Kirinosato Takahara Hotel - Tanabe

4-star mountain hot spring inn on the Kumano Kodo trail

Amenities

Kirinosato Takahara has outdoor and indoor hot spring baths with mountain views. The hotel organizes charged activities including walking the Kumano Kodo, dressing in Heian-era clothes, and farming. A free shuttle from Gyubadoji Michinoeki Station, Takijiri, and the Arisugawa bus stop is available upon reservation.

Rooms

All rooms have a tatami floor, an LCD TV, and a small fridge. Guests get a private attached toilet and share bathroom facilities. The Kirinosato Takahara hotel provides sleeping arrangements on Western beds.

Location

Kirinosato Takahara is a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Takijiri Oji Temple and the Kirinosato Takahara Kumano Jinja Shrine. JR Kii Tanabe Station is a 45-minute bus ride from the property.

Wellness

The hotel's indoor onsen and outdoor hot spring bath offer soaking options after hiking. A public bath is accessible for all guests. Hiking and walking tours are available on-site.

Dining

A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local dishes are served at the dining room. The snack bar provides additional food options. Wine and champagne are available from the hotel.

• Location: Steps from World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail
• Rooms: Tatami floors with Western beds and private toilet
• Wellness: Outdoor and indoor hot spring baths
• Dining: Japanese meals with local dishes
• Activities: Heian-era costume dressing and farming
• Service: Free shuttle from three stations