Modern yet traditional house Heart of Kumano Kodo

Entire home in Tanabe, Japan

  1. 9 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.95 out of 5 stars.40 reviews
Hosted by Hoshi No Jikan
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Calm and convenient location

This area is easy to get around.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
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Located just 5 minutes walk from the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, this newly renovated Japanese style house is an essential place to stay while visiting the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, the ancient pilgrimages routes in the deep forest. Beautiful rooms accompany up to 6 people, and all gets to enjoy the modern comfort and the traditional Japanese touch at the same time.

The space
2 big tatami Japanese rooms, 2 western rooms, clean and modern 2 toilets and shower plus bath tub, spacious kitchen with essential cooking tools all have a clean and comfortable feeling. Come experience the details of the design and feel what Japanese hospitality means.

From all the rooms, you can view the magnificent O-torii gate (the biggest one in Japan). Also the typical rice field scenery will add to your most unforgettable stay in this historical sacred town. It even has a meditation room and a yoga deck! This is a perfect place to slow down and enjoy every bit of what Japan has to offer.

The friendly kitchen welcomes you to cook at home and feel at home. There is a small local shop just 1 minute walk which will satisfy your basic needs. A big tourist office with all the information, restaurants (including healthy Vegan choices), bakery and souvenir shops are just at the door step. The main bus stop (Hong Taisha-mae) is also located 5 minutes from the house, taking you to any destination. Quality Onsen (hot springs) with different characters are all short distance drive from the house as well.

We encourage you to stay away from any digital devices (although we do have WIFI for your convenience ), practice meditation, and take a morning walk to the sacred site just nearby the house. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a deep transformative stay at the heart of Kumano! We truly welcome you to this perfect place for the most comfortable, pleasant, and mindful stay you can ever imagine.

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 和歌山県田辺保健所 | 和歌山県指令田保衛第29－10号

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
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Free parking on premises
Washer
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Tanabe, Wakayama-ken, Japan

It is a very convenient location to visit the World Heritage Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, but also to Kumano Kodo, such as Nakabeji, Kohe Road, Omine Okukaku Road, and Konumetsu.

Meet your host

Host
40 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Speaks Japanese
Lives in Tanabe, Japan
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
9 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)