Date: Oct/2025
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style twin | Supper & Breakfast
Great service, food, and numerous private outside onsens
Only time we stayed in a hotel and it was fun! Nice room, meals were very good and service top notch. Their 4 private onsens were wonderful, large and beautiful with great landscaping! The area had a good washer/dryer combination machine that was easy to use and much needed.
Date: Oct/2025
Singapore (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Grateful for the pick up shuttle! I wished they had a drop off though but the walk to the bus stop wasn’t far and still doable (just trying to minimise unnecessary walking cos like, I’m already gna hike yknow)
Room was clean, big and spacious (tatami floor cos we stayed in a Japanese style room). Please use the private bath if you’ve got the chance - it’s just a delight!
Food was good for the type of place we were staying in but I did expect it to be slightly better. Sorry, expectations are a bit high :)
Date: Aug/2025
Germany (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Everything perfect!
A great hotel with beautiful private Rotenburo! Very friendly staff! The shop has nice Omiyage. I bought some small pouches. The meals were amazing! It was convenient to have a washing machine near the Onsen.
Date: Jun/2025
United States (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: May/2025
Switzerland (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style twin | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: May/2025
China (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Wonderful experience
Date: Apr/2025
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
お風呂がすごい
熊野古道を歩くことがメインなためお宿は抑えめな金額なところにしました。ここはそれほど高価なお宿ではないですが、とにかく風呂がすごい。露天風呂がこんなに広いところは久々でした。サービスもよく、露天風呂に全ての物が揃っていました。周囲に桜が咲いていて立地もとてもよく散歩して歩いても楽しめるところでした。食事は置き食スタイルですが、温かい食事は追加されてどれも美味しかったです。
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Very comfortable for Onsen stay
Very elegant dinner and wonderful private Onsen and public Onsen. Because I had to take the early bus, the staff kindly prepared for me a breakfast bento. The location is fine by bus but not much besides the spa.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | No Meals
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2024
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Out of this world experience, would highly recommend
We had never had an onsen before and were very lucky to be able to experience a private open air onsen in this hotel. The staff were incredibly kind and the dinner was one of the best meals we'd ever had. We loved wearing the yakuta and this was a once in a lifetime experience.
Date: Oct/2024
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: May/2024
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Amazing Place to Stay
Very was at the top level. Facility, service, and location. The public bath, in my opinion, was the best out of the three onsen villages in this area (I have stayed in all). There were 4 private onsen spots available for people who find it awkward to use the public baths. Of note, the meals were just fantastic and were like 7 course meals! Rooms show what Ryokan can offer: very nice, clean and has everything that a guest needs. I was there after Kumano Kodo hike, and there were dehumidifiers in the room for drying. Attention to details! Highly recommended!
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Male, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
貸し切り家族露天風呂は雨が降っていたが、傘があり、快適に使えた。
熊野トラベル経由での予約はスムーズで問題ありませんでした。
他の民宿に宿泊しましたが、他の2組はオーストラリアとオランダで、どのように予約したのか、聞いたら、熊野トラベル経由とのことで、特に熊野古道の観光客は８０％が外国人で、２０％が日本人だと旅館の主人が話してましたが、外国人の対応も英語ができなくても、熊野トラベルが間に入って調整してくれるので助かると話されていました。 熊野古道の後、伊勢志摩へ移動しましたが、外国人は多くはありませんでした。 日本、そして熊野に興味をもってくれる外国人の旅行の手伝いをしている熊野トラベルの役割は大きいと思いますので、今後も精力的に発信して欲しいと思います。
また、外国人にとり、荷物の移動サービスは喜ばれていました。
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
とても快適でした
部屋も料理も素晴らしかったです。ソロトレッキングで泊まりましたが、家族を連れてまた来ます。
Date: May/2024
China (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style twin | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Mar/2024
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 2, Baths 3, Meals 2, Location 3, Reception & Service 2
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Yamayuri a disappointment
This hotel was chosen by Kumano Travel for us. It was the most expensive hotel we've ever stayed in and one of the least enjoyable. No staff spoke English, if you want a shower after walking 7 hours you must walk 50m down the street in yakata in 1° temperature.
Room was basic, futon the worst of the trip and the hotel felt old and tired.
There was no explanation and no choice that dinner was a full on kisecki feast...the last thing we wanted after a hard walk.
Awkward and embarrassing as no one explained what went with what or what to expect. Breakfast was similar.
A waste of considerable money for us and not recommended after a full days walk.
Date: Mar/2024
United States (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | No Meals
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2023
United States (Male, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
It’s a very comfortable onset to stay. I will like to stay again if I go to Kumamoto Trip.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 2, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Such a beautiful setting, very relaxing onsen options and glorious meals
Date: Sep/2023
United States (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Great option when hiking kumano kodo trail or as a sole destination
Onsens were superb. Service excellent. Rooms clean and spacious. No foreigners when we stayed. If you cycle make sure to ask for the free bicycle rental (there are 3 of them). Riding into Hongu to see the shrine and the giant torii gate of Oyu no Hara was a fairly easy ride. Caters to vegetarians very well and ate vegan too.
