Nothing

A decent, home style house, with perfect view of mountain and valley

Stayed in September 2025

It was a wonderfull experience being able to stay here. Wonderfull location with fantastic european food being prepared by the hostess, it really was a pleasure staying here during our hike

Stayed in July 2025

My stay at Hatago Marasa is amazing! It locates on the way of Kumano Kodo Nakahechi and you can also access from Kurisugawa bus stop. The room is large and beautiful, and owner are kind, welcoming and providing awesome western (french?) style food, will definitely recommend to anyone!

Stayed in June 2025

Absolutely nothing

One of the best places I’ve stayed in a long, long time Guesthouse is beautiful, very comfortable and extremely well-designed Owners are very friendly, welcoming and attentive. All the little details are taken care of - whether it’s the little spoons for stirring your coffee, or the olives served alongside dinner, or the thicker toilet paper (so many places in Japan use 1-ply!), or the yukata jacket provided because it was so cold. Or the fact they make an effort to cater to guests’ dietary requests, AND serve a Western-style meal for dinner because they know after many days in Japan, foreign guests might want something a bit more familiar to their palate. Just such a thoughtful place all around

Stayed in January 2025

Lovely relaxed setting with beautiful hosts. The collision of French and Japanese cuisine was a delight to experience. We found MaSaRa before we started looking for it, so convenient right on the trail of Kumano Kodo.

Stayed in December 2024

The place was immaculately kept, cute and cosy with an amazing view. Our hosts were the loveliest people who cooked us incredible meals. I can't recommend them enough. All their effort for such a cheap price was truly unexpected and incredibly appreciated.

Stayed in December 2024

The food was incredible, the best I had on the Kumano Kodo trail Masa and Sara were wonderful hosts and their home provided a very comfortable stay

Stayed in July 2024

Masa and Sara were excellent hosts and made our stay very comfortable. From the excellent ad clean place to the facilities provided and lovely French dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in June 2024

I truly cannot think of anything.

Charming traditional Japanese house with all the required comfort. Beautiful location and view. Hosts are very nice and welcoming. Delicious dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, I'd certainly recommend this charming guesthouse.

Wonderful location at the start of the Kumano Kodo trail. We spent about 2 hours walking from the information center to this guest house, and then about 5 hours to our next accommodation in Chikatsuyu the following day, making it a great stop. Super friendly hosts, clean and tidy accommodation, French-style cuisine was a nice novelty and very tasty.

Stayed in September 2023

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Super friendly hosts preparing a delicious dinner and breakfast; centrally located in the small town

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing, we were completely satisfied

Lovely atmosphere,service and attention to detail.

Stayed in August 2023

I liked everything

Masa and Sarah were wonderful and gracious hosts!

Stayed in August 2023

Sara and Masa were very welcoming and our stay was relaxing. The food was good too and the house was clean.

Stayed in July 2023

Nice host and beautifull place

Stayed in June 2023

I loved every about this place.

We loved the very traditional Ryokan and the kind and friendly Masa and Sara who just made our stay (myself with adult son and adult daughter) most enjoyable. The food was excellent with a combination of Japanese and French. We felt very much at home sharing the place with other guests who were also very friendly (Alex and Jenny).

Stayed in June 2023

Sara and Masa were fantastic, the place was beautiful and comfortable. dinner was amazing and breakfast was fun ♥️ didn’t want to leave.

Stayed in April 2023

Everything was perfect!

Exceptional people. Very kind, helpful,nice personalities. Great food!

Stayed in April 2023

nothing!

beautiful location, fabulous hosts, excellent food and drink. really couldn’t have asked for more !

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing

There is a lot to like about MaSaRa. Hosts set very high standards for themselves and this is reflected in the hospitality that their guests enjoy. Great food ,Good company and a comfortable stay.

Stayed in October 2022

I guess I can't really blame the property for this, it's after in the 'nature' of being in the mountains.. A giant spider greeted me from out behind my yukata when I went to grab it as I woke up. When I ran into the living room a 20cm poisonous giant centipede was making its way into the living room! Masa dealt with it, but it definitely made me skittish! I do have myself to blame for making my way into the Japanese mountains, though... On the path, I saw giant hornets, snakes, spiders, centipedes, giant horse flies and you name it, basically flailing my way through the Wakayama mountains. But I made it out alive. Luckily no bears!

Masa and Sara are a great couple and very friendly! I loved chatting with them and eating Sara's homemade French Japanese fusion multi-course dinner. Masa also gave us a frozen towel as we arrived which was very welcome. We had beers on the patio which was amazing. Also the place was very refurbished, new and clean. Beds were very comfy!

Stayed in September 2022

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in December 2024