Name: Shinwaka Lodge
Address: 641-0023 Wakayama, Wakayama, Shinwakaura 2-3, Japan, Shinwakaura 2-3, Wakayama, 641-0023, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $33 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Shinwaka Lodge

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641-0023 Wakayama, Wakayama, Shinwakaura 2-3, Japan –

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The breakfast is so good and the owner is friendly to all customers.

Piyanart, Thailand

Loved the traditional feel of the Hotel and could imagine what the area would have been like in it's hay day. The staff were so helpful, great breakfast, the onsen experience was good and twice they ran us out to their top choice of well priced restaurants. All very memorable!

Bob, Australia

Very nice owner, drive you to the scenic points Breakfast are traditional Japanese style and homemade, good start of the day Onsen are also good

Yiu, Hong Kong

The people who own this Ryokan are super friendly and couldn't do enough for me. Since it was only my second night in Japan I needed a bit of briefing. I wanted to hike in the mountains behing the Lodge and the owner printed me the info of the tracks. She also explained to me how to use a Japanese bath and the hot springs were lovely after my hike. I was allowed to check in early too without a problem. The rooms are airconditoned, which was very welcomed as it was super hot. I had the choice between tatami sleeping or beds. And to top it all they took me to the ferry the next day, a 20 minutes car trip, because there was no bus to the port. So very kind.

Ursula, Australia

Staff were lovely, very accommodating, spoke English and were very helpful (still polite to come with some Japanese though!) The room had a lovely view over the ocean, was very spacious, and really clean. The beach at the foot of the property was lovely, as was the bar there. Breakfast was also delicious and had good variety. There's a lovely walk up to a hill with a viewing tower just next to the hotel. They also sold a lovely home made Ume jam, which is inexpensive and not to be missed. At the end of the stay, they were kind enough to drive us to the station, and chatted with us about their travels in Europe. Absolutely recommended!

Aiden, France

The owners were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean but my room was faced to the road it could be a bit noisy. Very good location and many walks around the area. Breakfast was simple but taste good. If I will visit the area again, I will stay again.

Tony-au, Australia

The host is super nice, she offers free ride from the station to the lodge. Very delicious dinner and breakfast. Very helpful. Next time I will also choose this lodge.

Tak, Hong Kong

The owners are really helpful and accommodating: they provided a vegetarian breakfast for us, and in the morning (very early!) they shuttled us to the nearest train station. The room is very nice and cosy, japanese style. There is an onsen in the hotel!

Celeste, Italy

no matter dinner or breakfast are fresh and excellent!

Yl, Hong Kong

Very nice hosts, they dropped us at the restaurant as it was late. Very good breakfast japanese style

Anonymous, France

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What guests loved the most:
“The breakfast is so good and the owner is friendly to all customers.”

Piyanart Thailand
“Loved the traditional feel of the Hotel and could imagine what the area would have been like in it's hay day. ”

Bob Australia
“Very nice owner, drive you to the scenic points Breakfast are traditional Japanese style and homemade, good start of the day Onsen are also good”

Yiu Hong Kong
“The people who own this Ryokan are super friendly and couldn't do enough for me. Since it was only my second night in Japan I needed a bit of briefing. ”

Ursula Australia
“Staff were lovely, very accommodating, spoke English and were very helpful (still polite to come with some Japanese though!) The room had a lovely view over the ocean, was very spacious, and really...”

Aiden France
“The owners were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean but my room was faced to the road it could be a bit noisy. Very good location and many walks around the area. ”

Tony-au Australia
“The host is super nice, she offers free ride from the station to the lodge. Very delicious dinner and breakfast. Very helpful. Next time I will also choose this lodge.”

Tak Hong Kong
“The owners are really helpful and accommodating: they provided a vegetarian breakfast for us, and in the morning (very early!) they shuttled us to the nearest train station. ”

Celeste Italy
“no matter dinner or breakfast are fresh and excellent!”

Yl Hong Kong
“Very nice hosts, they dropped us at the restaurant as it was late. Very good breakfast japanese style”

France

Boasting ocean views and quick access to the beach, Shinwaka Lodge is located in Wakayama just an 8-minute drive from JR Kimiidera Train Station. It features free WiFi access and a hot spring bath.

Each room is air conditioned and comes equipped with a TV. Free toiletries are provided, while bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests.

At Lodge Shinwaka you will find a garden, luggage storage and a vending machine. The property also offers free parking, a coin launderette and a library featuring over 2000 comic books.

Breakfasts and dinners featuring fresh local seafood are served at the dining area.

This ryokan is a 20-minute drive from JR Wakayama Train Station and a 15-minute drive from　Wakayama Castle. Wakayama Marina City and Kuroshio Fish Market can both be accessed within a 15-minute drive from the property.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

What's a ryokan?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse 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 travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?

Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
What's a kaiseki meal?

Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
What's a yukata?

A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
How should I wear a yukata?

First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. 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 level at your ankles. 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.
What's 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.
What's standard bathing etiquette?

At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing 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 should not put towels in the water.
Why are tattoos not allowed?

While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

This property is also rated for the best value in Wakayama! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Closest Landmarks

Kataonami Beach
0.6 miles
Kimii-dera Temple
1.8 miles
Wakayama Marina City
2.5 miles
Porto Europa
2.5 miles
Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History
2.7 miles
Wakayama City Zoo
2.9 miles
Wakayama Big Whale
3 miles
Wakayama Station
3.6 miles
Shiotsu-ko
3.8 miles
Shimotsu-ko
5.1 miles

Restaurants & Markets

松源西浜店 Supermarket
0.6 miles
魚もんや Restaurant
0.7 miles
音工房 Cafe/Bar
0.8 miles
黒潮市場 Market
2.5 miles

Natural Beauty

高津子山 Mountain
0.9 miles
和歌浦湾 Ocean/Sea
0 miles

Closest Airports

Kansai International Airport
17.9 miles
Kobe Airport
31.1 miles
Shirahama Airport
38.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The owners were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean but my room was faced to the road it could be a bit noisy. Very good location and many walks around the area. Breakfast was simple but taste good. If I will visit the area again, I will stay again.”

