🏨 Kame no I Hotel Nachikatsuura

The "Kame no I Hotel Nachi Katsuura" is located about a 10-minute walk from JR "Kii Katsuura" Station in Nachi Katsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. It is very convenient to visit the World Heritage symbol "Daimon-zaka," as well as "Kumano Daichi Taisha," one of the three Kumano shrines, and the famous "Nachi Falls," all within an hour's drive. The hotel offers six types of rooms to choose from, depending on your purpose or preference. A special recommendation is the sea view rooms that overlook the tranquil Kumano-nada. In the rooms with outdoor hot springs, guests can relax in the bath while enjoying the sea and mountain views of Kumano. The spacious public bath and the outdoor bath set in a traditional Japanese garden are also major attractions. The baths in the guest rooms, the public bath, and the outdoor bath all use the hotel's own hot spring source, with a flow rate of 200 tons per minute (some rooms excluded). What’s particularly delightful is that breakfast and dinner feature kaiseki cuisine made with Kumano ingredients. The kaiseki includes fresh tuna caught by Katsuura fishing boats, allowing guests to savor the firm texture and natural sweetness of the tuna. Dishes made with the rare Wagyu variety "Kumano Beef" are also extremely delicious. Additionally, during the late-night hours, "Jigoku Yaminashi Dandan Noodles" are offered for free. Other facilities are also available, including the Kumano Library, which provides in-depth knowledge of Kumano's history and culture, a souvenir shop selling local specialties, and an entertainment lounge and game area where guests can enjoy nostalgic games. Various activities are also organized to experience the charm and history of Kumano.

It is about a 10-minute walk from JR "Kii Katsuura Station" and approximately a 40-minute bus ride to "Kumano Nachi Taisha," making transportation to the Kumano Kodo sightseeing area quite convenient. Rooms with open-air baths offer views of the Kumano Sea and the world heritage site of Kumano mountains. Breakfast features kaiseki cuisine made with local Kumano ingredients. The on-site restaurant serves fresh tuna caught by Katsuura fishing boats and the rare Kumano beef. There are various activities available to experience the charm of the world heritage Kumano Kodo.