Date: Aug/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 1, Location 3, Reception & Service 1
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
料理
夕食のテーブルは食堂の端っこが指定された（他に空いているテーブルがあるにも関わらず）。そこからはトイレ（非常口）や洗面所が丸見えで、洗面所の付近にはビールのコンテナ（プラスチック製）が積み重ねられていた。（注）写真を撮っているので、必要ならば写真を送ることも出来ます）。場末の居酒屋ならあり得るかもしれないですが、温泉地（リゾート地）のホテルとは思えないかった。また、照明もスポットライトの様なもので、折角の料理が美味しく見えなかった。レストランの担当者並びにフロントに居た方には上記を伝えました。そのお陰か朝食時には、別のテーブルが指定されました。しかしながら、夕食時に私に割り当てられたテーブルは他の宿泊客の方に割り当てられていました。お客さんの視点からサービスを見直して欲しい。個人的には二度とこのホテルには泊まりたいとは思わないです。
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Mar/2023
Hong Kong (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room | Supper & Breakfast
Excellent Shuttle Bus Service
The hotel provide booking in advance shuttle bus travel to and from Hotel -> Hongu Taisha -> Fushiogami-oji -> Mizunomi-oji -> Hosshinmon-oji -> Mikoshi-toge. The staffs also help suggest the route that best suit your need around Hongu Taisha Area. Also, the shuttle bus driver is very polite and care for the guest.
The hotel is equiped with a nice outdoor Onsen that is worthwhile to visit. I had a wonderful stay in the hotel.
Date: Dec/2022
United States (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style twin | No Meals
favorite onsen (Google translate helpful)
Watarase was my favorite outdoor onsen! Room and facilities were nice. One desk clerk spoke English and was very helpful and kind. Checking in took a while because nothing was in English and I needed explanations for how to use the hot water dispenser, heater, lights etc in my room and next door onsen. I appreciated the shuttle service available which I learned about online before I got there. The restaurant at the Onsen next door was all in Japanese with no pictures of food available. Google translate was helpful.
Date: Nov/2019
United States (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
Beautiful Hot Springs
Stayed in the Japanese-style room which was basic but adequate. Staff was friendly and helpful. The meal was very comprehensive, and our waiter was kind enough to give us instructions for how to eat everything. The hot springs were the whole reason for going, and they did not disappoint.
Date: Aug/2019
France (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
Un personnel aux petits soins dans un établissement de grande qualité
Cet hôtel, à la décoration un peu désuète à nos yeux, est de grande qualité tant au niveau du personnel que des diners d'une grande finesse. Belle adresse pour découvrir ke Kumano Kodo !
Date: Dec/2018
United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Really wonderful public onsen!!! In my trip I became an onsen fun.
Date: Apr/2018
United Kingdom (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
Amazing Ryokan
This ryokan was a great place to stay, in a fabulous location. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the onsen (both private and public) were great and our kaiseki dinner and morning breakfast were delicious.
The hotel is in a beautiful spot, conveniently located next to a bus stop where you can catch the bus back to Tanabe (or to Hongu) with no hassle at all.
A minor criticism would be that the information we received stated that check-in was strictly no later than 5pm (for a 6pm dinner). In order to meet this deadline we had to cut short our experience of the (amazing) Spring festival in Hongu but when we arrived at the hotel we found that we were able to choose what time we'd like to eat, meaning that it might not have been the end of the world if we'd checked in at say 6pm rather than 5pm. Again, this is the most minor of criticisms. When everything else is so perfect it's hard to think of ways that the experience could be improved.
All in all, A+. Bravo!
Date: Oct/2017
Switzerland (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Breakfast
Very nice hot springs
The staff was very welcoming and helping. Both public and private rotenburo are really amazing and beautiful. The only week point: because it was under the roof, the room was a bit hot when I arrived. Maybe, air conditioned should be turned on before the arrival of the guests.
Date: Oct/2017
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Dec/2016
Malaysia (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 3, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
I wish I could have stayed longer
The onsen pools were great...that goes without saying. The service rendered to us by the local staff were impeccable. They really did try to please and it was much appreciated. Rooms were a little dated but it's ok.
Date: Nov/2016
Australia (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
An excellent onsen hotel
We stayed here for two nights and were received with a great deal of care and thoughtfulness. The meals were excellent and clearly prepared with a lot of love as well as culinary expertise, and our waitress, Miho, spoke excellent English and was very gracious in her role.
The location of the hotel next to the river and its extensive baths are certainly there to be enjoyed. And above all the warmth and kindness of the manager, Katsumi Motooka, who welcomed us and cared for our needs beyond the call of duty. I would unreservedly recommend the Hotel Yamayuri to international visitors and pilgrims.
Date: Jul/2016
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
みんなにオススメしたいホテル！
スタッフはフレンドリーかつ丁寧。心からもてなされている気がしました。何よりお風呂は素晴らしい。西日本最大という露天は、段々畑のように５つにつながっていて、腰掛ける場所によって景色が違い、満喫しました。食事は多すぎず少なすぎず、美味しかったです。建物は洋風だったのを和風にしたのか、雰囲気がちぐはぐな印象はあったけれど、清潔だし、問題なし。全館に飾られている絵画はかなりレベルの高いものでした。オーナーのコレクションとか。。お値段を考えると信じられないくらい、2倍くらい価値のあるホテルでした。友人にも勧めたいホテルです。
Date: May/2016
Germany (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2016
Republic of Korea (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 2, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan:
Japanese style twin, Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Apr/2016
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
Date: Aug/2015
Japan (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Japanese style room, Supper & Breakfast
露天風呂がよかった
自分が自然の中に溶け込んでいるような感覚になる大きな露天風呂でした。２泊でしたが、食事も日ごとに変えてくださり両日おいしくいただくことができました。
Date: Dec/2014
United States (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Japanese style twin, No Meals
- No subject -
● Indoor shared bath
● Outdoor shared baths (largest in Western Japan!)
● Outdoor private baths 
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No Eggs
Wataze Onsen
Hongu Area