to use. Overall it was convenient for its location and worth putting up with less luxury for the easy transit to/from the bus and train station. The host was helpful.
Date: Mar/2017
Italy (Female, age 50-59)
3.60
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I found this ryokan quite basic but it was clean and adequate for one night in Tanabe. The owner was very friendly and helpful. It was very convenient to the station for my early bus to Takijiri.
Date: Jan/2017
Australia (Male, age **)
2.25
OK for one night
An ok place for one night before or after the Kumano Kodo. The Ryokan is dated and needs lots of work, but it's functional. No meals available, but it's a short walk to lots of restaurants. The owner was very friendly, genuine and helpful... above average service.
Date: Dec/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2016
United States (Female, age 70-79)
5.00
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Helpful staff, great location, comfy room
Date: Oct/2016
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2016
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
Excellent!
This place was everything we needed. After a long train ride from Tokyo, the lodging here was very comfortable and the owner was very accommodating. We didn't arrive until later in the evening and Ken stayed available for us to check in. He even carried our heavy suitcase up two flights of stairs for us! This place is not luxury by any means but it was simple and traditional and most importantly made you feel like home. Highly recommend!
Date: Nov/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2016
Philippines (Female, age 20-29)
4.75
Accommodating owner
The ryokan is a brief 10 minute walk from the train station, it was very easy to look for. We were in contact with the ryokan owner even before we arrived, he was very accommodating and was very patient with all our clarifications and queries.
Date: Nov/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
Perfect location to start kumano kodo
Great budget ryokan, friendly and helpful owners, close to train station, supermarket, and sights in Tanabe.
Date: Nov/2016
Finland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Wonderful ryokan, great place to start the pilgrimage
Ryokan was at excellent location. We had very nice room, were able to see sunrise from there. Ken gave us great tips where to eat, get a bus etc. Breakfast was great and delicious as well. We arrived here straight from Osaka airport and after traveling with backbags in +28C, was perfect moment to soak in furo and rest. I could stay here longer, it was really nice and charming house.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
A great place to start the pilgrimage.
An unexpected delight. We wish we had more time to stay and enjoy it and the charm of the manager Ken. The room was great with views out two sides. The manager Ken was a charming and friendly man who gave us excellent advice on where to eat and where to catch the bus. Breakfast was first rate - wish we had more time to enjoy it.
Date: Oct/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Lovely traditional ryokan with fantastic service
We received a very warm welcome from Ken who was super helpful in giving us all kinds of advice. The room was beautiful and very comfortable and the onsen was great! Perfect location, 5 minutes from the station!
Date: Oct/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
Good location and food, but not clean
The location is really handy, because it is just a 10 minutes walk to the station. The meal was surprisingly very good. I was embarrassed about the over all poor condition of the Ryokan. Everything was old and not very clean, the bathroom even moldy. On the other side was the service good and the staff friendly and helpful.
Date: Oct/2016
Canada (Female, age **)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
3.75
Really old
The toilets are really old, because of that looked dirty. The owner is really friendly and helpfull
Date: Oct/2016
Switzerland (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
France (Female, age **)
2.60
Miyoshiya 2016/10/06
The location is perfect to catch the bus early in the morning. The welcome is great and easy as our host spoke good english. The quality of the room is disappointing as it is well maintained but old and a bit gloomy. Breakfast was very nice. Our host as the tourism office did, recommended that we have dinner at Kanteki. The welcome was ok as there was a menu in English. Unfortunately, the portions were minimal : A plate of sushi of 20 pieces for 3000Y to share between 4 is robbery !
Date: Oct/2016
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2016
Canada (Male, age **)
4.25
A little worn, very charming, very helpful
Ken at Miyoshiya is a very helpful, attentive and welcoming host, with excellent English. Miyoshiya itself is a little shopworn and old-fashioned, but in an authentic, charming 70's way, and in that way it matches the town of Tanabe very well.
Date: Oct/2016
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Kumano -Kodo, amazing experience!
We were staying in a Ryokan and 2 myshuku in Tanabe, Nonako and Yunomine Onsen. We awere warm hosted in all of them. They were taking extremly good care of us... not neccesary english to comunicarte.. their smiles and profesional manners were more than enough!
