Homestays in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

A cute and cozy hotel with two showers and one shared toilet. You need to book in advance for the hot spring, and each session is 25 minutes. A downside was that I couldn't get in touch with the hotel. I tried through Trip.com but it didn't work, and the hotel doesn't have an email address. There's a phone number, but I didn't use it as I wouldn't have been able to understand or communicate. However, in the end, the hotel staff on-site were very polite and accommodating.

You definitely need a car to stay at this hotel, and the check-in area is not in the same building; you have to go up a bit. However, the staff are all very helpful and nice. Another big issue is that there aren't many restaurants nearby. For dinner, there's only one restaurant, and you have to check if it's open, or you can cook yourself, but the supermarket isn't close. At night, there are very few streetlights, so it's quite dark. The room needs the beds to be made.

Great accommodation experience. I thought that a B&B hotel with a price of more than 200 yuan a night should not be very good, but it was higher than expected. The location is actually OK. It takes less than ten minutes to walk to Shirahama Beach. It is also very close to the bus station. You can walk there in three to five minutes. Back to the hotel itself, the room is actually quite large, which is more than enough for one or two people. It is a tatami with a quilt on top. The air-conditioning and the bathroom are quite clean. Although it is an older hotel, it is really clean. It feels like living in Nobita Nobi's house. The attitude of the front desk staff is also very good. The old grandfather and grandmother are very patient. They lent me the charger immediately when I forgot to bring it. It is worth mentioning that Shirahama Onsen has a large bathhouse and an open-air shower. It is very suitable for couples to travel or group travel. It is a bit hairy to live alone hahahaha. Overall, it is highly recommended. I will choose this hotel if I have the opportunity to come to Shirahama next time. Keep it up.

不可以說是一間酒店，實際應該是營地旅舍。早餐要憑早餐卷到前台拿取、晚餐則由職員送到房間，然後自行燒烤！早餐食物份量非常豐富、晚餐（bbq)份量一般！職員很有禮親切！房間整潔、但有陳舊痕跡、床褥較硬、枕頭很扁平而且size 很細！垃圾要自行分類處理，拿去指定地方！

Kasamatsutei is a precious opportunity to actually live in and experience the ambience of a traditional Japanese farmhouse, and thankfully one equipped with high quality modern conveniences.  Not only does the house take back into the architecture and environment of a Japanese village, but story behind the effort to restore the house reveals the ongoing vitality and struggles of the community.  Exquisite views of the terraced rice paddies from a few minutes up the road.  

The apartment was fully equipped with everything you could need: a microwave, fridge, oven, pots, pans, cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, chopsticks), cups, kitchen paper, cling film, and aluminum foil. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toiletries were also provided. **Location:** From the JR station, turn left and take a bus (IC card accepted). Get off at S9 Oura and it's a 10-15 minute walk (⚠️ it's uphill!). Alternatively, a taxi would cost around 1800 JPY according to the price list I saw. Shirahama Beach is a 10-minute walk away. Senjojiki is a 30-40 minute walk. On the way, you can stop at Kaiyu for a footbath and a snack before continuing. The 24-hour large supermarket is a 10-minute walk away. The balcony offers a wide, open view; it's one of the taller buildings in this area. **Other notes:** If you need fresh towels, just request them at the front desk. You can leave used towels in the basket by the elevator on your floor. I saw some reviews mentioning bed bugs. I did see some, but it wasn't an infestation. As long as you close the door promptly when entering and exiting, it's fine. We stayed for 2 nights and had no bugs inside our room. The sofa bed isn't very comfortable for anyone over 1.7 meters (approx 5'7”).

In order to see the sunset of the sea and the round moon island, the price is very affordable, one person can also enjoy the room, and there are separate toilets and bathrooms in the room. Although it is the most mini bathroom I have ever seen, the bath is still enough. The sister at the front desk is very warm and attentive and will inform the precautions in advance. Sleeping needs to be paved by yourself, which is also a very interesting experience. There is a nearby food manual tested by the staff of the hotel in the room, you can refer to the local restaurant. It takes ten minutes to walk to the vicinity of Yuanyue Island. It was cloudy in the evening and there was no sunset. I went directly to the coral reef to eat a lobster dinner. The road along the coastline is particularly comfortable. The homestay also has free bicycles, but the local road is a bit narrow so there is no experience. The next day, walk half an hour to thousands of stacks, and then walk 15 minutes to three sections of the wall. In addition, the weather in Baibin is really changing rapidly. When it comes, the wind is beautiful. After dinner, it will be windy and rainy. The next day, the light rain from time to time can blow the sea breeze that can blow the skull off the sea breeze is also unforgettable.

The Japanese-style house was dismantled into a guest house. It is only for girls. It is better. It is not a mixed bag. The owner Rinji is a man, but it seems that he can't live here, so our actions are OK. If you don’t bring your own towel in the bath, use the towel at the homestay for 100yan, and wash your clothes for 100yan.

There are fewer restaurants near the hotel. You can go to the hot springs when you stay in the hotel. Although the facilities are very old, it is really comfortable to soak in the soup after hiking! ! The front desk does not speak English but the service attitude is very good, it is still very recommended

The entrance was a bit hard to find, but locals were super helpful and guided me right to it. The hot spring bathhouse is huge, and the water is flowing and very clean. No waiting around, so I could just relax and enjoy the soak. It was perfect for relieving the muscle fatigue from hiking the Kumano Kodo.