Date: Mar/2026
New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Onsen Minshuku Wadama
Loved our stay here for 2 nights. Lovely host who prepared amazing fresh meals. Bed was warm and cosy. Large spacious Japanese style room. Clean bathroom facilities (shared with other guests) with private onsen. Right on the trail in Yunomine Onsen
Date: Feb/2026
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Simple, affordable accommodation
Very simple accommodation. It's got a simple shared indoor onsen that does its job.
The owner speaks little English but will help you however he can.
The vegan meals are plentiful, which some delicious dishes, others not so much.
Can be hard to find especially if arriving after dark.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Older property, huge room. Clean & tidy. Large bathroom/toilet area but no heating & water was cold. Onsen area was large & well set up & had a heater. The sink seemed to have cold water only. The onsen itself had a low & high setting for the shower hose so it was possible to have a 'western style' shower. The onsen temperature was warm to hot but wasn't as hot as most onsens. The food was nice but not fabulous. There was plenty of it.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Lovely accomodation with onsen!
Lovely Japanese house and old post office homestay. The host was such a kind man and showed us around and made sure we had everything we needed. The rooms were so beautiful with traditional Japanese flooring, doors and furniture. The place was very warm, clean and comfortable for our stay.
The meals provided were homemade and delicious! Very nurturing food after such a long day.
The highlight was the onsen in the accomodation. The perfect way to recover and relax after a long day of walking!
Date: Nov/2025
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Room and bedding were great. Loved the low heated table. Dinner was the best of the 3 guesthouses we stayed in. If I'm not mistaken, the guest house meals were described as vegan on the KK reservation site. But I don't think the meals were. I was happy with that. Again, the food was excellent.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Amazing food!
The accomodation is rustic but very comfortable and the food is amazing!!!
We were provided with the most delicious omakase dinner by the host.
Date: Nov/2025
Singapore (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Great place to rest
Date: Nov/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Nice B&B
We had a big room, with nets over the futons. We didn’t go to the onsen in town but it looked brand new.
The food was plentiful, with a good vegetable curry.
Date: Nov/2025
Mexico (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Housewarming welcome
The place is perfectly located, very close to the bus stop. Right in the heart of Yunomine. Dinner, as vegan was perfect: curry with rice which was delicious. If you're vegan or don't eat any fish or meat, I recommend you to buy some extra protein like tofu bars for breakfast or lunch. For breakfast I only got a bagel and some fruit. Bagel was amazing, handmade from a japanese lady, but not enough for all the calories I needed to burn that day. The idea of the private onsen is nice, but the water wasn't hot enough. If you feel you need more food, you can buy it at the beggining of the next walk. There's a convenience store right in the traffic light.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Yunomine Onsen was a beautiful place to stay at the end of our pilgrimage and it was lovely to have an Onsen at the accommodation to relax in after a long day of hiking in the rain. The food was lovely and so was the hospitality. We regret not leaving enough time to have a massage from our wonderful host.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Feeling Right at Home
What a wonderful home! We absolutely loved our stay here. The onsen was much needed after a LONG day on the trail. Our room was like something out of a fairy tale. The meals were large and I especially enjoyed a different menu after a 15 mile hike - they served curry and more meat and vegetable based dishes, instead of fish-based dishes like you find at most places along the trail. Loved visiting with the other hikers in the dining room as well. I would 100% stay here again!
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Serviceable minshuku with plenty of food
Minshuku Wadama is a pretty standard minshuku that I would rate as ok but not great. The guest rooms were reasonably sized, with a bed and table, and had individual A/C units, which was very nice However, the room and furnishings weren't as clean as I expect for a Japanese hotel or minshuku. The floor under the bed clearly hadn't been cleaned in a long time, and there was a fair bit of mold damage on the pillow. The meals were plentiful but not my favorite. The minshuku has an in-house onsen that guests can use for as long as they want, which was nice. It's in a very convenient location.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Onsen Minshuku Wadama
We had such a wonderful stay here. Amazing location, room, host and food! Highly recommend.
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Enjoyable stay at Minshuku Wadama
We very much liked staying at Minshuku Wadama. The location is in the center of the village and very easy to find. The house itself is older but charming. We really liked the private onsen available on site. Dinner was excellent, and our host made a wonderful curry meal with so many side dishes, and it was very good after a long day of hiking. Excellent experience
Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 1, Baths 1, Meals 1, Location 2, Reception & Service 1
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Spiders everywhere
This accommodation was one that I would never stay at again… the house is run down and smells awful… there were many spiders in my room.. the stairs looked like they were going to collapse. The breakfast was cold and I was not able to eat it.. would not recommend this location and would never stat here again.
