20 Ryokan in Wakayama

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

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

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

39 km from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin- provides accommodation with access to a hot tub. It is situated 45 km from Matsushita Park and offers luggage storage space. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, every unit is equipped with a tatami and a shared bathroom. A vegetarian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Subaru Hall is 47 km from 高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-, while Wanpaku Park is 47 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 62 km away.

Facing the Pacific Ocean, Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu is located in Shirahama and offers modern Japanese-style rooms with free internet. The hotel also features a natural hot spring bath with views of Shirahama Beach. Rooms feature a living area with tatami flooring and a private outdoor bath. They are equipped with a TV, humidifier and safe. A refrigerator and hairdryer are also provided. Guests can enjoy the massage services available or relax with a drink at Lounge Shiraho. Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu's dining room provides traditional Japanese dishes for breakfast and dinner. Located at the tip of the cape in Shirahama, Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu is within walking distance from Senjojiki and Shirahama Submarine Observation Tower. Nanki Shirahama Airport and JR Shirahama Station is a 15-minute drive away from Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu.

Located a 5-minute drive from JR Kiikatsuura Train Station, Hotel Nagisaya offers a free shuttle service, and hot spring baths with an ocean view. All rooms are Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, futon bedding and an ocean view. Each comes with a TV, a seating area and an electric kettle. Free toiletries and hairdryers are also available in rooms. At Nagisaya Hotel, guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, karaoke at a surcharge or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. Fishing and massages are also available at a fee. A dinner featuring fresh seafood will be served in guest rooms or at the restaurant, Marine. Kumano Nachi Shrine is a 16-minute drive away, while Inyo Falls is a 17-minute drive away. Kamikura Shrine is also accessible by a 25-minute drive.

Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is a historic temple and an accommodation for visitors. Just to the left of entering sanmon gate, there is a stone garden created by the famous Mirei Shigemori and designated a natural monument by the Japanese government. Guests can experience temple activities such as meditation, sutra copying and tracing of Buddhist deities at an additional charge, if reserved in advance. Guests can also participate in morning prayers, which do not require reservation. All rooms at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- are Japanese-style and feature tatami (woven-straw) floors. Traditional futon bedding, a TV, fan and heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub. On-site luggage storage is available. Guests with reservations that include a meal can enjoy delicately prepared homemade vegetarian meals featuring seasonal dishes. Convenience stores are located within a 3-minute walking distance from the property. It is a 10-minute walk from the famous Kongobuji Temple. Guests can visit the Buddhist temple, Danjogaran, just a 3-minute walk away.

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. Subaru Hall is 48 km away and Jigenin Temple is 49 km from the ryokan. Units are fitted with a shared bathroom with slippers. At the ryokan, the units have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Saifuku-ji Temple is 49 km from the ryokan. Kansai International Airport is 62 km from the property.

Come and soothe your daily fatigue in our natural hot spring with free-flowing water from the source. Guests staying at our facility can also use the hot springs at Kawayu Midoriya (about a 3-minute walk). The rooms feature a raised tatami area where futons are laid out for sleeping.The facilities are simple, and while amenities are minimal, we offer accommodations at affordable rates. For guests who wish to have meals, we also provide plans that include a buffet at Kawayu Midoriya. We offer a free shuttle service to the Kumano Kodo (reservation required), so please take advantage of it.

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.

Built atop a cape jutting into the Pacific Ocean, the hot spring inn 'Kaishu' evokes the image of a boat floating on the sea. The symbolic mixed-gender open-air bath 'Hamachidori no Yu' is dynamically designed with the hot spring pool extending close to the sea. You can experience the feeling of becoming one with the vast ocean, and bathing during sunset, when the sky is dyed crimson, is particularly special. Meanwhile, at the large bathhouse 'Umi Tsubaki,' in addition to the stunning views, you can enjoy two free-flowing hot spring sources, 'Aiki Onsen' and 'Monju Onsen,' in both indoor and open-air baths. For dinner, you can choose from the 'Kishu Funamori Banquet Cuisine,' which features a lavish assortment of seafood brought by the Kuroshio Current, or the 'Seasonal Delicacy Banquet Cuisine,' which uses local brand Kumano beef and other treasures from the mountains and sea. Relax in your guest room while enjoying the ocean view. Spend a blissful day in accommodations closest to the sea, which include detached rooms with free-flowing open-air hot spring baths or simple Japanese-Western style rooms.