About this property

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional rooms at Yunominesou Ryokan have sliding paper screens, floor cushions and Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Guests can relax in the Yukata robe or watch the LCD TV. All rooms include a toilet, an electric kettle and a fridge. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kumano Kodo forest path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 37 km from JR Shingu Train Station and 53 km from JR Kiitanabe Train Station. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy a game of ping-pong or billiards, or browse the gift shop. Two private hot-spring bathes can be used when it's available. A set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the property restaurant. Guests with dinner included in the rate must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. There are no restaurants in the area, so dining at the hotel is recommended.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mao
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The staff are so friendly and helpful. They even drove to pick me up as I was waiting for the last bus after missing out on an earlier one. Dinner was terrific - good value for money! It was a delight after hiking 20km!
  • Kateřina
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The most wonderful accommodation we had on our trip to Japan. The dinner was absolutely fantastic, the room beautiful and the onsen very big and comfortable. Definitely would come back!
  • Benjamin
    Belgium Belgium
    The level of service was simply outstanding! From the moment we arrived (not quite dressed for any occasion, after a hefty day hike in pouring rain), to the moment we left, the staff was extremely helpful. When we found out late in the evening our...
  • Cummings
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic hotel with great onsen. Very well looked after. Loved it
  • Maki
    Australia Australia
    We found the staff to be both friendly and very accommodating.The massage chair was a great addition—I loved it
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were my favourite part, they were all so friendly and helpful. Location was fantastic, rooms were clean and comfy and the Onsen was perfect! It felt like a very special stay.
  • Josey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was spectacular. Also the onsite onsen options are great too. Also there is karaoke, gift shop, ping pong, pool and massage chairs. Rooms are lovely too with balcony and views of forest. There is a fridge with mini bar too.
  • Hoi
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    this is very best onsen hotel and i have booked 2 rooms the breakfast is nice . And room is big , clear , comfortable they can offer 1 free car parking to us according the dinner is best as we didnt eat beef , they can changed to chicken as we...
  • Hoi
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    this is very best onsen hotel the breakfast is nice . And room is big , clear , comfortable they can offer 1 free car parking to us according the dinner is best as we didnt eat beef , they can changed to chicken as we requires when booking the...
  • Chun
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. The room was clean and beautifully decorated with a traditional feel that gives it a charming, vintage atmosphere. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, they assisted us...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that it takes 4 hours to travel to the property from Kansai International Airport via public transport. When using public transport from Kansai International Airport, guests must catch the train departing at 14:32. Trains departing the airport at a later time will not take guests all the way to the property, as local transport will not be available by the time guests arrive in the area. The last train from JR Kii-Tanabe Station departs at 16:40.

If there is no public transportation between the ryokan and the nearest station due to weather conditions, etc., a free shuttle service will be provided. Call the ryokan from the station to use.

Guests eating dinner at the hotel must check in by 18:30.

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast and/or dinner at the hotel must make a reservation by 16:00 on the date of arrival.

Please note that children's meals are not included in the price of the room. A children's menu is available for children under 12 years of age at an additional charge.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.