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The 10 Best Ryokans in Tanabe, Japan

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Located just 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Minshuku Sumiya features accommodation in Tanabe with access to an open-air bath, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service. This 2-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Staff is super friendly, food was delicious and facilities are exactly what we needed. There is a restaurant nearby and outdoor onsens very close. Bring swimming suits.

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9.2
Superb
313 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Hotel Kirinosato Takahara features outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, only a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a terrace and rooms with a Japanese interior and Western beds.

Nice Owner. Very original dinner and breakfast. The shared bath was also very good!

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9.4
Superb
207 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Ryujin Onsen Marui Ryokan is located in Tanabe, 30 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 30 km from Kozan-ji Temple. A hot spring bath is available for guests. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Small Ryokan inn provide excellent services

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9.1
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

KAMENOI HOTEL Kii-Tanabe offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 3 km of Kozan-ji Temple and 3.4 km of Tokei Shrine. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

It’s an old hotel so don’t expect anything modern but in typical Japanese fashion the service is impeccable and they give you a lot of food for free. Also every room is oceanfront. I went there because I was doing the Kumano Kodo trail which is close.

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8.5
Very good
112 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

The ryokan provides some units with sea views, and units have a kettle. At the ryokan, units include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Free drinks available everywhere in the hotel. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Very comfortable living rooms and environment

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7.9
Good
187 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Asahiro is set in Minabe, 6.8 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 7.8 km from Tokei Shrine. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features family rooms.

Great hotel in a sleepy little town with a good breakfast. Across the road from a Yakitori restaurant and a cosy little bar (Tramp Bar). We did have some trouble finding the hotel as the address on booking.com mapped to a street a few blocks away. Look for the tall white building with the words ‘Bay Hotel’ on the top.

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6.8
Review score
16 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and hot spring bath, Yukai Resort Premium Shirahama Saichoraku is located in Shirahama in the Wakayama Region. The ryokan boasts free massages, hot springs bath and a sauna. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free private parking are available on site.

It was awesome, for food, facilities and everything, hot spring is really good.

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7
Good
340 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Each includes a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has slippers and a hairdryer.

Super close to the lovely beach. We upgraded to an ocean view room on a high floor - not realizing at the the time that that allowed access to the rooftop onsen. it was a highlight. Breakfast and dinner buffets we’re extensive and delicious.

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8
Very good
747 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Set in Shirahama, within 200 metres of Shirahama Beach and 1.2 km of Ezura Beach, Shirahama no Yado Daigo offers free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.1 km from Shirahama Aquarium Kyoto University and 2.7 km from Kishu Museum of Art. The ryokan features family rooms.

The accommodation is very beautiful and inviting. Once you step inside, you’ll be greeted warm nicely from the stuff and get your keycard to check in. You will be asked each morning when you would like to eat breakfast so they can cook you fresh meals every day. Each days breakfast is different and gives you a healthy start into the day. Besides the meal you can drink tea, juice or coffee. The room is traditionally styled with a modern shower and a little extra tea corner. As the whole hotel, the room is very clean and tidy. You will find anything you need right away. Because the accommodation is 2 minutes max away from the beach and restaurants you will have a grate stay at this place. All in all I had a very nice experience at the hotel and would recommend it highly. The stuff was very friendly and the food was every day a positive surprise and well done.

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9.1
Superb
508 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests and some rooms come with a foot bath or a private open-air bath.

Japanese style room that was really lovely. It was quiet. It was clean. It was comfortable. There was a shuttle service that picked us up and dropped us off. One staff member was particularly helpful in helping us send our bags ahead to the next town. Very nice young man. Would definitely recommend for a stay. Onsen was lovely. Highly recommend

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7.5
Good
727 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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  • Avg. price/night: £48.87
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 188 reviews
    Simple guest house with traditional tatami and futon rooms. The room was clean, well sized and cosy, with the location very close to Kii-Tanabe station and the izakayas. The owner was great and so helpful and friendly.
    Holly
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £110.19
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews
    The room was comfortable, warm and well sized. It was a traditional Japanese room with sliding doors, tatami floors and a futon bed. The host, Ike, and his wife prepared the most amazing dinner for us and kindly catered to me being vegetarian. The next day I also had a tasty breakfast and bento box lunch prepared for me which set me up well for my hike. The host was polite and helpful. It was enjoyable having a communal dinner with the other guests and made for a lovely atmosphere.
    Hannah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £116.47
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 181 reviews
    The food prepared by the host was phenomenal always. All food was procured locally and their goat cheese is absolutely delightful. After dinner, Gio recommended we take a stroll to see the stars and recommended some easy hiking paths to take in the morning after we left. The house was warm throughout despite being an old fashioned house in the mountains with no drafts. The futons unbelievably comfortable. I got to play with goats in the morning so that's always a good day in my book.
    juan
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 207 reviews
    Very welcoming place with onsen, comfortable beds, amazing dinner and decorated very nicely! Staff are so helpful and nice.
    Alice
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews
    Small Ryokan inn provide excellent services
    Lam
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £48.87
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 188 reviews
    A traditional Japanese guesthouse close to train station and bars. Comfortable futons and soft pillows. Basic amenities but fine for one night.
    Lyndal
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £106.52
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 112 reviews
    Incredible japanese breakfast. All rooms with sea view, Onsen on the roof, Staff really friendly and helpful, with their equipment they are able to communicate immediately with you in any language. The hotel has a free shuttle for the the railway/bus station
    Rocxl
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 51 reviews
    Shino is an amazing host, totally dedicated to making her guests feel at home. She helped us solve a luggage transfer issue and brought us fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinners. She is a terrific communicator who is happy to patiently answer questions. It is lovely to have a whole house with a sitting room, a washing machine, a small kitchen as well as the large, comfy tatami mat sleeping area. Don't miss her cafe in Chikatsuyu when you walk the trail.
    Alyson
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 313 reviews
    Dinner and breakfast was superb. Loved the old style room with the tatami mats, futon , river view/sounds and japanese style table and chairs. Tattoo friendly onsen in this place and bonus onsen by the river. Staff friendly, helpful and informative. Wi fi reception excellent!
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 313 reviews
    Great experience, they lent us shovels and yukata to dig our own onsen in the river in front. The food was incredible, with much variety, even though we asked for vegetarian options (breakfast + takeaway bento)
    Samuel
    Young couple

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