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.

◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆ 

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.