Watarase Onsen, Hotel Yamayuri
- Description
- Price Plan(s)
- Statement from the owner to the guests
- Guestrooms
- Baths
- Meals
- Facilities & Services
- Access
Description
Wonderful Outdoor Baths
Watarase Onsen is a onsen facility near Kumano Hongu Taisha featuring the largest outdoor hot spring baths in western Japan. Hotel Yamayuri is the middle end building located on the banks of the Yomura-gawa river. A suspension footbridge links Hotel Yamayuri to Hotel Sasayuri. There are a diversity of communal and private baths next to Hotel Yamayuri, 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 dining room with river views.
Rating & Reviews
4.6
- Guestroom
- Baths
- Meals
- Location
- Reception & Service
Price Plan(s)
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 | Yes |
Mixed Style | Yes |
Other Style | Yes |
Number of Rooms | 19 |
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Maximum Guests | 67 |
Japanese style twin room: 4
Japanese style room: 13
Western style room (twin)(Universal design specification): 1
Special mixed style room (Japanese and western) (Universal design specification): 1
Ensuite western toilet: All rooms
No rooms have ensuite baths.
All guestrooms are NON-SMOKING.
(There is an enclosed smoking area near lobby)
Facilities |
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Amenities |
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Baths
Shared Indoor | No |
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Shared Outdoor | Onsen |
Shared Sauna | No |
Privately Reserved | Onsen |
Ensuite Indoor | No |
Ensuite Outdoor | No |
- Note
- There are a diversity of hot spring baths for guests of Hotel Yamayuri to use, both in Hotel Sasayuri and at the public baths.NOTE: bring towel and yukata from guest room.
IN SASAYURI HOTEL● 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 7:30-8:30 |
●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
- Wheelchair
- Shuttle service
- Luggage storage
- Shipping
- Bicycle rental
- Notes
- ● Free rental cycle (3 bicycles/ reception at Hotel Sasayuri)● 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" More bus timetables >>
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. More area maps >>
- 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): 10:30
Depart Shirahama station (for Hotel): 13:00
- Parking
- Up to 200 vehicles
Oversized vehicles OK
(free)