Date: Sep/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
5.00
Great starting point for Kumano Kodo trip
Just next to the train station, we were heading off to the Kumano Kodo trail the next morning and this place was perfect. Simple accomodation, good value, and very lovely and friendly family. Gave us great advice on the trip, and even made our breakfast take-away so we could catch the first bus. It is also close to the izakaya rich neighbourhood on the other side of the station.
Date: Sep/2016
France (Female, age **)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2016
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
A great place to stay before starting the trail!
We were on the first train into Wakayama after the 9/20/16 typhoon. The host easily accommodated our delayed travel schedule (several hours late due to the storm and slow post-storm trains due to debris on tracks). Our guestroom (for three) was sizeable and clean. The breakfast the next morning was huge and delicious. The location is very near the train station so we were able to get there in the dark just fine and make it back early the next morning for the bus to Takijiri. For a place to stage the night before starting the trail, I couldn't ask for anything more.
Date: Sep/2016
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
Great convenient place with kind family
This place was a great place to stop at before heading out on the trails. The family was extremely friendly and helpful and we loved that they had lived in Canada before! The rooms and bathroom are clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend staying here before heading out!
Date: Sep/2016
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
4.80
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This place is very convenient for the station and bus stops. The host was friendly and helpful and spoke good English. He provided a local map, advice about places to eat in the evening and information about the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Sep/2016
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Great place to start the Kumano Kodo
Host is extremely friendly and speaks great English. He let us keep a bag there for free while we hiked the Kumano Kodo. Clean room. Good location.
Date: Sep/2016
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
very nice and great room
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Hosts were very welcoming and helpful.
It was our first night in Japan, we had arrived by train from Osaka airport. There was so much we needed to know to start our hike the next day. All our questions were answered by these 2 fluent English speakers. Breakfast was wonderful.
Date: Aug/2016
Finland (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
Good English speaking host
Nice ryokan, nice and pleasant rooms. The host speaks English very well and is very helpful. The two shower rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Date: Aug/2016
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Very helpful host.
We had left our luggage here while we walked the Kumano Kodo. The host took good care of our bags. He made a reservation for us for the bus tot Koyasan.
Date: Aug/2016
France (Female, age **)
4.80
A truly excellent place
My stay at Miyoshiya ryokan was way beyond my expectations ! The ryokan is close to the train station (and the information center and huses departures). The room is very nice, spacious, with its own bath, a space to sit down and relax. The room is well equiped, many items. The japanese breakfast was good with many things, and served in a private room. The highlight was the welcome of the owner, very nice and outgoing, he speaks english very well and made good recommendations. I would definitely stay there if i come back to Kii-Tanabe!
Date: Jul/2016
Belgium (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2016
Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
very happy to stay at Miyoshima Ryokan
No guest review.
Date: Jun/2016
France (Male, age 30-39)
4.67
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Nice English-speaking owner provided a great recommendation of dinner options.
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
4.50
Good value
Good value, especially considering the convenient location and the host's extreme fluency in English. The temple complex is an easy walk away, and is a gem!
Date: Jun/2016
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.25
Wonderful Room
I spent one night here before heading on the Kumano Kodo. It was a very quick walk from the train station. The owner spoke excellent English and was extremely helpful regarding preparations for the hike. He also had an excellent restaurant recommendation! The room was very large and breezy and clean. I highly recommend this place.
Date: Jun/2016
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2016
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
2.60
安かろう悪かろう
予約時の価格から想定した通りでした。朝食は全く口に合わず残しましたが、それ以外はまあこんなもんだろうという内容かなと思います。インターネットが利用できるのはかなりありがたかったですね。
Date: Jun/2016
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Would Recommend
Rooms and furnishings were a little run-down, but staff was very nice and helpful. The staff spoke great English. There is only one bathroom (shower/bath) for everyone in ryokan. Private toilet in room (it was Japanese style, not American, just FYI) and there was AC in room. Breakfast was so large and substantial, it was the best breakfast we had on our whole trip. I would definitely recommend this place.
Date: Jun/2016
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.20
Knowledgeable, helpful host
A very simple, spotlessly clean guesthouse. Japanese-style beds (futon on floor) and squat toilets. The host, Ken, and his wife are hugely knowledgeable, completely fluent in English, and generous with time and advice. Worth a visit just to talk to them about the area.
