Shizen-no-Ie is an old junior high school that was beautifully renovated as a lodge.  It is located in the tiny community of Koguchi, halfway between Nachi and Hongu, thus making it an important overnight stop on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. To the south is the Ogumotori-goe trail and to the north is the Kogumotori-goe trail.

It is also popular with fishermen, students, and families as a summer vacation spot.  There is a small river and shrine next to the lodge.  This is a great area to enjoy the peacefulness of an isolated mountain village.

Mitaki Sanso has the privilege of being the only accommodation on Nachisan, located just below the Kumano Nachi Taisha and Seiganto-ji Temple.

"Mitaki 美滝" means "beautiful waterfall", and "Sanso 山荘" can be translated as "mountain villa, mountain retreat, or mountain cottage", is an appropriate name for this lodging in the mountains with beautiful views of the Nachi waterfall, at 133 meters, the tallest in Japan and worshipped as a deity. 

Meals feature local produce in dishes, highlighting the seafood from the nearby Pacific coast.

It is a convenient base for walkers on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route who are starting or finishing the Ogumotori-goe section.

Being located on Nachisan has lent a sort of austere feeling to this accommodation in regards to simplicity and rules, as it often hosts pilgrims to the area.  Please familiarize yourself with Japanese etiquette before you arrive. Also, be sure to check in by 18:00 at the latest.

◆Important◆
Supper will be served as a bento box meal.
The meal situation is subject to change.

There is no place to buy lunch around Nashisan. Customers without a lunch bento plan are advised to prepare in advance.

Ryokan Adumaya is one of the main traditional inns in Yunomine Onsen, a hot spring village with over 1800 years of history.  It was founded by a shrine priest in the 18th century.  

All of the rooms are classic Japanese style with names such as “sakura” (cherry), “take” (bamboo) and “sugi” (cedar).  

The atmospheric inside baths are made of wood with lofty ceilings.  The outdoor baths are made of rock, and situated in an elegant Japanese garden setting.  

Ryokan Adumaya prides itself on using 100% hot spring water in all of their meals.

Minshuku Momofuku is run by Mr. Nakazawa, a friendly retiree.  This tiny guesthouse has only two rooms and is located in the isolated village of Koguchi in the mountains between Nachi and Hongu.  It is popular with pilgrims and hikers on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, as well as ayu (sweetfish) fishermen.  Koguchi is located between the Ogumotori-goe (100 m to trailhead) and Kogumotori-goe (1 km to trailhead) routes.  Local produce from the surrounding mountains and rivers is served at meals.  Mr. Nakazawa hopes guests make themselves comfortable and feel like Minshuku Momofuku is their second home. 


【Reservation Policy】
※Currently, we accept reservations for one group only per day (maximum 2 guests).
※Consecutive night stays are not available.
※We cannot accommodate children, toddlers, or infants.

Takada Green Land is a basic accommodation and onsen facility in a small community tucked into the lush mountains on the beautiful Takata river. This older facility is about 30 minutes by free shuttle bus from Koguchi, making this a good option for those walking the Kogumotori-goe and Ogumotori-goe sections of the Kumano Kodo.  There are three buildings, the Main Building has western guestrooms and hot spring baths; the Annex (Original Building) has Japanese style guestrooms; and the original building houses the dining room.  The stone outdoor hot spring baths (Kumotori Onsen) are a highlight of a stay.  Plans including use of the onsite saunas are also possible.

NOTE: This facility was formerly called '"Takata Green Land".

Hotel Charmant is a small hotel very close to the JR Kii-Katsuura Station.  It has well maintained rooms and is a convenient base for visiting the area and for those beginning/ending a multi-day walk on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route to/from Hongu.  There are no evening meals so guests can explore the small restaurants which are famous for their fresh seafood close by.  The friendly owners do not speak any English, but are very hospitable to international visitors.

No elevator in the building.

Single Room: 1st–3rd Floors
Twin Room: 2nd–3rd Floors
Double Room: 1st Floor
Triple Room: 2nd Floor

Blue Sky Guesthouse is a guesthouse tucked into a small valley in the town of Hongu, close to the World Heritage Grand Shrine, Kumano Hongu Taisha. 

The young owner, Naoya Yamamoto, always dreamed of owning his own guesthouse. 
When he travelled to other countries he received gracious hospitality from many people. He now wants to give back into the karmic travellers’ cycle and create a place that welcomes visitors to fully experience the area. 

Each room has its own bath and toilet. Visitors also have free access to the kitchen and internet.
For those walking the Kumano Kodo or looking for somewhere to stay for multiple nights, this accommodation is a popular choice. Families also find the Blue Sky Guesthouse convenient.


Please NOTE: Doors may be locked until 15:00 as sometimes the owner is away during the day shopping and doing errands. This applies even for guests staying multiple nights.

Minshuku Yunosato is a small guesthouse 1 kilometer south of Yunomine Onsen hot spring and is run by a friendly second generation family. 

Minshuku Yunosato overlooks the beautiful Yomura-gawa river, a popular swimming hole for locals during the summer. 

With pictures of their family in the communal dining room, dog outside the front door, and fish tank in the lobby, it has the atmosphere of a home stay. 

The water for the indoor and outdoor hot spring baths is sourced from Yunomine Onsen. The outdoor rotenburo (available for private use) is near the bridge down a steep staircase, near the river. 

Family members are fishermen and their catch of Ayu sweetfish is often on the menu.

Happiness Chikatsuyu is a cottage owned by the lovely Ms. Muya.  It is located in a small grove of trees just north of the Kumano Kodo in Chikatsuyu village next to the Hiki-gawa River.  The cozy cottage has a Japanese-style room, small loft, dining room, and kitchen.  The dining room features a giant wooden table.  The windows look onto the surrounding garden planted with a variety of flowering trees.  Guests often enjoy sitting on the deck or in the private gazebo taking in the peaceful location. 

The three annex buildings (Ken-chan, Masaki and Chii-chan) are named after Ms. Muya's grandchildren.  They were built in a corner of the property near the river surrounded by Japanese maple trees.  These three annex buildings are identical and each have two Japanese-style rooms, two sinks and toilet. The guestrooms are divided by sliding fusuma doors.  As with the main Happiness Chikatsuyu cabin, it is a private rental, there is only one booking per day.

There are two bicycles for each of the four buildings that are free to use, convenient for a cruise around town, or to visit the nearby grocery store to buy food. 

Ms. Muya wishes to share her little piece of paradise with you.  Welcome and fill yourself with "Happiness Chikatsuyu."

Minshuku Teruteya is a small guesthouse tucked into the mountain side in the hot spring village of Yunomine Onsen, and is run by the hospitable Ms. Fujikawa.  The meals are lovingly handmade with fresh, local ingredients.  Teruteya is the princess in the legend of Oguri Hangan, who was miraculously healed in the Tsuboyu Bath.  The three guestrooms are located on the second floor and the communal dining room and onsen bath are on the ground floor.  This inn is decorated with handmade crafts and paintings by Ms. Fujikawa.

※ Minshuku Teruteya can only accept reservations 1 month or less in advance. 
(KUMANO TRAVEL can only accept requests 20 days or more in advance, so be advised of a short booking window.)

Thank you for your understanding.