Sansaro Cafe & Guesthouse
Accommodation
3.88
Sansaro Cafe & Guesthouse
Ms. Uzawa and her dog
Inside Cafe
Sample guestroom in house (house guestroom)
Guestroom in Cafe
Simple snacks and food for sale
Communal sink (house guestroom)
Communal toilet (house guestroom)
Inside house (house guestroom)
View from House guestroom
Cafe guestroom
Cafe music area
Cafe
Sample yoga lesson
Scenery from cafe
Description
Mountain-side Cool Homestay
Sansaro Cafe & Guesthouse is a "mountain-side cool" home stay in Kumano-gawa village (15 minute bus ride from Koguchi). It was opened in 2014 by Ms. Uzawa, who fell in love with the location in the natural surroundings. She is a dynamic soul with strong interest in yoga, music, food, healing, and the vitality of the Kumano region. Sansaro is a cafe with a house next door. There is one guestroom in the cafe itself, the others are in the house. It overlooks the Akagi-gawa river and rice fields with mountains framing the horizon on all sides. The Kanmaru bus stop is nearby. Music is a mainstay with a DJ stand, piano, and other instruments. An onsen ticket is given to guests on check-in to use the nearby Satsuki hot spring bath for free (as there is no bath or shower onsite).
※NOTE: Free pass to Satsuki Onsen is not included with No Meal Plan.
| Full Name |
Sansaro Cafe & Guesthouse
サンサロカフェ |
|---|---|
| Area | Koguchi, Kumanogawa |
| Type | Homestay |
| Address | 878-1 Hitari Kumanogawa-cho, Shingu-city, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1211
〒647-1211和歌山県新宮市熊野川町日足878-1 |
| Map Code | 246 450 276*16 |
| Maps | |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 17:30 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Curfew | 22:00 |
Rating & Reviews
3.88
Guestroom
Baths
Meals
Location
Reception & Service
Date: Apr/2026
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
It’s good
The staff it’s very nice.the room it’s good
Date: Apr/2026
Taiwan (Male, age **)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2026
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
Sweet Accomodation
I loved the accomodation. The owner is so sweet and helpful. She prepared delicious food for us. The rooms were cozy. The only issue is the location a little bit off the normal Nakahechi Route. But against my worries everything worked out great with the busses. The Cafe does not have a shower but provides Coupons to the onsen in town. It was a great experience there and i had the best time.
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Male, age 30-39)
2.60
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Location was about a 1.5 hour deviation from the main trail. Guestroom is located within cafe, no bath but has pass to onsen about 10 minute walk which was nice. Host was polite.
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
2.00
Not the best
The Guesthouse is a little out of the way - but we were able to catch a local bus to it. The reception was okay but not as friendly as elsewhere. The host cooked a curry for dinner which was nice but one small chicken thigh fillet between four of us was not enough. The limited access to hot water and a comfy area to lounge made the stay uncomfortable. I don't think the host's heart is in the business. The Satsuki Onsen was the highlight of the stay - and we wish we could have stayed there!
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
2.00
Not the best
The Guesthouse is a little out of the way - but we were able to catch a local bus to it. The reception was okay but not as friendly as elsewhere. The host cooked a curry for dinner which was nice but one small chicken thigh fillet between four of us was not enough. The limited access to hot water and a comfy area to lounge made the stay uncomfortable. I don't think the host's heart is in the business. The Satsuki Onsen was the highlight of the stay - and we wish we could have stayed there!
Date: Mar/2026
Germany (Male, age 20-29)
1.80
Mixed Feelings
The stay was alright, but the room wasn't totally clean and fresh. To shower you have to go to the public onsen, which wasn't so bad at all. The toilet is the public toilet of the cafe. No pick up and drop off. The buses drive twice a day, but are directly connected to the trail. It is manageable but you have to consider it. We are vegetarians and she only had chicken curry. With any other accommodation that wasn a problem at all.
Date: Mar/2026
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.00
A good choice
A most welcoming host.
Date: Mar/2026
United States (Female, age **)
5.00
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The location of the Sansaro Cafe & Guesthouse was near the bus stop and convenient to transport to Hongu and Koguchi. The local onsen near Sansaro was ideal for the tired trekking legs after the hike! The dinner, curry chicken and rice, prepared by the host was yummy.
Date: Mar/2026
Australia (Male, age **)
2.00
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The guest room - (this is disgusting) on the bed there was no separate clean sheet (meaning we were sleeping in the previous nights blanket), there was no lock on the door. Bath - no bath/shower on the premises (very strange). We walked 10 minutes to a public Onsen (which was very good). Meals - the worst we had, a small curry offered. The meals were offered in a very shabby dining area. Breakfast was better. Location - a long way from the trail, as you know a bus trip is required. Reception- a lovely person, but nowhere near the warmth that we received at our other stays. The price we payed was ridiculously overpriced - the most we payed for the worst place. If I was running Kumano Travel, I would take this one off the list. It was extremely disappointing
Date: Dec/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
2.80
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The acccommodation is fine, but has some inconveniences. The host is kind and the meals are also fine. However, the accommodation is quite far from the trail start. You also have to use a public bath (not available in the morning). No lunch is provided an alternative lunch service in the area is limited.
Date: Nov/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
4.20
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A delightful place to stop. Was a little off the track so had to catch a local bus, but no biggie. We used the local onsen which was only a few minutes walk away and was fantastic. The rooms were basic but we slept really well and the meal was home cooked and delicious. Lunchbox was the best we had!! The owner was incredibly lovely and helpful.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2025
Australia (Male, age **)
2.80
A bit of a disappointment
Everything was as advertised - meal was supplied, room was clean, bath at public onsen etc. My low rating was more about the quality for the price (which was the most expensive place I stayed at, yet the lowest quality). Evening meal was very basic: curry and rice. No bath in-house, onsen was a relatively long walk (but very good). Host seemed fairly uninterested in guests.
Date: Nov/2025
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Cute family run guesthouse in a town near Koguchi, awesome dog
I enjoyed my stay in Sansaro Cafe/Guesthouse! The family who runs it are all very friendly and kind, and the bed was the most comfortable bed I slept in on the entire Kumano Kudo, definitely a 10/5. They do not have baths for guests at the house, but give you a ticket to the nearby public bathhouse just down the road, and that was way better! It was fun to experience a non-touristy bathhouse and the open outdoor bath was so gorgous - I sat in it and watch the sun set and the fog roll over the mountains. Meals were simple but delicious and felt more like home cooking than any restaurant. And of course, Haru the dog was the best of company. The location is stunning - the town is so small and you are right out there in the fields, nestled in the mountains. Logistically, it's slightly less convenient than staying in Koguchi as the bus you need is infrequent and you can't start the next day's trek as early as you may want if you're worried about the climb (7:40ish would be the earliest). However it is still much better than having to go back to Hongu for the night as doing that requires taking the same bus, plus another after. I would absolutely stay here again!
Date: Nov/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
4.50
Host with the most
We got to Koguchi long before the bus was due. There’s not much there and it was raining, so we had coffee and cheese toast at the friendly cafe, then decided to share a taxi with two fellow guests. It was about Y3-4,000 total I think. The room was good. No shower (which we knew), but my husband enjoyed the onsen. The food was really good. We had so much fun staying at this place. We had dinner and a few drinks with our fellow hikers and there were seemingly endless cyclists that kept turning up from their race. Our host fed them all and found beds, including the floor and at her friends house. They provided good entertainment for us, and I was impressed how well she managed us all.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
Delightful
We immediately felt welcomed. The bath ticket for the local sento more than made up for the lack of showers at the guesthouse. It was lovely to soak in the outdoor bath and watch the stars come out. Dinner was curry, which was wholesome and filling. The lunch box we purchased was delicious. We stayed in the guestroom attached to the cafe, which had comfortable beds and felt private. We highly recommend this stay!
Date: Oct/2025
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
3.00
Sansaro cafe and guesthouse
A warm welcome, comfortable beds, use of the town onsen and home cooking. Good enough, if slightly awkward to reach by bus.
Date: Oct/2025
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
2.00
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The accommodation is far from the kumano trail and requires buses. It was the most expensive accommodation of the trip by far. The bed sheets and towels smelled like humidity. There was one smelly shared toilet at the guesthouse. The basin was also shared and didnt have soap. There is no shower in the Cafe. Shower is at the Onsen, 5 min by foot. Meals were very scarce and simple. Time for dinner and breakfast was fixed and the owner didnt offer any flexibility. I wouldn't recommend this place for a stay.