Date: May/2016
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
absolute great ryokan
the owner was more than friendly. breakfast was just out of this world and the room was perfect!! nothing to be negative about. really wonderful and made me feel more than welcome :-)
Date: May/2016
Singapore (Male, age **)
3.00
Good location, though the Ryokan itself is rather rundown.
Location is good and close to the station and a Family Mart making it convenient. Breakfast was also nice. Rooms were old and somewhat rundown, though it has Air-Conditioning which made it alot more comfortable. Unfortunately the Ryokan doesn't have any Western Style Toilets (i.e. no Toilet Bowls) so you either have to make do with the Squatting Japanese ones or go to the Family Mart to use their toilets.
Date: May/2016
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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It was my second time in Miyoshiya Ryokan and I would come again
Date: May/2016
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2016
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
Great place to start your trip!
It's a great place to start your trip. The owner speaks English very well and is very kind and welcoming, and gave us some good advices about the restaurant in Tanabe. The fact that you can leave your luggage there for the duration of your trip without any additional fee is really awesome. The room we had was nice, the breakfast and lunchbox were very good too. The bath is small but private. Overall a great place to start your trip!
Date: May/2016
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
Adequate place, great staff and location.
It's super close to Kii-Tanabe station and our interactions with the staff were great. We were allowed to keep our bags there for the duration of our trip for free. The room, was OK. Clean, but nothing special about it. The shower head didn't work, and the toilet pipes leaked when you flushed them.
Date: May/2016
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2016
Republic of Korea (Male, age 30-39)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2016
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Best in Tanabe
In diesem Ryokan kann man das Gepack wahrend einer langeren Wanderung aufbewahren lassen. Der sehr freundliche Besitzer gibt in perfektem Englisch wertvolle Tips und Ratschlage fur Aktionen in Tanabe. Der Ort ist auf jeden Fall einen Tag Aufenthalt wert. Die grosen Gastezimmer in der oberen Etage besitzen Zugang zu einer Dachterrasse.
Date: Apr/2016
France (Female, age **)
4.75
Super friendly
Super friendly welcome. The owners were really nice and helpful, giving us lots of advice. The location is good, just next to the station and restaurants. The food was excellent. We didn't go to the baths, having a private bathroom in our room, that's why I didn't rate the baths.
Date: Apr/2016
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
Kind hosts, great location, excellent value
What a perfect place to begin our hike along the Kumano Kodo. The host held on to some baggage for us during our trek and was very accommodating during our stay. Breakfast was hearty and quite good. The location is great - a five minute walk to the bus/train station. We would definitely stay here again!
Date: Apr/2016
Sweden (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
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Very helpful staff, helped with everything that we needed. Spoke excellent english too! The room was simple but clean. The western breakfast was perfect, lots of energy before starting the hike. Would highly recommend it!
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Definitely stay here!
Ken is a great guy. Very helpful, and speaks great english. Check in was easy. The room is a little old, but very comfortable. Breakfast was substantial, and delicious - Ken, sorry we couldn't finish it all! It is in a fantastic location, within 5min walk to town of Tanabe. We would definitely stay again!
Date: Apr/2016
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
3.75
Practical Miyoshiya Ryokan
Miyoshiya Ryokan was fine. Easy walk to the Tanabe train station and bus stops. Owner very friendly. Recommend the use of the common bath rather than the attached bath. It was warmer and water was plentiful.
Date: Mar/2016
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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We really enjoyed staying here as our fist accommodation and introduction to Kumano Kodo, great location close to the station. Reception staff were very helpful in suggesting restaurants for food.
Date: Feb/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2015
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
Best location and friendly
Miyoshiya ryokan is very near to the station. Fare is really cheap. Ryokan host Speaks English . Stay was wonderful. Morning breakfast was Japanese style food I Had to wake them up early morning as I had problem with toilet flush hope they didn't mind
Date: Dec/2015
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2015
Spain (Male, age **)
5.00
Great Location and Many More
I have stayed in Miyoshiya just for one night,although when I arrived the owner was not there,he left me a letter with everything I need as their parents only speak a little english,the room was enough for one night and it is so close to the station.They helped me in everything I need it. Estuve en el Ryokan solo una noche, aunque el dueno no estaba fue tan amable de dejarme una carta con todo lo necesario pues sus padres no hablan mucho ingles,el cuarto estaba bien para una noche y esta muy cerca de la estacion, me ayudaron en todo cuanto necesite,si tuviera que volver a elegir ,repetiria.
