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About this property

Hotel Kirinosato Takahara features outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, only a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a terrace and rooms with a Japanese interior and Western beds. Guests can go hiking through mountain paths or unwind in one of the hotel’s public hot spring baths. Kirinosato Takahara organizes charged activities such as walking the Kumano Kodo, dressing in Heian-era clothes or experience farming. Facilities include drinks vending machines, a shop and free parking. There are Spanish and Chinese speaking staff. Kirinosato Takahara is a 3-minute walk from both the Takijiri Oji Temple and the Kirinosato Takahara Kumano Jinja Shrine. JR Kii Tanabe Station is a 45-minute bus ride away. Upon reservation, the hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Gyubadoji Michinoeki Station, Takijiri and the Arisugawa bus stop. Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, an LCD TV and a small fridge. Guests sleep in Western beds. All rooms come with an attached private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local dishes are served at the dining room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandra
    United States United States
    Absolutely 💯 amazing hosts, lodging, convenience from the Kumano Kodo trail, and most of all the delicious meals!! The plum wine was a special treat! Best lodging experience we have had in Japan by far!
  • Chan
    United States United States
    John and his family are great hosts, the food (both dinner and breakfast) was delicious. It’s very close to the kumano kobo hiking trail. The views from the room and living area are great too.
  • Aimée
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location - the view from the dining area, onsen and rooms is amazing overlooking the mountains from a secluded perch. From the moment you walk in you are made to feel so welcome in a warm family-run establishment. The food is some of the...
  • Shane
    United States United States
    We were hiking the Kumano Kodo, so the location was perfect and easy to find. Ate dinner and breakfast at the property, and they were gourmet quality. Dinner was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We enjoyed a soak in the indoor onsen. Very...
  • Enqing
    United States United States
    Very welcoming. Food was amazing. Amazing food, amazing hospitality
  • Zhen
    United States United States
    Amazing location, just steps from beautiful hiking trails. The view from the room was breathtaking, and the service was excellent. The hosts, John and his wife, were incredibly warm and welcoming. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious, healthy,...
  • Hagai
    Israel Israel
    Everything was perfect - the owners, the room, the food, the view, the Oncen. Se highly recommend it
  • Marina
    United States United States
    Food, location, venue and hosts were all exceptional!
  • Zhan
    United States United States
    Excellent location, beautiful and comfort place. The host and his family are super kind. I was planning to leave very early the next moring and they answered my concerns and helped me with the planning. They also knew my hometown and discussed the...
  • The
    United States United States
    The food was fantastic! I love their public onsen! The place is a combination of Japanese andFrench style set-up! The owners and the staff are fantastic!

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • レストラン #1
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Ambience
      Modern

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 9:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Children are charged the same rates as adult guests.

To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.

There are no restaurants near this property.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.