Date: Oct/2025
Hong Kong (Female, age 30-39)
4.25
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The location is good, which is near the bus stop. The host is friendly and welcoming, the room is clean and comfortable too.
Date: Oct/2025
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2025
Israel (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Italy (Female, age 20-29)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2025
Germany (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2025
Spain (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
Good but......
It's a good place, but don't have bathroom and that, for me it's very important. They give us a pass to the Onsen, the public Japanese bathroom of the town. The meals and the attention really good. It's important, there is a bus to Samsaro from Koguchi.
Date: Aug/2025
Germany (Female, age **)
3.80
Very friendly owner
Although it is a bit stressful to reach the bus in time to get to the guesthouse, it is really worth it! The owner is very friendly and cooks very good. After a day hiking it is nice to use the onsen nearby.
Date: Aug/2025
Belgium (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
3.80
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Friendly and helpful owner who runs this ex-cafe as a guesthouse. We stayed here the day we hiked to Koguchi. It takes a bus ride to get there from Koguchi, which makes it less convenient than staying at Koguchi itself. However, it's located within a quick walk from the Kanmaru bus stop. The bus stop has buses serving Koguchi, Hongu and Shingu, making the guesthouse a good option for people continuing on to other places. The guesthouse has no showers and they give you free tickets to a nearby onsen. That's a good enough alternative. The onsen has clean, modern facilities and has friendly staff. It's a 5-10 min walk, but you can still work out a sweat if walking in the hot sun. Go there towards the end of the day so you can enjoy a cooler walk back to the guesthouse.
Date: Jul/2025
China (Male, age 40-49)
4.40
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The homestay location requires a car ride, but it's easy to find! The boss is very enthusiastic, and her dog seems to be called 'Spring', very obedient! We will give away hot spring tickets for the small town! Walking on the hot spring road with friends at night, there are stars, fields, and frogs chirping, it feels great!
Date: Jul/2025
Malaysia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Felt at Home with a Friendly Host & Dog
This stay truly felt like home. The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and their dog added a lovely touch of joy. The guesthouse had a beautiful view, and I enjoyed peaceful meals during breakfast and dinner. It was also my first time experiencing an onsen — initially awkward, but I soon appreciated its relaxing comfort.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
5.00
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Great meal and such a wonderful onsen. Enjoyed the whole experience.
Date: May/2025
United States (Female, age **)
4.60
Peaceful and inviting places to stay
I love the laid-back vibe of Sansaro it has a gorgeous view over rice fields which stretch to the mountains. It’s a great place to enjoy the public baths, which are super clean, organized and relaxing. There are a couple of pools outdoors and some indoors. Look out to the mountains and recover from your hike!
Date: May/2025
France (Male, age 40-49)
2.20
Far and no shower
Never mention no bathroom. Far from everywhere. Food really Sade (japonaise food is so wonderfull) 12000 is really too expensive compare even to Tokyo!! For you Kumano Travel = your price are really too expensive more than is Tokyo for a quality really low compare to japan standing. Moreover we all wat for week and months to get confirmation of our booking. With hours restriction... That is not possible. Leave freedom to all your guesthouse to go to booking.com or other booking site and to guest to leave open comments
Date: May/2025
Hungary (Female, age 40-49)
3.00
a simple accomodation along the Kumano
Our host was really welcoming and helpful. She presented a nourishing western-style meal for dinner and breakfast. The room was small but sufficient for a 1-night stay. There is no bathroom or shower in the accomodation, but the onsen was not far and is included in the accomodation fee. A bidet-toilet would be great though.
Date: May/2025
Netherlands (Female, age 20-29)
2.60
It was okay
It was okay and hostess was very kind and sweet. However, when comparing to other guesthouses, value to money was off. Quite expensive for what you get.
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
Wonderful onsen & lovely stay
Needed to take a bus from Koguchi (unfortunately there were few bus timings so it was quite a long wait). Although we had to shower at the nearby Satsuki onsen, it was a wonderful onsen. Dinner was delicious though would have preferred a more local Japanese cuisine. It was also nice to meet Haru chan, Satoko's pet dog.
Date: May/2025
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Singapore (Male, age 40-49)
3.75
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We arrived at Hoguchi Village at 2pm and kept calling the host. Nobody answered the call until 330pm. We had made arrangement for host’s son to pick us up the day before. However, when we were there, the host wanted us to take the bus as her car is too small for 4. This is a miscommunication on the pickup arrangement. Things need to improve on: - the toilet bowl is not clean n smells - Although the bedding is comfortable, it has musky smell. - overall cleanliness of the house can be better. Food: - dinner was substantial and generally good. We were served green curry. The gravy is fragrant but on the sweet side. - breakfast was toast with egg n salad. There is a friendly dog which everyone loves. Host was friendly.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Rest for the Weary
After 14 miles of hiking, the Sansaro Cafe and Guesthouse was heaven on earth. The hard work that the owner puts in every day is highly appreciated. She single handedly tended to our weariness, providing amazing food and a comforting atmosphere which nourished our bodies and minds.
Date: Apr/2025
Australia (Female, age **)
4.60
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An incredibly authentic experience. The onsen was magical- a real highlight of the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Apr/2025
Canada (Female, age 50-59)
2.80
Small house by side of busy road with modern community onsen 3 minutes away
Location is good in the sense that the home is 250 feet from the bus stop, but it is in the middle of nowhere by the side of two busy roads. No lovely village to explore. The host is warm and welcoming, she had put a note on the door welcoming us, with instructions on how to get to the community center where the onsen was. Room had western style bed with the most delicious duvet. Dinner was a generous Japanese curry, perfect after a long day. Breakfast was generous. The home very warm and comfortable, and the family dog was great company. Community center onsen very modern, with spa like facilties. In door chlorinated spa and outdoor non coordinated onsen.
Date: Apr/2025
United States (Male, age **)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Male, age 70-79)
2.40
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Bit off the trail
Date: Apr/2025
France (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
A good place to stay
The place was warm and welcoming. The host was helpful, and made us discover local music, which was nice.
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2025
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
A little outside of Koguchi but very lovely!
The owner, her dog and the Onsen nearby were one of the best things of Kumano Kodo. Really relaxing and nice!
Date: Apr/2025
Hong Kong (Male, age 40-49)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 50-59)
4.50
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Gracious host. Need to take local bus from Koguchi. Access to Onsen (hot spring) included. Good meals.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
3.00
Title: "Decent Stay with Basic Amenities, but Some Drawbacks
This accommodation is located slightly off the Kumano Kodo route and requires a bus ride to reach. Be aware that buses in this direction do not run every hour, which can sometimes be inconvenient. The room I stayed in had all the necessary basics—nothing luxurious, but functional. There is no shower in the building, but guests have free access to the local onsen, just a five-minute walk away. For me, this was a great opportunity to experience this local tradition, so I didn’t mind at all. The meals were quite standard compared to other places I stayed along the Kumano Kodo. The breakfast, in particular, felt insufficient, especially considering the demanding hike we had ahead that day. One downside was the room temperature at night. Without the air conditioning, it got very cold, but turning it on made the room warm quickly at the cost of the noisy hum of the unit. Neither option was ideal. Overall, it’s a decent place to stay if you manage your expectations, but there are some aspects that could be improved.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Sandro review
Very wonderful host! Home cooked and delicious meals! Room was small but typical for trekkers.
Date: Jan/2025
United States (Female, age 30-39)
1.40
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
3.00
Good
It was a very different and neat experience compared to other guesthouses. The cafe was nice and warm and the host was kind and accommodating. She even offered to make us a bento box for lunch the next day at a very reasonable cost. We knew the space did not have a shower and the nearby onsen was wonderful. The bathroom in the guesthouse does not have a bidet. One recommendation we have for the host is to offer a larger portion for meals as the journey to Nachi from there is very difficult.
Date: Dec/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 40-49)
1.00
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2024
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
A nice stay
Sansaro is very clean and cozy. The food is great and the host is super nice. However, the location is a bit far from the trail with limited bus services. It doesn’t have a shower/water basin;so it was not easy to brush teeth and wash face in the morning.
Date: Dec/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
2.50
not the best option we can get around the area
This is the worst of all the accommodation that I stayed along the walks. There is only 2 buses that we can take from Koguchi to Kanmaru in the afternoon, similarly for the morning. No shuttle service if missed the bus or arrive too early. Meals were very simple (curry rice for dinner, 1 piece of bread and 1 egg for breakfast) not like others minshuku, where we get to have japanese set meals. The public bath is somewhat a good experience. However, after a long day, the need to walk in cold weather for another few hundred meters to have a good wash was not so encouraging. This will be the last option if want to stay close to Koguchi.
