Villa KUMANO

Accommodation

4.75

Villa KUMANO
Sample guestroom
Dining room
Entrance
House decorations
Guestroom detail
Sample supper
Sample supper
Sample breakfast
Local information
View of house at night
View of Oyunohara
toilet

 Description

Hongu Retreat

Villa KUMANO is a private villa in the heart of Hongu Village conveniently located close to Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine and Oyunohara.

This charming house built in the 1970s is a cozy 2-story residence featuring 2 bedrooms, reception room, dining and kitchen area, and bath.

From the terrace, you can see the beautiful Kii Mountain Range and the world’s largest torii gate. Enjoy a glass of wine (courtesy of the owners) with the breathtaking view! 

Villa KUMANO offers meals in collaboration with local businesses. For dinner, partake of a course menu with seasonal ingredients at Miya Sushi including a sushi-making experience. And for breakfast, specialty coffee from Sabo Sei and additive-free homemade bread from Marble provided in a box decorated with traditional Japanese “Mizuhiki” ribbon. 

IMPORTANT NOTE
Only those 13 years or older are able to stay at Villa KUMANO.  Sorry, 12 and younger are NOT able to stay.
Full Name Villa KUMANO
Villa KUMANO
Area Hongu
Type Rental House
Address 406-1 Hongu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1731
〒647-1731 和歌山県田辺市本宮町本宮406-1
Maps
Check-in 15:00 - 19:00
Check-out 10:00

 Rating & Reviews

4.75

Guestroom

(4.9 / 5)

Baths

(4.7 / 5)

Meals

(4.8 / 5)

Location

(5 / 5)

Reception & Service

(4.3 / 5)

Date: Nov/2025

United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Rental House | No Meals

Absolutely excellent

Wow what a place. Perfect location, on the main road by a bus stop, right next to the biggest Torii gate. Glorious terrace view of the gate with chairs (and protected from the rain). A huge modern house, warm & very functional and comfortable. Hybrid western comfort and Japanese style. Fabulous kitchen with wonderful chairs & the most beautiful big table - we cooked for ourselves both days. Great utility room with washing machine. Lounge with comfortable chairs too. So many Japanese houses have zero "tall Western chairs". This place has 11. Excellent value. Have a rest day, and go to Watarese on the bus for a private onsen.

Date: Oct/2025

Philippines (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.20

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Rental House |Supper & Breakfast

- No subject -

Beautiful view of the Torii. House very well equipped.

Date: Sep/2025

United States (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Rental House |Supper & Breakfast

A beautiful stay

Our stay at Villa Kumano was one of the highlights from our trip to Japan and time on the Kumano Kodo. The house is beautiful and meticulously maintained, our meals were delicious and we especially enjoyed the patio with views of the rice fields and Torii gate. This stay is well worth the cost and very well located. The host was also very responsive and communicative.

Date: Nov/2024

Australia (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

4.50

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Rental House | No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Sep/2024

Philippines (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

4.80

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Rental House |Supper & Breakfast

- No subject -

Very accessible to walk from the Hongu Taisha temple. The whole apartment was ours to use. So lots of space to move around. The food arrangements were exceptionally good!

Date: Sep/2024

Netherlands (Male, age **)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service -
Plan: Rental House |Supper & Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: May/2024

Italy (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Rental House | No Meals

An entire house for us

We didn't expect to find an entire house just for us, with all the comforts and desirable privacy. Beautiful and meticulously maintained villa. Congratulations on the cleanliness.

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 Price Plan(s)

Rental House |Supper & Breakfast

Vegetarian OK
Others OK

from 25,300 yen

Rental House | Breakfast

Vegetarian OK
Others OK

from 19,800 yen

Rental House | No Meals

from 16,500 yen

 Guestrooms

Western Style Yes
Japanese Style Yes
Mixed Style Yes
Other Style No
Number of Rooms 2
Maximum Guests 4
・First floor, Reception room, Kitchen and Dining, Laundry room, Bath room, Terrace.
・Second floor, Mixed style room for 1-2 people, Japanese style room for 1-2 people.
・The futon set-up in your room is complete.
・Entire house is non-smoking.
・No pets.
・Please be careful with fire. 


Facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave
  • Desk
Free WIFI


Amenities
  • Shampoo
  • Hair conditioner
  • Body-wash
  • Toothbrush set
  • Comb
  • Shaver
  • Hair dryer
  • Face towel
  • Bath towel
  • Slippers
  • Tea
  • Coffee


 Baths

Shared Indoor No
Shared Outdoor No
Shared Sauna No
Privately Reserved No
Ensuite Indoor Yes
Ensuite Outdoor No

 Meals

Supper
Dinner is a course meal served at Miyazushi, a 2-minute walk away. Please come between 17:00 and 21:00. *We recommend visiting the store by 19:00.
Breakfast
Breakfast is delivered at 7:00 from Sabo Sei restaurant.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Miyazushi restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays so only the No Meals plan will be offered these days.
Because Sabou Sei" restaurant closes on Wednesdays, Breakfast plan is NOT available on Tuesdays.


Only those 13 years or older are able to stay at Villa KUMANO.  Sorry, 12 and younger are NOT able to stay.

Meal Options

 : Possible : Not Possible

 Vegetarian

NoMeatNo Meat

NoFishNo Fish

NoSeafoodNo Seafood (other than fish)

NoDashifishstockNo Dashi fish stock

NoDairyNo Dairy

NoEggsNo 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.

More Information

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
  • VISA
  • MasterCard
  • JCB
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS
  • Diners
  • Traveler's Cheques
  • Not accepted
  • Notes
     Free use of washing machine & detergent

     Access

    Access Information
    Busses run daily to Hongu from JR Kii-Tanabe Station, Shirahama, Shingu and Gojo.

    ● ~2 hours by bus from Kii-Tanabe Station (bus timetable 1)
    ● ~1 hour 10 minutes by bus from Shirahama (bus timetable 4)
    ● ~1 hour 20 minutes by bus from Shingu Station (bus timetable 5)
    ● ~4 hours by bus from Gojo (bus timetable 6)
    ● ~3 minutes walk from "Hongu-Taisha-mae 本宮大社前" bus stop
    ● ~5 minutes walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha
    ● ~1 minutes walk from Oyunohara (former site of Kumano Hongu Taisha)
    ● ~5 minute walk from entrance of the Dainichi-goe section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route

    Shuttle Service
    Not available.
    Parking
    Parking on opposite side of road in the Hogetsu Car Maintenance shop lot.

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