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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mats, a futon bed, sliding doors, and a view of a mountain.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a sofa with cushions.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, cushions, and sliding shoji doors.

A traditional Japanese house with tatami mat flooring, sliding doors, and a garden area with plants and a small pond.

1. Kokoyui Guesthouse

1.9 km from Whale Monument

Jordan

NT$4,887

NT$5,376 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A clear pool with rocks and trees around it.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

2. Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima

3 km from Whale Monument

Alexis Akira

NT$20,422

NT$22,525 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hallway with a wooden bench, a row of slippers, and a door leading to another room.

A modern kitchen with a white table, a sink, and a microwave.

A room with wooden flooring, a white curtain, and a wooden ladder.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, a bean bag, a television, and a sliding shoji screen.

3. Vacation rentals -kou-

1.7 km from Whale Monument

Angel

NT$2,179

NT$3,507 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A waterfront hotel with multiple guest rooms, a pool area, and a dining terrace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, and a view of a body of water and hills.

A serene indoor garden with a clear water feature, surrounded by rocks and tropical plants.

A room with tatami mats, a wooden table, and a wicker chair. Large windows offer a view of a body of water and greenery.

4. TAOYA nachikatsuura

3.2 km from Whale Monument

Michael

NT$7,522

NT$8,395 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a bed with a view of the sea, and a large window.

5. Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

1.3 km from Whale Monument

Kai Tai

NT$3,015

NT$3,419 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small wooden table, and a window with a view of trees.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with fruit, a TV on a stand, and a wooden shelf.

A tatami mat room with a trampoline, playhouse, and bookshelf.

6. Vacation rentals -sui-

2.2 km from Whale Monument

NT$3,205

NT$4,636 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding shoji doors, and a wooden wardrobe.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, sliding doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed with white bedding, a shoji screen, and a hanging shoji door.

A beach with a rocky breakwater and a forested hill in the background.

7. Vacation rentals -ryu-

2.5 km from Whale Monument

NT$3,205

NT$4,636 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A night view of a terrace with outdoor seating, a railing, and a backdrop of a starry sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

A building with a sign reading "HOUSTON SPACE JAPAN" under a starry night sky.

8. HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT

2.3 km from Whale Monument

NT$3,401

NT$3,827 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

9. Isana no Yado Hakugei

1 km from Whale Monument

NT$5,286

NT$5,948 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A grocery store with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various products.

A stone wall with a sign indicating a guest house.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, a small porch, and a gravel driveway.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding doors, and a hanging scroll.

10. Japanese house for touring

2.2 km from Whale Monument

NT$3,599

NT$4,966 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a car and outdoor furniture.

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a mat at the entrance, a sliding door with a decorative curtain, and a small kitchen area visible through the door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, sliding doors, and a view through a large window.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding, sliding doors, and a view through a large window.

11. Vacation rentals -un-

2.5 km from Whale Monument

NT$3,134

NT$4,557 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

12. Hotel Nakanoshima

3.1 km from Whale Monument

NT$18,526

NT$20,463 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel entrance with large glass doors, a well-lit interior, and a visible seating area.

A spacious room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, pendant lighting, and a sofa in the background.

A refrigerated display case with various beverages and snacks.

13. Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto

17.7 km from Whale Monument

David

NT$2,361

NT$2,857 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, air conditioning units, and a small outdoor area with gravel and potted plants.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small outdoor seating area, and a visible entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden panel wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, and a sliding door leading to another room.

14. Kokoyui Guesthouse Shingu

14.9 km from Whale Monument

Wai Song

NT$7,265

NT$7,991 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of the sea and rocky outcrops in the background.

A clear view of a natural hot spring surrounded by rocks and trees, with a wooden deck and a signboard visible.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a whiteboard, and a podium.

A spacious indoor area with large windows offering a view of a bridge and greenery. There are tables and chairs arranged for dining or meetings.

15. Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa

18.8 km from Whale Monument

Isabel

NT$1,655

NT$2,003 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden structure with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden paneling, and a view of rocks outside.

A wooden deck with a clear view of a large body of water and distant hills.

