Places to stay near Esumi Station

A former inn located on a hill with the remains of an old castle in Wakayama, Shirahama, and Kumano Kodo. Up to 5 people. Toilet, spacious barrier-free bath

Founded in 1957, my grandfather, Eiichi Tanuchi, ran an inn called Aiwasho for the cultural development of Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. In order to continue to protect its history and traditions, his granddaughter, Kiushuko, reopened the inn under its original name in 2021. Built on the site of Ueno Castle, this inn is a traditional Japanese house with tatami mats on the floor. Please relax in one of the two Japanese-style rooms. The inn is located on a hill overlooking the city of Tanabe, so you can enjoy the morning sun, sunset, and night view. On a calm day, we recommend having tea in a wicker chair on the edge of the hinoki cypress wooden deck, which was made in the image of the moon viewing platform of the Katsura Imperial Villa. The newly installed bath and toilet are spacious and barrier-free, so you can bathe together or use them easily even if you need assistance. We installed popin.aladdin (lighting with projector) in one of the Japanese-style rooms. It projects on the sliding doors You can watch TV, music, movies, etc. Enjoy BGM on YouTube before you go out in the morning. My parents, Kisaku and Shuko Tanai (Japanese), live next to the house, so please let me know if you need anything.

[Entire house rental] Enjoy the scent of Showa! Guest House Hibikawa-so

Located along the clear Hinata River in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Hinatagawa-so is a private guest house where you can enjoy the scent of Showa. We also offer unique experiences at the guest house, so please contact the host in advance if you'd like to participate. Experience Menu Nature Experience Playing in the waves (fishing at sea) Playing in the clear Hiigawa River (freshwater fishing gear available) Firefly viewing (limited from the end of May to early June) Farming experiences Planting/harvesting vegetables Go (four sides) You can play Go. You can play with up to four people Shiage (two houses 6 km away) Restaurant (6 km away, Kaichikan and River's Spa Hinokawa) Neighborhood Facilities Super Okuwa about 4 km (about 15 minutes by bicycle) Convenience store about 6 km Hot springs Riverge Spa Hidakagawa about 6 km Ebine Onsen about 8 km Shirahama Onsen about 25 km (about 20 minutes by car) Adventure World: about 25 km (about 20 minutes by car) Shihara Coast, one of the top 100 sunsets in Japan (about 6 km) = in front of Kaichikan World Heritage Kumano Kodo (Obe Road Highway) hiking and Kumano Suigun Castle Ruins tour are possible.

Limited to one group per day, Guest House Agai is convenient for walking the Kumano Kodo and playing in the river. You can experience country life.

Guest House Agae is a renovated traditional house that can only accommodate one group at a time. It is in a very convenient location, about 550 m (about 7 minutes on foot) to Kumano Kodo and Kinkou Oji, a supermarket (A-COOP), a bus stop (Kodo Aruki no Sato Chikatsuyu), and restaurants (Shoji Teahouse and Tororo-ya). The owner is a local Kumano Kodo guide, so we will do our best to accommodate your questions and advice about walking the Kumano Kodo, as well as pick-up and drop-off when you need it. We can also provide personal guides, so please let us know. Prices do not include meals. There is a supermarket and restaurants next door. ☆A-COOP Kinan, Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu Store Supermarket "A-coop" 8:30 am - 6:00 pm ☆Restaurant "Toroya" 　Restaurant "Toroya" 11: 00-18: 00 (last order 17: 30) Closed on Tuesdays. We can also arrange meals, so please read the "Other things to note". "Agape" means "my home" in the local dialect. Please relax as though you were at home. Address: 1776-3 Chikure, Nakaharimichi, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1402

Nanki Shirahama Inn (one group only)

The entire house is rented to only one group at a time (the price will be added depending on the number of people). It can accommodate up to 8 people in a 16-tatami mat (2 rooms with 8 tatami mats each) living room and bedroom and a 6-tatami mat bedroom. Fully equipped with a bath, toilet, washing machine, kitchen, and fridge. Face and bath towels are included. Free WiFi. The room is on the second floor, and it is difficult for the neighbors to hear sound, so it is a perfect house for families with small children or those who want to spend time quietly. The area around the house is quiet with little traffic and few pedestrians.

Ryunohara Hatago

Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a 120-year-old farmhouse blending tradition with comfort in Japan’s spiritual heartlands. In the Edo period, Hatagos were small inns where weary travellers could recuperate. Today we’ve revived the tradition with a seamless mix of heritage and modern amenities. Whether stargazing, wading in the crystal-clear waters of the Hidakagawa river, or simply enjoying the company of rare chickens, this is a sanctuary for those seeking renewal and a deeper connection to nature.

Sushi House

Would you like to stay at a Sushi house in a fisherman’s town? *Next door, there is my sushi restaurant, which serves delicious Japanese cuisine. *Free WiFi. *You can relax. Because it is limited to one pair per day. *We are renting out 4 easy-to-use bicycles for free for you to enjoy strolling in the area. *We prepared various guidebooks about the local area for you to enjoy. *3-minute walk from sushi house, There is the biggest shopping mall in Shingu. It is convenient to buy food etc.

"Genki House", a house near Kumano Hongu-Taisha

It’s a house 8km from the Hongu Taisha. (about 15 minutes' drive) If you have a car it's more convenient, but if not I'll be happy to drive you to and from a bus stop or a tourism spot in Hongu area. My family run an organic farm, bakery, NPO offering long-stay for the youth, and an alternative school for children nearby. You'll have some loaves of bread from our bakery(^^)/ （If you don't eat bread please let me know beforehand)

sunny house

陽の当たる家「サニーハウス」は旅の憩いの場として活用頂けるでしょう。 BBQを楽しんで頂くためにコンロ、網、バーナー、網、トング、食器類を備えていますので1階バルコニーでお楽しみください。 調理器具、食器類は充実して備えています。 （BBQをされる場合は事前に連絡ください） お風呂は3～4人が一度に入れる大浴槽があり、水洗トイレ（ウォシュレット）洗面所も併設しています。 タオル、バスタオルを備え付けていますが、パジャマ、歯ブラシは備え付けていません。また、1階にシャワー室もありますので活用ください。 全自動洗濯機を1階に備えていますので活用してください。 その他アメニティは一覧を見てください。 主要場所までの移動時間は次の通りです。（車による） 　〇南紀白浜空港まで5分 　〇白浜駅まで10分 　〇白良浜ビーチまで5分 　〇アドベンチャーワールドまで5分 　〇とれとれ市場まで10分 　〇三段壁まで5分

Kumano Nakahechi "MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house

"MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house is a small Japanese style cottage in Mine village where includes Takijiri-oji, the entrance to the sacred mountains of Kumano. The house is at an elevation of 300m. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kumano mountains, a wonderful starry night and even sea of clouds.