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Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, near Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

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Hot springs
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Hot springs
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Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is NT$7,521
NT$8,334 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19

Room options

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Japanese Style Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese Style Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Special Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Special Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Map
45-1 Hongucho Wataze, Tanabe, Wakayama, 647-1733

What's nearby

  • Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kumano Hongu Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hosshinmon-oji Shrine - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Tsugizakura-oji Shrine - 18 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Tamaki Shrine - 40 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Kumanoshi Station - 50 min drive
  • Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪茶房珍重庵本宮店 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪瀞峡めぐりの里熊野川 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪杜の郷みるりいな - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪お食事 しもじ 本宮店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪とりそば 下地橋 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

Ryokan near Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
Located close to Kumano Hongu Heritage Center, Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a restaurant. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 outdoor hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and an electric car charging station
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and electric kettles

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

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

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Is Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 2025/8/7, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri on 2025/8/18 start from NT$7,521, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this ryokan is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kumano Hongu Heritage Center and Hosshinmon-oji Shrine. Tsugizakura-oji Shrine and Nonaka-no Shimizu Spring are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erji

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

10/10 Excellent

Constantin

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

6/10 Okay

man ho

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

8/10 Good

Britt

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JIHUN

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

10/10 Excellent

koichi

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

10/10 Excellent

Takahashi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Reiko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAZUHIKO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAZUHIKO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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♨️

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

SHIOMI

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

EIJI

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

KAZUHIKO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

MIYAWAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

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

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