Places to stay in Shingu

Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is a historic inn located near the Kumano pilgrimage route, a 60-minute drive from Shirahama Airport and a 1-hour bus ride from JR Shingu Station. The accommodation has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The inn offers a choice of traditional Japanese rooms with futon bedding or modern rooms with Western beds. Guests can enjoy multiple indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, a riverfront location with a naturally-made bath, a restaurant serving Japanese multi-course meals and a free shuttle to the Kumano-kodo pilgrimage route.

This apartment, 那智の里, is situated in Nachikatsuura-chō, just 3.9km from Fudarakusanji Temple, 4km from Hirou Shrine, and 5km from Seigantoji Temple, offering a peaceful setting amongst beautiful gardens. The property has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
The apartment features two bedrooms and one bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation for a small family or group of friends. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, a terrace, a garden, parking, and free Wi-Fi, making it an ideal base for exploring the local area.

This self-catering lodge is situated in Hongū-chō, Tanabe City, a short 3km drive from Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine, with three onsen towns (Yunomine, Kawakyu, and Watase) approximately 4.3km away.
Sleeping up to eight guests, the property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, one bathroom, laundry facilities including a washing machine and shoe dryer, air conditioning, parking and free Wi-Fi; an on-site owner provides assistance.

Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya is located in the Kawayu Onsen district, a 10-minute drive from the Kumano Hongu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This family-friendly inn has very good user, location and cleanliness ratings.
The hotel offers a choice of Japanese and Western-style rooms. Guests can enjoy the open-air baths overlooking the Ohto River, as well as the restaurant serving breakfast buffets and Japanese Kaiseki course dinners, and free parking.

This apartment is situated in a peaceful residential area just 1 kilometre from both Kamikura and Hayatama Shrines, offering easy access to these historic sites. It has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and user experience.
The apartment has a separate living area, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and a restroom, providing ample space for up to 8 guests. It is fully equipped with a fridge, freezer, microwave oven, air conditioning, internet access and parking.

This spacious four-bedroom minshuku in Kawakyu Onsen town, Tanabe, offers private onsen access and is located an 8-minute drive (approximately 4.8km) from Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine.
Sleeping up to 12 guests, the property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, a kids' room, home theatre, and proximity to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, with seasonal access to the Senjinburo natural onsen.

This family-friendly house in Shingū, Wakayama Prefecture, is conveniently located 1.8km from Ojigama Beach, 5km from Kamikura Shrine, and 5.8km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha.
The 118 square metre property sleeps up to 17 guests in three bedrooms, one bathroom, and boasts a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, parking, and a garden.

SEN RETREAT HoNGU is situated in Tanabe, 10.3 kilometres from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 20.9 kilometres from the Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.
This one-bedroom cottage, covering 16 square metres and accommodating up to five guests, offers air conditioning, a kitchenette, a garden, a terrace, free private parking, and complimentary WiFi.

This apartment is located just a one-minute walk from Shingu Station, the gateway to the World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, offering easy access to both transportation and the surrounding area. The property has received excellent ratings for its cleanliness, location, and user experience.
The apartment is comprised of two bedrooms and one bathroom, comfortably accommodating up to eight guests. The first floor has been recently renovated, offering a modern and comfortable space, while the second floor features a traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and sliding doors. The property also includes a kitchen equipped with a fridge and microwave oven, air conditioning, and access to a convenience store and parking lot within a short walking distance.

Cottage Kirihata, a self-catering property in Tanabe, is situated in a tranquil farming village, 8 minutes' drive (approximately 5km) from Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine, offering a peaceful retreat after exploring the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
This one-bedroom apartment sleeps four, features a kitchen with fridge, freezer, and microwave, air conditioning, parking, and on-site BBQ facilities, ideal for couples, friends, or families wishing to enjoy nearby river swimming and fishing.

This traditional Japanese house, a kominka, is situated in Shingu City's historic Miwazaki district, offering a nostalgic stay 720 metres from Miwazaki Station and 960 metres from the Kumano Kodo Takanozaka trailhead, with views of the Kumano Nada Sea and near Miwazaki Beach. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom guesthouse accommodates up to nine guests, featuring air conditioning, internet, and a kitchen, with nearby attractions including a foot bath and opportunities for fresh seafood.

Guest House Hayatama Wabi Sabi, a self-catering apartment in Shingū-shi, is conveniently located near the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage sites of Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kamikura Shrine, and is situated 13.8 kilometres from Fudarakusanji Temple and 14.5 kilometres from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Centre.
This 27-square-metre lodging offers one bedroom, one bathroom, and accommodation for up to seven guests, featuring air conditioning, free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and complimentary private parking.

Kokoyui Guesthouse Shingu is located in Shingu, just 1.1 kilometres from Kamikura Shrine and 1.7 kilometres from Shingu Castle Ruins Park, offering a peaceful retreat slightly away from the bustling city centre. The guesthouse has consistently received excellent ratings for cleanliness, location and overall user experience.
The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom across 58 square metres, comfortably accommodating up to seven guests. The guesthouse provides a range of amenities for a comfortable stay, including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a kitchen with a fridge, freezer and microwave, and free private parking.

Guesthouse Shitanoe, located in Hongū, Wakayama Prefecture, offers convenient access to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, being 4.2km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 27km from the Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.
This 60 square metre house in Tanabe-shi provides a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and air conditioning, with nearby hot springs adding to its appeal for travellers seeking self-catering accommodation with easy access to Kumano Kodo.