Date: Apr/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Amazing place and host
All meals were carefully prepared by the host, and all of them were very delicious! The host was very friendly and even performed a ritual at the end of our stay to wish us good luck for the rest of our hike on the Kumano Kodo! Definitely recommend to everyone!
Date: Apr/2026
Spain (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Amazing place to stay
The accommodation is wonderful. Upon arriving in Chikatsuyu, I saw a beautiful house and it was a huge surprise to find a sign on the door with my name on it; I couldn't believe that place was actually my lodging!
The hosts were incredibly kind—they welcomed me so warmly and showed me around the property, which far exceeded my expectations. It was the perfect place to rest after a 20 km hike and to recharge my batteries for the next day. If I ever do the Kumano Kodo again, I would stay there again without a second thought.
The views are gorgeous, and it truly is the perfect spot to rest.
Date: Apr/2026
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 2, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Feb/2026
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
謝謝近露櫻の園主人的接待
森の出口のすぐそばにあり、オーナーはドアに掛けられた看板で私たちを迎えてくれ、とても親切でした。
部屋は暖かく、清潔で、静かでした。ホストはゲストのために洗濯機を用意してくれ、とても親切でした。
一番良かったのは夕食でした。朝食やお弁当もとてもボリュームがあって美味しかったです。
出発前にホストが私たちのために祝福の儀式を執り行い、忘れられない送別会を開いてくれました。
Date: Jan/2026
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Dec/2025
United States (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Really wonderful family and stay
We stayed here on our second night and loved the location (literally on the Nakahechi route). Nearby is a grocery store and a beer garden. The food was delicious and the couple was very nice. This made for a very pleasant stay overall.
Date: Oct/2025
Australia (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
I loved this place
What an amazing place to stay & easy to find from the trail. Husband & wife team were awesome and sooo welcoming. We stayed in the annexe and it was exceptionally clean to the point of being spotless as was the bathroom area.
We had the breakfast, lunch and dinner option and all were AMAZING.
There is a supermarket close by which was well stocked with an amazing range of things + a really good bakery, was super happy about that.
Upon leaving we were given a leaving ceremony to wish us well on our journey. It really was a beautiful thing to do, as I say the hosts were amazing as was everything else about this place.
Definitely recommend this as a place to stay.
Date: Jul/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Jul/2025
New Zealand (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
- No subject -
Located on the trail as it enters Chikatsuyu Oji the guest house was very easy to find. The hosts were extremely warm and welcoming, they were lovely people. The guest house was large and had a good kitchen and laundry facilities. We were lent bicycles to make the short journey to the local shop, which was great. Highly recommend staying here.
Date: Jul/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Excellent service
Date: Jul/2025
Australia (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Great location, great food
I arrived at the end of the track to find a welcoming sign with my name which was a very sweet gesture. The owner, a lovely and kind man invited me and my new artist friend to chat inside and made us coffee. The stay had everything I needed, including beautiful views and a fantastic massage chair to relieve muscles tension across the whole body. Dinner was truly one of the best meals I have had on this trip and the packed lunch was very yummy too. The location is fantastic, being literately the first house at the end of the track for that day and a short stroll to town centre. The host was kind and helpful. Thank you very much for having me.
Date: Jun/2025
Singapore (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Excellent Stay, Hospitable Hosts
An excellent stay on the first night of our Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Trail. We were a little too late to reserve a room in the main house but the annex turned out fine as well. They even have a massage chair in the room! Futon was so comfy~I concussed and woke up disoriented, lol. Food was unique and delicious (of the side dishes I can recall: almond slivers on fish drenched in citrusy sauce, hamburger, croquette, salad, tempura, and of course sashimi) and our host even served us homemade umeshu! Dessert was vanilla ice cream. Breakfast was towards continental and not as filling. The lunch bento was packed in a cute plastic box with panda sticker on top. It was filling and fueled us up for the next half of D2 long walk to Hongu Taisha. Overall highly recommended!