Date: Nov/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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Meals a little smaller than at some locations but very good. Great to get the free onsen pass
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Dog
Very nice dog. Very comfortable, free ticket to onsen provided.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
3.25
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
Quiet stay in the countryside
After waiting a couple hours for the bus, twenty-minute ride took me to a quaint guesthouse in the countryside. Very friendly, English speaking host. Delicious home cooked meals. Short, peaceful walk to Satsuki Onsen.
Date: Nov/2024
Singapore (Female, age 60-69)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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Great host.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
2.60
OK, not on par with other places available
Sansaro is a convenient location, off the bus route. We had to share a bathroom with another couple which wasn't bad, but just a bit awkward, as everyone wanted to brush teeth at the same time. There are no showers available, however, they do provide free entry to the local onsen, which was a 10 minute walk. The onsen is very nice, and was terrific, and anyone experiencing Kumano Kodo should go to all the onsen's available anyway, so no shower is not a big deal, but I feel they should be more open about that fact. The host is very sweet, and she even drove us to the Kumano Boat tour, which she did not have to do, we were planning on either walking or taking the bus, but she drove us with her very sweet dog. Sansaro was not as nice as the first two places we stayed (Aiwaso and Minshuku 3rd Place) so the level definitely dropped off,, and maybe we got spoiled. relatively though Sansaro was not a nice as some of the other places we stayed on our Kumano Kodo hike. We did have a terrific conversations with the other guests that we staying there, so overall the experience was still bery pleasant,.
Date: Nov/2024
Spain (Female, age **)
4.40
Good for one night stop
We slept in the room inside the cafe, it was a bit tiny but overall ok. It rained a lot during the day and we were completely wet, and the host offered us a shoe dryer which was very appreciated! The food is ok, and we enjoyed the company of other guests and of the owner's dog! There are no showers and we got the tickets for the local onsen (we knew it), we initially thought that it was going to be annoying but in the end it was the best onsen experience of the entire trip, after such a rainy day! The place was clean and calm, with an outdoor small onsen.
Date: Nov/2024
Germany (Male, age **)
2.60
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Sansaro Café was not realy a cafe. Nobody goes there to drink coffee. It was a musician's living room. There was no shower in the house. We had to go 10 minutes to the public bath. Our bedroom was an adjoining room to the living room and not in the guesthouse. Breakfast and dinner were very simple. Overall we were disappointed with the accomodation. The hotel owner was very friendly. She picked us up from the Bus stop.
Date: Nov/2024
United States (Female, age 60-69)
3.80
Funky but nice owner
The location is a 15 minute trip by bus off the trail from Koguchi. Home has animals and smells like it in certain areas. The onsen located 10 minutes walk from Sansarro cafe is very nice. Meals were excellent.
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
3.25
Disappointed
While our host was very nice, the accommodation was substandard for the price we paid. No shower is available at the property, but this is not mentioned on the website and we were only told this on arrival. Now I understand the inclusion of a ticket to the local public Onsen. The meals were enough, but average. The beds were uncomfortable with one appearing to be a mass of cushions put together, that kept drifting apart. The whole place was very cluttered and there were cockroaches in the toilet. Sorry to be so brutally honest, but I think it is important that you know.
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great stay
Greatly enjoyed our stay here. Food was very tasty and it was great to use the onsen in town. It was very easy to catch the bus to/from Koguchi.
Date: Oct/2024
Canada (Male, age 70-79)
3.20
Below standard
Dirty bathrooms+cold water only+no shower+a cockroach. Complementary ticket supplied to onsen down the road which wasn’t ideal given a hard rain sodden day on the trail. Power off after 10PM so that charging phones, batteries, etc. was difficult. The dinner was catered and tasty. Breakfast so/so
Date: Oct/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
Friendly spot
We loved meeting the dog Haru and appreciated the friendly hospitality at this spot. There is no on-site bath/shower, but you get a ticket for free entry to the Onsen just down the road.
Date: Oct/2024
Sweden (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Good location if you plan to take the bus. The publik bath we got tickets to free was very nice and looked new. Nice to share table with the other husets.
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Germany (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2024
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
3.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2024
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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7 km away from Koguchi trailhead, along an untrafficked walkable road. Perfectly fine option as little available in village. Accommodation adequate, though seems an add-on to the cafe that's open some days. Dinner and breakfast both on the light side; curry tasty, but the 'Western' breakfast not really enough for the upcoming day. The proprietor only just as available as she needs to be; serving food or answering questions, then quickly totally disappearing. No bath onsite, but free entry ticket to onsen a 10 minute walk away which is nice. Small market very nearby for lunch supplies. Wifi password is incorrect and needs to be sorted out. AM bus to Koguchi for day's walk to Nachi well-timed.
Date: Sep/2024
Switzerland (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
cozy small guesthouse...with a dog!
I really loved the Vegetarian Dinner! You need to organize shuttle or the the bus to this location.
Date: Sep/2024
United States (Male, age 50-59)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
2.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
China (Male, age **)
3.80
Nice place but far from the hiking route
As the title, the guest room is good for rest for hiking. The onsen is quite good. But the problem is far from the route. You should walk for more than an hour to be there or take bus , whereas there are not many bus choices.
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Male, age 40-49)
4.00
Very Nice
Very nice owners. I would only comment on the having to walk to the baths. It was a bit much after a long day to walk to the baths. Also, bento is good, but a hot meal would be better after such long days.
Date: Jun/2024
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
0.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Spain (Male, age 60-69)
2.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2024
Australia (Female, age **)
4.00
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We were bitten by insects overnight but we are unsure if they were bedbugs or just insects coming in from the open window that we opened for a little while. The curry was excellent. The onsen was incredible.
Date: Jun/2024
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.25
Sansaro
Room was okay for one night, very basic. Location was absolutely gorgeous apart from placement along the busier intersection in town. No bathing facilities available to us on the premises. Tickets to local onsen were included, five minutes walk. Host did her absolute best to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Haru!! (dog)
Date: May/2024
United States (Female, age **)
4.40
Pleasant Stay in Beautiful Community
We enjoyed our stay at Sansaro Cafe and Guesthouse. We were greeted with kindness by the host and her family, and we were happy to be able to interact with the resident dog Hara. The accommodation is basic but met our needs just fine. The booking included a voucher for the neighborhood, public onsen which was lovely. The area is beautiful with gorgeous mountains surrounding the valley. The host accommodated my husband’s vegan diet without any problem. Thank you.
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.75
A good stay
The service and food was great at this location. There was also a lovely onsen within walking distance. The accommodation itself was very basic. It served a purpose and was clean and functional but not outstanding. The owners and staff were wonderful though
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Male, age **)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Singapore (Male, age 50-59)
1.80
Not too good accommodation
Dinner and breakfast was too simple with respect to local standard. Not allowed to use bath and not allowed to enter kitchen. The location is at Kanmaru, along the Hongu - Shingu main road. It would be better to stay at Koguchi area if hiking the Ukegawa - Koguchi - Nachisan trail, so as not to be restricted by the bus timings betw Koguchi and Kanmaru.
Date: May/2024
Germany (Female, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2024
Canada (Female, age 60-69)
3.40
A stop without more on the Kumano Kodo
Easy to access by bus. The quality-price ratio is not at its best. Due to lack of choice in the region, may be suitable for an overnight stop. Free access to the onsen may compensate for the lack of on-site showers. The house dog may be charming, but knowing that he sleeps on the chairs we would like to use before going to our futons is less attractive. Warm and available owner
Date: May/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
1.00
Terrible option
The bad: the food, the location which was too far from Koguchi The worse: no bathroom in house (which is not handy after a full day walk along Kumano Kodo) even though there is access provided to the local onsen which is still a long walk from the house The worst: dirty, the bedsheets and pillows were absolutely unclean. Worse (and only bad) experience of the journey
Date: Apr/2024
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Viet Nam (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.60
Love the vibe of this guesthouse
Satoko-San brings a calming energy to her guesthouse and the vibe was just right to relax. We stayed in the guest room located in the cafe. It was large and the beds were very comfy (actual beds, not futons). Satoko-San made an amazing curry for dinner. We used the local onsen to bathe, which was a close walk and very nice. It wasn't much of a problem, but there were no on-site showers and the local store was closed by 5:30pm when we arrived, so I'd plan for snacks/beverages in Koguchi before arriving. We did a reiki healing session with Satoko-San and it was so lovely. Her dog Haru is also a lovely addition to the guesthouse.