Tony-au

Australia

“Staff were lovely, very accommodating, spoke English and were very helpful (still polite to come with some Japanese though!) The room had a lovely view over the ocean, was very spacious, and really clean. The beach at the foot of the property was lovely, as was the bar there. Breakfast was also delicious and had good variety. There's a lovely walk up to a hill with a viewing tower just next to the hotel. They also sold a lovely home made Ume jam, which is inexpensive and not to be missed. At the end of the stay, they were kind enough to drive us to the station, and chatted with us about their travels in Europe. Absolutely recommended!”

Aiden

France

“If you have car it's good location. Beach in front of the hotel, nice shrine close. Even some restaurants in walking distance. Breakfast was tasty.Spa is old but nothing terrible. If you have kids and free time, go to this park 海南市わんぱく公園風の子館〒642-0022 Wakayama-ken, Kainan-shi, Ōnonaka, ９９５−２ 073-484-5810 https://goo.gl/maps/auwHgW3RsyP2. ”

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Czech Republic

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 4 years is charged JPY 2000 per night when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Shinwaka Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that this property does not have a elevator.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

You must check in by 20:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Please note that there are no restaurants or convenience stores nearby.

Cleanliness

8
Comfort

8.3
Facilities

7.3
Staff

9.3

Value for money

8.8
Free WiFi

5.5
Location

7.7

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Reviewed: August 19, 2018

Anonymous
France

3 helpful votes
7.1

“Japanese style”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Pillows are too soft, got a neckache Beach is dirty but the sea is nice Far from everything A bit old building but clean
눇Very nice hosts, they dropped us at the restaurant as it was late. Very good breakfast japanese style

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: May 26, 2018

Piyanart O.
Thailand
9.2

“We Love This Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing at all.
눇The breakfast is so good and the owner is friendly to all customers.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 11, 2018

Bob
Australia
8.8

“One of our best accommodation experiences in Japan.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉A little bit noisy but all quiet after 10pm
눇Loved the traditional feel of the Hotel and could imagine what the area would have been like in it's hay day. The staff were so helpful, great breakfast, the onsen experience was good and twice they ran us out to their top choice of well priced restaurants. All very memorable!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: October 24, 2017

Yiu
Hong Kong
8.8

“Nice owner, value for stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Very nice owner, drive you to the scenic points Breakfast are traditional Japanese style and homemade, good start of the day Onsen are also good

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: August 3, 2017

Ursula
Australia

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Super friendly”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It's good to have a car for this location.
눇The people who own this Ryokan are super friendly and couldn't do enough for me. Since it was only my second night in Japan I needed a bit of briefing. I wanted to hike in the mountains behing the Lodge and the owner printed me the info of the tracks. She also explained to me how to use a Japanese bath and the hot springs were lovely after my hike. I was allowed to check in early too without a problem. The rooms are airconditoned, which was very welcomed as it was super hot. I had the choice between tatami sleeping or beds. And to top it all they took me to the ferry the next day, a 20 minutes car trip, because there was no bus to the port. So very kind.

Stayed in August 2017
Reviewed: July 28, 2017

Cara
Hong Kong
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Staff is friendly & helpful.

Stayed in July 2017
Reviewed: July 6, 2017

Aiden
France

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Really wonderful hotel/Ryokan”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Showers and bathrooms are quite old and could use refurbishing, but given the quality everywhere else, this is not a big deal. Nowhere to eat dinner apart from the bar on the beach, which is more of a snack place. Be prepared to bring a bento! But not that big of a deal!
눇Staff were lovely, very accommodating, spoke English and were very helpful (still polite to come with some Japanese though!) The room had a lovely view over the ocean, was very spacious, and really clean. The beach at the foot of the property was lovely, as was the bar there. Breakfast was also delicious and had good variety. There's a lovely walk up to a hill with a viewing tower just next to the hotel. They also sold a lovely home made Ume jam, which is inexpensive and not to be missed. At the end of the stay, they were kind enough to drive us to the station, and chatted with us about their travels in Europe. Absolutely recommended!

Stayed in June 2017
Reviewed: June 22, 2017

Tony-AU
Australia

54 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇The owners were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean but my room was faced to the road it could be a bit noisy. Very good location and many walks around the area. Breakfast was simple but taste good. If I will visit the area again, I will stay again.

Stayed in June 2017
Reviewed: June 1, 2017

Tak
Hong Kong

5 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing
눇The host is super nice, she offers free ride from the station to the lodge. Very delicious dinner and breakfast. Very helpful. Next time I will also choose this lodge.

Stayed in May 2017
Reviewed: March 28, 2017

Celeste
Italy

2 helpful votes
7.5

“Real Japanese style accommodation on a budget”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The onsen needs some renovation. It is quite difficult to reach the structure if you don't have a car.
눇The owners are really helpful and accommodating: they provided a vegetarian breakfast for us, and in the morning (very early!) they shuttled us to the nearest train station. The room is very nice and cosy, japanese style. There is an onsen in the hotel!

Stayed in March 2017
Reviewed: December 29, 2016

Yl
Hong Kong
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇no matter dinner or breakfast are fresh and excellent!

Stayed in December 2016

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