Vacation rentals in Shimokitayama

noad is a private guest house where you can stay with works of art. You can see the great nature of the meandering Kitayama River.

* For stays of 4 nights or more in February only, the accommodation fee will be half.Get in touch! Located in Totsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture and Mie Prefecture are just next to each other. It is located close to hot spring areas such as Yunoguchi Onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Yunomine Onsen, and Totsugawa Onsen, as well as tourist attractions such as the world heritage Kumano Kodo, Tsumagyo Gorge, Tamaki Shrine, and Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine.It is a rented space like a ninja mansion, such as a loft using stair dancing and a basement renovated with old potato tsubo, and the interior wall is a specification that you can exhibit artwork everywhere, and it is also used as a place for artists to stay and produce depending on the period.Since exhibitions and workshops by artists are held regularly, guests can experience art with nature, history and food.Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are optional, and vegetarian menus using mushrooms from Totsugawa Village and vegetables from the Kumano area are also available.

“Seasonal vegetables” rural accommodation

Farm Stay AMAYADORI Here, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture is a rural village with mountains, rivers, fields, and Japan's original scenery. And we are a small farmer who grows rice and multi-product vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We provide the rice and vegetables we have grown during your stay, as well as fresh eggs grown in Kumano. The kitchen of the house is also equipped with condiments and cooking utensils. We hope you will enjoy cooking with us. My guidebook contains information about the surrounding area. Looking forward to meeting you soon. ​* We do not provide meals. * No toothbrush amenities.Please understand. * Please prepare in advance for missing ingredients such as meat. * Please note that there are no supermarkets, convenience stores, or gas stations within 25 kilometers of the inn.

Soothing-like garden.

Located along the Takano Highway, it has great access to Mt. Takano, Osaka, Wakayama City, etc. This room has 2 single beds and 2 semi-double beds. You can enjoy breakfast in a Japanese-style room or relax on the sofa. We also provide free drinks. We can also accommodate English. You can enjoy the garden in all seasons, but especially in May when the roses are in full bloom and you can enjoy the wonderful fragrance. You can also have tea in the garden. Japanese and Western style breakfasts are included. You can choose either, but please book the day before. You can enjoy plenty of naturally grown vegetables. [I have a food and beverage license]

熊野古道小辺路沿いにある一棟貸しの宿YAKIOHOUSE

⭐Length-of-stay discounts⭐! It is a private guest house that opened in the spring of 2024. It is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop off Kumano Kodo and Koheji.It is located in a quiet settlement surrounded by the Kumano River and Yagi Oya. In the spring, you can wake up with the sound of birds, and in the summer, you can play in the beautiful river in the town. In autumn, let's walk, hike, and go to the hot springs in the town in the winter! You can also pick up and drop off within the check-in time in Hongu Town.

Mikiura Guesthouse

Reservation start from 2 person / 2 nights minimum. We only take one reservation everyday so house is yours to use privately.We have no meal service since corona pandemic 2020. Guesthouse is a typical old Japanese house, not like a resort Hotel or Ryokan for business. Mikiura village is surrounded by the clear blue sea and natural green mountains, and located close to the World Heritage of "Kumano Kodo" You'll enjoy real Japan such as rural life experience, quiet time and beautiful nature.

Stay in a Novel. A retreat next to World Heritage

Our house is called Kamikura-Hideaway. It is a small 50-year-old house located at the foot of Kamikura Shrine. Contemporary artist Fulbrn revived it as the art piece "Narrative Space." Since this house once served as a geologist's hideaway, bits of history are scattered throughout the building. Our uniqueness has even been featured in the travel media AFAR, reflecting our commitment to a memorable guest experience. We hope you will enjoy touching someone's story "floating" around the room.

Kumano Kodo/Ocean view/House in a fishing village

——5 seconds to the crystal clear sea—— Oriya is located in a small fishing town of Mie. You can be away from the tourists and enjoy an authentic Japanese town. Oriya is a private lodge that is limited to one group per day. Outside the window, beautiful and calm sea and lush mountain scenery spreads out. Not only the scenery, but also the town itself is charming. Also it’s close to world heritage of “Kumanokodo”. It is possible to come to this place by public transportation.

The private guest house with a view of the sea.

Nostalgic Beach House A private guesthouse in Nigishima, Kumano City, facing the calm Nigishima Bay. To reach it, climb about 50 steps (5 min) for a rewarding view. *Note: not suitable for those with limited mobility. There is no TV or clock—disconnect and relax. *Extra fee applies for 2+ guests. For safety, a motion-sensor camera is at the entrance; it only takes still photos when someone passes, never continuous video, ensuring privacy.

"Genki House", a house near Kumano Hongu-Taisha

It’s a house 8km from the Hongu Taisha. (about 15 minutes' drive) If you have a car it's more convenient, but if not I'll be happy to drive you to and from a bus stop or a tourism spot in Hongu area. My family run an organic farm, bakery, NPO offering long-stay for the youth, and an alternative school for children nearby. You'll have some loaves of bread from our bakery(^^)/ （If you don't eat bread please let me know beforehand)