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J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse, hotel in Hongu

J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guest house is located in Hongu, a 10-minute drive away or a 70-minute walk on the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route from Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine.

This was a wonderful stop during our hike of the Kumano Kodo. We especially enjoyed the private onsen the hotel has. The tatami room was spacious and comfortable and all of the shared shower and bathroom areas were very clean. We also enjoyed eating meals in the common area with other guests. They are also located close to a bus stop which made it easy to start our day The hotel also provided a nice breakfast (congee) and bentos for lunch. All delivered promptly.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,054 reviews
Price from$69.94per night
Ryokan Adumaya, hotel in Hongu

13 miles from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art in Hongu, Ryokan Adumaya offers accommodations with access to a hot spring bath, public bath, and open-air bath.

Needs some updating as far as carpeting and facilities, but it did not distract from an enjoyable stay with great meals
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
114 reviews
Price from$251.78per night
Yunominesou, hotel in 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,...

onsen, dinner and breakfast is wonderful
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
46 reviews
Price from$127.80per night
Guesthouse Okagesan, hotel in Hongu

Guest house Okagesan is a holiday home located in Hongu, Wakayama. There are 2 Japanese-style rooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and toilet in the property.

The Guest house is right on the river, super full of character. Great spot.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
116 reviews
Price from$89.01per night
Ashita no Mori, hotel in Hongu

Located in lush nature, Ashita-no-Mori features hot spring baths, a Western restaurant and comfortable rooms boasting river views and sofas.

We stumbled on this place by accident, basically booking it because it was one of the last available rooms in the Hongu area during our dates. We couldn’t have been happier. The river, and outdoor Onsen were perfection.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
210 reviews
Price from$124.62per night
Villa KUMANO, hotel in Hongu

Villa KUMANO is located in Hongu, just 5.2 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 14 miles from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

Superb location. Charming house. Nice space. Good kitchen. Host very helpful.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
19 reviews
Price from$244.45per night
Guest House Takiyoshi, hotel in Hongu

Guest House Takiyoshi in Hongu features accommodations with free Wifi 8.6 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, 13 miles from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, and 16 miles from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan...

Great food and very wonderful staff.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
32 reviews
Price from$205.06per night
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya, hotel in Hongu

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

Meals were wonderful and the Onsen was nice.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
298 reviews
Price from$288.66per night
Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya, hotel in Hongu

Boasting beautiful open-air baths facing Ohto River, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms.

The outside onsen right next to the river with a wide open view of a mountain forest was my favorite onsen in our 5 week trip to Japan. Cotton cover ups are provided for the mixed gender outdoor onsen, so me and my partner could enjoy together an onsen for the first time. The hotel shuttle picked us up from the Hongu Taisha bus stop after our Kumano Kodo trek, so it was nice not have to navigate a bus ride. We didn't have cell phone access, so the hotel instructed us to ask the tourist office to call the hotel they were happy to do so. Shuttle not available from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
368 reviews
Price from$125.58per night
Guesthouse Yui, hotel in Hongu

5.3 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Guesthouse Yui offers 2-star accommodations in the Hongucho Hongu district of Hongu.

Location & Staff
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
308 reviews
Price from$69.94per night
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What Guests Said About Hongu:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    There's so much beauty and serenity in visiting this area.

    There's so much beauty and serenity in visiting this area. It was relatively quiet during the early winter season but perfect hiking conditions. Food / meal areas were a little sparse and not as exciting but invigorating to experience the pilgramage walk.
    B
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It's the heart of the Kumano Kodo.

    It's the heart of the Kumano Kodo. There are numerous beautiful trails and trains in the area. The mountains and rivers surrounding it are fantastic. I have lived in Japan for 35 years and find this one of the nicer areas to experience beautiful Japanese Fall.
    PaseoHiker
    Japan
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    This is a beautiful part of Japan.

    This is a beautiful part of Japan. We lived in Japan but had never been to this area. Full of walkers. We are not walkers but easily did a full day on the Kuman Kodo. We easily moved around by bus . They are not frequent so pay attention to the timetable Wonderful onsen baths. Lovely walks Koyasan was revelation and we regretted not staying longer We cancelled Taiji when we realised that is where they capture and slaughter dolphins
    David
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We arrived in Kuwaya Onsen from Tanabe early in the...

    We arrived in Kuwaya Onsen from Tanabe early in the afternoon so had time to rest and visit the river. The next day we walked the Kumano Kodo trail from Ukegawa to Koguchi (13km, ca 4-5 hrs). A very beautif hike with a few climbs. Plan your trip well as there a few busses from/to Ukegawa and Koguchi. Make sure to bring enough water and a lunch as you cannot buy it on the way. Wonderful experience!
    Hilde
    Netherlands
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Fascinating, I had not intended to spend four days in one...

    Fascinating, I had not intended to spend four days in one location when I came here. The temples are magnificent and the cultural heritage centre kept me reading for some time. A beautiful walk up the hill to an Onsen where I enjoyed the medicine bath, and caught the bus back to my Onsen. I hired a car in Shingu and travelled the coast road to the light house and the pearl diving museum and back up to Kii Tenabe and back to my Onsen. Wonderful coffee at the cafe Sei in Hongu. Enjoyed their gallery upstairs, and the glass and pottery shop. And did I mention the coffee.
    Suzanne
    New Zealand