An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura
Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes
Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna
Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs
Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral
Located in the Nanki Katsuura hot-spring area, guests at Hotel Urashima can enjoy natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths. The hotel offers 4 other public hot-spring baths. The property offers free shuttle service by car or ferry for limited hours per day, both a 10-minute ride from JR Kii Katsuura Station. Free WiFi is available in the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer and a coin launderette is provided for guests to use. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and a karaoke room is available as well. A breakfast and dinner buffet are served at the hotel’s dining room. Urashima Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Katsuura Fishing Port and a 20-minute drive from Taiji Whale Museum.
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, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional rooms at Yunominesou Ryokan have sliding paper screens, floor cushions and Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Guests can relax in the Yukata robe or watch the LCD TV. All rooms include a toilet, an electric kettle and a fridge. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kumano Kodo forest path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 37 km from JR Shingu Train Station and 53 km from JR Kiitanabe Train Station. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy a game of ping-pong or billiards, or browse the gift shop. Two private hot-spring bathes can be used when it's available. A set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the property restaurant. Guests with dinner included in the rate must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. There are no restaurants in the area, so dining at the hotel is recommended.
Boasting sea views, Kurhouse Shirahama provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an open-air bath, around 1.7 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa. Offering free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 600 metres from Shirarahama Beach. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kurhouse Shirahama also features an indoor pool and a hot tub for guests to relax in. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Kishu Museum of Art is 1.9 km from Kurhouse Shirahama, while Heisogen Park is 2.4 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.
Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can participate in the morning prayers upon request. The property is a minute's walk from Kongobu-ji Temple. The temple building is also situated nearby.
Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.
Hotel Sanrakuso features Japanese-style rooms with beautiful ocean views. Guests can soak in the hot-spring baths or request for relaxing massages during their stay. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Shirahama Train Station, which is a 30-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle with green tea. Each has tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy singing at the hotel’s karaoke room or purchase local products at the gift shop. The lobby features beautiful views of Shirahama Beach and provides free WiFi access. A vending machine is available for drinks and ice cream. The on-site restaurant, Wakuwaku offers a breakfast buffet of Japanese dishes. Sanrakuso Hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Senjojiki Plateau and Sandanbeki Cliff are both a 10-minute drive away.
Boasting a spacious garden overlooking the Kumano-Nada Sea and the gentle mountains along the coast, Yado Kayuu features hot-spring baths, a summertime outdoor pool, tennis courts and Japanese rooms with sea views. Traditional Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is available for dinner. Guests at Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. Slippers are also provided. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station on the Kisei Line, and a free shuttle is offered. It is a 10-minute walk to the Taijicho Whale Museum and Taiji Kujirahama Park.
Located in Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zoufukuin offers a traditional Japanese-style accommodation housed within a Buddhist temple. Guests can reach Zoufukuin in 10 minutes by bus from Koyasan Station to Reihokanmae Bus Stop. Koyasan Reihokan Museum is a minute's walk from Zoufukuin, while Kongobuji is a 5-minute walk away. Koyasan Daishikyokai is a 2-minute walk away and Koyasan University is 5 minutes away on foot. Kansai International Airport is 40 km from the property. All rooms are Japanese-style rooms and include bathrobes. The bathroom is shared. There is a convenience store within a 3-minute walk from the property.
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. Each room has heating and air conditioning facilities. A flat-screen TV and an electric kettle are also provided. The bathroom includes a bath, a shower and free toiletries. The ryokan offers free WiFi access in public areas. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast buffet and Japanese dinner. The ryokan is a 1-minute walk from Kawayu Onsen Bus Stop and a 10-minute drive from Kumano Hongu Shrine.
Set 17 km from Subaru Hall, 23 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall and 24 km from Tanpi Shrine, 真田昌幸-幸村父子の隠れ宿 紀伊見荘 offers accommodation located in Hashimoto. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy mountain views. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a wardrobe. A fridge and kettle are also offered. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Kurohimeyamakofun is 24 km from the ryokan, while Mihara History Museum is 24 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 47 km away.
Boasting a spa bath, Hotel Tenzankaku Kaiyutei is situated in Shirahama. The 3-star ryokan has sea views and is 1.8 km from Shirarahama Beach. There is a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan has a flat-screen TV. The unit at the property features a bath and a dressing room. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kishu Museum of Art is 1.6 km from the ryokan, while Heisogen Park is 1.7 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km away.
Located in Tanabe and only 800 metres from Sankozaki Beach, お宿とごはん百々 provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated ryokan is located 1.1 km from Tokei Shrine and 2.7 km from Kozan-ji Temple. The ryokan features family rooms. At the ryokan, all units come with a tatami and a shared bathroom. An American breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 5.3 km from お宿とごはん百々, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 6.7 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 10 km from the property.
Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Subaru Hall. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. The ryokan features family rooms. At the ryokan, all units come with a wardrobe. Every unit has air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the ryokan have a balcony. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. The ryokan offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Wanpaku Park is 47 km from 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-, while Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore is 48 km away. Kansai International Airport is 62 km from the property.
Located in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin- provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. At the ryokan, all units include a tatami. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Matsushita Park is 45 km from 高野山 宿坊 三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin-, while Subaru Hall is 46 km away. Kansai International Airport is 62 km from the property.
Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is situated just a 2-minute walk away from Kawayu Onsen bus stop. The public hot-spring bath on site is made from Hinoki cypress wood and features free flowing natural spring water. Private parking and luggage storage are available on site free of charge. There is a lounge equipped with vending machines for drinks, alcoholic beverages and instant noodles. Coin-operated laundry machines are also available for guests' convenience. Air-conditioned rooms comes with a TV, electric kettle, green tea set and private toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared at this property. Free toiletries including a toothbrush set are provided. Yukata robes are available. Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is located a 10-minute car ride away from Kumano Kodo Hongu Taisha Shrine, a part of UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". A grocery store is situated a 5-minute car ride from this property.