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Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, near Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

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Experience the serene tranquility of our onsen surrounded by natural beauty and traditional architecture.
Experience traditional Japanese hospitality at this charming establishment, featuring a classic aesthetic and comfortable dining areas.
Experience the tranquility of the Watase Hotel Onsen, featuring a traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden gate and a spacious area for shoe removal.
Traditional Japanese-style building surrounded by serene gardens and a tranquil pond.
Situated beside a serene river, this two-story building offers a tranquil retreat with a balcony overlooking lush greenery and a distant bridge.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$409
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

Map
45-1 Hongucho Wataze, Tanabe, Wakayama, 647-1733
  • Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kumano Hongu Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hosshinmon-oji Shrine
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Style Twin Room

Japanese Style Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Special Family Room

Special Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room

Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

About the area

Tanabe

At Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Kumano Hongu Heritage Center. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers in the lobby and a front desk safe. Other amenities include a television in a common area, a lift and a vending machine. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Tanabe ryokan include Hosshinmon-oji Shrine and Totsukawa Onsen.

What's nearby

  • Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kumano Hongu Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hosshinmon-oji Shrine - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Tsugizakura-oji Shrine - 18 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Tamaki Shrine - 40 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Kumanoshi Station - 50 min drive
  • Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪茶房珍重庵本宮店 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪瀞峡めぐりの里熊野川 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪杜の郷みるりいな - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪お食事 しもじ 本宮店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪とりそば 下地橋 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

Ryokan with free parking, near Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri offers its guests hot springs. Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Tanabe ryokan is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri offers 19 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are 2 outdoor hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Guests with Breakfast and Room Only rate plans must book dinner 1 day in advance and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 2200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Watarase Onsen Yamayuri Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Ryokan
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Ryokan Tanabe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$405.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

Yep, Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri has a free self car park.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri serve breakfast?

Yeah, Japanese breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

No, Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

deng fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we spent a night in the hotel so we can start hiking Kumano Kodo early next day. nice hotel, they claim they have the biggest outdoor hot spring pool, but we used smaller family pool, the setting is very like outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Britt, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant onsen hotel by the river

Watarase is a traditional Japanese onsen hotel not glamorous but very comfortable with spacious Japanese style rooms excellent food and friendly service There are four large private outdoor onsens to choose from as well as huge outdoor public onsens Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Maria Rosa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal ruta Kumano

La experiencia ha sido muy buena. Hotel tipico japones
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect onsen experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takahashi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Reiko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAZUHIKO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

man ho

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Private hot spring
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAZUHIKO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

イズミ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
家族風呂とても良かったです♨️

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Taya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は広く清潔 食事も良好でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

SHIOMI

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

EIJI

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

KAZUHIKO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harumitsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿泊客は三か所の温泉に入ることができ、露天風呂や家族風呂もあって良かった。家族風呂（露天）は４つあり、予約なしで空いていたら入れます。ちょうど小雪が降っているときでしたが、ちょうどよく長く湯に浸かっていられました。本宮大社に近いのも魅力だと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIYAWAKI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

大満足！

施設は少し古いが、ご飯が大変美味しく、 源泉掛け流しの温泉はお肌ツルツルになった。またぜひ泊まりたいお宿です！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

コロナ渦の中でも快適に過ごせました

温泉が広くてゆっくりできました。 お料理もたくさんでお腹いっぱいになりました❗ コロナ渦中でしたが、心地よく過ごせました❗ 特別室でしたのでトイレと洗面所が広かったです❗ お部屋にシャワーでもあればいいかなーと、贅沢ですが思いました❗
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

温泉好きにはたまらない宿

とにかく料理が沢山出て来て美味しかった！ 貸切温泉もかなり広く夫婦でゆっくり過ごせました！ 部屋風呂があると更に最高です♪
貸切温泉
夜ご飯
まったり
Stayed 1 night in May 2021