Date: Sep/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Kind Owner
Very kind owner, perfect location! And very tasty diner!!
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
A Japanese home.
We were welcomed by the owner, who prepared our food for us and had prepared the indoor onsen for us as well. The space is very authentically a home, and we were provided with all the things we needed to blend into a Japanese home.
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
A great place to experience Japanese homelife.
There were only two rooms, so our family had both. We felt welcomed by our honored host. The age of the location was part of its charm. Our food was excellent.
Date: May/2025
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Absolutely SUPURB
Our favourite guesthouse for our trip - stunning location, huge comfy room, amazing onsen, the most delicious food, all prepared by hand by the lovely lovely man who runs Wadama - cannot recommend highly enough, I wish I could've stayed for a week!
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Older traditional Japanese lodging with its own onsen
The owner is a quietly charming man who cooks really well. The dinner had a delicious Japanese curry. The private onsen was a welcome experience!
Date: May/2025
Canada (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Great stay!
Stayed here after a long day. We were the only guests (he only wants one group at a time he mentioned), which made the large place a little empty, but our room was great. The bath is on the tepid side, but there is a faucet where you can heat the bath up with hot spring water.
The dinner was amazing, if not WAY WAY too much food. We did our best but ended up leaving quite a bit and felt bad about that. Breakfast wasn't our favourite of the trip but was still good!
Date: May/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Amazing
Great experience and amazing food. Loved the hospitality.
Date: May/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom -, Baths -, Meals -, Location -, Reception & Service -
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Had the place to our selves
An old building with a charming Host. If you want new and shiny, go somewhere else. If you want the charm of living in an old Japanese building, then this is the place for you.
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Lovely minshuku run by an elderly gentleman. Only one guestroom so you are the only guest and there’s a private onsen bath. Meals were wonderful especially dinner which was a full spread!
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2025
Mexico (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Onsen Wadama
Very good cost for value. The food was good and the host was nice.
Date: Apr/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 10-19)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
A wonderful stay.
The meals that were prepared for us at Onsen Minshuku Wadama were the culinary highlight of our whole trip to Japan! Our host was friendly and our room was very spacious. We were the only guests for both nights, meaning we had our own private onsen bath - delightful! The only thing I would have loved would have been a lunchbox for our day-hikes, but that's simply because the food was so good! The accommodation is very well located in Yunomine Onsen - only a 2 minute walk from the bus stop and moments from the Kumano Kodo trail. An absolutely wonderful experience.
Date: Apr/2025
Lithuania (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Amazing Stay!
This location has its own private onsen! The host is super nice and the food is amazing. The guest room was spacious and Yunomine Onsen is a great town for a rest day. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
We are glad we chose Wadama
We loved staying in this historic place. The host made it special. We enjoyed him so much. This was a great slice of history. The host is very friendly and warm.The place needs some love and care but we wanted to see a variety of accomodations (eras and style) so this worked. We had everything we needed. The private Onsen was nice for our family
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
My favorite accommodation on my Kumano Kodo
Of all the places I stayed on my Kumano Kodo journey, this was my favorite. The owner was also pleasant and helpful, especially when I showed up soaked after a heavy rainstorm. His meals were the best I enjoyed on my journey. I would go back to Onsen Minshuku Wadama any time.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Rustic traditional home
Takayuki San was an absolutely amazing host. His meals were so delicious and there was plenty of food. My brother and sister-in-law did not realise that the 4.58 bus was not running and had to wait an hour for the next bus. Takayuki San offered to pick them up from Kumano Hongu Taisha so that they did not have to walk 1 hour to the accommodation.
The private onsen was also lovely. We had the upstairs Japanese room which was very spacious.
Date: Mar/2025
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 1, Baths 1, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Jan/2025
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Dec/2024
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
I loved the 100-year-old house. We arrived so wet, and our host was so kind as to help us with our soaked clothing and bags. He was an exceptional cook for both dinner and breakfast. We were amazed at his service and kindness. I would go back again.
Date: Dec/2024
Finland (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
5/5
The house is old but charming. If you want to experience something authentic this is your place! Still, you get modern Japanese toilet and AC to heat up your room. The privete onsen is just beautiful, and even though the public onsen in Yunomine is worth visiting, the one this accommodation offers is better!
