Rating & Reviews : Shingu Guest House SOU

Accommodation

4.14

Guestroom

(4.3 / 5)

Baths

(3.7 / 5)

Meals

(1 / 5)

Location

(4.3 / 5)

Reception & Service

(4.4 / 5)

Results: 17 View Reviews

Date: Dec/2025

Italy (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: No Meals

All good!

right near Shingu station, very confortable room

Date: Nov/2025

Hong Kong (Female, age **)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: No Meals

- No subject -

Location is close enough to station. The house staff lady did not speak English but communicate very efficiently and clearly in Japanese-English app. We are in 6-person group hence get the entire building ourselves. The sitting room is exception, we can chill out after the day's hike. The stairs up to the room are bit challenging given the traditional house setting, narrow and high. Would be good if can access wi-fi in room. Kitchen is great with all amenities and clean.

Date: Oct/2025

United States (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: No Meals

Wonderful stay

This was our last spot on our Kohechi and Nakahechi trip, within walking distance from the train station. The room was nice, and they allowed us to borrow their bicycles, enabling us to ride to all the temples and shrines we wanted to visit. No meals are included but there are plenty of wonderful restaurants nearby to eat. We visited a great coffee shop in town that we loved.

Date: Jun/2025

Austria (Male, age 30-39)

Overall:

3.60

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 1, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: May/2025

Taiwan (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: No Meals

Recommended Shingu stay

The SOU is located just a few minutes walk from Shingu station, also not far from the attractions. The house is very distinctive and the area is very quiet, making it a perfect end to a walk along the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi.

Date: Apr/2025

Canada (Female, age **)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: No Meals

Great end of the trail stay

This location is close to the train station and the shrine. The guestroom is great and the living room is really spacious and welcoming. There is a kitchen to use, as well as bikes to get around. We arrived early and were able to call to have someone meet us to let us in. The host that arrived was great, very friendly and helpful. This was a great final night stay.

Date: Mar/2025

Germany (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

3.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 3, Reception & Service 2
Plan: No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2024

Taiwan (Female, age 70-79)

Overall:

3.00

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan: No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2024

Norway (Male, age 70-79)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: No Meals

- No subject -

Very good - I had no meals in the plan, so no rating of meals possible.

Date: Nov/2024

Australia (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

3.50

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: No Meals

- No subject -

This guesthouse is comfortable and located close to the station. Two of the three rooms are up a very steep flight of stairs so not recommended if this is a problem for you. Good kitchen and washing facilities and common area. Simple shower and bath but clean. Easy communication and access to the sites of Shingu

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