Holiday houses in Kii Peninsula

Relaxing inn "Sei" near the Kumano Kodo, limited to one group per day. The hot springs are nearby. Free shuttle service to Hongu-cho, Taisha.

One group per day (up to 8 people). 5-minute drive to World Heritage Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and Kumano Kodo. About 10 minutes on foot from Takatsubashi bus stop (free shuttle service to Hongu-cho to Hongu Taisha Shrine). "Sei" is located in a quiet village overlooking the Kumano River. You can spend time with your family and friends without worrying about other people. An inn in nature where you can see the starry sky at night and wake up to the sound of birds in the morning. There are hot springs nearby [Yunomine, Kawayu, Watarase (free shuttle service)]. We offer light meals, drinks, etc. Breakfast includes bread, eggs, etc. You can also order various bento boxes (for a fee). You can bring in your own food. BBQ tools are also available for rent for a fee. Please let us know when you book. Feel free to use the kitchen. Feel free to use the microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, rice cooker, etc. Feel free to use the basic condiments as well. Washing machine installed. There is also a shoe dryer. The sacred living room has a charming beam ceiling, so please enjoy a relaxing time. It is located in the mountains, and is a space that is relaxing for both mind and body. The host is staying on the premises. We can transport your luggage in advance. Please let us know.

Limited to one group per day, Guest House Agai is convenient for walking the Kumano Kodo and playing in the river. You can experience country life.

Guest House Agae is a renovated traditional house that can only accommodate one group at a time. It is in a very convenient location, about 550 m (about 7 minutes on foot) to Kumano Kodo and Kinkou Oji, a supermarket (A-COOP), a bus stop (Kodo Aruki no Sato Chikatsuyu), and restaurants (Shoji Teahouse and Tororo-ya). The owner is a local Kumano Kodo guide, so we will do our best to accommodate your questions and advice about walking the Kumano Kodo, as well as pick-up and drop-off when you need it. We can also provide personal guides, so please let us know. Prices do not include meals. There is a supermarket and restaurants next door. ☆A-COOP Kinan, Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu Store Supermarket "A-coop" 8:30 am - 6:00 pm ☆Restaurant "Toroya" 　Restaurant "Toroya" 11: 00-18: 00 (last order 17: 30) Closed on Tuesdays. We can also arrange meals, so please read the "Other things to note". "Agape" means "my home" in the local dialect. Please relax as though you were at home. Address: 1776-3 Chikure, Nakaharimichi, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1402

Fudosaka, where you can become a bird with the 3600 peaks of Kumano below you　 A mountain cabin-style cottage surrounded by seasonal flowers Time to soothe your soul

Located on the southern slope of Mt. Myoho, one of the peaks in the World Heritage Kumano-Nachi mountain range, this is a mountain hut-style private accommodation with a 180-degree panoramic view of the mountains and the Kumano Sea spreading out below.　 The accommodation building has a traditional Japanese sunken kotatsu fireplace and a wood stove, so you can experience rural life, warm yourself by the wood stove, and be soothed by the flickering flames through the glass. Vegetables, blueberries, and fruit trees are grown on nearby farms, and you can experience picking them. We also raise chickens, so you can enjoy a slightly different morning egg rice with freshly laid eggs. You can also enjoy nature and refresh your mind and body in the midst of the seasonal scenery. As a Japanese cultural experience, there is a calligraphy lesson by a young female calligrapher. Reservations are required and it costs 1,000 yen per person for about an hour. Our mascot Bell (mix, 14 years old, female) is looking forward to your visit

“Seasonal vegetables” rural accommodation

Farm Stay AMAYADORI Here, Ikuse-cho, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, is a rural village with mountains, rivers, fields, and the original Japanese landscape. We are a small farmer who grows rice, vegetables, herbs and flowers. During your stay, we provide rice and vegetables that we grow, as well as fresh eggs from Kumano. The kitchen is also fully equipped with seasonings and cooking utensils. We hope you will enjoy cooking with everyone. My guidebook has information about the surrounding area. We look forward to meeting you. ​* We do not provide meals. * No toothbrushes are provided. Please understand. * Please prepare any missing ingredients such as meat in advance. * Please note that there are no supermarkets, convenience stores, or gas stations within 25 km of the accommodation.