Date: Apr/2024
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
4.40
A very nice stay
We were a little concerned at first because it is some distance of the trail and we arrived 3 hours before the bus. In the end we had a beautiful walk along the river and it only took 90 minutes. The host is very nice, the food is great and the Onsen is only a 5 minute walk. You can easily get an early morning bus back to the trail so highly recommended.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
4.40
Something a little different!
Sansaro is a quirky place, full of interesting bits and pieces. Our host was generous and kind, and we felt very welcome. We slept really well in the comfortable beds and enjoyed the food, which was leaning more towards the western style. The bento box provided for lunch on the rugged Ogumotori-goe section was really good! (You book the bento the night before.) The host provided free passes to the local onsen, which turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. We lolled in the outdoors part of the onsen area (women's side) and took in the view of sakura and mountains. It was stunning.
Date: Apr/2024
Sweden (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
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Good food and nice service
Date: Apr/2024
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
4.00
Beautiful yoga
We were 3 adults in a very small room though we did know and agree to that in advance. There are no showers but you are a short walk to the onsen which is good. Lovely room to relax in and lovely food. We did a restorative yoga session in the evening before bed which was a great way to end the day. The bus is fine but limited times.
Date: Apr/2024
Hungary (Female, age 40-49)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2024
Belgium (Male, age **)
3.80
Book only as last resource
This is place is too expensive for what you get. The lady was very lovely and made us really tasty meals but the place itself is quite chaotic and not very nice for what you pay.
Date: Mar/2024
Netherlands (Female, age **)
5.00
Homely stay, most lovely host
What a wonderful, cosy stay. The food was amazing: home cooked by our host who was the best yoga teacher. The onsen 5min walk away had the most amazing Mountain View for relaxing. A little trip by bus from the walking track, but so so worth it.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age **)
4.40
Satoko San and Haru ( inu) are the best
The onsen in town was closed on Mondays. Satoko San graciously let us shower in her family bath otherwise we would not have showered so please tell future hikers that they may not get a shower if they come on Mondays. Satoko San shared about her music and cooked us the tastiest Japanese curry!
Date: Nov/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
5.00
Such a lovely place
Satoko was such a great host and took very good care of us. Also, Haru is the sweetest dog on earth. Can't recommend this place enough.
Date: Nov/2023
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Spain (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
3.00
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The coffee shop is a little out of the way and offers minimum service concerning the room and meals. It has no bathing facilities. However, this is sufficient for this kind of stopover and the very cute dog mentions a special mention for its friendliness.
Date: Nov/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age **)
3.66
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Taiwan (Male, age 60-69)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
2.00
小口での宿泊を希望していたが、、
小口での宿泊を希望して宿を頼んだが、小口では満室だったようで小口からバスを利用する必要があった。こちらは土地勘がないので小口よりどのようにすればこの宿泊先に行けるのかや、アクセス方法、バスの時間などを含めた情報をつけてくれた方が助かります。利用者にそった情報提供をお願いしたい。また宿泊先に犬がいる、風呂は内風呂ではないなどの情報も事前に欲しかった。
Date: Oct/2023
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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Stayed in the cafe guesthouse. It's in an area that's more secluded but I liked that. Given a pass to go to the onsen for a bath which I appreciated after days of hiking, and was able to catch some lovely scenery while soaking myself in the onsen. Bus stop is near by the buses aren't very frequent so you may time your hike!
Date: Oct/2023
France (Female, age **)
4.40
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Such a cute and quirky little family-run guesthouse with such a warm and welcoming host. The delicious vegetarian food and spectacular public onsen on the backdrop of the mountains were highlights. The late and limited bus options from Koguchi were a bit inconvenient in terms of timing, but ended up dropping us off just a minute from the guesthouse. Thanks for a lovely stay, Satoko!
Date: Nov/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.40
Quirky and good
Lovely interesting owner. Worth the bus ride to stay there. Happy to use public onsen like many local do to bathe. Good food
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
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Sansaro was great. We stayed for two days and enjoyed it very much. Our host was extremely helpful and friendly. We had no difficult using the Onsen instead of a bath. It's an enjoyable, short walk to it, and one of the nicest Onsen's I've been in. The bedroom is simple, but clean and had everything we needed. The meals were carefully prepared and tasty. If you're happy with simple but good, Sansaro is perfect.
Date: Oct/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
3.00
Adequate
This place is a bit off course, and it was a decent wait for a bus at the end of our day’s walk. Given the accommodation shortage at this part of the nakahechi route it’s an ok option, but it isn’t as good as the other places we stayed in terms of food and reception. You have to bath at a nearby public Onsen, which was actually very nice, but a bit weird not to be able to shower at the guesthouse.
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Female, age 30-39)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
Vegans delight!
Was great to get a very different exceptional dinner and breakfast. Good onsen and experience.
Date: Oct/2023
Israel (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Lovely little cafe
A lovely little cafe with a fantastic view. Hostress was super friendly and her cooking is superb!
Date: Sep/2023
Japan (Female, age **)
3.60
Cute place
The room is quite basic but comfortable enough. It is a bummer that there is no showers in the café and you have to use either the public onsen or the owners bathroom, which is a bit awkward... The onsen was closed the day of our stay so we had to use the bath at the owners house, which is clearly not prepared for guests. Anyway, the owner Ms Uzawa was very nice, same as her family! The food she prepared for us was tasty and we were satisfied with it. The location of the café is really pretty too, at the entrance of the valley.
Date: Sep/2023
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Chill-vibe place
We stayed in the cafe room, which is basically a room right next to the main hall of the cafe. Luckily we were the only one the night so the place was very relaxing and chill. The food was simple but good, both for dinner and breakfast. The only negative part is that there is no "real" bathroom for the shower. If the onsen nearby is closed, you have to use the shower of the host. The place in general is very close to the bus stop to go back to the Kumano trail or the city, in the night is very relaxing with the noises of nature surrounding you.
Date: Aug/2023
Thailand (Female, age **)
3.80
Vegan curry and public Onsen
Sansaro Cafe was a bit further away from where I wanted to be staying as I was walking the Kumano Kodo, and there were a very limited number of buses running there. However, when I got there the host was a lovely lady and made me feel very welcome with a very tasty vegan curry. There were no showers at the hostel but you were given a ticket for the public Onsen over the road.
Date: Aug/2023
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
4.20
Very nice stay and host
We enjoyed a lot the food, the kindness and advices of the host, the onsen included in the price and the room. The host helped us with our change of plans due to a typhoon and was very helpful talking to her and listen to her advices. She speaks very well English which majes easy the comunication. It was great to spend the night there
Date: Jul/2023
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
worth the detour
At first, we were a bit worried how to reach Sansaro Cafe from the Kumano Kodo trail, but the trip by bus went smoothly (despite the reduced frequency). Sansaro Cafe is a nice place, with kind of a bohemian spirit. Our host was very nice and we could easily communicate with her in english. The beds felt a bit hard, but the Satsuki onsen was very pleasant, with a fantastic view on the mountains. Food was delicious!
Date: Jul/2023
Australia (Male, age **)
4.80
Highly recommended
Food was absolutely fantastic! The location itself is pretty far away from the trail, so just give yourself plenty of time if you don't intend to catch the bus (last bus is ~5pm).
Date: Jul/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.20
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Very unusual accommodation. But comfy and clean and the host was lovely.
Date: Jun/2023
China (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Perfect Stay
Perfect Location，Perfect Service，Perfect Meal ，Perfect Advice. Highly Recommend
Date: Jun/2023
Canada (Female, age **)
2.75
Far away place
This eclectic place was an ok stop on the hike but it’s 7.5 km from the Kumano trail. Only two buses at the end of the day so if you finish early you’re either adding the distance to you day or waiting at the covered stop. There was a note for arranging an early pick up but all our communications went unanswered. ( email and FB). The public onsen that you get to use free was beautiful.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Female, age 50-59)
2.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United States (Male, age **)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2023
United Arab Emirates (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
An Oasis in the Middle of Nowhere :)
Sansaro Cafe was a warm and welcoming refuge in what seemed to be the middle of nowhere... at a crossroads no less. Had a very pleasant one night stay with a ticket to the local Onsen to relax and freshen up after a day of travel. The meals were hearty and delicious. I loved the bohemian vibes of the cafe and very warm genuine welcome by Ms. Uzawa. Haru the dog was a delightful bonus. Thank you!
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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We were soggy and tired when we arrived at Sansaro, after hiking for 5-6 hours in the rain. Our hosts drove us to and from the bathhouse (which would have been another 10 minute walk in the rain), which we greatly appreciated! The room was comfortable enough and had a beautiful view of rice fields and mountains.
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age **)
1.25
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Germany (Male, age **)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
3.50
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No guest review.
