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Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

3.0 star property
3-star ryokan near Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

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A traditional Japanese ryokan with a koi pond and a wooden fence.
A traditional Japanese building with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
Breakfast area
A hot spring area with a wooden bench and a stone pathway leading to the water.
A multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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45-1 Hongucho Wataze, Tanabe, Wakayama, 647-1733
  • Place, Yoshino-Kumano National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawayu Onsen
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Special Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a cabinet.

Special Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free)

Japanese Style Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a stand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with floral bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a grid pattern.

Japanese Style Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tanabe

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and Kumano Hongu Heritage Center within 3 miles (5 km) of this ryokan. Hosshinmon-oji Shrine is within 9 miles (15 km) and Nonaka-no Shimizu Spring is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Yoshino-Kumano National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kawayu Onsen - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tōkō-ji - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kumanoshi Station - 39 min drive
  • Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪茶房 珍重庵 本宮店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪cafe alma - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪茶房靖 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Book Cafe KUJU - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪みるりいな - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

3-star ryokan near Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri offers its guests hot springs. Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Tanabe ryokan is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri offers 19 accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are 2 outdoor hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Guests with Breakfast and Room Only rate plans must book dinner 1 day in advance and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Watarase Onsen Yamayuri Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Ryokan
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Ryokan Tanabe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri to the airport?

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri is 36.3 mi (75-min drive) away from the Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri on Aug 6, 2026 start from $253, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri offer free breakfast?

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri have a pool?

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri does not have a pool.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri to downtown Tanabe?

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri is 12.9 mi away from Tanabe.

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the food is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect onsen experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

man ho

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Private hot spring
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed one night and we had an amazing time. The onsen was spacious, clean, very comfortable, a beautiful scenery of nature. It was an absolute delight. The rooms were very clean, comfortable, cozy, very cute and we'll equipped. The dinner was the best meal we have had in Japan. Absolutely delicious! There was so much work into every bite, great flavor, beautiful presentation, amazing attention from the staff. We absolutely enjoyed our stay, the onsen, the dinner, everything. Simply perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant onsen hotel by the river

Watarase is a traditional Japanese onsen hotel not glamorous but very comfortable with spacious Japanese style rooms excellent food and friendly service There are four large private outdoor onsens to choose from as well as huge outdoor public onsens Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

deng fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we spent a night in the hotel so we can start hiking Kumano Kodo early next day. nice hotel, they claim they have the biggest outdoor hot spring pool, but we used smaller family pool, the setting is very like outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
施設は古めですが、きちんとメンテナンスされていて掃除も問題なし。露天も充実。 スタッフも親切で、金額に対して大満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal ruta Kumano

La experiencia ha sido muy buena. Hotel tipico japones
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

イズミ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
家族風呂とても良かったです♨️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は広く清潔 食事も良好でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harumitsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿泊客は三か所の温泉に入ることができ、露天風呂や家族風呂もあって良かった。家族風呂（露天）は４つあり、予約なしで空いていたら入れます。ちょうど小雪が降っているときでしたが、ちょうどよく長く湯に浸かっていられました。本宮大社に近いのも魅力だと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

大満足！

施設は少し古いが、ご飯が大変美味しく、 源泉掛け流しの温泉はお肌ツルツルになった。またぜひ泊まりたいお宿です！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

コロナ渦の中でも快適に過ごせました

温泉が広くてゆっくりできました。 お料理もたくさんでお腹いっぱいになりました❗ コロナ渦中でしたが、心地よく過ごせました❗ 特別室でしたのでトイレと洗面所が広かったです❗ お部屋にシャワーでもあればいいかなーと、贅沢ですが思いました❗
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

温泉好きにはたまらない宿

とにかく料理が沢山出て来て美味しかった！ 貸切温泉もかなり広く夫婦でゆっくり過ごせました！ 部屋風呂があると更に最高です♪
貸切温泉
夜ご飯
まったり
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

立派な温泉付きホテルでした！

一泊の滞在でしたが、温泉から夕食まで心から満喫できました。 アクセスは紀伊田辺駅からバスで約1時間強。熊野本宮にもバスですぐの距離ですが、本数少ないので注意。 出発日には発心門王子まで送迎していただいたので、快適に熊野古道の中辺路最終盤を歩けました。 温泉は露天も含めてたくさん種類がありましたが、雨も相まってかぬるま湯が多くて少し冷えました。家族露天風呂なるものもあって、家族やカップルには嬉しい貸切も。 夕食には熊野牛のステーキ丼を地ビールと頂き、とても満足でした。部屋も広く静かで非常に快適、古いなりによく整備、清掃が行き届いた印象を受けました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAZUHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

また行きたいと思う宿見つかりました。

建物自体は古さを感じますが、清掃が行き届いていて、トイレも清潔感がありました。 また、大露天風呂、貸し切り家族露天風呂ともきれいに整えてあり、ゆったり・まったりすることができました。 熊野散策にも案内バスを出していただき、助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

広い温泉

温泉の広さが良かったです。 また、吊橋を渡って他の館に移動するのも新鮮でした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Junko

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keisuke

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EDUARD

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JIHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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