Holiday houses in Totsukawa

noad is a private guest house where you can stay with works of art. You can see the great nature of the meandering Kitayama River.

Located in Totsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture, Wakayama and Mie prefectures are right next door, and it is close to tourist attractions such as the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, Rorikyo, Tamaki Shrine, and Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, as well as hot springs such as Yuguchi Onsen, Kawa Onsen, Yuno Mine Onsen, and Totsugawa Onsen. The entire space, which includes a loft with a staircase dance and a renovated basement of an old potato field, is also used as a place for artists to stay and create, depending on the period. You can enjoy nature and art with ONKAI, an outdoor sculpture by a German artist, a 2-3 minute walk away. Breakfast, bento, and dinner are optional, and we offer vegetarian menus using vegetables from the Kumano area. ⚠︎ Because the river is close and the area is surrounded by nature, there are many insects in the warm season, and they may enter the room. Please make a reservation after understanding the characteristics of the place rich in nature. ⚠︎ We are renovating an old private house built over 100 years ago, and we are using the charm of the old wood as it is. Please be careful if you are allergic to dust, etc.

A welcome house with a starry sky and countryside views

In a beautiful mountain village that changes with the seasons, Would you like to enjoy a peaceful moment that makes you forget your daily worries? At our inn, you can enjoy the starry sky and the peaceful atmosphere. Located on a hill with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. When I open the window, There, you can see “terrace fields,” a traditional Japanese landscape. We weave poems inspired by the changing seasons. In spring, the rice terrace with water shows the blue sky and the surrounding landscape as if it were a water mirror. In the summer, the fresh green rice flying in the wind plays a cool tone. In autumn, the rice terraces, surrounded by golden rice ears, shine across the entire landscape. In winter, the bundles of straw piled up after the rice harvest create a wintertime scene characteristic of the rice terraces. While I had this stunning borrowed scenery all to myself, Enjoying conversations is also important. It is also a good idea to surrender to a comfortable silence, It's all up to you.

Relaxing inn "Sei" near the Kumano Kodo, limited to one group per day. The hot springs are nearby. Free shuttle service to Hongu-cho, Taisha.

1日1組（最大8名まで）のお宿。世界遺産・熊野本宮大社や熊野古道まで車で5分。バス停高津橋から徒歩約10分（本宮大社迄の本宮町内へは無料送迎）また「聖」は、熊野川をのぞむ静かな集落にあります。ご家族や友人と一緒に、他の人を気にすることなくお過ごし頂けます。 夜は満天の星空を眺め、朝は鳥の鳴き声で目覚める自然の中にあるお宿。周辺には温泉［湯の峰・川湯・渡瀬（送迎無料）］がございます。お食事は軽食、お飲み物等をご用意しております。朝食はパン・卵等をご用意しております。また、各種お弁当等（有料）の注文も可能です。食材は持ち込み自由。BBQ道具も有料でレンタル可能。予約時にご相談ください。キッチンはご自由にお使い下さい。電子レンジ・ケトル・トースター・冷蔵庫・炊飯器等をご自由にお使い頂けます。基本的な調味料もご自由にお使い下さい。洗濯機設置。靴乾燥機もございます。聖のリビングは梁見せ天井の趣きある設えとなっており、ゆったりとした寛ぎの時間をお過ごしください。山あいに位置しており、心身共に安らぐ空間となっております。ホストは施設敷地内に滞在しております。お荷物の事前搬送可能。お問い合わせ下さい。

A　rustic Japanese village getaway

Experience a stay in a traditional Japanese house, tucked inside the forested mountains of the Yoshino Valley. This converted farmhouse is located in Kawakami Village, the source of the Yoshino/Kino river. The house sits just above an idyllic swimming spot, perfect for families to enjoy the cool, clear waters Guests will have the full property to themselves, which includes a handmade cedar bathtub with views across the river. There is also outdoor space to enjoy barbecuing under the stars.

A Satoyama Private Retreat in Nara

A private Satoyama retreat in the mountains of Nara, just 20 minutes from the city. This traditional one-group-per-day house is renovated with reclaimed wood and uses fresh mountain spring water. Enjoy hands-on cooking with organic rice and vegetables from our farm. Relax in a wood-fired bath, and in the morning experience a Japanese tea ceremony surrounded by nature. Dinner options include Japanese meal or pizza making. Our meal service is available for parties of two or more guests.