Date: Nov/2015
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2015
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Good value for money and located near railway station.
This is a great economical option.The place is showing its age but very clean, very friendly and helpful management who speak excellent English. They can recommend an excellent izakaya for dinner. I did a day out to Shirahama from here; well worth it. Great onsen there on the beach.
Date: Nov/2015
France (Female, age 20-29)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2015
Brazil (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
Simple but cozy acommodation
Simple but cozy acommodation and very good host. Located very close to the train station and close to nice restaurantes. Highly recommended if you need to spend a night at Kii Tanabe
Date: Sep/2015
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
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Very good starting point for Kumano Kodo. We could leave our luggage there, which was very convenient. Good and large portions of food. Our room was a little noisy, because located to the side of the street. Landlord speaks excellent English and was very helpful concerning the planning of the trail. I also recommend to stay for dinner in Kii Tanabe at restaurant Shinbe, they serve excellent meals!!
Date: Sep/2015
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Excellent!
The owner, Ken, was very friendly and helpful. I loved this place! Very cozy and excellent location.
Date: Aug/2015
Italy (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
Good for value
It is close to the station in Tanabe, so the location is very convenient to start the Kumano Kodo the day after. Service is very good. The rooms are not wonderful but have toilet and sink. The price is definitely good.
Date: Aug/2015
Belgium (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2015
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
4.33
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2015
Hungary (Male, age **)
4.75
Great Ryokan!
A beautiful place, for the money paid you get a really nice place to stay! Ken-san our host was always very nice, smiley and above all else he helped us with everything beyond his responsibilities! Room service was great, we got fresh towels and yukatas every day. The location is great there is a FamiMa in 2 minutes and Kii-tanabe station in about 5. You can wash your clothes in 2 washing machines for 100 Yen/hour and 2 dryers for the same amount. The only thing that was a little inconvenient is that we could only shower from 4 pm ~ 10 am. Otherwise our stay was very pleasant. Thanks Ken-san!! ;)
Date: Jul/2015
Poland (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Australia (Male, age **)
4.00
Convenient and friendly
No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: May/2015
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.25
A short walk from Tanabe station
This ryokan was cheap, close to the station and provided an excellent breakfast and bento lunch box for my walk on the kumano kodo. The young man on reception spoke excellent English and was able to provide me with all the information I needed - as well as a great recommendation for dinner at a nearby restaurant. The actual building was a bit old but didn't lack any comforts.
Date: May/2015
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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Excellent services ! Reservation procedure quiet tricky but efficient.
Date: Apr/2015
United States Virgin Islands (Female, age 20-29)
3.60
Decent place to stay before starting Kumano Kodo
Miyoshiya Ryokan provided what we needed, which was a decent place to stay in Tanabe before starting the Kumano Kodo trek. It is conveniently located, just a short walk from the train/bus station though we had a bit of a hard time locating it at first because we missed the small sign completely. The room was pretty average, but comfortable enough for one night. The entire building only has Japanese style toilets, which might be a concern for some but was not for us. Breakfast was large and tasty and set us up with a good amount of energy to begin hiking.
Date: Apr/2015
United States (Female, age **)
4.40
Great hosts and comfortable loding
We had a lovely time staying in this Ryokan - the hosts welcomed us and went above and beyond to take care of us. For example, when one of us needed to get medicine from the pharmacy, one of our hosts walked with us and acted as translator for us to make sure we got the right medicine and the necessary instructions. We were also able to leave our luggage here while we walked on the trail, which was an incredible help for us - thank you! We would love to stay again and definitely recommend for fellow travelers.
Date: Apr/2015
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
It just needs some little renovations
This ryokan has great potential, but it needs some little renovations (paint, decoration). It would be wonderful. The breakfast is very big, many choices. Ken speaks very good English, and can answer all qustions.
Date: Mar/2015
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
Great place to stay before the Kumano Kodo
Excellent service, able to hold our bags while we did the Kumano Kodo walking trail. Owner helpful with restaurant recommendations. Room and heating excellent. The shower was a private shower as opposed to an onsen. Shower walls had mould.
Date: Dec/2014
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2014
Finland (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
Nice and pleasant stay
Very nice and pleasant stay. Host spoke english and help me out finding a nice local restaurant on the map. Even though I did make a reservation for breakfast I had to leave earlier (before the breakfast would have been served). The host agreed on refunding me hence for missing the breakfast. A very pleasant surprise! I appreciate it very much!