Date: May/2025
Canada (Male, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Amazing guest house right along the Nakahechi Trail
As we arrived in Chikatsuyu, we were greeted by a sign right in front of our guest house welcoming us by name! What a beautiful surprise! The host family was go friendly and generous. The Annex is comfortable and spacious. The bed was very comfortable! We were able to walk to the local grocery store to buy a few snacks. Dinner, breakfast, and a box lunch were all delicious and served with care and grace. They even sent us off in the morning with a brief good luck ceremony.
Date: May/2025
Singapore (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Very warm welcome
We felt so warmly welcomed from the moment we arrived. The house was comfortable and well maintained. Dinner and breakfast were absolutely fantastic—delicious, thoughtful, and clearly made with care. Truly a memorable experience.
Date: Mar/2025
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Wow!
Staying here was a real joy. The hosts were magnificent and the food they served was wonderful. Very impressed by the outstanding cleanliness of the place.
Date: Mar/2025
United States (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Wonderful house, nice couple, great food
We were very comfortable staying at the Yamazakura Annex - it was immaculately clean and very comfortable. It is one of the first buildings as you enter Chikatsuyu on the Kumano Kodo. There was a washing machine available although we didn't use it. The ofuro was wonderful and welcome after a cold day of walking. We were met on arrival and given a drink and small snack, and were able to choose our dinner and breakfast times. Both meals were outstanding. Although we didn't speak Japanese and our hosts didn't speak perfect English, we were able to converse and understand each other. We even had a great and interesting conversation with some patience for each other and waiting for Google translate. Wifi was fast and available, there were also bikes available to borrow (although we didn't end up using them). Our hosts also gave us information about the town and nearby shrines. Overall we had a tremendously enjoyable stay!
Date: Mar/2025
Netherlands (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Unforgettable Hospitality on the Kumano Kodo
I had the most wonderful stay with this incredibly hospitable couple. After a long day of hiking, they welcomed me with such warmth and kindness, making me feel right at home. The dinner they prepared was absolutely delicious, as was the breakfast and the carefully packed lunchbox for the next day. Every meal was made with care and tasted amazing.
Without a doubt, this was the best stay of my entire Kumano Kodo journey. Their generosity and hospitality truly made my experience unforgettable. I highly recommend staying here if you're looking for a welcoming and heartwarming place to rest.
Date: Mar/2025
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
The host is very friendly, we feel very comfortable and happy. Foods are delicious.
It's a perfect choice for travelers visiting the Kumano Kodo.
Date: Feb/2025
Australia (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Excellent accommodation and hosts
Our hosts were warm and engaging. They greeted us with a personalised welcome sign on the gate. This set the scene to a spectacular stay. We were upgraded to a fabulous room. Attention to detail everywhere from the pillows to the food. The food was prepared and cooked in front of us and tasted amazing. We loved all the local dishes and the plum liquor. It was great to use the electric massage chair and bicycles. The village was wonderful. The family provided information and guidance, they organised our luggage transfer. We appreciated the guide books and other information books. We especially appreciated the safe travel ritual before we left. We felt very blessed to have met and stayed with this family. An exceptional experience. I'd recommend this to everyone.
Date: Feb/2025
Denmark (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Great stay
We had such a great stay here. The hosts are really welcoming and accommodating and made delicious dinner and breakfast. Would absolutely recommend.
Date: Feb/2025
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
2025/1/22住宿
老闆夫妻兩人很親切，很值得來住宿的一個地方，溫馨，舒適，一切都很好，朋友因感冒不舒服，也受到老闆們得親切照顧，真心推薦
Date: Feb/2025
China (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Words can't fully express my gratitude for the warm hospitality. The food was an absolute delight, bursting with amazing flavors, and the room was incredibly comfortable. I sincerely hope that you'll visit Shanghai someday. The location is very near the kumano kudo road, you can't miss it.
