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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!
※Reservation request can be made by single accupancy only during the periods of June, July, August, December, January, and February.
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Minshuku Nakano is a family-run guesthouse located in the southern part of Chikatsuyu village. Originally it was frequented by fishermen looking to catch the delicious Ayu sweetfish that thrive in the nearby Hiki-gawa river (the owner is an avid fisherman himself), but they have opened their home and hearts to walkers and pilgrims on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. It is located 10 minutes on foot from the Chikatsuyu-oji.
Meals are prepared by a nearby cafe called Waraji-jaya. The evening meal is delivered to the minshuku in a bento box style. Breakfast is served at the cafe, around a 5-minute walk. The lunch box is a set of local rice balls which is picked up at the cafe.
"No Meals" plan only on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Kodo-no-Mori is a lodging next to Takijiri-oji, the spiritual entrance to the sacred Kumano mountains and popular trailhead for multi-day treks on the Kumano Kodo.
The guestrooms are simple Japanese style, where futons are laid onto the floor for sleeping. The kitchen, bath and washing area are communal. There is an atmosphere of home-sharing as the owner (and cat) lives onsite.
There is a shop built into the house which is run by the same owner. The shop sells souvenirs including a selection of local sake and beer.
Homemade meals are served in the shop.
This accommodation also offers luggage shuttle services.
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Akatsuki is a “Minpaku” or homestay run by the cheery Maeda couple, in a neighborhood of Kurisugawa, on a narrow mountain road to the ridgetop settlement of Takahara (a 5-minute drive by car).
This accommodation is for private rental, only one booking per day.
It is a two-story home with guestrooms on the second floor. One guestroom has twin beds and the other sleeps with futons on the floor. The house itself is lovingly maintained and decorated with handmade crafts and flowers. It is a comfortable and welcoming homestay environment.
The Maedas are thrilled to open their home to visitors and look forward to offering unique experiences to guests. Ms. Maeda playfully used the character 暁 “Akatsuki” for the name of the minpaku, which is a character in her husband's name (to make him work!).
They offer free pick-up and drop-off from Takahara, Takijiri-oji, and Kurisugawa bus stops.
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It is a one story building with open-space sitting area and Japanese style room. It has a compact full kitchen, toilet and bath.
The views that stretch across the mountains (including the stars) can be enjoyed from a lawn-chair on the covered deck, one of the most popular activities of this cottage!
It is located along the Mine hiking route which descends from the Shiomi-toge pass.
The owner offers pick-up and drop-off service from Takijiri-oji if reserved in advance, making it a good place to stay for the first night before walking the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji.
No meals are supplied, so please do some grocery shopping before you arrive.
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Nuruminoie is a boutique rental house in Nakahechi about 15 minutes drive north of the Takahara settlement. It is an older farm house with a designer renovation. The fully furnished house itself is a one story wooden structure with a series of rooms, including both western and Japanese style atmospheres. The entrance and kitchen feature an exposed ceiling to showcase traditional construction techniques.
The relaxing space offers views over the bucolic satoyama landscape of the wide Nurumi-gawa river valley, which the name derives from. The bamboo tress waving in the wind frame the mountains beyond.
The mouth-watering meals are catered from the nearby Paradise Cafe, a popular local establishment. Both Nuruminoie and Paradise Cafe are run by the Greenspace Nurumigawa Project, which runs various community development initiatives in the region.
This is a private house rental for only one group per night.
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