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. 

◆ NOTE ◆ 
"No Meals" plan only.

Minshuku Wago is conveniently located lodging a minute's walk from Chikatsuyu-oji shrine. The name "Wago" translates literally as "peaceful meeting" and reflects the owner's wish for guests to relax, interact and create once-in-a-lifetime memories. The owner hails from Osaka originally, but has lived in Canada and China, and fascinated with the Kumano Kodo decided to open a lodging in Chikatsuyu along the Kumano Kodo. The building, once a small local factory, has been transformed into a comfortable, refreshing inn. There are Western and Japanese-style rooms and a dormitory. For dinner, guests can be treated to Osaka-style specialty "okonomiyaki," a pan-fried meal with batter, cabbage and other ingredients. Minshuku Wago is a great option for Kumano pilgrims.

Guest House SUN is a convenient, renovated rental house option in the scenic settlement of Chikatsuyu. It was opened by the owner of Hitotoki in Nonaka and is located about 10 minutes' walk from Chikatsuyu-oji on the Kumano Kodo. It is a quiet and private rental house with only 1 group booking per day. It has two bedrooms, each with their own bath and toilet, perfect for families and small groups hiking the Kumano Kodo. While no meal plans are offered, the A-Coop grocery store is just a few hundred meters away. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen facilities on site. 

■ NOTE: There are no places to get food between Nonaka and Hongu areas. All stores Chikatsuyu area close at 18:00. Guests should be prepared in advance.

Kodo-no-Miyako is a renovated guesthouse run by two sisters in the village of Chikatsuyu. It is located down the hill after visiting Gyuba-doji statue, just a 300-meter stroll along the road, off the trail. The owners have rediscovered the charm of rural living and the Kumano Kodo and after working with other local travel service businesses in the area, decided to open their inn to share homespun hospitality. The guesthouse was once Chikano Elementary School, and there is an occasionally operating karaoke bar on site. Whether guests are placed in the Japanese or Western-style room, either have beds with futon bedding, and the space is spacious and comfortable. The shared lounge area features instruments sometimes played by locals. Supper is provided by an area restaurant featuring local ingredients and delivered to the accommodation in the evening. A takeaway lunch will also be provided at the guesthouse, but breakfast will be at a nearby cafe. Kodo-no-Miyako is a great place to rest and relax in the tranquility of a peaceful, mountain village.

NOTE: 
● Only children 7 and older are allowed. Thank you for your understanding.
● Chickens are raised in a shed on the nearby grounds.

Notice: Change of Breakfast Location
Starting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, breakfast will no longer be served at the accommodation. Instead, it will be provided at a nearby café.

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 Happiness Chikatsuyu Yume near the Chikatsuyu-oji.  Check-in is done at the Hashiori-jaya cafe.

Supper is a bento style delivered to the accommodation, breakfast is served at the Happiness Chikatsuyu Yume 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.

 

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. 


◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆
Only one group a day.