And now the best part: the food was the best we had. Everything was so delicious! So just because of the food you should stay here! The owner himself reminded me about Hermann Hesse’s Siddharta’s the old ferryman. So that’s an other very good reason to stay here.
Date: Dec/2024
United States (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Great food and bath
We had the guest house to ourselves which included a gigantic onsen tub. The dinner our host prepared was delicious and the portions were ample. Beer was available for purchase.
Date: Nov/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
The meals were spectacular, beautifully presented, restaurant quality, soup was best ever
Date: Nov/2024
France (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Our best station in Kumano Kodo
The owner is very peaceful .
The place is giving one real idea of the welcoming in Japan .
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
very pleasant
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Beautiful old home
What a privilege to stay here. The kindest host, beautiful fresh meals, spacious accommodations in a storybook village, and with a private hot spring onsen!!
Date: Nov/2024
Singapore (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
bedding smells
The bedding/towel has smell :(
Date: Nov/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Wadama
There is nothing wrong with the place, but it would improve tremendously fitheid owner would clean up the dinningroom that was one big mass and not very inviting.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Old but sweet
This is a very old establishment run by the nicest man. We arrived as drowned rats from a full day on the trail and he did our laundry and dried our soaked boots. The upstairs tatami room was fine but the downstairs bedroom was a dungeon and smelled musty. The bath area was somewhat dingy as well. However the food was good and service was impeccable.
Date: Oct/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Cosy
The Host only accepts one family at a time so we had the whole place to ourselves. He gives us our privacy and really prepares a huge spread for us. The Guest House has it's own personal onsen too !
Date: Oct/2024
Austria (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Great place with private Onsen!
The best place to overnight in Yunomine Onsen! You can enjoy a private Onsen!! Our host Takazuki-San warmly welcomed us and served us very well. The home-grown vegetarian food tasted wonderful. We were very spoiled! Arigato!
Date: Oct/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Breakfast
Outstanding meals
We were very honored to stay at this old home with a very skilled host. The meals we were given are a highlight of our trip. Such care and attention to every dish, thank you.
Date: Sep/2024
New Zealand (Female, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Good location
Our kind host lives alone & the home is quiet & dark. We enjoyed using the private onsen.
Date: Sep/2024
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Day 3 Minshuku
The meals provided were amazing and had a lot of varieties. The host was gracious and made sure we were fed well before we moved onto our next trail.
Date: Sep/2024
Australia (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service -
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Sep/2024
Mexico (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Excellent
The house is really nice, there were lots of details that made us feel welcome. The meals were made with local ingredients and everything was delicious. Very nice accomodation and the host is really kind. Totally recomended
Date: Jul/2024
Czech Republic (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Lovely traditional home with great vegan food
This was a really special place to stay, a very traditional old building. To be honest, I felt a little too large and clumsy for it, like I was thundering into everything! The bedroom was really spacious. The private onsen was really great, we enjoyed it very much.
The owner welcomed us warmly, but left us to our own devices for the most part, which was fine as we mostly just wanted to rest.
We requested vegan (vegetarian type E) meals and were happy with what we got. For dinner, we had seven small dishes of vegetables prepared in different ways, plus some soup, rice, and a curry. There was plenty of food, we were really full afterwards. The dishes were well seasoned too, this felt like the work of someone who knows what they're doing with vegetables. For breakfast we had a soup, cooked vegetables, salad, banana, apple, a bagel, and a kind of creamy tofu that was a bit like cottage cheese. It was an eclectic mix for us personally, but the bagel and tofu were highlights and helped to keep us full. No lunch boxes are available, so ours was delivered from a different guesthouse. I would certainly recommend this place for vegans.
Date: Jul/2024
United States (Female, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Wonderful host and rooms
Our rooms were large and very comfortable. Out host west very helpful and the food was delicious. The onsen felt great after a long day of hiking.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Incredibly friendly and extremely authentic. Bath was slightly outdated but still nice.
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Cute location and very friendly service. The bath felt very authentic and was nice to have our private access.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Wonderful lodging
A fantastic homestay in such a beautiful location. Home cooked meals are a recommended option. Would stay again without hesitation.
