Ryokan Shinwaka Lodge
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
641-0023 Wakayama, Wakayama, Shinwakaura 2-3, Japan – Good location – show map
This was great value for money. The hosts are lovely and the meals were fantastic (we had the deal with bfast and dinner). It is close to many interesting sights and is directly on the beach with views from the dining room and some bedrooms. We had a great time.
AustraliaThe breakfast is so good and the owner is friendly to all customers.
ThailandLoved 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!
AustraliaFantastisk hjælpsom vært som kørte mig til restaurant om aftenen og til færge næste dag. Basic men meget billigt men super service og hjælp.
DenmarkLe petit déjeuner japonais est copieux. Belle vue sur la mer et la Marina au loin. Se trouve à moins de 5 minutes à pieds de la plage. Possibilité de se garer devant l'établissement. Chambre tatamis agréable.
France出発時間にあわせて朝食を少し早めに用意していただきました。ちゃんとした日本食の朝ごはんでとても美味しくいただきました。
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Shinwaka Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
- What guests loved the most:
“This was great value for money. The hosts are lovely and the meals were fantastic (we had the deal with bfast and dinner). It is close to many interesting sights and is directly on the beach with views from the dining room and some bedrooms. We had a great time.”
Australia“The breakfast is so good and the owner is friendly to all customers.”
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!”
Australia“Fantastisk hjælpsom vært som kørte mig til restaurant om aftenen og til færge næste dag. Basic men meget billigt men super service og hjælp.”
Denmark“Le petit déjeuner japonais est copieux. Belle vue sur la mer et la Marina au loin. Se trouve à moins de 5 minutes à pieds de la plage. Possibilité de se garer devant l'établissement. Chambre tatamis agréable.”“0”
France“出発時間にあわせて朝食を少し早めに用意していただきました。ちゃんとした日本食の朝ごはんでとても美味しくいただきました。”
JapanOne of our top picks in Wakayama.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
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Asian
Free WiFi
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
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Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Family Room with Sea View
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Closest Landmarks *
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Wakaura Temmangu Shrine0.4 miles
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Yosuien Garden0.5 miles
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Kishu Toshogu Shrine0.5 miles
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Kataonami Beach0.6 miles
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Tamatsushima Shrine0.8 miles
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Furobashi Bridge0.8 miles
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Manyokan Museum0.9 miles
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Waka Park0.9 miles
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Yanomiya Shrine0.9 miles
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Kataonami Park1 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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松源西浜店 Supermarket0.6 miles
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魚もんや Restaurant0.7 miles
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音工房 Cafe/Bar0.8 miles
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黒潮市場 Market2.5 miles
Natural Beauty *
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高津子山 Mountain0.9 miles
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和歌浦湾 Ocean/Sea0 miles
Closest Airports *
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Kansai International Airport17.9 miles
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Kobe Airport31.1 miles
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport31.7 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Akibasan Park1.1 miles
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Kao Eco Lab Museum1.6 miles
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Shojuin Temple1.8 miles
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Kimiidera Temple1.8 miles
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Kimiidera Park2.3 miles
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Hamanomiya Shrine2.4 miles
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Muryoko-ji Temple2.5 miles
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Wakayama Marina City2.5 miles
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Porto Europe2.5 miles
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Kuroshio Market2.5 miles
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“This was great value for money. The hosts are lovely and the meals were fantastic (we had the deal with bfast and dinner). It is close to many interesting sight...”
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Facilities of Shinwaka Lodge
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Outdoors
- Beachfront
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
- Ping-pong Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
- Secure parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Services
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Newspapers
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.
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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Shinwaka Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
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.
