Rating & Reviews : Minshuku Wakatake
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4.26
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Date: Jul/2026
4.20
Convenient location
This is more of a small hotel than a traditional minshuku. The location was convenient for us finishing our hike, with easy access to the bus and train station. If you enjoy sashimi/fish, then I highly recommend this hotel - the sashimi was a highlight.
Date: Jul/2026
3.60
Minshuku Wakatake Review
Minshuku Wakatake is located right next to the train station and main bus terminal for the city of Kii-Katsuura. This was a very convenient location for catching the train back to Osaka after our trek. We had three people staying in one room, but there was only bedrolls and towels set out for two people. The bath only opens in the evenings, and there is only shower space for two people at a time. The onsen was so small it could only awkwardly fit two people in it as well. The dining area was beautiful, and they let us store our luggage after checkout so we could walk around the city before catching our train.
Date: Jun/2026
5.00
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Amazing experience as the rooms were fantastic and the food was exceptional! They also allowed us to keep our bags there during the day which was greatly appreciated!
Date: Jun/2026
5.00
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Date: May/2026
3.25
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Date: May/2026
3.50
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Date: May/2026
4.60
Convenient and the food is an insight into local industry
This was a great last stop of our hike. It was close to the bus stop, when we were keen to take no additional steps! Then it was close to the train station the next morning for our onward journey. Accommodation was clean and convenient. The highlight was the meals. We enjoyed the walk through Tuna cooking. My kids (to my surprise) really got into it. It was fantastic to be involved in such a meal and get such an insight into the way local food shapes local cuisine.
Date: May/2026
4.40
Great location, great meal
We enjoyed Minshuku Wakatake. The location is right next to the train station and we had local sashimi course which was great and quite a feast, tuna done 5 ways. The hotel onsen was nice though the water was too hot for us. Otherwise, the room was spacious, Japanese style. We had a nice stay.
Date: Apr/2026
5.00
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Date: Apr/2026
5.00
Get the tasting menu!
Right across the street from Kii-Katsuura Station across the pedestrian bridge (ignore the directions given by Google maps!), you can catch the afternoon bus from Nachisan and be in time for dinner. In the morning, it is a very short walk to the Tuna auction and Tourist Pier. The minshuku is beautifully decorated by murals from local artist and students. Dinner and Breakfast was phenomenal - lots of things to try complete with a beautifully illustrated explanation to all the local specialities. The onsen was much welcomed after my last day hiking the Kumano Kodo. There is free laundry washing (dryer is 200 yen) and free hot drinks (coffee, tea, latte mix). Excellent service - everyone was kind and welcoming.
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