KUMANO TRAVEL

Guest House Yui is a house in the Hongu village a few minutes walk from the Kumano Hongu Taisha and Kumano Hongu Heritage center in a quiet neighborhood on the hillside overlooking Oyunohara, the original shrine ground of Kumano Hongu Taisha.  The owners decided to start hosting guests here after they moved into their parents house next door and building was not being used.  It is a larger two story house with a Japanese style guestroom room on the first floor.  On the second floor is a western style room with twin beds and a guestroom with raised sleeping platform to lay out futons.  The comfortable living room, dining room, bath and toilet are all shared amongst guests.  There are no meals served, but instant foods and drinks are available onsite.  This is a convenient, relaxed accommodation in the Hongu area for those looking for a homestay-like experience.

Blue Sky Guesthouse is a guesthouse tucked into a small valley in the town of Hongu, close to the World Heritage Grand Shrine, Kumano Hongu Taisha. 

The young owner, Naoya Yamamoto, always dreamed of owning his own guesthouse. 
When he travelled to other countries he received gracious hospitality from many people. He now wants to give back into the karmic travellers’ cycle and create a place that welcomes visitors to fully experience the area. 

Each room has its own bath and toilet. Visitors also have free access to the kitchen and internet.
For those walking the Kumano Kodo or looking for somewhere to stay for multiple nights, this accommodation is a popular choice. Families also find the Blue Sky Guesthouse convenient.

For guests with dietary restrictions
We cannot accept requests for meal restrictions for the "Standard Bento-style Supper & Breakfast" Plan.
Please select the "Deluxe Bento-style Supper & Breakfast" Plan if you would like to request meals with special dietary requests.

Please NOTE: Doors may be locked until 15:00 as sometimes the owner is away during the day shopping and doing errands. This applies even for guests staying multiple nights.

Rei is a traditional Japanese home that was not being used by a local family in Hongu so they decided to offer it as a rental house.  The rooms are tatami style with a sitting area with sofas.  The small kitchen is open for guests to use.  There is a shower unit located next to the house.  The building is in a residential neighborhood on a hillside a short walk from the UNESCO World Heritage shrine Kumano Hongu Taisha and Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.  This rental property is popular with families and small groups of friends.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Only those 13 years or older are able to stay at Villa KUMANO.  Sorry, 12 and younger are NOT able to stay.

Kumano Kodo-no-Yado Reimei Lodging House is located in the small village of Ukegawa at the confluence of the Oto river and Kumano-gawa, 3 kilometers south of the Hongu village townsite.

The large yellow sign is easy to spot! One the first floor is a Chinese restaurant and on the second floor are the three guestrooms.  It is a simple, basic, budget facility run by the cordial Mr. Nojiri.  The rooms are Japanese style, with shared bath and toilet facilities.  Famous dishes at the restaurant are gyoza dumplings using local Kumano beef, and Wakayama Ramen noodles.

The trailhead to the Kumano Kodo Kogumotori-goe section is nearby.  The Ukegawa bus stop is across the street so public busses are convenient to use.

NOTE: Only one booking (capacity MAX 5) will be accepted each day. 
Single occupancy is not available during peak season.

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

Guest House Hiro is a home transformed into a guesthouse with gender segregated dorm rooms and private Japanese style guest rooms.  There is a communal room and full kitchen.  It is located in the small village of Ukegawa near the trailhead of the Kogumotori-goe section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.  The Ukegawa bus stop is nearby with easy access to the sites in Hongu.  Meals are bento style delivered to the accommodation.  This is a reasonable and convenient base for visiting the area.

◆ The accommodation is temporarily closed and unable to take reservations.