SEN.RETREAT HONGU
Accommodation
Description
Unique Container Cottages
Opening April 20, 2026 — SEN.RETREAT HONGU is the newest addition to the SEN.RETREAT family, nestled just 2.4 km from the iconic Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine. Set deep within the ancient landscapes of Kumano, these container cottages offer a modern sanctuary where the sacred and the natural meet.
Each cottage is designed for up to two people with simplicity at its core — two comfortable beds, shower, and toilet. Supper is a delivered, catered bento box in the evening, and breakfast items are already stocked on the property. A dedicated pathway leads directly to the river's edge, where the sounds of flowing water and the embrace of untouched nature invite you to slow down, breathe, and simply be.
Together with SEN.RETREAT TAKIJIRI, TAKAHARA, and CHIKATSUYU — tracing the path from Takijiri-oji — as well as SEN.HAVEN NAKAMURA and SEN.HAVEN SAKURAI in Koguchi, the SEN. series offers a complete journey through the deep quietude of Kumano, where each stay becomes a moment of renewal for body and mind.
Self-Check-In Property
This is an unstaffed facility with self-check-in. Check-in instructions will be informed before your stay.
| Full Name |
SEN.RETREAT HONGU
SEN.RETREAT HONGU |
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| Area | Greater Hongu |
| Type | Rental House |
| Address | 336 Mimiuchi, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1704
〒647-1704 和歌山県田辺市本宮町耳打336番地 |
| Map Code | 478 258 342*48 |
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| Check-in | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
Price Plan(s)
Guestrooms
| Western Style | Yes |
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| Japanese Style | No |
| Mixed Style | No |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 4 |
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Baths
| Shared Indoor | No |
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| Shared Outdoor | No |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | No |
| Ensuite Indoor | Yes |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
- Each room is equipped with a private shower and sink for your comfort and convenience.
Meals
| Supper |
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| Catered bento box meals will be delivered to the facility |
| Breakfast |
| Simple continental breakfast including bread. |
- Meal Options
: Possible : Not Possible
Vegetarian No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No Eggs
Gluten 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)
- Credit Card
- VISA
- MasterCard
- JCB
- AMERICAN EXPRESS
- Diners
- Language
- Basic English
- Notes
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Access
- Access Information
■ By Bus
● ~2 hours by Ryujin bus from Kii-Tanabe Station (bus timetable 1), get off at "Watarase Onsen渡瀬温泉" bus stop, ~20 minutes walk north.
● ~15 minutes by Ryujin Bus From Kumano Hongu Taisha (bus timetable 2) get off at "Watarase Onsen渡瀬温泉" bus stop, ~20 minutes walk north.
- Shuttle Service
- Not available.
- Parking
- Free Parking for up to 4 vehicles.
Sorry, "Reservation Requests" are not available at this time.
Set booking times: 7:00–9:30 and 19:00–22:00 daily, Japan Standard Time.
Please check this Article for more information.
Hongu
Kumano Kodo Hongu Area Map