Date: May/2024
Israel (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 2, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Good location for Kumano Kodo hikers. Very good vegetarian meal, lovely host. Inconvenient shower
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Sweet guest house right off the trail
After our longest day of hiking it was so nice that the guest house was just a block or so from the trail. Our host was very sweet and mostly kept to himself to let us enjoy the space. The onsen is worn but nice. The bathroom is separate from the room so it meant we had to walk down the hall, which was the only inconvenience. The dinner was great and our host agreed to make us breakfast at 6am because we had to leave early which was so nice of him.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Cozy Stay
We had a cozy stay here. It was chilly and rainy and our room had heated futons and table. Plenty of space and very comfortable. Private baths. Very good dinner and breakfast- so much food and it was delicious! Kind and quiet host. Thank you for our stay!
Date: Apr/2024
Hong Kong (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
A very nice old couple and nice experience.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Great
I didn’t get to connect too much with our host but he was kind and made an amazing meal…after our long hike, it was much appreciated
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Cozy Place to Stay in Amazing Village
Yunomine Onsen is a magical place and Minshuku Wadama was a wonderful place to stay while there. The host greeted us kindly and was very generous with everything. He made an amazing dinner with so many options and the same for breakfast. It was great to stay in a place so close to everything, making it easy to come and go as we needed. The spacious room was very cozy and warm as well.
Date: Feb/2024
Finland (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Our favourite place to stay in Japan
We had the most wonderful time at Wadama. The hospitality was wonderful. We felt very comfortable. There were no other guests this night so we got the onsen all to ourselves! The dinner was definitely the best vegan food we have eaten in Japan! I was so happy our dietary needs were met well. This will definitely be a guest house experience we remember fondly forever. Highly recommend!
Date: Dec/2023
United States (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Incredible
Such a fantastic stay! The room was perfect for Yunomine Onsen and the food was really excellent! Our host was super kind and very helpful. I would highly highly recommend anyone stay here if you get the chance!
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 2, Meals 2, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Nice host but would not stay there again.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Excellent host, dinner was delicious.
Date: Oct/2023
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Old school cool
Takayuki-san was the perfect host and Wadama is old, no mistake, but it is so cool! You sleep in a 10 mat room with the sound of the water rushing below to send you to sleep. The in house bath is old but atmospheric and the water is piped in directly from the spring. The food is plentiful and delicious and the owner grows the wheat on his farm into which he makes the bread for breakfast. He’s a living treasure.
Date: Oct/2023
France (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Nothing to say appart that it's was great!
Date: Oct/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Great host
Fantastic host! Meals freshly cooked before being served by the host. Great location and amazing house.
Date: Sep/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Sep/2023
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Great Minshuku
We really enjoyed staying here. The host was incredibly flexible, the food was great and the onsen was amazing.
Date: Aug/2023
Germany (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Aug/2023
France (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Ce minshuku traditionnel était vraiment très bien. La chambre spacieuse, très agréable et dans le style traditionnel japonais. Il correspond vraiment à ce que nous attendions. Le gérant a été très attentionné, il nous a bien conseillé pour la randonnée. Nous y sommes restés deux jours. Nous étions les seuls clients et avons pu profité du onsen pour nous tous seul. Les repas étaient très bons.
Date: Jul/2023
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Super!
We had great time at Yonumine Onsen and this Minshuku is perfect! The dinner was absolutely delicious and the room very nice! We loved our host!
Date: Apr/2023
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Female, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 2, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
A nice, traditional guest house in a perfect location
Probably a 2 minute walk from the bus and very easy to find! The owner had put our name on the sign, so we knew we were in the right place! We felt very welcome, the food was great, and the beds were very traditional and comfy.
The onsen wasn't as hot as others we've used (there was a tap to add hot water, but it didn't work), and the whole bath area would benefit from some work.
But even so, I would definitely recommend staying here!
We didn't try it, but the public baths in town (again, probably a 2min walk) looked very modern and nice. So that would probably be a good option.
Date: Mar/2023
Israel (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Feb/2023
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Everything was as expected.
The weather was realy cold. When we went out of our room we were freezing.
Date: Jan/2023
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Delicious food, wonderful house, and the kindest host
Onsen Minshuku Wadama is a traditional house with a private little onsen. We were greeted by an outdoor sign with our names and the calmest, most modest host you will ever meet. He took great care of us, preparing a feast of the most delicious Japanese farmers' food from his own farm. He kept us company at the table, sharing stories from his childhood and farm life.
