KUMANO TRAVEL

Kokoyui is a traditional house built over 100 years ago.  It is made of local cedar and cypress trees in the classic architecture of its time.  There are Japanese style rooms with tatami flooring and sliding doors.  There is a small courtyard to sit and relax in.  A kitchen is available for use.  

The home has been in the family for generations with the youngest in the family being the driving force to preserve the home and open it up to share with visitors from around the globe.

It is located in a small town called Shimosato, southeast of Katsuura and Taiji along the Pacific coast in a rural settlement; a close knit community with narrow alleys and a quiet laidback atmosphere.  Nearby the coastline is an estuary with unpatrolled beach populated with surfers searching for waves to ride.

There is marvelously prepared materials in English explaining the area and all of its facilities such as shops, restaurants and sites to see.

Hanairodori-no-Yado Kayuu is a waterfront hotel in Taiji village along the Pacific Ocean coastline south of Kii-Katsuura. The six-story building features a variety of rooms including Japanese, Western and Deluxe, each with panoramic ocean views. The suite rooms are inspired by traditional Japanese tea ceremony designs, with subdued earthy tones. The hotel grounds are punctuated with flower gardens and walking paths. Flowers also play are large part in the interior decorations, with beautiful flower lamps made of traditional Japanese washi colors in soft pastel colors throughout the facility. The soothing outdoor hot spring bath is a garden-like setting. The meals are thoughtfully prepared with fresh seafood, a highlight of a stay here. The breakfast buffet includes salad bar, organic coffee, and omelets made to order.

The Holistic Space Japan - Medical & Resort is the accumulation of the famous Dr. Kaname’s lifework, founded on over 40 years of professional experience.  It was his dream to create a special facility offering a relaxed atmosphere in a site with an inspiring natural setting - a holistic space to heal and regenerate the body and soul - the first of its kind in Japan.  This small, modern facility houses a clinic, hot spring baths, restaurant, meeting room, balcony, and guest rooms.  The gardens are home to over 100 species of roses.  Located in the Yoshino-Kumano National Park, a lovely walking trail offers access to a nearby lighthouse, views of the rugged coastline, and panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean, perfect for a quiet retreat.  Meals are creations of french-inspired dishes, using the best of the fresh, local produce.