Ryunohara Hatago

Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a 120-year-old farmhouse blending tradition with comfort in Japan’s spiritual heartlands. In the Edo period, Hatagos were small inns where weary travellers could recuperate. Today we’ve revived the tradition with a seamless mix of heritage and modern amenities. Whether stargazing, wading in the crystal-clear waters of the Hidakagawa river, or simply enjoying the company of rare chickens, this is a sanctuary for those seeking renewal and a deeper connection to nature.

Starry sky and quiet inn (entire house)

山々に囲まれた静寂の中で、 美しい星空や、 幻想的な朝霧「風伝おろし」の光景をお楽しみいただけます。 「風伝おろし」とは、 山頂から裾野にかけて朝霧が流れる現象で、 その壮大な美しさには訪れる方々が魅了されます。 徒歩2分の場所には、 地元ブランド豚「岩清水豚」が自慢の飲食店「さぎり茶屋」。 旬の地元野菜、パン、アイス等を販売する直売所「さぎりの里」があり、 御浜町の美味しい食材を楽しめます。 【周辺観光7選】 1.入鹿温泉(瀞流荘)：美しい瀞峡の下流に位置する温泉施設。露天風呂から北山川の絶景を望めます。 2.湯ノ口温泉：熊野の自然に抱かれた秘湯。源泉掛け流しの温泉が楽しめます。 3.風伝おろし：秋から春にかけての神秘的な朝霧を当宿から体験できます。 4.丸山千枚田：約1340枚の水田が作る美しい棚田。季節ごとの変化が魅力。 5.風伝峠：美しい田園風景と苔むした石畳の道を散策できます。 6.横垣峠：熊野本宮大社への参拝道。美しい石畳の道が特徴。 7.尾呂志神社：江戸時代から続く歴史を感じることができる神社。 豊かな自然と文化に触れながら、 心穏やかな時を過ごしませんか。

Stay in a Novel. A retreat next to World Heritage

Our house is called Kamikura-Hideaway. It is a small 50-year-old house located at the foot of Kamikura Shrine. Contemporary artist Fulbrn revived it as the art piece "Narrative Space." Since this house once served as a geologist's hideaway, bits of history are scattered throughout the building. Our uniqueness has even been featured in the travel media AFAR, reflecting our commitment to a memorable guest experience. We hope you will enjoy touching someone's story "floating" around the room.

YAKIOHOUSE, a rental house along the side road of the Kumano Kodo

⭐ ︎ Discounts for consecutive nights! ⭐ ︎ It is located in a quiet village surrounded by the Kumano Kodo, a small side road, the Kumano River and the Yagiotani Valley. In spring, you can wake up with the sound of birds, and in summer, you can play in the beautiful river in the town. In the fall, you can walk the ancient roads and hike, and in the winter, you can go to the many hot springs in town! Pick-up and drop-off within the check-in time is also available in Hongu-cho.

Stay in a renovated old house and support the Free School.

This is a private rental inn in an old private house renovated by the children of the free school "Kuma Nobi" with crowdfunding. By staying here, you will be supporting the free school. Please relax in an environment surrounded by nature. It is located 10 minutes by car from Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, and we can pick you up and drop you off. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Meals are not included, but a set of homemade bread is included for breakfast.

"Genki House", a house near Kumano Hongu-Taisha

It’s a house 8km from the Hongu Taisha. (about 15 minutes' drive) If you have a car it's more convenient, but if not I'll be happy to drive you to and from a bus stop or a tourism spot in Hongu area. My family run an organic farm, bakery, NPO offering long-stay for the youth, and an alternative school for children nearby. You'll have some loaves of bread from our bakery(^^)/ （If you don't eat bread please let me know beforehand)

Kumano Nakahechi "MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house

"MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house is a small Japanese style cottage in Mine village where includes Takijiri-oji, the entrance to the sacred mountains of Kumano. The house is at an elevation of 300m. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kumano mountains, a wonderful starry night and even sea of clouds.

Perfect for starting the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, sightseeing, or business in Tanabe City and Shirahama Town (limited to one group per day)

For sightseeing and business in Kumano Kodo, Tanabe City, and Shirahama Town, come to "Yayoi.inn", limited to one group per day, and can accommodate up to 5 people. Enjoy your stay with free parking The first floor is a cafeteria, and you can eat on Saturdays and Sundays.