Date: Dec/2014
Malaysia (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
Miyoshiya Ryokan
Ken, the owner of the ryokan is a nice person. I booked a room for 4 person and when we arrived at the ryokan, Ken prepared 2 separate rooms for us as he deemed 1 room will be very small for 4 persons at no extra charges. Besides that, he allowed us to store our luggage for 2 days after we left for other parts of Wakayama. The room is clean and the toilet and the bathroom is separated from each other. The ryokan is situated approx. 5 minutes walk from JR KiiTanabe station which is very convenient for guest who wants to rush for trains in the early morning.
Date: Dec/2014
Canada (Male, age **)
3.20
Simple accomodation - Great hosts!
The accommodation and food is simple and serves its purpose -- a good place to start the Kumano Koda. Where it really shines is with the hospitality - they are great people and we enjoyed meeting them. Ken and his wife speak good English, and were able to give us valuable information on the trail, and forwarded our luggage. Recommended.
Date: Nov/2014
Singapore (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2014
United States (Female, age **)
4.50
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Ken, the owner at Miyoshiya Ryokan was friendly and accommodating. I arrived late to Tanabe both at start the Kumano Kodo from the US and also the finish when returning from Nachi, and Ken was there waiting at the desk. His place is easy to find ( with the help from 3 sweet local ladies!) when I arrived weary eyed from 20+ hours of travel. It is very near to the train station. There is a convenience store 2 min up the road and many restaurants 5 min the opposite way. The rooms were simple, clean, Japanese style which I found extremely comfortable. There was a Japanese style toilet and shared bath on one of the nights, both fine by me (clean) and en suite toilet and bath another night. There is a shared area for tea. Also, Ken held my one large luggage for the duration on the trail free of charge. Would recommend to anyone looking for simple, clean, convenient accommodation in Tanabe City.
Date: Oct/2014
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2014
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2014
Switzerland (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2014
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
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Miyoshiya provided us with a useful map of the town, suggestions for getting food for the next day's walk and were very helpful. We wanted to arrange to have our luggage sent to the very end of the walk and very much appreciated their assistance in organising that.
Date: Oct/2014
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2014
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.20
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Ken is a lovely fellow. average hotel
Date: Oct/2014
Spain (Female, age **)
4.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2014
United Kingdom (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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A very comfortable first night stay in Japan before tackling the 4-day Kumano Kodo walk to Nachi San. Room was spacious and comfortable. Good restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner in the nearby pub/restaurant area. Very accommodating and cooked a sumptuous breakfast for me at 6am for my early start to the walk. Helpfully arranged for my luggage to be picked by and couriered to minshuku at Yunomine Onsen.
Date: Aug/2014
France (Female, age 50-59)
3.50
Good location
Good location and very good service and reception . They send us in a very good restaurant .
Date: Aug/2014
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2014
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Great for starting the Kumano Kodo
Miyoshiya Ryokan was great for our plans of walking the Kumano Kodo. The room was big and spacious, very comfortable although a bit old like the whole place, but perfect for us. The ryokan was very close to the train station and to the restaurants area, and the owner was very nice and friendly, with great Enlgish and giving us lots of information for the Kumano and the city. They also kept our luggage for free for the two days we where walking the Kumano. The Japanese breakfast was very nice as well. An excellent place to stay, we definitely recommend it!
Date: Jul/2014
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
It is just ok guesthouse to be chosen if there are no other options
No guest review.
Date: Jul/2014
Hong Kong (Male, age 60-69)
3.20
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Conveniently located at a short walk from the train station. Facilities are showing signs of age but generally clean. The host was helpful. Ability to store luggage when I went off to walk the Kumano Kodo with just a light backpack was particularly good.
Date: May/2014
France (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.25
Great Guest House.
My stay was very enjoyable. The facilities were good and the room was spacious. The host speaks English so that was very important.
Date: May/2014
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.75
A convenient place to stay before starting on the Kumano Kodo.
I arrived in the evening at this ryokan but found it easily from the station. It is an older building and my room was up two flights of stairs but the manager carried my bags up and down for me. Whilst the room was a bit tired, it was comfortable with a Japanese style toilet and separate bath for my own use. The manager on reception spoke very good English and was very helpful. There was a convenience store a short walk away where I bought food for the next day as I was leaving early.