Date: Jan/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 2, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Lovely host in great location
This host was lovely and he was a brilliant cook. It was also a very interesting stay as he was happy to answer questions about his life as a farmer. The house and rooms were warm in winter with a lovely view to the outside, and the top room with tatami was well kept and traditional with nice decor. The downstairs area (Western room) and the indoor onsen was not the highlight as it wasn't very hot or well kept, but frankly, I had already had a hot bath in the town anyway. I would still highly recommend, it's a great traditional place to stay.
Date: Dec/2022
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 2
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Below average
The guesthouse was basic and dated, and could do with some updating and a bit of love and attention. It also didn't feel super clean. The bath was natural onsen water which was nice, however, the overall bath area also felt like it could have done with a deep clean. Food was OK but nothing special and the dining room mixed with host's office vibe wasn't great. This last night stay on our Kumano Kodo hike was a little disappointing after our first 2 excellent nights.
Date: Dec/2022
United States (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Easy to find place in a good location. The meals were outstanding! Tofu in so many ways, as well as many other veggies, and plenty of it which was great after a long day of hiking. The big breakfast also included the best toast we ate in a month in Japan. It was really nice that we were able to use the onsen bath together as a couple.
Date: Dec/2022
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Definitely a rustic place, but I loved the vibe. Great food, mostly but not exclusively shojin-ryori vegetarian style. Especially loved the onsen - perfect for after a long day hiking. Owner was super friendly.
Date: Dec/2022
United States (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Wonderful owner and quiet
I enjoyed conversations with Takayuki the owner. It was a nice surprise to see a welcome sign for me. Quiet guesthouse and beautiful rock onsen bath inside. Takayuki was helpful when i was trying to figure out my walk for the next day.
Date: Nov/2022
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 1, Baths 3, Meals 2, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Not recommended!
We cannot recommend this place to anyone. Firstly, although we went there pretty late in the year, it was swarming with mosquitoes since there were no window nets anywhere. The futons hat to be placed under a mosquito net, which in itself would have been kind of okay, if it wasn't for the fact that everything, including the net, was full of stains and dirt. We didn't even want to sit down on the rug that our table was placed on. The futons didn't have any washable linen but where completely made with blankets, that might or might not have been washed properly, as they were wet from the humidity in the room and they smelled really badly. Since we couldn't stomach the thought of sleeping in them, we checked out right after dinner and went to another place. The owner was actually really nice to talk to, the onsen bath looked nice and dinner was alright as well, but the condition our room was in simply wasn't acceptable.
Date: Sep/2022
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 1, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
部屋がひどい
部屋のあちこちに虫の死体が落ちていました。布団は手入れしてないのか、汗臭くて仕方ありませんでした。
Date: Aug/2022
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
The host was very kind and welcoming! He also made wonderful vegan dinner and breakfast for us. There is also a private onsen inside which was nice to use and it was easy to explore the town from this guest house, the bus stop is also only a few minutes walk away so it was very convenient
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 2, Meals 3, Location 3, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2022
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Comfy futons and generous portions
This minshuku is in an old house, but the futons were possibly the comfiest ones we have ever slept in--perfect after a long day of hiking. The vegetarian food was so delicious and the portions were huge! Very necessary to sustain us after a lot of walking. The minshuku is right in Yunomine, just a couple of minutes from Tsuboyu. Our host was also very kind and friendly and we had a lot of chats!
Date: Mar/2022
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Jan/2022
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Sep/2021
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Very homely atmosphere
It felt like home. Such a warm treatment by house owner.
Date: Apr/2021
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
A lot of character and a nice onsen
Yunomine Onsen is a charming village all dedicated to Onsens. The accommodation has its own, which was mine 24h a day as I was the only customer. The accommodation had a lot of personality
Date: Apr/2021
United States (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 2, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Owner was kind, cost seemed high considering the state of the facilities.
Date: Apr/2021
Japan (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Beautiful quaint old guest house, in really charming area. A really enjoyable authentic experience.
Date: May/2021
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
個人的に話しやすくちょうどいい接客が心地よかったです。
温泉に貸切で入れることや、蚊帳で寝る安心感が、とても過ごしやすかったです。
Date: May/2021
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
連休中の料金表示を明確にお願いしたい。
平常料金が安かったので申し込んだら連休中は高かった。
Date: Apr/2021
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Amazing food and ryokan!!