Date: Jan/2025
China (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Warm and kind
This is the best homestay I've ever stayed in. Thank you very much for your hospitality. Your encouragement gave me more confidence in my hiking, and I felt the kindness and beauty of the Japanese people.
Date: Jan/2025
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Above and beyond service
No Onsen but the bath was superb and there was a massage chair and also push bikes to ride around town. The hosts performed a “safe travels” ritual for us as well as being delighted to welcome us into their dining room for dinner. We loved our stay here.
Date: Jan/2025
Japan (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Great hosts
Great house at the end of the first day hike. The hosts were awesome, made hot tea for us, showed us around. The comfort level was great.
Date: Jan/2025
Ireland (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Top stay of our trip
We were lucky enough to be upgraded to the main house which was so comfortable. Thr host was exceptional, he went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Thr food was outstanding; both the evening meal and bento as well as the breakfast. The good lunch ceremony was a lovely touch. So glad we chose this accommodation, it was our favourite on the Kumano Kodo
Date: Oct/2024
Italy (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
wonderful hosts, accommodation and food , highly recommended
Date: Sep/2024
Malaysia (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Lovely minshuku with lovely host
Yamazakura Annex is run by a really sweet and lovely couple! The place is well located just beside the Kumano Kodo trail entrance to Chikatsuuyu. Place is clean, has a well-equipped kitchen too. We got a nice spacious room that comes with a balcony. Host was super welcoming and friendly. My friend left her walking stick in the house, Shin, the host came cycling with the walking stick in his hand to the bus stop to look for us. Definitely hope to return again some day. Thank you very much Shin & family!!
Date: Jun/2024
Indonesia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Perfect in every way
The location and the accommodation were perfect - the guesthouse is spacious, clean and very comfortable with excellent facilities. It is an easy walk to the small town nearby and to the bus stop. Chie and Shin are very welcoming and kind and the food was delicious, of high quality and plentiful!
Date: Jun/2024
United States (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
My favorite accommodation and experience during our trip to Japan!
Staying at Yamazakura Annex was such a special and memorable experience. The hospitality, food, location was exceptional. The best meal I had while I was in Japan. A truly beautiful and memorable experience I will cherish. The couple that hosted us was so kind and accommodating and I would highly recommend staying with them.
Date: Jun/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Perfect !n
The place to stay, the food, and the service are all perfect. A perfect choice for a must stay one night
Date: Jun/2024
Singapore (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Perfect place to anyone
We stayed at the Cherry garden for one night and it was a perfect night. Shin-San welcomed us very well and gave us a great dinner that night. there are actually 3 rounds: sashimi and delights， beef tofu soup， and ramen.
The room was good, too. they even have a massage chair in the room， which is perfect for us after a whole day hiking.
lastly, the location is great as well. it's just beside the main road and you can't miss it
Date: May/2024
Australia (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
Such welcoming hosts
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our family of 6. The home is perfectly set up with everything you could need. The best part was how kind and welcoming the hosts are, going above and beyond, even providing toys for my kids to play with! Very much appreciated!
Date: Jun/2024
Japan (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
会話が楽しかったです。
夕食も朝食もとても美味しかったです。お部屋も広くきれいでした。 オーナーのご夫婦はとても親切で、出発する時、旅の安全を祈願して火打石で送り出してくれました。とても素晴らしい楽しい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
Date: May/2024
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
別館 山櫻は2階建ての一棟貸しで広々。
特に2階の部屋からの眺めは最高です。
夕食も朝食も大満足でした！
朝、出発時、道中の無事を祈り切り火を切ってもらいました。ありがとうございました！
Date: May/2024
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
とても温かくお迎えいただきありがとうございました。施設、オーナーご夫妻のおもてなしに大変満足しております。財布の忘れ物をしてしまい、翌日に次の宿泊先(湯の峰)まで車で届けていただくというご親切をいただきました。心より感謝申し上げます。多数の外国からのお客様を目にするにつけ、地域の素晴らしさと日本人としての誇りを感じずにはおられません。地域と関わる皆様の継続的な維持発展を心から願っております。
Date: May/2024
Taiwan (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
最高の滞在体験 最棒的住宿體驗
B&Bのホストはフレンドリーで親切です
食事はとても美味しいです
部屋はきちんとしていて清潔でした
とてもおすすめです
民宿主人待人親切
食物非常好吃
房間整潔乾淨
非常值得推薦
Date: Apr/2024
South Africa (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Absolutely fabulous
This was our favorite accommodation. Chie and Shin were excellent hosts. The accommodation was lovely and Chie taught us how to wear a yukata. The meals were so delicious. We hope one day to visit again.
