Watarase Onsen, Hotel Sasayuri
Description
Wonderful Outdoor Baths
Watarase Onsen is a large onsen facility near Kumano Hongu Taisha featuring the largest outdoor hot spring baths in western Japan. Hotel Sasayuri is the higher end building set on the winding Yomura-gawa river. A suspension footbridge links Hotel Sasayuri to the other areas of the resort. There are a diversity of private baths in Hotel Sasayuri and across the river in the main public onsen area. So guests can enjoy the Japanese bathing culture in a relaxed, personal atmosphere; perfect for couples and families! The surrounding verdant mountains offer green vistas from every angle. Meals are Japanese style made with fresh ingredients served in the lofty dining room.
NOTE:
Three of the five men's public open-air onsen baths of Watarase Onsen will be closed for renovation from July 1, 2024, until about the end of 2025. Hotel Sasayuri onsen baths will not be affected, only the public baths.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Rating & Reviews
4.9
- Guestroom
- Baths
- Meals
- Location
- Reception & Service
Statement from the owner to the guests
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| ■ This accommodation follows guidelines to reduce the spread of Covid-19. For Guests ■ Please follow the advice for the public outlined by the World Health Organization when visiting the area. |
Guestrooms
| Western Style | Yes |
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| Japanese Style | No |
| Mixed Style | Yes |
| Other Style | No |
| Number of Rooms | 30 |
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| Maximum Guests | 156 |
Mixed style room (Japanese and western): 24
● (Mixed style room, no ensuite bath): 16
● (Mixed style room barrier free, no ensuite bath): 2
● (Special Mixed style room, ensuite bath): 2
● (Deluxe Mixed style room, no ensuite bath): 4
Ensuite western toilet: All rooms
(There is an enclosed smoking area near lobby)
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● Trouser press (available at front desk)
● Yukata will be brought to your room on check-in
Baths
| Shared Indoor | Onsen |
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| Shared Outdoor | Onsen |
| Shared Sauna | No |
| Privately Reserved | Yes |
| Ensuite Indoor | Yes |
| Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
There are a diversity of hot spring baths for guests of Hotel Sasayuri to use, both in the hotel and across the bridge at the public baths.
NOTE: bring towel and yukata from guest room.
IN HOTEL
Only Deluxe Mixed style room has ensuite baths.
● Indoor shared bath
Bath hours: 15:00~24:00, 6:00~10:00
● Outdoor private baths (4)
Bath hours: 6:00~11:00, 14:00~23:30PUBLIC BATHS
● Outdoor shared baths (largest in Western Japan!)
Bath hours: 6:00~22:00
Free for guests
For drop-in visitors: Adult 900 yen, Child 450 yen
● Outdoor private baths
Bath hours: 6:00~22:00
Free for guests (one hour)
For drop-in visitors: Person 1,600 yen (one hour)
Meals
| Supper |
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| Japanese style, served in restaurant from 17:30-19:30 |
| Breakfast |
| Japanese style, served in restaurant from 7:00-8:30 |
●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.
- Vegetarian Meals
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: Included : Not Included
Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E Vegetarianism is not common in the Japanese countryside. Please double-check the Vegetarian Type which the service provider can accommodate to make sure that it meets your needs. Often being able to eat trace amounts of the ubiquitous Katsuo Dashi (fish stock) makes it easier to find 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. Vegetarian types must be confirmed during the reservation process and respected during your visit.
Facilities & Services
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- Internet
- Free Wi-Fi (Guestroom)
- Free Wi-Fi (Lobby)
- Credit Card
- VISA
- MasterCard
- JCB
- AMERICAN EXPRESS
- Diners
- NICOS
- Traveler's Cheques
- Not accepted
- Language
- Basic English
- Services
- Wake-up call
- Massage
- Wheelchair
- Shuttle service
- Luggage storage
- Shipping
- Bicycle rental
- Notes
- ● Free rental cycle (3 bicycles)● Restaurant at public outdoor bath
open 8:00~, last order 19:30● Pet house, 2,200 yen for one pet, for one night (reservations required)
Access
- Access Information
Busses run daily to Watarase Onsen from Kii-Tanabe Station, Shingu Station and Gojo.
● 1hr 35 min by bus from Kii-Tanabe Station (bus timetable 1)
● ~1 hour by bus from Shingu Station (bus timetable 3)
● ~4 hours by bus from Gojo (bus timetable 4)
● ~10 minutes by bus from Kumano Hongu Taisha (bus timetable 11)
● The nearest bus stop is "Watarase Onsen 渡瀬温泉"
From Watarase Onsen bus stop you need to walk down a staircase and across the suspension bridge.
The shuttle van can pick you up at the Watarase bus stop if you let them know which bus you will be taking in advance.
For those wanting pick-up and travelling from Kii-Tanabe, please get off at Wataze Onsen bus stop before the bus goes to Yunomine Onsen. Once again advance notice is necessary.
Wataze Onsen
Hongu Area
- Shuttle Service
- Shuttles available to/from Watarase Onsen bus stop and Wataze Onsen bus stop.
Kumano Kodo Shuttle to Kumano Hongu Taisha, Fushiogami-oji, Hosshinmon-oji;Departure times: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30.Please ask for shuttles at front desk, and meet in lobby.
Pick-up available from Kumano Hongu Heritage Center (Hongu-Taisha-mae bus stop 15:10, 16:10, 17:10) and Ukegawa bus stop along the way. Best to reserve in advance.
※ Pick-up from Fushiogami-oji and Hosshinmon-oji is not available.
Shirahama train station shuttle. (~1 hr, 15 min travel time) Reservation is necessary.Depart Hotel (for Shirahama station): 10:30Depart Shirahama station (for Hotel): 12:30
- Parking
- Up to 200 vehicles
Oversized vehicles OK
(free)