Date: May/2014
Ireland (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2014
United States (Male, age **)
4.25
Clean, efficient, modest, shared-bath stay
Ken runs a clean and efficient place, with easy access to the Tanabe train, bus, laundry and restaurants. His recommendation for a dinner at local Izakaya was excellent!! Good value for price, and would recommend.
Date: May/2014
Israel (Female, age **)
4.00
Friendly staff, convenient location
Close to the train/bus station. A convenience store located nearby. The staff was very friendly and informative. We had to carry with help from the staff our suitcases up several flights of stairs, and down the next morning, as there is no elevator in the building.
Date: Apr/2014
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
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Lovely simple minshuku. Great location and big Japanese style breakfast. Fantastic and friendly service.
Date: Apr/2014
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.00
Very convenient location
Can't fault anything although the rooms are pretty basic. The owner was away for the night we stayed but he had left clear written instructions for us. He recommended a great place to eat which was fantastic. Would happily stay here again.
Date: Apr/2014
Hong Kong (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
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The hotel is very conveniently situated. The owner is very helpful and his English is very good. The breakfast is traditional Japanese and is delicious. The hotel facilities , however, are a little bit rundown .
Date: Apr/2014
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
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A good place for a good price.
Date: Feb/2014
Sweden (Female, age 30-39)
4.33
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No guest review.
Date: Feb/2014
New Zealand (Male, age **)
4.00
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This ryokan was very basic and old but everything worked in the rooms, the counter staff member was nice & could speak English. It was close to the early bus that took us to the start of the Kumano trail, which was ideal.
Date: Dec/2013
United States (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2013
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
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Very convienant location, charming host
Date: Nov/2013
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
4.25
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Basic accommodation, very handy location for Kiitanabe train station and bus stop. Very friendly and welcoming. Good baggage storage service. Would recommend as a place to stay before starting the Kumano Kodo trail.
Date: Nov/2013
United States (Female, age **)
4.25
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Ken the owner of the establishment was most helpful. My grandson and his wife enjoyed conversations and helful information that he provided. They wanted to experience a Ryokan, and found it what they were looking for. The Japanese toilet was hard to adjust to, everything else was great.
Date: Nov/2013
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Stopover in Tanabe City
Not too far from the train station, this Ryokan has great service. They recommended a fish restaurant near the train station that was a whole lot of fun; one of the highlights of the trip actually.
Date: Nov/2013
United States (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Ken is great!
Ken and his wife were incredibly helpful. He provided detailed informaiton about the Kumano hike, where to get food at Tanabe, and what to do if the storm did hit the area and we can't take the JR train back. He also helped us with exchanging some Yen so that we have local currency for the road until we get to the next destination where we can withdraw money from the ATM in the Post Office. The location of the Ryokan was great: very close to the train station and a mall with a super market. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We really enjoyed our stay and can't thank Ken enough for his help.
Date: Oct/2013
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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Perfect!
Date: Oct/2013
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
5.00
Friendly Miyoshiya Ryokan
We felt very welcome indeed. Ken and Tomako were very relaxed and communicative and could not have been more helpful. Our two best evenings in Japan were in eateries which Ken recommended and the local tourism office was fantastic.
Date: Oct/2013
United States (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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The guy at the desk was a great help to us. He recommended a fantastic place for dinner and was helpful in every way.
Date: Sep/2013
Australia (Female, age **)
3.00
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good room very happy with it for the price .
Date: Aug/2013
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
Great choice
Very friendly ryokan. Spacious rooms, nice to have a private toilet. Staff were very friendly and helpful in planning Kumano Kodo. Close to Tanabe station. All in all, great choice.
Date: Aug/2013
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2013
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Ryokan with Young, Friendly Owner
An awesome, older Ryokan that has the whole Ryokan experience. A lot of other people were staying there. The owner was really friendly and made me feel very comfortable there. He also spoke a lot of english. There is plenty of places in this area to find a good meal.
Date: Jun/2013
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
4.25
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2013
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Friendly reception and fantastic location!
Rooms were homely, clean and tidy. Beds were prepared for our late arrival! The boss was a gentlemen and very eager to help out. We were sad to have such a short stay. If we ever head back again we will definitely visit this ryokan.