Date: May/2023
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
Great experience
The guesthouse is located in a remote village. You'll need to take a bus to arrive there. Once you arrive, you would find you are in a place you never expect. It's so beautiful. The valley, the river, the forest up in the mountain, the big sky, the quiet. It gave us a sense of wholeness. No wonder the owner, a yoga teacher, would have chosen to relocate there. She was so kind and so helpful. We couldn't believe the trip would took us there. We enjoyed it so much.
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.20
Beautiful town and nice escape from the beaten path of the Kumano Kodo
It was nice to jaunt off the Kodo and stay and bath in a town of locals. Host made delicious Okonomiyaki!
Date: May/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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We had a great stay here thanks to Satoko and her family’s warm reception! Our room was very welcoming with great bedding. There’s a hallway sink to use for cleaning your face though there’s not a shower for guests at the location. The wonderful work-around though is that Satoko gives a ticket to the nearby onsen where you can shower and get a nice soak after being on the trail. There were lots of snacks and drinks available in the cafe. We were lucky to experience a live music performance in the cafe the night we were there that was a highlight of the trip! She also packed a lunch for us for our continued journey on the trail.
Date: May/2023
United States (Female, age **)
4.60
Incredible meals in a beautiful backdrop
Beautiful little spot that is a short bus ride away from Koguchi. The dinner bento that Satoko-san provided for us were absolutely delicious and she also gave us the option of paying a bit extra for bento boxes the next day for lunch as well, which was quite convenient as lunch on this section of the trail can be a bit difficult to find. She also has a very cute dog Haru-chan. Four stars for the location and bath situation only because it technically is not in Koguchi, it is the neighboring town Kanmaru, so it does require taking a bus and there are only two buses per day (but the hike from Ukegawa to Koguchi is the shortest leg so making it to the bus on time is probably not an issue for most people). And because in order to shower you have to walk to the onsen in town which also is close (5 min walk), there is no shower in the building. Overall would not hesitate to stay here again.
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Male, age 60-69)
4.40
Enjoy my last day of the walk
Unfortunately the onsen was closed on Monday and I couldn´t enjoy it. However I really appreciate the welcome, the food and truly enjoyed sleeping with the sound of frogs. Thanks for opening your house and your cafe. That night made my walking experience finishing it with a quiet and relax atmosfere. I had to confess I was a bit nervous with this reservation because it is located a bit off from Koguchi. However, since I made some changes to my plan, the cafe turned out to be in the right place and made my 5th day of the walk a lot more relax.
Date: Apr/2023
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
Friendly host
After hiking all day we had a nice stay at Sansaro Guesthouse. The owner was very friendly and made us tasty dinner und breakfast. The guestroom had only two beds and nothing more in it but that was okay for us. Wouldn't recommend to people with a dog allergie because the owner owns a dog that also got into our room. We already knew that we couldn't use a shower in the accomondation so we had to go to the local onsen. We got a voucher for that. The onsen was great and we would highly recommend going there. We had to use the "public" toilet at the Cafe. For that we always had to go through the cafe. So there wasn't a lot of privacy. Still a nice stay.
Date: Apr/2023
South Africa (Female, age 40-49)
3.20
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We hiked from Ukegawa to Koguchi and upon arrival in Koguchi we were uncertain which busstop we should get off at to get to Sansaro. We noticed the detail later at the busstop n Koguchi. It would help if it were indicated on the voucher which bus stop visitors should get off at (from Koguchi). The guesthouse is close to the bus stop. The guesthouse is next to a public road that was quite the night we stayed over. The Onsen is about 10 minutes walk from Sansaro. The staff was friendly and dinner and breakfast was good.
Date: Apr/2023
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
3.60
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It appeared the lady owner (who was away) left all the work for her young son (who, I might add, did a great job under trying circumstances). He was kind enough to pick us up at the end of our daily walk, and also take us to a nearby Onsen for some R&R. The cafe accommodation room was very basic, but had the necessities of lighting and air conditioning. Even though we had our own tap basin and toilet, there was no shower. Breakfast was a sandwich, nice coffee, and he prepared for us a lunchbox. Overall, we feel that he did the best job possible under the circumstances, having to look after 5 pilgrims on his own.
Date: Apr/2023
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
2.75
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The Host was really nice and sweet and welcomed us warmly in her home. The dinner she prepared was great. The house has no baths but you re provided with a voucher to a close by Onsen- which is just perfect after a full day of hiking. Unfortunately the place is a bit far away from Kumano Kodo (the bus goes two times in the morning and in the afternoon). Also the house was not too clean which didn’t help feeling comfortable at the place.
Date: Apr/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
Norway (Male, age 30-39)
4.50
Awesome guesthouse
Cozy guesthouse with a really friendly owner (with a super cute dog). We were served an amazing dinner, and the owner helped us get to the Kumano Kodo trail in the morning. Make sure to call the owner and ask her to pick you up from her trail - otherwise you will either have to walk for a good while, or wait a long time for the bus
Date: Apr/2023
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
2.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.75
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Belgium (Female, age **)
4.50
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Mar/2023
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
A place to relax
I felt really welcomed and had a good stay. Bonus: the public Onsen near by!!
Date: Mar/2023
United States (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2022
United States (Male, age **)
5.00
Great
Host came to pick me up at bus stop. Room was clean and warm. Meals were great. Close to Onsen.
Date: May/2022
Japan (Male, age **)
2.80
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No guest review.
Date: May/2022
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2021
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
4.80
Friendly and comfortable stay
As there was no accommodation available in Koguchi, I luckily found this nice option in nearby Kanmaru. The owner can pick you up from Koguchi, but with the nice weather I opted to walk the extra 7-8 kilometers. I stayed in the cafe guestroom, which was spacious and comfortable. I didn't use the bath, but a ticket to the nearby onsen was included in the price.
Date: Dec/2020
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
Friendly and cozy
Great lady, place, dog, and food. :)
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
2.60
Not ideal setup
This was a bit unusual in the setup, though we appreciated the access to the onsen and being driven there after a very long/cold day spent hiking in the rain. We tried to call/email to get collected from the end point that day, but didn't manage to get through so had to wait some time for a bus. The room is in the cafe, is very small, least favourite place during the trek. Toilet is the cafe toilet, no facilities on site for having a wash, other than the cafe toilet washbasin for rinsing your face. Food was good.
Date: Aug/2020
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
とっても素晴らしい時間でした！
オーナーさんがすてきなスポットをたくさん知っていて、川遊びや神社巡り、また様々な興味深い情報と機会を提供してくださって大変良い時間を過ごさせていただきました。ご飯もいつもお腹いっぱいいただき、犬のハルちゃんもとても可愛くて、癒されました。ありがとうございました。
Date: Jul/2020
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
5 stars.
Excellent little cafe guesthouse, and well run by a fabulous and interesting woman. Cute little dog on site, so friendly. Great food too, a nice mix of Japanese and Western cuisine.
Date: Mar/2020
Denmark (Male, age 20-29)
3.80
A nice house with a big clean room in Japanese style
A nice house with a big clean room in Japanese style, the bath is a public bath located a few 100 meters away with both an indoor and outdoor bath with a beautiful mountain view. The hostess was very helpful and very good at English. The food was ordinary but in large quantities.
Date: Mar/2020
Australia (Female, age 20-29)
4.60
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We enjoyed our accomodation at Sansaro cafe and the food was spectacular. We also loved the comfy feel of the place and the puppy Haru was beautiful. Thank you for having us and for your hospitality. It was a little further out from the walk and the bus is quite infrequent. The bath was a small walk but very nice.
Date: Feb/2020
France (Female, age **)
5.00
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Our stay was great, nice and warm welcome from the entire family (and cutie Haru-chan the dog)!
Date: Jan/2020
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
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Wonderful food, lovely host, and the most beautiful dog named Haru!
Date: Jan/2020
Italy (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
Portugal (Female, age **)
4.33
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2019
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
I loved this place!
This is a great place to stay-they treat you like family, great onsen nearby, awesome dinner and breakfast and adorable dog! It's a home, not a hotel, so keep that in mind. You'll have a great stay!
Date: Nov/2019
France (Female, age **)
2.20
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Singapore (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Nov/2019
Austria (Female, age **)
3.60
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Nice place to stay and a very nice Onsen which was close.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Female, age **)
4.00
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A delightful, friendly place to stay. Free coupon to the onsen in town was excellent. Food and ambience were wonderful. Necessary to take a bus to this accommodation.
