Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation (1)
What is the cancellation policy?
The cancellation policy varies by plan and by date of stay. Please check the cancellation terms in the plan details when booking, and ask at the front desk if anything is unclear.
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00-18:00 and check-out is 10:00. If you will arrive after 18:00, please contact the property in advance.
Nearby sightseeing (2)
How far is it to Kumano Hongu Taisha?
About 8 minutes by car. You can combine a visit with a walk on the Kumano Kodo, the World Heritage pilgrimage route.
Is the World Heritage bath Tsuboyu nearby?
Tsuboyu, said to change colour seven times a day, is the symbol of Yunomine Onsen and a World Heritage site, and it is very close to the inn. It is a historic public bath used for ritual purification by Kumano pilgrims, and guests can call in as visitors.
Rooms (1)
How many rooms are there, and what types?
The inn has 26 rooms, purely Japanese in style, of 8 or 10 tatami mats. The appeal is the simple atmosphere, with rural scenery spreading out from our position on high ground.
Hot springs (3)
Is there a private bath, and is there a charge?
The private bath is free and can be used without booking. It is especially recommended if you love hot springs.
What sort of hot spring is Yunomine Onsen?
It is the oldest hot spring in Japan, said to have been discovered about 1,800 years ago. It is part of the World Heritage site Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, and was long used by Kumano pilgrims for ritual purification. The water is a sulphur-bearing sodium hydrogen carbonate and chloride spring, very good for the skin, and our pride is water so rich in minerals, used straight from the source, that flakes of yunohana float in it.
What are the bathing hall and open-air bath like?
We have the largest bathing hall and open-air bath in Yunomine Onsen. The water comes straight from the source, with no recirculation, for a genuine hot spring. It is a sulphur spring with yunohana flakes floating in it, and it is strongly favoured by hot spring enthusiasts as a beautifying bath that leaves the skin smooth.
Equipment (2)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is installed in every room, so you can use it comfortably.
What entertainment facilities are there?
There is karaoke (charged), table tennis (charged) and mini billiards (free). On the roof there is a stargazing terrace where you can watch the stars and the sunset. Star charts, torches and compasses are lent out free.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
It is a kaiseki-style course, running from appetisers through sashimi and a main dish to dessert. Everything is made by hand, and plans using local ingredients, such as Mikumano beef shabu-shabu cooked in hot spring water, are popular.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is a car park. Please check at the front desk or on the official website for details.
Other (6)
What time is check-in?
15:00.
What time is check-out?
10:00.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
What is the address?
437 Shimoyukawa, Hongu Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
How do I get there?
About 90 minutes from JR Kii-Tanabe Station on the Ryujin bus for Hongu Taisha, alighting at the Shimoyunomine stop. About 60 minutes by bus from JR Shingu Station. About 70 minutes by car from Nanki-Tanabe IC.