As a vegan, I’m always worried when I travel throughout Japan. But this guesthouse was absolutely perfect. The food was wonderful, the owner was welcoming and so nice to chat with, and it was so peaceful to fall asleep here.
Date: Mar/2021
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 2, Meals 3, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Jan/2021
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
good
Cool place. Great onsen, even if it is very small. Interesting new foods too!
Date: Jan/2021
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
(Go To Travel Discount Plan) Supper & Breakfast
Friendly owner and a great meal
There are many inns to choose from in Yunomine Onsen, but I'm glad I chose this one. The owner was very friendly and served a huge and tasty vegetarian dinner. The room was spacious and the kotatsu and electric carpet were a nice touch for a winter hike.
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
(Go To Travel Discount Plan) Supper & Breakfast
Older property
Home could do with some tender love and care, but the room was lovely, having an onsen to ourselves was well appreciated after the long day of trekking and the evening meal was fantastic.
Date: Aug/2020
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
大変お世話になりありがとうございました
小学生の息子と友人の3人で宿泊させていただいたものです。大変お世話になり、ありがとうございました。
蚊帳つきの布団は初めての経験で、息子も喜んでいました。源泉掛け流しのお風呂もとても気持ちが良かったですし、お食事もたくさん出していただいてとても美味しくいただきました。
おかげで大変良い思い出ができました。ありがとうございました。
Date: Aug/2020
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
My one Onsen
Onsen Minshuku Wadama is the only Onsen I stayed in my hike. If you can stay in an Onsen, do.
My hike to Yunomine Onsen was my longest day’s walk - and I chose to hike the last stretch from Kumano Hongu Taisha. Do not underestimate that last hike. It is not a long walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha; but it is up and over a very steep hill. There were times as I made that hike that I cursed my decision not to take the bus from Kumano Hongu Taisha.
Feeling completely shattered, the ability to get a can of Asahi and then sit back in an Onsen is not to be underestimated. My room was nice, and the food was good, but the stand out thing is the on site bath in a historic spa-town. Take a stroll into the town centre - its only about 2 minutes walk - and smell the hot springs. Really amazing.
The room is traditional Japanese style and the building (and the whole town) feels really historic and genuinely like somewhere on a pilgrimage.
Next to the hot spring is the bus stop where you can get an early morning bus to Ukegawa for the next days hike - do check the timetable as there are very few busses.
Date: Mar/2020
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Mar/2020
Singapore (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Mar/2020
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Unique experience staying in the old post office
I enjoyed one night at Onsen Minshuku Wadama. A private onsen was very special, the meal prepared was delicious and included vegetables from the caretakers garden. When I arrived my boots were wet through and he made sure they were dry for the start of my walk the following day. A unique and memorable experience.
Date: Feb/2020
Thailand (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
My Favorite
This was my favorite place we stayed during our trek. Our room was large with comfy futons, a heated rug, and large yukata which kept us warm in the cold weather. The baths are nice and hot, even though they may not look the prettiest. And they smell of sulfur, so you know it is coming hot out of the mountain! It's great. The owner is a really laid back, friendly guy who sat and chatted with us during dinner. We were his only guests at the time, so we had a good time just getting to know one another. He cooked us a lot of food, which was all delicious. Very homestyle meals. What's more, he's a farmer and all the veggies he cooked came from his own farm! The place seems like a very old Japanese home, which gives it this amazing charm. This place has so much character and I love it. Would highly recommend!
Date: Dec/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Small and traditional, home cooking with local produce
We were the only guests for the evening and so lucky enough to have access to a sitting room in addition to our bedroom (can be separated with shoji/ room divider). Our host cooked us delicious home-cooked dinner and breakfast using vegetables he's grown in his farm.
Date: Oct/2019
Switzerland (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Cosy stay
We had a lovely stay in this cosy guest house. We were lucky to be the only guests for the night and had the small private onsen completely to ourselves! We were warmly welcomed and had a great night sleep.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Absolutely delicious meals, the best food we had on our entire trip!
Date: Oct/2019
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Wonderful host and excellent room.
Date: Oct/2019
China (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Comfortable house with 100years history.
Room and hot spring are very comfortable. Delecious meal provided. We have a really good rest. The house has over 100 years' history.
Date: Oct/2019
Switzerland (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
very friendly
very friendly
simple
very interesting discussions, sometimes with the help of google-translator
Date: Sep/2019
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Sep/2019
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No Eggs
Yunomine Onsen
Kumano Kodo Hongu Area