Date: Apr/2024
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Perfect
This was our second time staying here, and once again everything was perfect. The owners were extremely nice, helpful and generous, the food was delicious and plentiful and the facilities are beautiful, clean and comfortable. I would consider coming to chikatsuyu just to stay here for a few days.
Date: Mar/2024
Taiwan (Female, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
very good and experienced
Date: Feb/2024
Canada (Male, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Feb/2024
Thailand (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
●No Meals
Yamazakura Annex
Fantastic place. Has a full private kitchen, basically you've got a whole house to yourself in the Annex...the massage chair after a day of hiking is to die for! Wonderful friendly proprietor, his homemade umeshu is fantastic, and everything here is catered for. Loved it!
Date: Feb/2024
China (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Wonderful stay
What a wonderful stay!
The house was so good. The owner couple was so kind! (sorry I can't remember your names clearly)
A perfect place to relax after a long hike. The room was comfortable and the food was delicious. The dinner was not only good taste but also big size and various dishes, as well as the box lunch.
Since the bus was few and the time was too early, they kindly drove us to the hiking starting point the next day, making us the most convenient hiking experience.
Date: Jan/2024
United States (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
A must stop literally on the Kumano Kodo
The Yamazakura annex is the sister site to the Chikatetsu Cherry Garden "sakura no sono" which is right on the Kumano Koo-there's a route marker on their property. I was the only guest, so I got upgraded to the main guesthouse at no charge(normally 2x the price!). The hosts are incredibly kind and hospitable. The house is INCREDIBLE, you feel like you're in a countryside estate. I'd spring for dinner and breakfast, that the hosts make for you at your table. It was the 2nd best dinner I had on the trail. They also make their own Umeshu, which is like plum/apricot liqueur and it's awesome, you get a glass free with dinner.
They were so kind to host me and send me off, always available but never overbearing. They speak basic English as well. The only downside would be the toilet and bath is in an area without AC/heat and in winter, that was a bit chilly.
About 5 min walk from the town grocery store and a kitchenette if you wanna make your own food, or need to buy anything for your next hike.
Date: Nov/2023
United States (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
My favorite stay during the 3-day hike
Shin-san and Chie-san made my stay here absolutely perfect and I cannot thank them enough for their wonderful hospitality. When I reached Chikatsuyu, it was raining cats and dogs and they happily let me check in early so that I could take a hot shower and rest. I basically had the whole annex (which is a separate house from the main house) to myself even though there were 3 rooms. The food was impeccable - I was very well-fed and thought the meals here were the highest quality. Shin-san even offered me a glass of their own homemade umeshu which was delicious. I was sad to leave the guesthouse the next day, and would definitely come back again if I have the chance!
Date: Jan/2024
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Best stay
There is a welcome card in front of the entrance that it is easy to find where I have got the guest house. The host Mr. Shin's couple are very nice and helpful that make us a wonderful experience in Chikatsuyu.
Date: Dec/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Yamazakura Annex - REview
Fantastic Place and very pleasant accommodations. Very Clean and had all the facilities required for exhausted hikers.
Good kitchen facilities.
Food was amazing and out of this world!! The owners are a young couple and there provided 5 star service for Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch Box.