Date: Nov/2019
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
4.50
Great spot and wonderful host
Fukami is a lovely and welcoming host and a great cook! Her home style cooking was a real treat. You eat dnner in the cafe with the other guests and it is a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. We chose this spot as we couldn't get accommodation in Koguchi, it is a 10 minute drive away. Fukami will come and pick you up if needed and then it was an easy bus trip back to Koguchi for us to resume our walk the next day. You could also use this spot as a base to get a bus to Shingu or the river boats. We stayed in a bedroom within the cafe which was great, or you can stay in a room in the adjacent house which might be a better option if you were staying a few nights so you arent disturbed by the lunch time cafe business.
Date: Nov/2019
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
2.00
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Wasnt aware that the location was so far out. Arrived on a weekend where buses are infrequent. Luckily had a stranger stopped by and helped called owner as i have no roaming line. Also, i feel it is overpriced for the room. Should readjust the price, please have a look at takahara kiri no sato rooms.
Date: Oct/2019
United States (Male, age **)
4.60
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Hot spring closed that day but still was perfect. Great family that ran it and worked hard to make experience nice
Date: Oct/2019
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
Spain (Male, age **)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
Italy (Male, age **)
4.00
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2019
Norway (Female, age 20-29)
3.80
Great Stay.
Was great place to be after day of hiking. Very welcoming hosts and accomadating.
Date: Aug/2019
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
3.80
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No guest review.
Date: Aug/2019
Norway (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
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Very nice lady! :) unfortunately a bit off the main road, but in the end it was totally fine. I’m not sure if the food was microwave food, perhaps only the rice. It was nice, but not the best we had on our trip!
Date: Aug/2019
Italy (Male, age **)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jul/2019
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
2.00
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This is not a great place to stay and is not in line with the standards and atmosphere of the other accommodation and experiences we had on the Kumano Kodo. The room is dusty and a bit musty. It is also a bit crowded and feels as if it could use a good clean. The meals here were also not very good - and no where near the style or standard of our other places. We were also a bit put off by the hosts barking dog which was a bit off putting when we arrived. What was great was the nearby Onsen which we loved. A note though - this host does not provide lunch and we were told to get lunch things at a nearby small shop but there really wasn't any suitable lunch things available there. As a consequence we did the last, very long and hard day with not a proper lunch. I wouldn't advice people stay here as it's not so nice and it's not ideal not to have lunch.
Date: Jun/2019
Australia (Male, age **)
5.00
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2019
United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)
4.60
Peaceful haven.
Our room was a bit small but fine for us. Tokens for fabulous Onsen, short walk away. Delicious food and great hospitality. Our hostess insisted on giving us a lift to the boat terminal even though there was a bus - such kindness!
Date: Jun/2019
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.40
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This minshuku is a bit off the way for the Kumano Kodo hiker's (one needs to take a bus from the end of the trail near Koguchi all the way to the Kanmura bus loop) but totally worth the detour. We had some of the best experiences for service, relaxation, onsen, and overall contact with the host here. The food at the cafe was very good, with a more occidental breakfast and a more traditional japanese dinner. The guestroom was large, clean, well-equipped with AC and a little couch, and free coffee and tea were provided.
Date: May/2019
United States (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
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We enjoyed our stay in the funky cafe room. There’s an artsy, laid back, spiritual atmosphere and the family here is very accommodating. We had delicious meals! Get the bento box. Was the best we had. The beds were cozy and the sleep was good and quiet. The Onsen included in our stay was beautiful. The host picked us up at the bus stop as the bus schedule was slim.
Date: May/2019
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
3.60
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The owner was friendly and she directly invited us to an event she organized. However we felt she was more occupied by the said event rather than taking enough time for our check-in. We were quite disappointed with the dinner, which was a standard vegetarian bento box (compared to other minshukus on the trail which provided delicious home cooked Japanese food). However the breakfast was good! The public onsen is really great (5min walking distance). Be aware that the guesthouse is far away from Koguchi (15-20min by bus).
Date: May/2019
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.20
Good alternative to staying in Koguchi
Small but serviceable room. A delight to go to the onsen, just a short walk away. Dinner and breakfast simple but delicious. We had planned to stay in Koguchi but there was no space in those accommodations - this provided a good alternative, and the bus system was quite easy to master to get to Kanmaru. Loved meeting Haru the dog!
Date: May/2019
Canada (Male, age 60-69)
4.60
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This was an excellent place to stay where the host introduced us to the delights of okonomiyaki for our evening meal. We had a lovely reviving and long soak in the municipal hot tubs before a peaceful night and a solid breakfast before the morning's steep walk up the mountain. Although the host's cuisine is not vegetarian she put together an excellent vegetarian lunchbox for us at short notice when the village shop had already shut. Thank you.
Date: May/2019
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
5.00
Beautiful stay and great onsen
After a long we were very happy to arrive at Cafe Sansaro. Welcome and hosting was great, Good location, good meals, very welcoming family and free admission to the nearby Onsen (5 mins aawy) Perfect end to our walk.
Date: May/2019
New Zealand (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
Room for improvement
The host was trying very hard, but the place seemed cluttered and disorganised. The onsen was not open the night we visited. We were allowed to use their private bathroom, but it did not feel very clean. Dinner was good. Not one of our best nights on the trail.
Date: May/2019
United States (Female, age 20-29)
4.80
Super cute place!
I enjoyed staying in this Guesthouse! The two hosts were really welcoming and kind and very willing to help me map out the rest of my trip. It’s a little out of the way, but honestly not too bad and the bus is always an option. The hotspring (onsen) nearby was a really nice perk. There is also a small grocery store a two minute walk away! Loved the cute dog
Date: Apr/2019
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.20
Unusual place
If you have to stay here you will survive but if you have any way to stay elsewhere do that. The location was inconvenient requiring a 20 minute bus from Koguchi. No bathroom so had a 10 minute walk to the local public onsen, which was fabulous. Toilet is shared with some guests staying in the annexe. The meal was tasty and freshly prepared. Our room had two beds which i had no difficulty sleeping in as I was completely exhausted from the walk. It all had an air of backpacker hostel about it - completely serviceable but the price was daylight robbery.
Date: Apr/2019
Germany (Female, age **)
4.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
United States (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2019
Portugal (Female, age **)
2.25
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This is the only place we think it should not be recommended by you. Owner is nice and the onsen close by is fantastic. However the house and restaurant area is not very clean, no good toilet (place to wash hands or brush teeth). The room was not very clean and the bed had no sheets. Also not the best location as there is only 2 buses to Koguchi in the morning and we would have liked to start trek earlier.
Date: Mar/2019
Germany (Female, age **)
2.60
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2019
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
3.20
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No guest review.
Date: Jan/2019
Netherlands (Male, age 20-29)
4.80
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Super beautiful village again. The owners were nice and the husband even played some music! Very relaxed atmosphere.
Date: Jan/2019
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.20
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No guest review.
Date: Dec/2018
United States (Female, age **)
4.20
Helpful Hosts!
The location is a bit out of the way, but the hosts were very accommodating. Satsuki Onsen - the best onsen experience on Kumano trail - is just a short walk away.
Date: Dec/2018
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
Super close to bus stop, awesome onsen ticket experience, spacious room
I loved the location, set in a wide valley. Also the onsen ticket included has fantastic value. The meals were delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed and calm. Very happy I stayed here.
Date: Dec/2018
New Zealand (Male, age 70-79)
3.80
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Basic but very adequate accommodation.
Date: Dec/2018
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
2.66
Improvement is necessary
We tried to call from the bus station for a pickup and no one answered. The room was very cold and we had the feeling that this place had better times.
Date: Dec/2018
Spain (Male, age 30-39)
2.60
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No guest review.
Date: Oct/2018
Italy (Male, age 20-29)
4.40
Sansaro Cafe review
This house is placed in the same building of Sansaro Cafe, my room in particular was attached to the main hall. In the house are present only toilets so if you need to take a shower you can go at the near Onsen (5 minutes from the cafe) that was a really good experience. The meal served was ordered from the outside but really really good, probably one of the best that I eat during Kumano. The only problem that I found was that my room was a little bit noise with the main hall near.
Date: Oct/2018
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
4.00
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Nice house with easy access to buses and a very nice public onset nearby. No shower at the guesthouse.
