Vacation rentals in Minabe

A former inn on a hill in Wakayama, with the remains of an old castle, Shirahama, and the Kumano Kodo for walking. Up to 5 people. Spacious, barrier-free toilet and bath

Founded in 1957, my grandfather, Eiichi Tanuchi, ran an inn called Aiwasho for the cultural development of Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. In order to continue to protect its history and traditions, his granddaughter, Kiushuko, reopened the inn under its original name in 2021. Built on the site of Ueno Castle, this inn is a traditional Japanese house with tatami mats on the floor. Please relax in one of the two Japanese-style rooms. The inn is located on a hill overlooking the city of Tanabe, so you can enjoy the morning sun, sunset, and night view. On a calm day, we recommend having tea in a wicker chair on the edge of the hinoki cypress wooden deck, which was made in the image of the moon viewing platform of the Katsura Imperial Villa. The newly installed bath and toilet are spacious and barrier-free, so you can bathe together or use them easily even if you need assistance. We installed popin.aladdin (lighting with projector) in one of the Japanese-style rooms. It projects on the sliding doors You can watch TV, music, movies, etc. Enjoy BGM on YouTube before you go out in the morning. My parents, Kisaku and Shuko Tanai (Japanese), live next to the house, so please let me know if you need anything.

[Entire house rental] Enjoy the scent of Showa! Guest House Hibikawa-so

Located along the clear Hinata River in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Hinatagawa-so is a private guest house where you can enjoy the scent of Showa. We also offer unique experiences at the guest house, so please contact the host in advance if you'd like to participate. Experience Menu Nature Experience Playing in the waves (fishing at sea) Playing in the clear Hiigawa River (freshwater fishing gear available) Firefly viewing (limited from the end of May to early June) Farming experiences Planting/harvesting vegetables Go (four sides) You can play Go. You can play with up to four people Shiage (two houses 6 km away) Restaurant (6 km away, Kaichikan and River's Spa Hinokawa) Neighborhood Facilities Super Okuwa about 4 km (about 15 minutes by bicycle) Convenience store about 6 km Hot springs Riverge Spa Hidakagawa about 6 km Ebine Onsen about 8 km Shirahama Onsen about 25 km (about 20 minutes by car) Adventure World: about 25 km (about 20 minutes by car) Shihara Coast, one of the top 100 sunsets in Japan (about 6 km) = in front of Kaichikan World Heritage Kumano Kodo (Obe Road Highway) hiking and Kumano Suigun Castle Ruins tour are possible.

Guest House Agai (Western-style room) The owner is a Kumano Kodo guide. Conveniently located within a 30-second walk to a supermarket and bus stop!

"Agape" means "my home" in the local dialect. Please relax as if you were at home. The entire unit is reserved for one group to ensure privacy. There is a main house (Japanese-style room) next door, separated by an outer wall, where one more group can stay. If there are 4 or more people, we recommend booking both the Western-style room and the Japanese-style room. Prices vary depending on the number of people. Please be sure to let us know the exact number of guests staying in the unit. Supermarket (A-COOP Kinan Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu), bus stop (Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu), restaurant (Shoji Teahouse), and drive-in (Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu) are within a 30-second walk, about 500 m to a gas station, and about 5-6 minutes on foot from Kumano Kodo and Kirei Oji. The owner is a local Kumano Kodo guide, so he is familiar with walking tours, local attractions, and information, so please let me know if you need anything. We will do our best to accommodate you, such as pick-up and drop-off when you need it. Basically, it is a room only, but we can also arrange meals. (For meals, please also read "Other things to note")

Nanki Shirahama Inn (one group only)

The entire house is rented to only one group at a time (the price will be added depending on the number of people). It can accommodate up to 8 people in a 16-tatami mat (2 rooms with 8 tatami mats each) living room and bedroom and a 6-tatami mat bedroom. Fully equipped with a bath, toilet, washing machine, kitchen, and fridge. Face and bath towels are included. Free WiFi. The room is on the second floor, and it is difficult for the neighbors to hear sound, so it is a perfect house for families with small children or those who want to spend time quietly. The area around the house is quiet with little traffic and few pedestrians.

熊野古道小辺路沿いにある一棟貸しの宿YAKIOHOUSE

⭐︎ Consecutive night discounts are currently available!⭐ ︎ It is a private guest house that opened in the spring of 2024. It is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop off Kumano Kodo and Koheji.It is located in a quiet settlement surrounded by the Kumano River and Yagi Oya. In the spring, you can wake up with the sound of birds, and in the summer, you can play in the beautiful river in the town. In autumn, let's walk, hike, and go to the hot springs in the town in the winter! You can also pick up and drop off within the check-in time in Hongu Town.

Ryunohara Hatago

Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a 120-year-old farmhouse blending tradition with comfort in Japan’s spiritual heartlands. In the Edo period, Hatagos were small inns where weary travellers could recuperate. Today we’ve revived the tradition with a seamless mix of heritage and modern amenities. Whether stargazing, wading in the crystal-clear waters of the Hidakagawa river, or simply enjoying the company of rare chickens, this is a sanctuary for those seeking renewal and a deeper connection to nature.

Authentic Minimalistic Japanese House in Koyasan

【An Authentic Japanese in Koyasan】 An authentic, ryokan-style Japanese house with a minimalist design is ready to welcome you in Koyasan, the sacred site. Located just a 12-minute walk from the popular Okunoin temple, it is comfortably removed from the bustling center of town. Unlike other temple lodgings, this house offers complete privacy, allowing you to feel at home while experiencing an authentic Japanese lifestyle. Ideal for group or family trips, as well as extended stays.

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!

"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)