Introduction to Plum Wine and now we are hooked!!
Will Highly Recommend this place.
Date: Dec/2023
Portugal (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Unforgettable experience
The hosts are incredible, so nice and friendly! Help us planning the next day and communicate well in English. A very warm welcome after a long day walking Kumano Kodo Trail. The rooms and common spaces are very comfortable. Dinner and breakfast where amazing!
Date: Nov/2023
Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
A young and warm couple is very friendly. The food is very rich. the room is neat and comfortable, and it is very easy to sleep.
Date: Dec/2023
China (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
近露櫻の園 別館 山櫻
長い山道後､素晴らしい宿を出会って本当に良かったです。オーナーさんの対応は珍しい「1対1サービス」のイメージがあって、かなり親切です。夕食はもちろん、栄養のバランスがよい便利も山登りの役に立ちました。
Date: Oct/2023
France (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
- No subject -
The stay in shin ( don't know if the spealing is correct and if not I'm really sorry ) house was great, the diner and the breakfast were amazing and the kindness was unbelievable!
Date: Oct/2023
Australia (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
We were booked into Yamazakura Annex but stayed at the main house. Our hosts were exceptional in their attention to their guests. The house was delightful and the food was the best we'd had on the Kumano Kodo trail. Everything about our stay was perfect.
Date: Sep/2023
Taiwan (Female, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
It's a wonderful stay!
Out stay in Yamazakura Annex was a wonderful experience. Lovely space and bedroom, quiet and comfortable with everything a tired traveller needed. The host is such a warm person who can communicate in English(although he says his English is bad) very hospitable and considerate. There are two bikes for the guests to ride around the lovely neighborhood.
Date: Sep/2023
China (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: Aug/2023
Italy (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
The best place to stay in Japan!
Date: Aug/2023
Indonesia (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
Spectacular
Thank you very much for your hospitality. It was a great opportunity to this family, they are super helpful and kind. The place is also very clean, big, and comfortable. The dinner is very good as well!
Date: Aug/2023
China (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Great Stay at Shin San's Place
I had a wonderful stay here. When we arrived at the village, we were super tired from hiking for about 15 kilo meters. Shin San's place was just at the entrance of the village and there was a little welcome sign just for us by the entrance of his house. We were very much welcomed when we checked in. Shin's English is very good. He explained the layout of the village and gave us very detailed instructions about bus schedule, hiking routes and etc. He also lent us bikes to ride around the village. In the evening, we had very delicious dinner and were even surprised to have kyushu style ramen. After taking a shower, I used their massage chair to kill the soreness on my body. To sum up, it was a very impressive. Thank you, Shin San, for making my trip memorable and comfortable!
Date: Jul/2023
Australia (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Accomodation, dinner and b'fast
Wow, this place has it all. Our first homestay accomodation and the family were incredible. We arrived early and were welcomed and given drinks and snacks and a tour of the house on arrival. We were also given privacy outside of meal times. Our washing was done for us and ready for the next day of walking. The food was all made by our hosts. Exceptional traditional food. The food was abundant and delicious. The home is cosy and clean. the massage chair was a lovely bonus after a long day of walking up hills. We would definitely come again, thank you for your hospitality.
Date: Jul/2023
Taiwan (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
No Meals
- No subject -
The owner is very kind and friendly ! Thank you very much !
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
大雲取越、小雲取越、本宮から近露の踏破３日目で疲れがピークになった心身に、温かいもてなし、優しい言葉を頂き４日目へ大きく背中を押して頂きました。
いい宿です。
これからも末永く続けて下さい。
Date: May/2023
Australia (Male, age 70-79)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Our hosts were also exceptional, Their welcome at the Annex by way of a small sign as we entered the grounds of the Annex at the end of a very wet day from Takahiri was most heartwarming. Their personal welcome, the effort to make us comfortable, dry off, shower and warm up were most appreciated. The evening meal was one of the best meals we had in Japan (including numerous restaurants throughout the trip), lunch and breakfast excellent. Their efforts to make us welcome and comfortable were highly appreciated
Date: May/2023
Netherlands (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Exceptional stop in the path
After a demanding route from Takijiri we arrived at this place where we were grateful surprised with our hosts. In a very clean place, superb facilities and a very tasteful dinner prepared by our hosts. A real fantastic experience. Thanks to Shin-san and her wife for being such wonderful hosts.
