J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

Wakayama, Hongu, Yunomine 161, Japan, Japan
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J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,512 reviews

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

Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for Hongu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hiketheworld
    the United States the United States
    “Gorgeous private hot springs. Perfect luxury after a long day trekking. The walk over the pass to Hongu is a short hour to an amazing breakfast or lunch. I’ve stayed at hostels all over the world and this is my favorite.”
  • Ayşegül
    Germany Germany
    “I love the private onsens! They are the highlights! I love the people working there as well. I met amazing people there. Thank you 🌟🙏”
  • Nina
    Germany Germany
    “Includes free access to onsen of high quality. Staff very friendly and supportive. Would love to stay there again.”
  • Edyta
    Poland Poland
    “Onsen onsite available 24/7. Very clean. There is a small shop at the reception where tou can buy instant food and eggs:)”
  • Cindy
    the United States the United States
    “The attention to details everywhere. Kitchen well stocked including congee in the morning; private room was comfy though I could hear the guests next door. The outdoor onsen was fantastic. Nice that you had a few pairs of croc sandals to wear...”
  • Lucas
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    “Great common space to meet people, great onsen, great location, great staff, great vibes!”
  • Rebecca
    the United States the United States
    “Amazing private onsens and foot bath, perfect after a long day hiking. Recommend staying more than one night to enjoy the onsens. Free rice porridge for breakfast and rice for dinner.”
  • Ofek
    Israel Israel
    “More than you would expect from a hostel! Clean, perfect location, 3 private Onsens! Big rooms! I was surprised and relieved when I got to j hoppers after a long walk.”
  • Madison
    the United States the United States
    “This Guesthouse was really lovely. The Guesthouse is close to the town center and was very easy to find. It's also right off the Kumano Kodo path, if you are walking it! The beds were very comfortable and the room was nicely arranged and looked...”
  • Alice
    China China
    “Can’t be more fun to stay in this hostel. Everyone was so lovely. I did enjoy the personal onsen”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 11,943 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

Amenities of J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Outdoors

  • Sun deck

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

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.

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

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 cardCash 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

FAQs about J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

  • J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse is 3,100 feet from the center of Hongu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Hot spring bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Public Bath

  • Check-in at J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse on this page.

  • Room options at J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Single