KUMANO TRAVEL

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.

Kodo-no-Yado Kakidaira is a century old house renovated to host visitors from around the world. Ms. Watanabe did not want to leave her ancestral home empty and with the support of those around her began this homestay on the south side of Chikatsuyu. 

It is located off the main roads on an upper terrace of land overlooking the valley. Her friends and family really enjoy the view and she hopes that her guests will too. 

The name Kakidaira is from the name of settlement as historically it was a higher plateau "daira" with many "kaki" or persimmon trees: Kakidaira. 

Meals are supplied by a nearby cafe.  The evening bento is delivered to the homestay.  Breakfast is eaten at the cafe where the lunch box is picked up.

Only one booking per night. 

★Note★Closed from December to March and August, plus Saturdays and Sundays.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Closed until the end of August, 2021.

Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden “Sakura-no-Sono” is a set of Japanese houses on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route on the west side of Chikatsuyu village, the first buildings on the left when entering the village. 

Both homes are lovingly maintained and elegantly decorated.  One room is in the "Family House", the same home as the family lives, offering a homestay style.  The neighboring house or "Annex" has two guestrooms with a lofty sitting area.  Next to the houses are terraced fields planted with cherry trees, from which the name of the accommodation is derived. From this vantage point guests have a view of the village. 

Meals are a combination of a delivery and handmade dishes for supper, and breakfast at a local café.


◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆
Sorry, Family House is Closed for the time being.
Annex building Reservation: limited only one group per day.Until the end of March 2021.

Go To Travel Campaign

The Go To Travel Campaign is an initiative of the federal government of Japan to support the tourism industry which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.  When you book via the KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation System (managed by the The Tanabe City Kumano Tourism) we are receiving the financial support aid on behalf of you and relaying this funding onto the local service providers. 

This Campaign in only for Japanese citizens or foreign residence of Japan.

IMPORTANT: Cancellation fees are applied as to the terms and conditions of booking based on the original price plan before the discount.

More information about the Go To Travel Campaign Please read this first before making a reservation request >>

Yamazakura Annex is part of the Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden “Sakura-no-Sono” set of houses on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route on the west side of Chikatsuyu village, the first buildings on the left when entering the village.

It is a renovated two story house with shared facilities on the first floor.  The three guestrooms are different sizes and a combination of western and Japanese style.

Next to the guest house are terraced fields planted with cherry trees, from which the name of the accommodation is derived:  Yamazakura means "mountain cherry".  From this vantage point guests have a view of the village. 

Meals are a combination of a delivery and handmade dishes for supper, and breakfast at a local café.


Reservation: limited only one group per day. Until the end of March 2021.

Go To Travel Campaign

The Go To Travel Campaign is an initiative of the federal government of Japan to support the tourism industry which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.  When you book via the KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation System (managed by the The Tanabe City Kumano Tourism) we are receiving the financial support aid on behalf of you and relaying this funding onto the local service providers. 

This Campaign in only for Japanese citizens or foreign residence of Japan.

IMPORTANT: Cancellation fees are applied as to the terms and conditions of booking based on the original price plan before the discount.

More information about the Go To Travel Campaign Please read this first before making a reservation request >>

Momiji-no-Sato is a small rental house at the east end of the sleepy main street of Chikatsuyu village, directly on the Kumano Kodo route. 

This reformed house has a bedroom, living room, kitchen, bath and toilet.  A large wooden table is the center of the living space.

There are two bicycles for free use to cruise around the village.

Meals are supplied by the Hashiori-jaya cafe near the Chikatsuyu-oji.  Check-in is also done here. 

Supper is a bento style delivered to the accommodation, breakfast is served at the cafe where the lunch box is given to guests.

Private Rental: Only one booking per day.  If you reserve this rental house you do not share it with others.

Guest House AGAE is a lovingly renovated rental house in Chikatsuyu village. The building is fully furnished, with the deep brown wood of the beams adding atmosphere.  It was the dream of Ms Ono to run a guesthouse after returning to her hometown after 2 decades of working abroad.  After searching for many years for the right place, she found it near the Waraji-jaya café (who prepares the meals) and the local A-coop grocery store, a very convenient location.  As a local guide she hopes to host and meet other pilgrims to share her passion for Chikatsuyu and the Kumano Kodo.

Private rental house. Only one booking per day.


Go To Travel Campaign

The Go To Travel Campaign is an initiative of the federal government of Japan to support the tourism industry which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.  When you book via the KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation System (managed by the The Tanabe City Kumano Tourism) we are receiving the financial support aid on behalf of you and relaying this funding onto the local service providers.  

This Campaign in only for Japanese citizens or foreign residence of Japan.

IMPORTANT: Cancellation fees are applied as to the terms and conditions of booking based on the original price plan before the discount.

More information about the Go To Travel Campaign Please read this first before making a reservation request >>