Date: May/2023
Japan (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: May/2023
Taiwan (Female, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Date: May/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Owner was very nice and the meal is wonderful
Date: May/2023
Japan (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper & Breakfast
別館すばらしい
Date: Apr/2023
United Kingdom (Male, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
A lovely visit
Came in from a short walk in the rain and the reception was great, a lovely warm welcome. We were able to dry our shoes, and clothes and even wash our clothes too, which was great. Dinner was lovely and overall had a great stay, we would highly recommend
Date: Apr/2023
Hong Kong (Female, age 20-29)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Feels like home ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The hosts are so sweet, helpful and caring💚💚 they prepared very a nice meal and comfortable rooms for us. It feels like home!! I and my family had a wonderful stay after the first day of hike on Kumano Kodo🥰
Date: Apr/2023
Japan (Female, age 50-59)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
とても清潔で気持ちよかったです。
到着時刻も出発時刻も予定と変わってしまって申し訳なかったのですが対応頂いて助かりました。
Date: Mar/2023
Belgium (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Absolutely perfect!!
Nothing but positive words about this stay!
You’re being welcomed with a note after coming out of the forest which gives you a warm feeling.
Our meal was prepared by the host himself and it was delicious: a 10/10!
We were lucky to have the annex to our selves, however private room was very clean and comfortable to stay at.
Overall: would definitely recommend staying here while Hiking the Kumano Kodo. Highlight of our 3-week trip in Japan!!!!
Date: Feb/2023
Hong Kong (Male, age 60-69)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Excellent Stay
It was definitely a nice stay for us in this hotel. We were warm welcomed by the owner and his wife, great hospitality. Good food was provided especially we were treated 惠方マキon Feb 3. We wanted to stay there again in the future if there’s a chance. Thank you
Date: Dec/2022
Singapore (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
Highly recommended! A pretty and warm house that greets you when you first enter Chikatsuyu village, just a short walk away to the bus stop, can easily catch the only early bus to Hosshinmon next day. Owner is very friendly and helpful, we are treated to a sumptuous dinner. Currently they only accept one group per day, so we have the own place to ourselves. A very warm, comfortable and unforgettable stay! Thank you!
Date: Oct/2022
Australia (Male, age 30-39)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
Couldn’t be better
Everything about this guesthouse was perfect. The hosts could not have been nicer, the food was delicious and the house was clean and wonderful. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in the town!!
Date: Nov/2020
Japan (Female, age **)
Individual:
Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
再び宿泊したい。
一棟貸しの宿でした。門の前にウェルカムボードが出されていたので直ぐにわかった。
コロナが心配だったと思うが、温かなもてなしを受けた。
水回りがとても綺麗で気持ちよく宿泊できました。
Date: Dec/2019
Japan (Male, age 40-49)
Individual:
Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan:
Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box
- No subject -
滝尻王子から熊野古道を歩いていて、近露のまちにに入ったか入らないかのところにあり、非常に見つけやすい場所にありました。
親切かつ丁寧、フレンドリーに、対応いただきました。
夕食は思いの外、ボリュームがありました。栄養バランスのよい食事だったとも思います。おいしかったです。
出発時にいただいたお弁当が味もボリュームもしっかりしており、大変助かりました。
No Meat
No Fish
No Seafood (other than fish)
No Dashi fish stock
No Dairy
No Eggs
Chikatsuyu Village
Kumano Kodo Takahara~Tsugizakura-oji Map