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Limited to 1 group per day | Villa Edge surrounded by the sea, mountains, rivers and nature
Villa EDGE – A luxurious stay in an entire house In Owase, surrounded by the sea, mountains, and rivers, this is a private rental limited to one group per day. You can enjoy a free BBQ set and a campfire in the garden, or fully enjoy nature while rocking in a hammock on the 20-tatami mat wood deck. The spacious living room is equipped with a Bluetooth speaker built into the ceiling. You can relax while playing your favorite music. Access to the World Heritage Site, Kumano Kodo, and the Choshi River, known as the Miracle River, is also good, making it the perfect base for sightseeing on the Kii Peninsula. In a quiet environment surrounded by nature, you can enjoy time as if you were staying in your own private villa. It is also conveniently located within a 5-minute drive of downtown and restaurants. ⸻ Self check-in / check-out (completely contactless) • Check-in: 3 pm - 8 pm The front door will be unlocked at 3 pm, the check-in time, so you can enter immediately upon arrival. Please use the iPad in the building to check in and out. - Check out: by 10:00 am ※ The iPad also supports English, Chinese, etc. We also provide manuals and rules, so first-time guests can feel at ease.

Limited to one group per day, Guest House Agai is convenient for walking the Kumano Kodo and playing in the river. You can experience country life.
Guesthouse Agae is a limited stay for one group that has been renovated from an old private house.Located in a very convenient location, about 550 meters (about a 7-minute walk) from the Kumano Kodo and Kinro-Oji, and within a 1-minute walk of a supermarket (A-COOP), a bus stop (Kodo Aruki no Sato Chikatsuyu), and a restaurant (Tororoya). The owner is a local Kumano Kodo guide, so we will do our best to accommodate questions, advice, and pick-up and drop-off when you need it.We can also provide a personal guide, so please feel free to consult us. Meals are not included in the price.There are supermarkets and restaurants next door. ☆A Corp Kinan, Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu Shop Supermarket "A-coop" 08:30 - 18:00 ☆ Restaurant “Tororoya” Restaurant “Toroya” 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Last order 6:00 p.m.) Closed on Tuesdays. In addition, we can arrange meals, so please read "Other things to note". "Agae" means "my house" in the local dialect.Please relax as if you were at your own home. Address: 1776-3, Nakabeji-cho, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1402

A rustic Japanese village getaway
Experience a stay in a traditional Japanese house, tucked inside the forested mountains of the Yoshino Valley. This converted farmhouse is located in Kawakami Village, the source of the Yoshino/Kino river. The house sits just above an idyllic swimming spot, perfect for families to enjoy the cool, clear waters Guests will have the full property to themselves, which includes a handmade cedar bathtub with views across the river. There is also outdoor space to enjoy barbecuing under the stars.

A Satoyama Private Retreat in Nara
A private Satoyama retreat in the mountains of Nara, just 20 minutes from the city. This traditional one-group-per-day house is renovated with reclaimed wood and uses fresh mountain spring water. Enjoy hands-on cooking with organic rice and vegetables from our farm. Relax in a wood-fired bath, and in the morning experience a Japanese tea ceremony surrounded by nature. Dinner options include Japanese meal or pizza making. Our meal service is available for parties of two or more guests.

Traditional Japanese House near Okunoin Cemetery
【Traditional Japanese House near Okunoin Cemetery (12 min walk)】 • Entire private house – complete privacy • Easy access to Okunoin morning, day, and night • Recommended route: Sunrise Viewpoint → Shojingu Ceremony → Morning Prayers • Morning: Peaceful forests and sacred atmosphere in morning mist • Daytime: Explore samurai graves and ancient cedar trees • Night: Enjoy the magical atmosphere of Okunoin lit by lanterns • Free parking • Bicycle rental for efficient exploration

Modernist cabin in the midst of a sacred mountain
When travelling in India, I had a dream to open Koyasan’s first guesthouse. After 10 years of welcoming travellers from around the world, I wanted a new challenge and created SANRO, a beautiful little hideaway for your stay. With years of experience welcoming and providing tours for travellers, you don't even need to do advanced research about Koyasan. Feel free to leave everything to me–I am happy to help enrich your stay as your town concierge!

Outdoor Wood-fired Onsen · Traditional Farmhouse
Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a lovingly restored 120-year-old farmhouse in Ryujinmura — Japan’s spiritual heartlands. Soak in a wood-fired outdoor onsen filled with the silky-smooth waters of Ryujin, a hot spring renowned for over 1,200 years. Swim in the Hidakagawa River, walk ancient pilgrimage trails, and explore the Kii Peninsula by car. A self-guided stay for independent travellers who want to slow down, cook, and reconnect with nature.

"Genki House", a house near Kumano Hongu-Taisha
It’s a house 8km from the Hongu Taisha. (about 15 minutes' drive) If you have a car it's more convenient, but if not I'll be happy to drive you to and from a bus stop or a tourism spot in Hongu area. My family run an organic farm, bakery, NPO offering long-stay for the youth, and an alternative school for children nearby. You'll have some loaves of bread from our bakery(^^)/ (If you don't eat bread please let me know beforehand)

Ocean View Retreat in a Quiet Fishing Village
This is a private, whole-house guesthouse located in the quiet fishing village of Nigishima, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. On the way to Nigishima, you’ll be greeted by the deep blue ocean known as “Kumano Blue,” and the house sits overlooking the calm waters of Nigishima Bay. To reach the house, you will need to climb approximately 50 steps (about a 5-minute walk), but a beautiful view and peaceful atmosphere await you at the top.

Mikiura Guesthouse
Reservation start from 2 person / 2 nights minimum. We accept only one group at a time so you will have exclusive use of the entire property. Guesthouse is a typical old Japanese house, not like a resort Hotel or Ryokan for business. We have no meal service. Mikiura village is surrounded by the clear blue sea and natural green mountains. You'll enjoy real Japan such as rural life experience, quiet time and beautiful nature.

Private House beside the River "Lodge Miyagawa"
The Japanese house stands in a biosphere reserve village, upstream on the Miyagawa (Miya River) which flows from Odaigahara National Park to Ise. The river is just a few minutes walk from the house which is the best place for chilling out, swimming with your family or family and enjoying water. 20 mins' drive from JR "Misedani" station and 60 mins' drive to the Osugidani Valley (one of the three greatest valleys in Japan).

Private Traditional Japanese house [B&B Matsukaze]
Our house is traditional Japanese style house. 150 years old and in a very quiet location. We are renting house. Not shared with other guests. There are 2 bedrooms(Tatami-room) and 1 living room, gameroom, bathroom, shower toilet, all of the room are only for you. *Children is free of charge if your children don't need a bed and break fast. There are air conditioners in bedroom and livingroom.
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Living Museum of Traditional Japanese Architecture

550m Cool Forest|BBQ, Bonfire, Treehouse

Relaxing inn "Sei" near the Kumano Kodo, limited to one group per day. The hot springs are nearby. Free shuttle service to Hongu-cho, Taisha.

Kumano Kodo/Ocean view/House in a fishing village

築100年の古民家宿 SENT|海辺の囲炉裏・Traditional Japanese Stay

Harunoya, an old private house inn (room-only plan)

Relaxing stay at Okumatsusaka, the back parlor of Matsusaka. Ideal as a base for sightseeing.

Overlooking the Yoshino River! Enjoy BBQ in the sunset & garden. An old private rental house with just one group at a time!





