Ryokan Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya
647-1717 Wakayama, Hongu, Hongu-cho Kawayu 13, Japan – Great location - show map
Excellent customer service and excellent staff. Great location. Wonderful open-air bath facing the river.
ItalyThe outdoor hot spring bath was wonderful. Mixed bathing permitted so that was fun. Modesty robes must be worn - except by my husband who forgot!
AustraliaFriendly and helpful hotel staff. Good facilities, nice breakfast and dinner.
United KingdomAmazing staff service! Amazing room - room was filled with smell of tatami and was spacious. Staff prepares futon for customers! Comes with Japanese buffet breakfast which is rare since most Japanese breakfast are sets.
SingaporeThe outdoor Onsen by the river was special. It’s absolutely stunning. The tatami room was out of this world. Food excellent!
SingaporeStunning location, friendly and helpful staff that really go the extra mile for service. The onsen was spectacular. The rooms and amenities were very clean and beautiful.
New ZealandThe buffet dinner and breakfast were awesome, wide selections of foods - both japanese and western. The rooms are spanking clean, staffs are very friendly and helpful, onsens are clean and we will definitely come back.
AustraliaGreat open air onsen. Excellent food, Japanese style. Clean
United StatesThe location was great: the hotel is located near a river and beautiful mountain landscape. The room was clean and Japanese family room type was big enough for 5 people. The view form the room was wonderful too! Delicious japanese and western style breakfast buffet with lots of choices. Relaxing indoor onsen and awesome outdoor onsen with fresh air. For women, there were clothes to wear while bathing in outdoor onsen. The stuff was very friendly and welcoming! Overall, we really enjoyed staying here and we hope to come back again!
ThailandGreat experience! AMAZING outdoor onsen overlooking river and eagles flying above! It was incredible post our two day hike of Kumano Kodo. We travelled in winter, which made the onsen over more magnificent. There was also an indoor onsen overlooking outside however we spent our time in the outdoor onson. Staff were helpful and a pleasure - minimal English but they made every attempt to have our needs meet. They were amazing in attempting to accomodate my travel buddy who is coeliac. Exterior to hotel is pretty weathered and the main lobby could do with a revamp, however our room was lovely and comfortable. On arriving back to our room after dinner, we came in to find our futons made up and ready to be slept in (we had a Japanese style room). Very spacious room! Good section of food in buffet, including Japanese and western cuisine
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Boasting beautiful open-air baths facing Ohto River, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms. On-site parking is available free of charge and bicycle rental is possible at a fee.
Each room has both heating and air-conditioning facilities. There are a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle as well. The en suite bathroom includes a bath, a shower and free toiletries.
Guests at Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya can enjoy bathing in either a gender-specific bath or a mixed bath while wearing a robe. Massage services are also available at a surcharge upon reservation.
The ryokan offers free WiFi access in public areas. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast buffet and Japanese Kaiseki course dinner.
Located in Kumano Kodo, one of many ancient pilgrimage routes registered in UNESCO World Heritage, the ryokan is a couple minutes’ walk from Kawayu Onsen Bus Stop and a 10-minute drive from Kumano Hongu Shrine.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
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Yunomine Onsen Spa1.3 miles
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Kumano Hongu Heritage Center1.8 miles
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Kumano Hongu Taisha1.9 miles
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Hosshinmon Oji Shrine4.4 miles
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Treasure Dragon Waterfall8.4 miles
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Tamaki Shrine8.5 miles
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Tamaki Mountain8.7 miles
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Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum9.3 miles
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Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art9.4 miles
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Nachi Mountain10.8 miles
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Hirou Shrine11.7 miles
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Seigantoji Temple11.9 miles
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River 大塔川0 miles
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Shirahama Airport25.5 miles
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Kansai International Airport52.6 miles
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Facilities of Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hot spring bath
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centre
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
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
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)
Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
FAQs about Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya
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The prices at Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya is 1.4 miles from the centre of Hongu.
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Check-in at Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Hot spring bath
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Guests staying at Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya has 1 restaurant:
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Room options at Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya include:
- Family
- Twin
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya by:
- Car 2h 30min