Date: Oct/2018
Republic of Korea (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Not bad but far from kumano kodo
The bus from Koguchi kumano kodo course to Sansaro costs around 470 JPY one way
Date: Aug/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
4.20
Nice stay
Host, meals and all else was pretty good. Host even came and picked us up in Kaguchi - saved a wait for a bus trip. All friendly. Public onsen is a little walk - but quite nice
Date: Aug/2018
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
4.00
1 night at Sansaro
The host was very friendly and helpful. The nearby Satsuki Onsen was a real treat, although it's a bit inconvenient not being able to shower or bathe onsite. The room was comfortable. It was a bit awkward having meals as a solo traveler there?I felt very much like I was in the family's space when I had dinner at a table behind theirs while they had their dinner. I'm not sure how that could be remedied. Maybe better for couples or groups. Also, the host advertised paid rides in her car to nearby sites but was not available to give them during my stay.
Date: Jul/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 50-59)
4.25
A place to feel at home
The evening I arrived I was invited to small party in the cafe with beautiful music and it was very nice to meet these people and talk to them. Such experiences bring you closer into Japanese society, It was a very nice experience. I also liked the host of the hotel who gave some excellent advices.
Date: Jul/2018
Canada (Male, age **)
5.00
Adorable cafe under a rainbow in the valley
Everything we needed. A delicious, hearty, family meal was a welcome change to what we had been served up to this point in the hike. The owner was memorably friendly with an unwavering eagerness to help. While the onsen was not on-site, it was just a short walk away and included with the stay; we highly recommend it, it was one of the best we experienced in Japan. Stunning views of the surrounding mountains whilst in the outdoor onsen during an afternoon drizzle was spectacular. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us! Best wishes to you and your family (and Haru).
Date: Jul/2018
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
Can be hard to get to, but well worth the bus ride
The owners are a young couple that are very nice. I interacted the most with the lady who ran the guest room. She speaks good English as well. Dinner was good, and was delivered from another place. Breakfast was made in house and was delicious. It can be hard to get there, since you have to take a bus, but the owner is willing to pick you up if she isn’t busy working there. The location is beautiful and quiet. There isn’t a bath at the guesthose/cafe, but you receive a free ticket for the nearby onsen, which is excellent. Overall I really enjoyed my time there, and it was nice chatting to the owners.
Date: Jul/2018
United States (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
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awesome spot, great Yebisu's at the cafe and a truly special onsen experience.
Date: Jul/2018
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
3.60
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Onsen was great. Enjoyed eating with the family.
Date: Jul/2018
Italy (Female, age 30-39)
4.40
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No guest review.
Date: Jun/2018
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
3.40
Great reception
As this place is not along the walking route, we should have taken a bus to get there. Being early for the bus (than only runs few times a day) the owner passed the bus stop and gave us a ride. There is no bath in the location, yet the accommodation includes a free pass to Satsuki Onsen, just across the street.
Date: Jun/2018
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.40
Quirky Guesthouse and Cafe
Sansaro comprises a modest guesthouse and cafe a short bus ride from Koguchi. If you plan to stay overnight in this area Sansaro is a viable option as accommodation in Koguchi is very limited. The accommodation consists of a couple of rooms in their house adjoining the small cafe and one room in the cafe itself. The nearby public onsen was a highlight. The guesthouse lady kindly dropped us off there and we walked back. The meals are adequate. One downside is that they do not offer a bento lunch to have on the trail the next day. Luckily we were able to scratch together enough provisions from the only nearby shop. Overall Sansaro was OK. We were back in Koguchi by bus and on our way on the trail in good time.
Date: Jun/2018
Germany (Female, age 30-39)
2.80
Simple accommodation near Koguchi
Simple accommodation matching to the description on the website. Toilette facilities not ideal und not the cleanest, but nearby onsen bath is quite nice. A bit overpriced in total, in comparison to other accomodations on our way.
Date: Jun/2018
Netherlands (Female, age **)
3.20
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The house has a very cosy common area. Views are pretty. No bathroom, but the public onsen was very good. Food was good! Contact with the host lady ok, a bit uncomfortable though. .
Date: Jun/2018
United States (Male, age **)
1.00
horrible and not worth the time.
The reception at this location is horrible, she is stand-offish, unhelpful, and rude. Its my opinion that she lucky that her location is the only one available around. The room had ants in it, She doesn't show any hospitality towards helping her guests with directions or check in. The food and space is far below the standard for the rate. In my opinion, this place should be removed from being available to Kumano travel.
Date: Jun/2018
Czech Republic (Male, age **)
4.00
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
Australia (Male, age 40-49)
3.50
Sansaro not good value
Cool place but is overpriced. I would expect to pay half the price for this type of accommodation. Nothing to do around this area.
Date: May/2018
Germany (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Helpful Owner
Due to the missed forwarding of our resevation through the owner, the owner was suprised by our Arrival and had a room shortage. Wich was solved by using her sons room! Very friendly, nice Food and good english.
Date: May/2018
United States (Female, age 30-39)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: May/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age **)
4.50
Lovely friendly host with a fantastic onsen nearby
Fukami was a lovely host, she speaks very good English and spoke with us whilst we had breakfast before we set off on the toughest day of our hike. She very kindly gave us her business card and told us to just call her if we wanted her to pick us up halfway through if it was too tough/we ran into trouble! She is very welcoming and her dog, Haru, is so cute. Fukami was out during the evening we were staying so we didn't get to try her cooking for dinner, instead she arranged a cold bento box. As part of the stay we were given tickets to the nearby local onsen. They were the best baths we went to during our time in Japan and we really enjoyed being able to experience somewhere locals frequent. If you stay here, don't miss out on the onsen!
Date: Apr/2018
Germany (Female, age 20-29)
3.60
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No guest review.
Date: Apr/2018
Netherlands (Female, age 30-39)
1.60
Not recommended
Despite other places we visited in Kumano Kodo, we were very dissapointed with this one. First, Cafe Sansaro offers a free ticket to an Onsen because they do not have bathroom for guests. The dinner was prepared 2h before the eating time because the owner had to go shopping and when we ate it it was completely cold. The breakfast was also quite poor. The room size is ok in futton bed but the closets are full of stuff from the owner. It is located 8km from Koguchi, you can either take a bus (470Y) or walk about 2h (however, on car road).This was by far our worst stay in Kumano Kodo. I do not recommend this place if you can get something else!
Date: Apr/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)
5.00
Welcoming family guesthouse in a quiet village
Sansaro Guesthouse was great - very friendly owner (who spoke English), a small but comfortable room, delicious dinner and breakfast in the cafe next to the guesthouse and a free ticket to the village onsen which was excellent. Sansaro is not on the Kumano Kodo trail but it's a very short bus ride away and it didn't feel like an inconvenience to catch the bus there and back to the trailhead in Koguchi the next morning.
Date: Apr/2018
South Africa (Male, age 30-39)
4.20
Lovely stay at a vibey cafe
Relaxing stay at a funky cafe. Great hosts, great home cooked meal. You also get a free ticket to a lovely onsen just down the road.
Date: Apr/2018
Belgium (Male, age 30-39)
4.00
Charming guest house
I enjoyed my stay in Sanasro very much. The host was very helpful and cooked us a great meal. We also received a free pass for the nearby onsen, which was very welcome. Highly recommended
Date: Mar/2018
Japan (Male, age 20-29)
5.00
A Wonderful Place
This was an excellent place to stay overnight before heading off for a hike. It’s conveniently located near many bus stops in a beautiful mountain valley with an excelllent Onden nearby. More importantly, the host is extremely hospitable and will provide you with amazing home-cooked meals that will leave you happy and energized for your travels. I would definitely reccomend! Thank you!
Date: Mar/2018
Canada (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Beautiful countryside location & Wonderful people
Sansaro Cafe & Guesthouse was our accommodation after we completed the Kogumotori-goe portion of the Kumano Kodo trail. When we got off the bus at Kammaru we were blown away by how beautiful this valley was in the setting sun. The rooms are Japanese style with cozy futtons and tatami mats. It is exactly as pictured on the Kumano Travel website. The food was fantastic! Home-cooked, vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Ms. Uzawa and her family were very kind. We ate dinner together and we took turns playing music together in the cafe while drinking tea in the evening. Our host drove us to one of her favourite spots along the river and our host's friends drove us to Shingu city when the trail was washed out after the typhoon. It was so nice to visit a spot that had an enchanting atmosphere and really spend time with the people that lived there. How to get there: After you finish the Kogumotori-goe, make your way to Kowase Kumano Kodo (Co-ordinates: 33°45'51.794399""N 135°50'45.488""E). There should be a little waiting area and a bus stop. Take the bus to Kanmaru. It'll be a 10-15 minute ride. When you get off at the bus stop the Cafe should be across the street on your right. Make sure you check the bus schedule to know when the last bus is. Go to the Kumano Kodo travel website, go to the bus timetables and select the one that mentions Koguchi. Look at the times between Kowase and Kanmaru. Best to check with the Kumano Kodo travel staff when you first arrive in the Kumano Kodo area.
