Spacious and Modern: Guesthouse Trailhead in Hongu offers a spacious, recently renovated holiday home. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Comfortable Amenities: The home features air-conditioning, streaming services, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, and stovetop. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa bed, and tatami floors.
Convenient Location: Located 60 km from Nanki–Shirahama Airport, the property is near attractions such as Hosshinmon Oji Shrine (8 km) and Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art (22 km). A hot spring area is also nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
“A charming and well-kept guesthouse, offering great comfort, cleanliness, and friendly service. Definitely worth recommending.”
Mei
Malaysia
“The host is very responsive, replying messages promptly and she speaks very good English so we have zero issues for checking-in ! Alya the host completed the dual pilgrimage and I guess from there she understand the need of travellers. We love the...”
Christopher
United States
“Fantastic location right off the Kumano Kodo with a very comfortable space. Our host is incredibly kind and considerate to create a most comfortable space with all of the amenities a hiker could ask for. My family was very impressed by the space,...”
“Hat wirklich alles was man braucht! Super ausgestattet, die Gastgeberin hat wirklich an alles gedacht :-D Und ist wirklich sehr schön eingerichtet.”
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Mike
Canada
“Very clean, well stocked kitchen , comfortable beds, great shower. Novel furnishings.”
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Margaritka
France
“Un accueil chaleureux sur la route de Kumano Kodō
L'établissement est idéalement situé sur le chemin, tout près de (Kumano Hongū Taisha.
Notre hébergement était une maison entièrement à notre disposition, équipée d'une machine à laver et d'un...”
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Nathalie
France
“Maison individuelle très cosy mobilier chaleureux
Facilité d entrée très flexible
Propriétaire très accueillante”
Susan
United States
“Our family of 5 (adult children) stayed in many apartments/houses while visiting Japan. This was our favorite. The host met us at the house and explained everything to us. This clean, attractive home is perfect for those on the Kumano Kudo...”
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Aya Papaya
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Aya Papaya
This guesthouse is located right in the center of Kumano Hongu. Only 3 minute walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine. Restaurants, shops, post office, ATM, bus terminal and information center are all within 5 minute walk.
An old house had been renovated into a modern Japanese and western mixed style. So it looks Japanese traditional style still but there are big couch and beds so you can relax like you are at home.
We have a big TV, you can watch movies, Netflix. And we have full kitchen so you can cook.
Please just make yourself at home.
I used to travel around the world as a backpacker. Somehow I ended up here in Hongu, Wakayama and started my own guesthouse. I would love to meet and host travelers from all over the country!
Languages spoken: English,Japanese
Property surroundings
Facilities of Guesthouse Trailhead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
House rules
Guesthouse Trailhead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Guesthouse Trailhead in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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