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Minpaku Yasukawa
Homestay
Oto/Ayukawa
Greater Tanabe
Minpaku Yasukawa is a homestay run by a retiree. He moved to the area to enjoy the beautiful mountains and dramatic river that runs through the valley. The large home has rooms on the first and second floors. There are terraced rice paddies on one side and a thicket of forest and river on the other. He wishes that people will also enjoy the sounds, sites, and smells of the natural environment surrounding his home. The owner also rescues stray dogs which live behind the building. No meals are supplied, but the owner can drive guests to a nearby grocery store. He also offers shuttles from/to various sites including Kii-Tanabe station and Takijri-oji (the spiritual entrance to the sacred Kumano mountains and coming starting point for a hike along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
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Kumano Ayukawa-juku (~20 minute drive from Takahara)
Guesthouse/B&B
Oto/Ayukawa
Greater Tanabe
Kumano Ayukawa-juku is a clean, bright, well-cared-for rental house shared by the owner, located halfway between Tanabe and Takijiri-oji. It is just three minutes from Udatsu bus stop. The owner is a retired truck driver whose family have grown up and moved out but he has prepared the family rooms for visiting guests like their second home. The rooms have plenty of light from the windows, a low table with chairs, and bedding is futon on hardwood floors. Although the stay is room only with light complimentary snacks at breakfast, it is a convenient stay for guests walking the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri the next day. The Tonda-gawa River is close by and it's possible to play there in the summer. The owner offers free shuttle drop-off and pick-up from Kii-Tanabe Station, Nanki-Shirahama Airport, Takahara, and other points on the Kumano Kodo. Only one group is accepted per day.
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