A room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, two beds, and a view of the sea.

16. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nanki Kushimoto

18.7 km from Whale Monument

KIMIO

NT$4,633

NT$5,097 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a small table, and a mirror.

Three bottles of shower break products in a transparent container.

A two-story building with a sign reading "AJITO Hostel & Cafe Bar".

17. AJITO Hostel & CafeBar

15.7 km from Whale Monument

Lauren

NT$2,165

NT$2,381 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spa area with a hot tub, a stone wall, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A hot spring area with a stone border, a wooden bench, and a view of the sea through a window.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, calm sea, and green mountains in the background.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television, and a view of the sea through shoji screens.

18. Sunrise Katsuura

4.3 km from Whale Monument

Brandon

NT$3,166

NT$3,482 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, large rocks, and a view of mountains and water.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, chairs, and a view of the sea.

A hot spring bath area with a wooden bench and a stone wall, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A clear pool with rocks and a wooden structure overhead.

19. KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

4.4 km from Whale Monument

Dallas

NT$3,433

NT$3,836 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a wooden floor.

A room with a wooden table, a beige trash bin, and white doors leading to other rooms.

A paved area with a white fence, trees, and a clear sky.

20. Pension Sora - Hostel

6.1 km from Whale Monument

"高台から海が一望できとても素敵なペンションでした。清潔で快適な空間を提供されていると感じました。テラスからの夜景や朝のブルービーチの景色最高でした。　蚊取り線香が焚いてあったり、そっとテーブルにランプが置いてあったり、くつろいでもらいたい気持ちが伝わりました。早めに到着するのをおすすめします。スタッフも親切丁寧な対応でした。駅まで送迎もしていただき、助かりました。数日滞在して、リフレッシュ出来るペンションだと思います。楽しい時間をありがとうございました。"

ISHIYAMA

NT$2,146

NT$2,361 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Whale Monument

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kokoyui Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima	9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Vacation rentals -kou-	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View
TAOYA nachikatsuura	8.8 Excellent 88 reviews	View
Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu	8.2 Very good 81 reviews	View

Top Whale Monument Hotel Reviews

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

10/10 Excellent

"Overall great stay. No complaints for this hotel"

Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima

10/10 Excellent

"The atmosphere was amazing. The property sits on a private island a short ferry ride from the port of Katsuura. Onsen was high quality."

Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

10/10 Excellent

"I put everything into my video https://youtu.be/GGXBlkTra50?si=5XSGXo44shmaNnso Please enjoy it, it’s good to stay for more than one night"

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Taiji Kujirahama Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Taiji Kujirahama Park, a lovely green space in Taiji. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

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Taiji-cho Whale Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Taiji-cho Whale Museum in Taiji. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Kandorizaki Lighthouse

Kandorizaki Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Taiji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Daitaiji Temple

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Daitaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Katsuura Fishing Market

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Katsuura Fishing Market during your visit to Kumotori Onsen. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whale Monument?

Whale Monument is located in Taiji. You'll find 46 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Whale Monument?

Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Whale Monument. Other good options close by include glampoceanluxe umikumano and Isana no Yado Hakugei.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Whale Monument?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Whale Monument.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whale Monument, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Whale Monument.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whale Monument?

For more details about updating your stay near Whale Monument or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Whale Monument hotels

1. Kokoyui Guesthouse

2. Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima

3. Vacation rentals -kou-

4. TAOYA nachikatsuura

5. Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

6. Vacation rentals -sui-

7. Vacation rentals -ryu-

8. HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT

9. Isana no Yado Hakugei

10. Japanese house for touring

11. Vacation rentals -un-

12. Hotel Nakanoshima

13. Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto

14. Kokoyui Guesthouse Shingu

15. Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa

16. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nanki Kushimoto

17. AJITO Hostel & CafeBar

18. Sunrise Katsuura

19. KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

20. Pension Sora - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Whale Monument

Top Whale Monument Hotel Reviews

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima

Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

Other attractions near Whale Monument

Taiji Kujirahama Park

Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Kandorizaki Lighthouse

Daitaiji Temple

Katsuura Fishing Market

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