KUMANO TRAVEL

Minshuku Koide is a small guesthouse within walking distance of the Kii-Katsuura station.  The reception and bath are on the first floor, and the guestrooms are on the 2nd. 

The renovated guestrooms are a mixture of Japanese style with one larger room featuring a set of bunkbeds, perfect for larger groups or families on a budget.

This accommodation does not offer meals, but many restaurants are within walking distance.

Konyamachiya is a restored Machiya townhouse near the mouth of the Aizu-gawa river in a local neighborhood of the rural Tanabe City. 

The two story wooden house is lovingly renovated, preserving the original atmosphere of the building, yet furnished with modern comforts.  The dark browns of the rough, original beams are a distinctive feature of the interior. 

Staying at Konyamachiya offers a private, relaxed, and authentic experience in a traditional Japanese house. 

This project is part of a cultural rejuvenation movement supported by a diversity of local associations and stakeholders. 

First Floor

Second Floor

Kumano Guest House is a small lodging near the Kii-Tanabe station (less than 5 minutes walk) run by a friendly mother and son combination.  There are two Japanese style rooms on the second floor with tatami flooring and sliding doors. The first floor features a restaurant.  Guestrooms are non-smoking with air-conditioning, TV, and small communal refrigerator. There is a washing machine and balcony to hang clothes to dry.  Friendly, convenient, reasonable.

Guest House Takao is a beautifully reformed two-story Japanese home in a quite residential area ~10 min walk north of the JR Kii-Tanabe train station. 

There are three guestrooms: Two Japanese style guestrooms on the second floor, and one room on the first floor with a western style bunk bed. 

There is a communal kitchen, attached deck (perfect for relaxing!), and two private shower rooms. 

Other services include rental cycle and luggage storage. 

Guest House Takao is owned by a small, local real-estate company to showcase the added value that renovating older homes can bring to the community.

Albergue Kodo is a family run guesthouse in a rural residential area near the JR Nachi train station.  The owner has lived here for over 15 years and is originally from Tokyo.  He runs a printing shop onsite.  Recently he restored an older home on his property (all by himself!), transforming it into a lovely guesthouse with three rooms.  His dream is to make friends from around the world and expose his children to international people.  It is a very quaint atmosphere with shared facilities focused on communication and exchange—a cross between homestay and hostel (the word Albergue is Spanish from the facilities on the Way of St.James pilgrimage route in Northern Spain).  Often the family eats with the guests in the communal kitchen area.  The house itself is two stories surrounded by a large yard and forested mountain side. 

Kawayu Onsen Tabi-no-Yado Shiba is a laidback rental house in central Kawayu Onsen featuring 2 guestrooms, sitting room, full kitchen, and bath with hot spring water. 

Over the decades the building was used as a tiny pachinko parlor, cafe, and karaoke bar until it was recently renovated into a guesthouse by Mr. Shiba, a retired fireman.  There is still the counter area which is a great place to sit and have a drink.  The interior is lined with cedar siding and the sitting area showcases the original beams of the house. 

Meals are bento box style from the nearby Minshuku Omuraya. 

The river is in front of the house, perfect for swimming in the warmer months.

This is a private rental for one group per day.