Best Higashimuro District Hotels

"From furuzagawa station, cross the bridge and go to the mountain side a little along the furuzagawa River. I regretted that I stayed overnight because it was a rumor that the food was very delicious. Still, there were many good places such as the size of the room, amenities such as bathrooms, and cleanliness of the toilet. There is a note in the color 々, there is hospitality and warm atmosphere. Also, the lady general is very warm and interesting! The photograph was taken when I took a little walk around the inn. It is a place where nature is beautiful and peaceful."

"This is such a treat after hiking for 4 days on Kumano Kodo. We have very nice views from our room and we truly enjoyed the cave onsens by the ocean in the hotel. We also enjoyed the dinner with fresh tuna and watch filleting tuna by a chef. The breakfast was just ok."

"綺麗にリフォームされた一軒家です。 立地は最高で、滝の拝の上流側で川を見下ろせます。 台所もあるので、ちょっとした自炊やスーパーで買ってきた刺身を切ったりもできます。 また、バーベキューなどができる屋根付きベランダがあります。 国道42号線から滝の拝までの道路は、近年劇的に改善されており、古座川での釣りや川遊びだけでなく、串本など海に出るにも結構便利です。 夏は、蚊取り線香や電気器具があった方が、網戸でも安心して過ごせると思います。"

"When I wake up every morning, the sun shines on my butt. Outside the window, Qiaohang Rock is soaked in the sea water before the tide recedes. Usually, not many people stay in the hotel, but the night of the 17th was an exception, because the rocket 🚀 was launched at 11 am on the 18th, and many people drove RVs here. The front desk of the hotel was very nice, the room was clean and tidy, and the bathroom was conveniently separated into dry and wet areas. There was no meal, but the supermarket in this station was very delicious, especially the Red Angel Roasted Sweet Potato 🍠, which is worth a try."

"Overall a pleasant and simple stay. Booked for a dive trip nearby and there weren't many other options in the locale. No problems with this minshuku style stay."

"A clean and relatively modern hotel sitting on top of a hill with a spectacular view of the harbour. There is an indoor/outdoor onsen on the ground floor and free alcohol and snacks from 3 to 5 pm every afternoon! Great value for money, and a great place to relax and ease back into civilisation if you’ve just come out of the mountains after doing the Kumano Kodo."

"I stayed for 2 nights and experienced two different room types: an ocean-view tatami room on the 7th floor (pictured) and another ocean-view tatami room on the 1st floor (with a private hot spring bath). **Pros:** 1. The location offers stunning ocean views. Just a short walk from the hotel (turn left, then left again), you'll find expansive ocean vistas; even if you haven't booked an ocean-view room, you can still enjoy the sea here and take evening strolls along the coast. 2. Complimentary hot and cold beverages are available, though with time restrictions. 3. There's a public hot spring bath (onsen) on the 2nd floor, complete with yukata (Japanese robes) and a comprehensive range of toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, facial cleanser, makeup remover, toner, and lotion. A special touch is the selection of nearly 10 different brands of shampoos and conditioners you can choose from. For rooms with a private bath, Refa hairdryers are provided, and you can enjoy both indoor and outdoor bathing options. It's lovely to soak under the stars at night. 4. Complimentary ramen is served at 9 PM. During my two-day stay, it was 'black ramen' both nights. 5. The front desk staff primarily speak Japanese and English (no Chinese), but simple English communication was smooth. Overall service was excellent. Despite the remote surroundings, the hotel interior felt vibrant and welcoming. The dinner and breakfast staff were also very attentive and particularly friendly towards children. 6. The hotel is conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk from Kii-Katsuura JR Station, making it easy to visit the Whale Museum in Taiji and explore the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. **Cons:** 1. The walk from Kii-Katsuura JR Station to the hotel with luggage was quite challenging. The pedestrian path is narrow, with cars driving by very close, though thankfully there wasn't much traffic. The hotel also does not offer a shuttle service. 2. The room facilities are a bit dated and show their age, but they remain fully functional. 3. Since we stayed in tatami rooms, we had to lay out our futons ourselves each night. 4. Due to booking two different room types, on the second day we had to check out by 10 AM, store our luggage, and then re-check in at 3 PM. Luckily, we were out exploring for most of the day, so it wasn't a major inconvenience. 5. The rooms use traditional keys (not key cards), which means you have to remember to manually lock the door when leaving. This felt a little inconvenient. **In summary,** this is a charming onsen hotel offering pleasant scenery and warm, attentive service. I would highly recommend it."

"I was a bit nervous when I booked this hotel, as there weren't many reviews. But the overall experience exceeded my expectations. The hotel facilities are very new, and it's easy to walk from the station and follow the directions. Unlike other hot spring hotels, this one doesn't offer a stay-and-meals package, but a buffet. But the buffet was incredibly generous! The freshly baked apple pie was a particular highlight. And the hot springs were incredibly relaxing! Highly recommended."