Holiday houses in Kii Peninsula

A welcome house with a starry sky and countryside views

In a beautiful mountain village that changes with the seasons, Would you like to spend a peaceful time forgetting about everyday life? Our inn is located on a hill overlooking the starry sky and the expansive countryside. In the spring, the rice terraces filled with water reflect the blue sky and surrounding landscape like a mirror. In the summer, the fresh green rice swaying in the breeze plays a refreshing tune. In the fall, the rice terraces surrounded by golden ears of rice shine on the horizon. In winter, the straw bales piled up after the rice harvest create a winter wonderland in the rice terraces. Would you like to spend a peaceful time forgetting about everyday life in this natural setting? [7 nearby sightseeing spots] 1. Iruka Onsen (Takisuiso): A hot spring facility located downstream of the beautiful Takisuigawa Gorge. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kitayama River from the open-air bath. 2. Yunokuchi Onsen: A secret hot spring surrounded by the nature of Kumano. You can enjoy the hot spring baths fed directly by the source spring. 3. Fuden Oroshi: You can experience the mysterious morning fog from fall to spring. 4. Maruyama Senmaida: A beautiful terraced rice field with about 1,340 rice fields, with seasonal changes as its charm. 5. Kazeden Toge: You can walk along a beautiful rural landscape and mossy cobblestone paths. 6. Yokogake Pass: A pilgrimage road to Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. It features a beautiful cobblestone road. 7. Oroshi Shrine: A shrine where you can feel the history that has continued since the Edo period.

Relax at the inn "Seijo", located near the Kumano Kodo, with only one group per day. Hot springs are nearby. Free pick-up and drop-off in Hongu town to the Grand Shrine.

One group per day (up to 8 people).5 minutes by car to the World Heritage Kumano Hongu Taisha and Kumano Kodo.(Free pick-up and drop-off to Hongu Taisha in Hongu Town.Transportation to the Kumano Kodo is available upon request) and "Seijo" is located in a quiet village overlooking the Kumano River.You can spend time with your family and friends without worrying about other people. At night, you can watch the starry sky, and in the morning you wake up to the sound of birds chirping.There are hot springs in the vicinity [Yunomine, Kawayu, Watase (free shuttle service)].We provide light meals, drinks, and more.Breakfast includes bread, eggs, and more.You can also order various bento boxes, etc. (for a fee).Feel free to bring your own ingredients.BBQ tools can also be rented for a fee.Please discuss with us at the time of booking.Please feel free to use the kitchen.You are free to use the microwave, kettle, toaster, refrigerator, rice cooker, etc.Feel free to use basic seasonings.Washing machine installed.There is also a shoe dryer.The living room is elegantly designed with a beam ceiling, so please enjoy a relaxing and relaxing time.Located in the mountains, it is a space where you can relax both physically and mentally.The host is staying on the premises.Luggage can be transported in advance.Please let us know.

A former inn on a hill in Wakayama, with the remains of an old castle, Shirahama, and the Kumano Kodo for walking. Up to 5 people. Spacious, barrier-free toilet and bath

Founded in 1957, my grandfather, Eiichi Tanuchi, ran an inn called Aiwasho for the cultural development of Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. In order to continue to protect its history and traditions, his granddaughter, Kiushuko, reopened the inn under its original name in 2021. Built on the site of Ueno Castle, this inn is a traditional Japanese house with tatami mats on the floor. Please relax in one of the two Japanese-style rooms. The inn is located on a hill overlooking the city of Tanabe, so you can enjoy the morning sun, sunset, and night view. On a calm day, we recommend having tea in a wicker chair on the edge of the hinoki cypress wooden deck, which was made in the image of the moon viewing platform of the Katsura Imperial Villa. The newly installed bath and toilet are spacious and barrier-free, so you can bathe together or use them easily even if you need assistance. We installed popin.aladdin (lighting with projector) in one of the Japanese-style rooms. It projects on the sliding doors You can watch TV, music, movies, etc. Enjoy BGM on YouTube before you go out in the morning. My parents, Kisaku and Shuko Tanai (Japanese), live next to the house, so please let me know if you need anything.

noad is a private guest house where you can stay with works of art. You can see the great nature of the meandering Kitayama River.

Located in Tokutsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture, with Wakayama and Mie prefectures right next door, it is close to tourist attractions such as the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, the Horyu-kyo, Tamaki Shrine, and Kumano Hongu Taisha, as well as hot spring resorts such as Yunokuchi Onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Yunomine Onsen, and Tokutsugawa Onsen.The entire space, which includes a loft with a staircase dance and a renovated basement, is also used as a place for artists to stay and create, depending on the period.A 2-3 minute walk away, you can enjoy the outdoor sculpture ONKAI by a German artist, where you can enjoy nature and art.Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are optional, and we offer vegetarian options using vegetables from the Kumano region. ⚠︎ Because of the proximity to the river and the area surrounded by nature, there are many insects in the warm season, and they may enter the room.Please make a reservation after understanding the characteristics of the natural environment. ⚠︎ We are renovating an old house built more than 100 years ago, and we are making use of the charm of the old timber.Please be aware if you have allergies to dust, etc.

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

熊野古道小辺路沿いにある一棟貸しの宿YAKIOHOUSE

⭐Length-of-stay discounts⭐! It is a private guest house that opened in the spring of 2024. It is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop off Kumano Kodo and Koheji.It is located in a quiet settlement surrounded by the Kumano River and Yagi Oya. In the spring, you can wake up with the sound of birds, and in the summer, you can play in the beautiful river in the town. In autumn, let's walk, hike, and go to the hot springs in the town in the winter! You can also pick up and drop off within the check-in time in Hongu Town.

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.

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.

Only 1 min. from the station. Cozy House in Kumano

1 minute walk from Shingu Station. 2 minutes from the bus stop. It is a Japanese-style house with a small Japanese courtyard. You can try on valuable samurai armor, helmets, and bridal gowns (kimono)for free. The house is reserved for a group of 3 or more people per day. Please relax as if you were at home. We usually accept up to 8 people, but we can accommodate up to 10 people on request. There is a convenience store in front of the house, which is very convenient.

The private guest house with a view of the sea.

Nostalgic Beach House A private guesthouse in Nigishima, Kumano City, facing the calm Nigishima Bay. To reach it, climb about 50 steps (5 min) for a rewarding view. *Note: not suitable for those with limited mobility. There is no TV or clock—disconnect and relax. *Extra fee applies for 2+ guests. For safety, a motion-sensor camera is at the entrance; it only takes still photos when someone passes, never continuous video, ensuring privacy.

"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)

[Limited to one group] An old house in the Kumano Kodo area, also convenient for sightseeing!

This is a 10-minute walk to Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. You can enjoy a relaxing experience in this old house with a veranda. There are famous hot spring resorts nearby, such as Kawayu Onsen, where you can relieve the fatigue of your travels. There are also supermarkets, restaurants, and parking within walking distance.