J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

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 guest house is located along one of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes and Yunomine Hot Spring, said to be one of the oldest hot springs baths in Japan, is a 5-minute walk from the property. There are 2 indoor hot springs baths and an open-air bath at the property. Bicycle rentals are available at this guest house. Kansai International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes drive away from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cynthia
    Canada Canada
    “The location is fantastic! Although there are few places to get a dinner meal, we appreciated the noodle and rice selections available for sale at the hostel. The onsens are lovely to have right at the hostel. The first night they were a perfect...”
  • Elalaine
    Philippines Philippines
    “Everything is excellent. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay.”
  • Parvoleta
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    “Very good place to stay if you are traveling on the Kumano Kodo trail. Good location. It is close to the bus stop. Very good onsen. I recommend this place.”
  • Rogelio
    Canada Canada
    “Aircon in the private room was cool. Perfect after a long day of hiking.”
  • Aya
    United States United States
    “Access to a cute natural hot spring onsen for 150 yen per night. Facilities were clean, staff was super friendly and organized, and they allow early luggage storage. I had a phenomenal experience as a solo traveler and would not hesitate to stay...”
  • Vreni
    United States United States
    “This place is perfect for a solo traveler! Private areas to rest and sleep, people are friendly in the common areas, and the private onsens are incredible. Plus, for the price, you can't beat it.”
  • Nina
    United States United States
    “Really great! They give complimentary breakfast (rice porridge) the locations is perfect and the town is very nice.”
  • Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    “It was in the heart of Yunomine and close to the onsens and shrines. The staff were excellent -- friendly and very helpful! I enjoyed my private room very much. It was clean, spacious and quiet. The three private onsen baths on site were...”
  • Erika
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Our private room was great, the private onsen were amazing. Kitchen facitilies were good. We had a great time.”
  • Maria
    Sweden Sweden
    “The hostel was fantastic. We rented a tatami room, which was spotless, very comfortable and with a really nice view. The onsen was amazing, we absolutely loved it. Everything was clean, there were snacks, eggs to boil in the onsens in town and all...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 13,983 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Property info

J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse is situated in Hongu and is a 10 minutes drive away from Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine.(approx 70min walk on Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes) For over 1000 years people from all levels of society, including retired emperors and aristocrats, have made the arduous pilgrimage to Kumano. These pilgrims used a network of routes, now called the Kumano Kodo.Walking the ancient Kumano Kodo is a fantastic way to experience the unique cultural landscape of Kumano's spiritual countryside. The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes were registered as UNESCO World Heritage as part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" property. Yunomine Onsen Hot spring was discovered about 1,800 years ago, and it is thought to be one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. And it is an integral part of the over 1000 year old Kumano pilgrimage tradition. Pilgrims performed hot water purification rituals in these piping hot mineral waters after their long journey in preparation to worship at Kumano Hongu Taisha. This guesthouse is adjoining Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes (World Heritage). There are 2 indoor hot springbaths and a open-air bath(op

Neighborhood info

- There is no supermarket nor convenient store nearby. We don't offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. - There are a few parking lot in the guesthouse. It is for free. There are also public parking lot nearby. This is also for free. - Bicycle rental available - Free rice available

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥3,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUCUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 9 people or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

License number: 29-27