Date: Jul/2013
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.25
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Considering the cost, we were more than happy with the facilities.
Date: Jul/2013
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.25
Great Place To Start My Hike
The staff were very helpful and welcoming when I arrived, showing me around the Ryokan and giving me maps of the area. They also made sure that I had ample maps for the pilgrimage, knew where my next lodging was, and knew where to get the bus the following morning, which would take me to the trailhead of the Kumano Kodo. Room was excellent and had its own toilet. Very comfortable and private.
Date: Jul/2013
Brazil (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2013
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.75
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First night and best introduction to the Wakayama peninsula. Ken gave me an excellent room, with a little seating area to the side of the main tatami-matted room and possibly the best room. What a great and welcoming place as the start to the Kumano Kodo. Ken gave me lots of maps and brochures to take on the journey. He also, when asked, recommended and gave directions to a little ramen restaurant, and printed a photo of the ramen restaurant so that I could identify it around the little lanes of the main eating and drinking area close to the hotel. Such kindness. Tamoko gave me invaluable advice on detour sections of the trail and both welcomed me warmly when I appeared a few days later to collect the rest of my luggage. Did not reserve breakfast so the average for the rating goes lower than what is a friendly and most comfortable stay. Highly recommended overnight stay to the start of walking the trail.
Date: Jun/2013
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
Great location and hosts
We enjoyed our one-night stay at Miyoshiya Ryokan before we left to hike the Kumano Kodo. The owners (hosts) were very kind, helpful, and welcoming.
Date: May/2013
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.25
Good location, perfect service
Upon arrival we received very useful information (incl. maps) for our 2 days walk and very useful tips to spend the afternoon and evening in Tanabe. We went to one of the recommended restaurants for dinner and had a enjoyable evening with delicious food.
Date: May/2013
United States (Male, age 20-29)
3.50
Friendly hosts
While Miyoshiya Ryokan is a budget inn with budget-type accommodations, the innkeepers are wonderfully helpful and friendly. They are also fluent in English, which is very helpful for a city where many of the guests are there for one night before beginning the Kumano Kodo hike the next day. They kept our luggage for us, allowing us to hike with day bags. Overall, I recommend staying here.
Date: Apr/2013
Belgium (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Convinient location but needs renovation
It is a hostel type of accomodation very conviniently located close to the Kii-Tanabe train station, bus stop, shops, restaurants. The owner and his wife were very kind and helpful in providing information about the area. They both speak good English. Our room was large (for Japanease standards) with en-suite toilet, futons and basic furniture. On the negative side, the place is in a poor state of maintnance and would need some renovations (old furniture and equipment, dirty walls, kitchen space, bathroom). Cleaniness of the room could also be improuved. It is also possible to smoke in the lobby and the smell goes around. A good cleaning, removing of some old, broken furniture and repainting would greatly improuve this place.
Date: Apr/2013
Germany (Female, age 40-49)
4.40
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The owner and his wife were extremly friendly. We felt really welcome! There is absolutly nothing to suspend! I would stay there again!
Date: Mar/2013
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.25
Nice place to begin Kumano route
Nice location near train station. We appreciated a lot the help of the lady at the reception, who make sure that we had all maps and bus schedules needed for our trip. The room was a little bit old, but clean. The family style bathroom was practical for a couple.
Date: Dec/2012
United States (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2012
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2012
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
Basic but good, very helpful owners
Very good choice if you plan to set off to Kumano Kodo the next day, since it's a very short walk from the guesthouse to the train station and bus stop. Also, the owner and his wife are super friendly and happy to help you out with any information you might need for your trip. They will also store your luggage for a couple of days if you need to. The guesthouse itself is quite old and the rooms basic (but spacious!), but it's definitely worth the money.
Date: Sep/2012
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.75
Nice town, good simple accommodation.
My upstairs room had all I needed. Close to town. A good choice.
Date: Aug/2012
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Very Friendly & Helpful
A Perfect base to discover the Tanabe area with an extremly helpful owner and his wife providing you all possible information to plan the days.
Date: Aug/2012
France (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
Myoshiya Ryokan Tanabe Review
Perfect
Date: Aug/2012
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
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Great value for money, as Miyoshiya was close to the station, the room had a good aircon, TV, lots of space and wifi at reception. The place is rather old and could do with a refurbishment (especially the toilets), but it certainly has character and the welcome is friendly, English is spoken and the staff are happy to help. Would happily stay here again.
