J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse is situated 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 guesthouse 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 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

Daniel
Germany Germany
“Friendliness of the Host; Flexibility to take Onsen whenever you want. I took the outdoor one in the middle of the night while it was raining and it was heavenly :-)”
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
“The 3 private onsens were great. We liked the outdoor one the best (though only tried outdoor and smaller indoor hotter one). Note: only shower facility was in the private onsens but we didn't have to wait long for one to be available.”
Pickleng
Singapore Singapore
“Great location, short walk from the bus stops. Good size space beside the mattress in each capsule space to put our bags without them getting in the way of our sleep. Dorm is spacious, so we could move about freely. Their little "shop" corner is...”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything the staff were so kind and friendly and the three onsens were amazing- especially the outdoor one. Great facilities and location”
Zoe
New Zealand New Zealand
“I was so lucky to be able to book this place, especially during such a busy season. The bed is really comfortable, and the sleeping cubes have plenty of space — you feel completely relaxed and cozy. Everything is very clean, and the garden is...”
Leekoon
Singapore Singapore
“there is 2 or 3 onsen private room where guests can use for 30 mins. i used the outdoor one which is very nice. it is a very well organized hostel style lodging. Mine is a private tatami room that is good for 2 pax. there is a quiet Japanese style...”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect place for exploring the area. The onsite onsens were perfect after hiking all day. The rooms etc were good. Only down side was they seemed to previously offer vegan bentos but it seems they dont offer this anymore. The vegan options in...”
Helena
Germany Germany
“One of the best hostels I have ever been to. Private outdoor onsen is amazing. Thanks to the 30mins rule, you have a good chance of finding a slot for you. It is very rare to find a hostel with onsen! Very nice tatami room to sit and relax. Free...”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“One of the best guesthouses I have ever stayed in! Warm, welcoming staff - lovely facilities - private onsen for you to use - food and drinks available to buy - lovely lounge area - very clean and more on the modern side”
Mira
India India
“Great accommodation in a traditional Japanese house with tatami mats, private onsen, well set-up dormitories, communal area and kitchen. Complimentary tea, and rice porridge plus snacks to buy is a nice touch. The welcoming by the staff was...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 14,061 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Property information

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

Neighbourhood information

- 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

Property surroundings

House rules

J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

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

License number: 29-27