J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

647-1732 Wakayama, Hongu, Yunomine 161, Japan, Japan – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>1363</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,363 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 9.5 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 (9.4)

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
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Hongu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Greg
    Canada Canada
    “The hostel was in a great location and very convenient for hiking the Kumano Kodo trail. The staff were very helpful with figuring everything out. Private onsens were a nice touch :)”
  • Silvia
    Italy Italy
    “It's very tidy and comfortable. Despite being a dorm, one could have his private box with bed, night table, and locker. I really appreciated the bento box for dinner and lunch box for the day after.”
  • Yulia
    Singapore Singapore
    “Yunomine is a lovely place to stay conviniently located not too far away from Kumano Kodo with 15 min bus ride to be back on the trail. The guesthouse hot spring baths are lovely. The place is clean. Washing machine was a great benefit after...”
  • Garcia
    United States of America United States of America
    “Private onsen, affordable, free coffee and rice, towel rental, easy check in/out”
  • V
    India India
    “Good location, friendly vibe, helpful staff and clean facilities.”
  • Leah
    United States of America United States of America
    “Impeccably clean, beautiful onsen and extremely helpful staff”
  • Alana
    Canada Canada
    “The private onsens were so welcome after two long days of hiking! The room was comfortable and the free rice and porridge were great touches.”
  • Yuanfang
    China China
    “Staff speak very good English so no need to worry at all, and very helpful with your trip arrangement. 3 onsen rooms with shower, and it’s very comfortable especially after one day long walk. Common area is clean and spacious, the kitchen is...”
  • Amiee
    Canada Canada
    “Location is good! Only 5mins walk from the Yunomine Onsen bus stop. The hostel has its own private onsen! Very comforting after a long hike.”
  • Wu
    United States of America United States of America
    “The staff was nice and friendly. The environment was very peaceful and a really nice place to return to after a long day of hiking kumano kodo. It has private baths and also a private outdoor bath. The baths were comfortable and part of my...”

Property questions and answers
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  • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom. IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE TATTOOS?

    Guests can use all of our onsen in private. So don't worry about it !
    Answered on 22 October 2022

  • Hi! About the room with 4 bunk beds. If we book this room for 2 persons, does it mean we have to share this room with other guests?

    The quad room is a private room. Even if you book it for 2 people, it will be just for your group. It has 2 bunk beds and can sleep up to 4 people.
    Answered on 3 April 2024

  • Can I park there?nearby?

    We have parking nearby. Up to 3 cars can be parked in the order of arrival.
    Answered on 11 October 2023

  • Hi! Is there parking available?

    We have three parking spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. If they’re full, there’s free public parking just a 4-minute walk from our location.
    Answered on 30 October 2024

  • Hi, I am just wondering if you help us send our luggage to the next hotel.

    Yes, we can arrange the same-day luggage shipping if you tell us at least three days before your check in.
    Answered on 15 February 2023

  • How far are you from Takijiri , Takahara , Tzugizakura-Oji, Hoshinmon-phi by bus? I’m Planning to walk Kumano, and your place as my base

    By bus, Takijiri is 1h 8m away, Nonakano-ipposugi (nearest to Tsugizakura-oji) is 31m away. Hossinmon-oji is a 37m walk. Note: limited bus services, s..
    Answered on 24 November 2023
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Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 11,096 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
Cancelation 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 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

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