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Guest House Takiyoshi

Hongu

Situated in Hongu, 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Guest House Takiyoshi offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

K
Katey
From
New Zealand
Perfect location and absolutely delicious meals!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$214.02
1 night, 2 adults

Yunominesou

Hongu

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring,...

P
Petr
From
Czech Republic
The hotel is a great base to explore Kumano Kodo. Location is excellent - at the heart of Kumano Kodo, near Hongu, right on the main bus line, great for hikes. The hotel has very nice Japanese style family rooms, with great views of nature. Dinner (kaiseki - tasting style) was fantastic and very good value for money. Breakfast also rich (you can choose Japanese and western). Bonus - the hotel also has own "onsen" - Japanese hot bath, including two private family rooms and two big open air bath. Using the onsen is included in the room price. Moreover, staff is very helpful, speak solid English and will take you to with a shuttle to a better bust stop for the ride to the Kumano Kodo trek.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$135.59
1 night, 2 adults

Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri

Hongu

Situated just 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri offers accommodation in Hongu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift.

H
Helena
From
Hong Kong
I was very happy when I got to the hotel the atmosphere just felt really friendly and warm. I loved the bridge over the river to the onsen. The onsen was lovely, three outside pools and an indoor pool plus a private onsen for families or couples. The food was fantastic, eat slowly I ate too quickly and felt full too soon. There was a very friendly front of house staff member called Suchittra or maybe Sasayuri. I had a western twin room on the ground floor. The hotel was comfortably busy without being hectic. They have a shuttle bus and that was very handy from Hongu. When I left they gave me very good instructions how and when to catch the public bus to my next location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$288.19
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Adumaya

Hongu

Set in Hongu and only 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Ryokan Adumaya offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

P
Petra
From
Croatia
The property was wonderful, beautiful traditional Ryokan, clean rooms, lovely onsen. The staff is polite, nice, and welcoming. They pay attention to small details which I think is really beautiful. Very big and delicious dinner and breakfast. The location is perfect as well, close to the bus station that connects you to other villages and small places. Hope to come back again soon and a big thank you to everyone at Ryokan Adumaya. Arigato gozaimasu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$240.77
1 night, 2 adults

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

Hongu

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri features a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 13 km of Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 20 km of Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

T
Tamara
From
Switzerland
Wonderful hotel and onsen. The staff were lovely and helpful, and the food was amazing. Everything was amazing, no complaints
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
US$248.07
1 night, 2 adults

Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya

Kawayu Onsen, Hongu

Located in Kumano Kodo, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms. On-site parking and bicycle rental are available free of charge.

H
Hennessie See
From
Malaysia
The hostel offers great value for money, providing a comfortable stay with a convenient location right next to the bus station. The booking initially included both breakfast and dinner, but upon arrival, we were told that only breakfast was provided. However, after discussing with the reception, they got approval from their supervisor to honor the original package, which was appreciated. A Chinese-speaking receptionist was available, making communication much easier for those who speak Mandarin. Overall, the hostel is budget-friendly, comfortable, and easily accessible, with helpful staff ensuring a pleasant stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$220.71
1 night, 2 adults

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya

Kawayu Onsen, Hongu

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is situated just a 2-minute walk away from Kawayu Onsen bus stop.

L
Liam
From
Canada
The location was beautiful - our room overlooked the river and we saw many different species of birds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$57.41
1 night, 2 adults

Kawayu Onsen Fujiya

Kawayu Onsen, Hongu

Boasting various hot spring baths and river views, Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is historic accommodation situated near the Kumano pilgrimage route. Sophisticated Japanese multi-course meals are served.

E
Elena
From
Japan
The dinner was excellent and so was the private bath!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Location 8.6
Price from
US$276.03
1 night, 2 adults

Minshuku Sumiya

Tanabe (Near Hongu)

Located in Tanabe, 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Minshuku Sumiya offers accommodation with a public bath.

M
Masayoshi
From
Japan
The owner Kohei san was very accommodating. I really felt I was home. The coffee was great. You can have it anytime you want. The onsen was perfect to relieve your tiredness after the hike. I really liked it because you can enjoy the onsen by yourself. I chose japanese breakfast during my 2days stay. It was perfectly enough to start my day because I had a long walk in Kumano Kodo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$109.44
1 night, 2 adults

Kosenkaku Yoshinoya

Totsukawa (Near Hongu)

Located just 39 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Kosenkaku Yoshinoya provides accommodation in Totsukawa with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as a lift.

W
Wilfried
From
Belgium
Big rooms. Excellent onsen. Friendly staff - did some cloth washing for us. Good restaurant nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$152
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Hongu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Hongu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Hongu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews
    The onsen hot spring next to the river was awesome. The water was a bit on the hot side, but changing to the river to cool down created a nice rhythm.
    Guest review by
    Simon
    Group
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
    Absolutely authentic ryokan and hot spring experience.
    Guest review by
    Stephanie
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews
    While Matsuya has basic amenities and facilities, the good thing about it is that guests are allowed to use the onsen at its sister hotel, Midoriya which is just a 3-4min walk away. The Midoriya has pretty decent facilities from massage chairs to a bigger onsen, outdoor bathing area, laundry room etc. The view from the room was pretty decent and the futon beds were comfortable but there is not much floor space for large luggage. It should be ok if you're hiking and making this a pit stop.
    Guest review by
    Pei Zhen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$319.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
    Large tatami room overlooking the river. Welcome onsen after two days on the Kumamo Kodo. The staff were excellent and went out of their way to look after my companion who had twisted his ankle.
    Guest review by
    TERENCE
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$319.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
    One of Top Hotel during our trip in Japan! We got an authentic room with tatami, with amazing river view. Onsen inside are classic Japanese, but the one outside are really amazing, carved into the rocks, few meters from the river, the calmness, the falcons, the forest just as into a movie...Dinner and breakfast super extended, maybe even too much you don't know where to begin and where to end. Staff also super friendly. So, surely a recommendation for 3/4 days even more!
    Guest review by
    Gianluca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$319.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
    Rooms were spacious, clean and futons were comfortable. Both the buffet breakfast and dinner were pretty good as well with a decent variety and rotation of the dishes over the 2N that we stayed. However the outside onsen that was right next to the river with a wide open view of a mountain forest oppsite the hotel was the highlight, cover ups were provided for the mixed gender outdoor onsen, so me and my partner could enjoy an onsen together for the first time!
    Guest review by
    Timothy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$319.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
    This ryokan is very nicely located on a river bank, across from a mature forest. Offering a view to admire is very Japanese, and so, its onsen extends on the river bank. This is where it gets messy : read below.
    Guest review by
    Jean-Francois
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
    The meals were amazing - beautifully prepared and presented. So much thought went into them and they were delivered by a lovely Japanese host. The beds were on tatami mats with hard pillows .....something that you expect in a Japanese Ryokan.
    Guest review by
    Julie
    Young couple
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