Date: Jul/2012
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
4.25
Nice place to stay
Nice Ryokan. Staff is really friendly and attentive. Without asking for it, they gave me a room with ensuite washroom because I was the only girl in the hotel that night, verry thoughtful! Rooms are clean, big and comfortable.
Date: Jul/2012
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.75
Miyoshiya Ryokan
This is a very friendly and cheerful Ryokan. While the location is not in a beautiful location, it is about as convenient as anyone could ask for. The rooms are spacious and the host, Ken, is a wonderful, helpful character. This is great value for money option and you could not ask for friendlier and more helpful staff.
Date: Jun/2012
Belgium (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
old ryokan
The building in which this old ryokan is located has suffered a bit through the years, resulting in a slanted bedroom floor. The service is very good. They even kept our luggage for a few days for no extra charge. Nice bathing room!
Date: May/2012
France (Female, age 60-69)
4.75
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We were for only one night at Myoshiya Ryokan, on the way of Yunomine. But we had the pleasure of very warm welcome and services (precious informations for the continuation of our travel, proposal to leave luggage, etc.) Thank you.
Date: May/2012
Sweden (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
Miyoshia Ryokan
Friendly staff and good breakfast but the building is almost falling down. We seemed to be the only female guests... I am sorry, but I do not think I will recommend this acommodation to my friends.
Date: Apr/2012
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Excellent Host and Rooms
The room was new and very clean. Host was very friendly and accomomdating too. Will definitely stay here again if I'm in the area.
Date: Apr/2012
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
5.00
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私たちが子供のころの建物そのままのようで、凄く楽しかったです。とても安い旅館なので少し不安もありましたが、気持ちよく過ごさせてもらいました。本当は近くの温泉施設に行くつもりでしたが、旅館のお風呂がきれかったので、そちらで入りました。その代わりに時間もできたので、近場で買い物をしたり、晩御飯を食べに行ったりと楽しかったです。旅館の人たちもとても感じよく、全員が満足して旅館を出発しました。
Date: Dec/2011
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2011
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
Good value for money, friendly and helpful staff
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. |
Statement from the owner to the guests
Guestrooms
| Western Style | No |
|---|---|
| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 16 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Guests | 48 |
Ensuite toilet: 3 rooms
Ensuite toilet and bath: 2 rooms
● All toilets in facility are Japanese style.
● Please lay out futon bedding by yourself.
| Facilities |
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Wireless internet available in lobby
2 guestrooms with LAN
Luggage storage available
Guest use refrigerator in lobby
Tea and pot are available on second floor
Micro wave available on second floor
Dryer available in bath change room
Outside calling from telephone in room not available
Coin laundry (Washer 200 yen, dryer 100 yen/40 min)
Razor (50 yen)
| Amenities |
|---|
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Baths
| Shared Indoor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | Yes |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
Bath hours: 17:00~24:00
●Bath locks from inside, please take turns bathing.
Meals
| Supper |
|---|
| Not available |
| Breakfast |
| Japanese or western style meals served in the dining room from 6:30~9:00. (Please let us know which you prefer when making your reservation) |
Meals served in dining room from 6:30~9:00 (Japanese style/Western style)
● Please let us know which you prefer when making your reservation
Bento lunch box available (Please let us know in advance)
Facilities & Services
| Facilities |
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- Internet
- Wired LAN (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- English spoken
- Services
- Luggage storage
- Shipping
- Notes
Wireless internet available in lobby
2 guestrooms with LAN
Luggage storage available
Guest use refrigerator in lobby
Tea and pot are available on second floorMicro wave available on second floor
Dryer available in bath change room
Outside calling from telephone in room not available
Coin laundry (Washer 200 yen, dryer 100 yen/40 min)
Razor (50 yen)
Access
- Access Information
5-minute walk southeast of the Kii-Tanabe Station.
● Continue straight out of the station and turn left at the first set of traffic lights. Walk a few hundred meters and it will be on your right.
Central Tanabe
- Shuttle Service
Not available.
- Parking
7 free parking spots.
Sorry, "Reservation Requests" are not available at this time.
Set booking times: 7:00–9:30 and 19:00–22:00 daily, Japan Standard Time.
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