Date: Jan/2018
China (Male, age 30-39)
2.60
No very good experience, No recommend
This guesthouse is little bit difficult to find. When I arrived at 2pm, there is noboday in the house, waited for over 1 hour. The room is mess, dirty. Simple westen style dinner. Actually not very confortable experience.
Date: Jan/2018
Japan (Female, age 20-29)
5.00
Thank you for your kindness
When we arrived at Sansaro cafe, we were much later than our indicated check in time which was concerning for the host. Pro tip, this accommodation is actually 6.7 km from Koguchi, where you will likely be finishing from the Kumano Kodo trail for that day. The last bus from Koguchi tokanmaru, the stop where the accommodation is, is at about 18:05. We missed it by 30 minutes, so my advice is unless you are okay with walking another 6+ km after hiking all day, try to make it for the last bus. We were lucky, and were able to hitch a ride from a kind local truck driver. Once we arrived, the host was a lovely friendly lady, who despite our late arrival, made us a nice warm ramen dinner. She also has a very very cute dog, Haru!!! My only advice for this website, is to include her phone number online or in email. When we missed the last bus, we wanted to call her to notify of our late arrival. We could not find any phone number online for Sansaro cafe. Thank you for everything, we appreciate your kindness and hospitality.
Date: Jan/2018
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
4.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
3.40
Great staff and experience - could use a shower on-site
This little guesthouse may have been my favourite stay along this route, though that may be odd since there are a few things that count against it. While it is not centrally located on the Kumano Kodo trailhead and requires a bus to get there, I really liked the little town that it was situated in. It was really quiet, relaxing and had beautiful views of the mountains and the rice fields. I also really liked the building itself. The cafe side was really cute and cozy and the house was lovely and the bed was probably the most comfortable Japanese futon I slept on during my trek. The non-buckwheat pillows were a godsend after a few of other traditional guesthouses. I'm conflicted when it comes to the baths and the meals. Though I do think there should be a shower or bath on-site so you can bath in the evening or in the morning, I really enjoyed the onsen nearby. It was beautiful with nice views of the mountains and very relaxing. I think only two other people were there while I was there, so it was nice to bath solo. I also appreciated that the guesthouse provided a free ticket. The meals were probably middle of the pack as far as the places I've stayed, but the staff and her family were all very pleasant. I did sort of feel like the guests were a bit of an afterthought, but I won't hold that against them as it could have been for any number of reasons on this particular night. Overall, I would recommend this spot and would gladly stay here again.
Date: Dec/2017
Bahrain (Male, age 40-49)
5.00
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Very friendly family, great location near the bus stop
Date: Dec/2017
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
4.80
Thank you!
I really enjoy the stay. Dear Fukami, Thank you for your hospitality. The surroundings are quiet and peaceful. The room is comfortable and food is superb.
Date: Dec/2017
Spain (Male, age 40-49)
3.80
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Dec/2017
United States (Male, age **)
3.50
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Nov/2017
Canada (Female, age 30-39)
3.20
Nice home style accomodation
This place was a nice country home style accommodation. I got the impression that this is likely what most accommodations in the country side are like. Unfortunately, it was a bit too cold for my liking and I'm still not used to the Japanese style bathing areas.
Date: Nov/2017
New Zealand (Male, age 20-29)
4.60
We love Haru-chan!
A little of the beaten path which makes it more special, lovely staff and puppy!
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
5.00
Great vibes!
Super cool accommodation with very friendly and interesting hosts. Staying at Sansaro let us see a different side of Japan that reminded us a bit of home - vegan/organic/yoga-style vibes. We loved Sansaro's cool look and laid back atmosphere. It was a warm and peaceful place to stay with awesome music! The meals were very tasty and we were happy to accept the offer for second helpings. Our host even gave us a ride in the morning. Many thanks for such a great experience!
Date: Oct/2017
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
3.20
A Bridge Too Far
We arrived at the end of the walk and were advised to walk another few km in the wrong direction to our guesthouse. No one's fault but our own. We were advised the wrong time for a bus so had a long wait. We arrived at the Guesthouse cafe which was setting up for a musical performance. Our room was clearly used for householders at other times. This was the only place where we had insects and walls/windows needed cleaning. Because of the music in the cafe, we had dinner in our room. The private club onsen was impeccably clean and in an idyllic indoor/outdoor design. Only problem is that it was a 10 minute walk from the guesthouse. While we had a pleasant stay, we would not have chosen this place in hindsight based on its remoteness from the Kumano Kodo route. We had to ride another bus for 15 minutes plus to get back on track.
Date: Oct/2017
Netherlands (Male, age 30-39)
4.40
Super guesthouse at an amazing spot!
Very serene environment in the middle between some great mountains and next to a very nice river. Spotted some stone hawks when setting on the river side. Great to see the fisherman doing there thing up there. Awesome from this guesthouse is that the host speaks very well english and cooks you a great meal.
Date: Oct/2017
United States (Male, age 30-39)
3.75
- No subject -
No guest review.
Date: Sep/2017
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
3.80
Normal Airbnb, guest room can be better if charge around 80 USD/pax
No guest review.
Date: Aug/2017
Italy (Male, age 20-29)
3.60
- No subject -
No guest review.
Price Plan(s)
Statement from the owner to the guests
| Notice |
|---|
| ■ This accommodation follows guidelines to reduce the spread of Covid-19. For Guests ■ Please follow the advice for the public outlined by the World Health Organization when visiting the area. |
Guestrooms
| Western Style | Yes |
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| Japanese Style | Yes |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Guests | 6 |
Cafe Guestroom: １room w Sofa beds
Homestay Guestroom: ２rooms w Futon mattresses
※ Shared toilet and washing area.
NOTE: This is a family home so there are no locks on the bedroom doors.
| Facilities |
|---|
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| Amenities |
|---|
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Baths
| Shared Indoor | No |
|---|---|
| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | No |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
- NOTE: Guests are asked to use the public hot spring baths near the facility, Satsuki Onsen.An entrance ticket is supplied at check-in.11:00~21:00 (Last entrance 20:30)
~5 minutes walkBaths are gender segregated. Outdoor and Indoor baths available.
IMPORTANT:
※ Bath in house is NOT available for guests.
※ Bath in house is available for guests when Satsuki Onsen is closed. (Usually closed on Mondays)SATSUKI ONSEN
Meals
| Supper |
|---|
| Mixed style, served in the cafe from 19:00-21:00 |
| Breakfast |
| Mixed style, served in the cafe from 7:00-9:00 |
● Able to cater to vegetarians and/or guests with food allergies on request
Please let us know details of what you cannot eat in advance.
● Breakfast for those who depart early in the morning will be served as a bento box.
For those walking the Kumano Kodo the next day, specifically the Ogumotori-goe, it is important to get an early start.
- Meal Options
: Possible : Not Possible
Vegetarian 
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No EggsGluten Free With Miso & Soy Sauce
No Miso & Soy Sauce (Celiac or Intolerant)
Allergies Possible
Others No Raw Fish/Seafood
No Pork
No Red Meat (beef or pork)
No Shellfish
Vegetarianism and gluten free foods are not common in the Japanese countryside. Please double-check the meal options that are possible with each service provider to make sure that it meets your needs.
FISH STOCK: Often being able to eat trace amounts of the ubiquitous Katsuo Dashi (fish stock) makes it easier to find vegetarian options.
GLUTEN: For those who are not intorelant to gluten or Celiac then choosing Gluten Free "With Miso and Soy Sauce" will increase your options.
NOTE: It is difficult and not culturally sensitive to change meal requests, or make new meal demands, onsite when you arrive at accommodations. Meal options must be confirmed during the reservation process and respected during your visit.
Facilities & Services
- Internet
- Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- Not accepted
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- English
Access
- Access Information
- ● Near to Kanmaru bus stop.
● Busses run daily from Shingu (30 minutes) Timetable #3 >>
● Busses run from Hongu, Yunomine, Kawayu, Watarase daily (30~45 minutes) Timetable #4 >>Busses run to/from Koguchi (15 minutes) Timetable #5 >>● The bus time from Koguchi to Kamimaru in front of Sansaro Cafe has changed from October 2020.Please note that there are only two at 16:15 and 17:24.● Please make sure to specify your departure time when checking in.
Kumano Kodo Kogumotori-goe Map
Kumano Kodo Ogumotori-goe Map
- Shuttle Service
- Please contact the property directly in advance if you would like pick-up or drop-off.The owner may not be able to accept your request depending on the time and place.
- Parking
- Free parking.
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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