KUMANO TRAVEL

3rd Place Kumano Kodo is an old farmhouse in the Nonaka area near Tsugizakura-oji on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Mr. Tetsuyama has reformed the building while maintaining the authentic charm of the countryside, rich deep browns of aged wood, tatami mats, fusuma sliding doors, and veranda - decorated with antiques.

There are 2 buildings, Main building and Annex. Each of them are for private rental, only two booking per a day.

There is a full kitchen, small bath, toilet, bicycles, and free Wi-Fi;  making for a convenient stay.
The congenial Mr. Tetsuyama is passionate about sharing the local mountain culture. He is an organic farmer with the diversity of crops. He would like guests to feel at home -- your personal third place on the Kumano Kodo!

◆Important Check-in and Dining Information◆
Check-in and all guest meals will be provided at the nearby reception building, "3rd Place Chaya4."
Please see image above about the reception location.

※Sorry, NO SINGLE OCCUPANCY accepted from March to May and November. Single occupancy requests can only be made between June and August, and between December to February.

Kumano Guest House is a small lodging near the Kii-Tanabe station (less than 5 minutes walk) run by a mother and son combination.  

The main facilities features two Japanese style rooms on the second floor with tatami flooring and sliding doors. The first floor features a reception. 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.

Danshaku is a café and guesthouse with unobtrusive store front on a back street near Tokei-jinja shrine in Tanabe City.  It is run by a retired man who loves music and chatting with customers.  He prides himself, and takes true enjoyment, in serving coffee one guest at a time.  (Don’t order coffee if you are in a rush!)  His love of music began in childhood and has a collection of over 1500 CDs with 700 being classical!  (He currently streams from YouTube now and again to compliment his library!)  The guestrooms are on the second floor and are Japanese style.  The bath and toilet facilities are in the back of the café.

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Anakashico Hostel Kumano Kodo is a traditional Japanese house remodeled in the style of an international dormitory-style backpackers' hostel just 5 minutes walk from Susami Station. The owner started this inn after returning from a study-abroad experience in the hopes of creating a fun career while backpacking around the world. The inn faces the seas and is close to the station and about 10 minutes from the Kumano Kodo Ohechi trail. There are mixed and women-only dormitory rooms. Only No Meals plans available, but there are a few shops, restaurants, and even a wine bar nearby. This inn is great for guests walking the Kumano Kodo Ohechi route!

Ataigawa Guest House is a beautifully renovated family home located 20 minutes walk from Kii-Tanabe Station. The building is over 100 years old with an interesting layout. The second floor has separate large living quarters with their own stair entrances with door locks.  The 1st floor is communal space shared with other guests including living room, kitchen, bath and toilet. The owners hope it would be a comfortable stay for both Japanese and international guests interested in Japanese rural culture.  The lodging offers no meals, but guests can enjoy delicious seasonal seafood at any number of izakaya-style restaurants in the Ajikoji district close to Kii-Tanabe Station. It can be a relaxing option for those planning on walking the Kumano Kodo the next day.

■ SELF CHECK-IN
Check-in details will be provided by the owner through MyChat of the KUMANO TRAVEL account after payment is completed.

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.

CHECK-IN at tanabe en+ near Kii-Tanabe station (NOT at Konyamachiya)

First Floor

Second Floor

J-Hoppers Kumano Hongu Yunomine Guesthouse is an international hostel in Yunomine Onsen.  Originally a Minshuku, it was opened in 2017.  There are a variety of room types including a well-designed dorm, mixed gender dorm, private Japanese style rooms and quad with two bunk beds.  Indoor and outdoor hot spring baths can be privately used to soothe and relax mind and spirit (a favorite for guests!).  A full communal kitchen and basic foods are available.  J-Hoppers is often described with the following keywords: easily accessible, well equipped, cozy and carefree, and super informative.

J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse can only accept reservations 6 months or less in advance.
Thank you for your understanding.

GUEST HOUSE ICHIUME NO YADO is a set of refurbished, Japanese apartments located on the 3rd and 4th floors of an older multipurpose building near the Kii-Tanabe station by the restaurant district called Ajikoji.  These compact apartments are three different styles: 2DK, 3DK and 3LDK.  The 2DK has two Japanese-style rooms and kitchen.  The 3DK has three Japanese-style rooms and kitchen.  The 3LDK is the largest with a western style room with twin beds, two Japanese-style rooms and a larger kitchen.  Note, the kitchens are unfurnished, so no dishes, etc or foods.  For those looking for independence and privacy, these apartments are a good choice.

◆ Notice: Grand opening sale for single use in 2DK.

Minpaku Hinokuma has evolved from the owner’s hobbies: building things, travelling, and walking. 
He started by building a small wooden hut for a tea house where walkers on the Kumano Kodo section between Tanabe and Takijiri-oji could take a break.  Then over a period of 1.5 years he built a small bath house with homemade goemon cauldron bath and a simple cabin for sleeping.  The buildings are spread out over a large grassed area. 

A simple breakfast is supplied but evening meals must be bought before arriving or eat at a rural Chinese restaurant nearby. 
Shuttles are available from nearby train stations: Asso, Kii-Tanabe and Shirahama, plus Inabane-Oji bus stop. 

If you arrive early ask the owner to try blow darts, canoe or his other hobby!

Maru House is a Japanese home in a quiet residential neighborhood within 10 minute walk from the JR Kii-Katsuura train station.  There are two guestrooms (one on the first floor and one on the second floor).  There is a communal kitchen, dining room and Japanese style living room common area to relax.  The young manager is very interested to talk and learn from guests, it was his dream to open a guesthouse in his hometown to host people from around the world.  Nobody lives in the house full-time, but rather designed as a small home-style guesthouse.

◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆ 
Maru House can only accept reservations 3 months or less in advance.
Thank you for your understanding.

Guest House Branchee is a house in a residencial area near the south west coast of cape Shiomizaki, the most southern point on the main island of Honshu.  Further up the road is a lighthouse and dramatic rocky coastline.  This laidback, relaxed home makes for a good base to visit the area.  There are three guestrooms and a communal sitting area.  The owners are happy to share information about the area.

Meal plan is only available on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.

◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆
We will be closed until further notice.

Miyoshiya is a budget Japanese-style Ryokan inn near the Kii-Tanabe Station.  A convenience store, grocery store, and Ajikoji, a collection of restaurants and bars, are close by.  Miyoshiya Ryokan is a relaxed, reasonable accommodation run by Ken, a third-generation owner who spent many years studying in Canada.  In the courtyard of these older buildings is a small shrine.  It has a retro feel to the facilities and has a mixed clientele of businessmen, long-term guests, students, groups, and both domestic and international tourists.