Traditional Japanese House near Okunoin Cemetery

【Traditional Japanese House near Okunoin Cemetery (12 min walk)】 • Entire private house – complete privacy • Easy access to Okunoin morning, day, and night • Recommended route: Sunrise Viewpoint → Shojingu Ceremony → Morning Prayers • Morning: Peaceful forests and sacred atmosphere in morning mist • Daytime: Explore samurai graves and ancient cedar trees • Night: Enjoy the magical atmosphere of Okunoin lit by lanterns • Free parking • Bicycle rental for efficient exploration

Limited to one group per day, Guest House Agai is convenient for walking the Kumano Kodo and playing in the river. You can experience country life.

『ゲストハウスあがえ』は、古民家をリフォームした1組限定のお宿です。熊野古道・近露王子まで約550m(徒歩約7分)、スーパー(Aコープ)・バス停(古道歩きの里ちかつゆ)・飲食店(とろろや)が徒歩1分以内という、とても便利な場所にあります。 オーナーが地元出身の熊野古道ガイドなので、古道歩きの質問やアドバイス、困った時の送迎などにも可能な限り対応いたします。個人ガイドも出来ますので、お気軽にご相談ください。 料金に食事代は含まれておりません。隣にスーパーやレストランがあります。 ☆Aコープ紀南・熊野古道ちかつゆ店 Supermarket"A-coop" 08:30〜18:00 ☆レストラン"とろろや" 　Restaurant "Toroya" 11:00〜18:30(ラストオーダー18:00) 火曜日は定休日。 また、お食事の手配も出来ますので『その他の留意事項』もお読みください。 『あがえ』とは地元の方言で『私の家』という意味です。自分の家で過ごすようにゆっくりお寛ぎください。 住所:646-1402 和歌山県田辺市中辺路町近露1776-3

Stay in a renovated old house and support the Free School.

This is a private rental inn in an old private house renovated by the children of the free school "Kuma Nobi" with crowdfunding. By staying here, you will be supporting the free school. Please relax in an environment surrounded by nature. It is located 10 minutes by car from Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, and we can pick you up and drop you off. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Meals are not included, but a set of homemade bread is included for breakfast.

Modernist cabin in the midst of a sacred mountain

When travelling in India, I had a dream to open Koyasan’s first guesthouse. After 10 years of welcoming travellers from around the world, I wanted a new challenge and created SANRO, a beautiful little hideaway for your stay. With years of experience welcoming and providing tours for travellers, you don't even need to do advanced research about Koyasan. Feel free to leave everything to me–I am happy to help enrich your stay as your town concierge!

Outdoor Wood-fired Onsen · Traditional Farmhouse

Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a lovingly restored 120-year-old farmhouse in Ryujinmura — Japan’s spiritual heartlands. Soak in a wood-fired outdoor onsen filled with the silky-smooth waters of Ryujin, a hot spring renowned for over 1,200 years. Swim in the Hidakagawa River, walk ancient pilgrimage trails, and explore the Kii Peninsula by car. A self-guided stay for independent travellers who want to slow down, cook, and reconnect with nature.

"Genki House", a house near Kumano Hongu-Taisha

It’s a house 8km from the Hongu Taisha. (about 15 minutes' drive) If you have a car it's more convenient, but if not I'll be happy to drive you to and from a bus stop or a tourism spot in Hongu area. My family run an organic farm, bakery, NPO offering long-stay for the youth, and an alternative school for children nearby. You'll have some loaves of bread from our bakery(^^)/ （If you don't eat bread please let me know beforehand)

Ocean View Retreat in a Quiet Fishing Village

This is a private, whole-house guesthouse located in the quiet fishing village of Nigishima, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. On the way to Nigishima, you’ll be greeted by the deep blue ocean known as “Kumano Blue,” and the house sits overlooking the calm waters of Nigishima Bay. To reach the house, you will need to climb approximately 50 steps (about a 5-minute walk), but a beautiful view and peaceful atmosphere await you at the top.