J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

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

  • 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

Elisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is an absolutely beautiful Guest House! Everything is well decorated, clean and functional. The owner was extremely friendly, polite and accommodating. We enjoyed one of the private onsens which was the best after the Kumano Kodo! Fully...”
Patrick
Canada Canada
“Great energy at this spot, with super friendly staff. It’s popular but we had no trouble having our own time at one of the private onsen.”
Karen
United States United States
“This was a lovely hostel with a large private room. The shared bathroom was always accessible, no waits, nice and clean. And we enjoyed the use of the private onsens. Very friendly atmosphere in a lovely town. And a great healthy restaurant!”
Cecily
United States United States
“The three private onsens were great - especially the outdoor one. The guest house was clean, comfortable, the bedroom was spacious. There was a nice kitchen and clothes washers and dryer. It was a great place to clean up and relax after a long...”
Andrea
Canada Canada
“Yunomine Onsen is a magical place. Don’t rush it. J hoppers is excellent. Staff are friendly . The location is great. The traditional common space is lovely. The kitchen well stocked. There are instant noodles and snacks and beer etc to...”
Joseph
United States United States
“This place had an almost ryokan feel despite being a guesthouse. There where three top-notch private onsen on-site. The facilities such as the kitchen were excellent. One thing I really liked is that they have a little store selling snacks and...”
Fenny
United States United States
“The google map shows a long way to walk and I think that may determine people either to book this place or not. Once I got there, I fallowed the signs from the hostel and it is a lot closer. I love the foot bath outside and the onsen outside. The...”
Cynthia
Canada Canada
“The location is fantastic! Although there are few places to get a dinner meal, we appreciated the noodle and rice selections available for sale at the hostel. The onsens are lovely to have right at the hostel. The first night they were a perfect...”
Elalaine
Philippines Philippines
“Everything is excellent. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay.”
Parvoleta
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“Very good place to stay if you are traveling on the Kumano Kodo trail. Good location. It is close to the bus stop. Very good onsen. I recommend this place.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 14,089 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

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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 card Cash 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