I loved the rice that was given free to us with various. Condiments , morning and evening. A nice touch! Yea and coffee provided as well and all the necessary bathroom amenities. Staff were courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. I really felt comfortable as a single woman traveller there.

I was happy with it all. Just one noisy male traveler in our dormitory so if you’re a super light sleeper you might want earplugs, but in general, people are considerate.

J-Hoppers Kumano was a great place to stay. Since it was a hostel, there were other people around, but it seemed that everyone was there to complete the Kumano Kodo trail and everyone that I interacted with was friendly. As a traveling family of three, we opted for a traditional three-futon tatami mat floor room. But there were other options with bunk beds etc. The onsen was WONDERFUL! They have three separate onsen ("pools") that are for private use. Just for you and/or your party. You can have it all foryourself for 30 mins at a time unlimited use (24/7). We only used it once, but it was great! I would stay here again.

The private Onsen are the absolute highlight of this guesthouse. Capsule/covens for sleeping in the shared bedroom seemed very spacious. I loved the Tatami in the traditional living room and the bedrooms. Breakfast is onsen-rice porridge, great local experience! (Not for everyone though) Location is brilliant for several hikes around Kumano Kodo (starting directly behind the guesthouse or taking the bus for other routes). I had a wonderful and very relaxing time.

Not much bad to say really, but if so: Dinner options are very limited, you can buy instant food and snacks from the guesthouse or get a voucher for dinner at their sister restaurant (one dish in variations, veg. Option). I wished the towels were included, but they were also super cheap with 100 yen. Make sure to bring enough cash, best coins.

Our triple room was very cosy and spacious, the location of the guesthouse was unbeatable (literally off the Kumano Kodo trail) and the private hot springs were a bliss! We enjoyed using the shared kitchen which had a lovely atmosphere. On one of the days we also visited the newly opened restaurant close by which serves delicious meals, including veggie options. One of our favourite stays in Japan without a doubt. Thank you for the most wonderful stay!

This is the second time I stay at this place and all. Can say is that it is one of the best places I have stayed in. The staff is supper helpful and kind. The location is perfect. The outdoor onsen is just amazing for a hostel. Real Onsen water! The communal dinning area is great for mingling g with the other pilgrim hikers.

The capsule style rooms in the dorm were a perfect. The linens soft and clean. The only thing was that the room was a little warm. I switched on the AC, but som e of the others staying in the down were cold.

This was the best value for money stay I had this trip. Highly recommend opting for dinner to be included with your stay. The steamed vegetables and meat with rice and soup was a sumptuous, healthy yet delicious meal especially at the end of a day's big hike. The dorm beds were comfortable, and it was a really nice luxury to get a private onsen experience (especially the outdoor one). Though there was no convenience store around, the hostel has a very good range of snacks, instant noodles, buns at good prices so you don't have to worry about not having food around.

Check-in was strict, so time your arrival accordingly or you'll have to wait around. But there's a nice free foot bath outside so that if you arrive early, you can soak your feet.

Great capsules, super comfy Free rice porridge breakfast Bento boxes available for dinner. They also have crisps/noodles/snacks/beer for purchase Three onsens are great Communal space means you mix with other travellers Great wifi Good price Lots of info about buses etc.

My only gripe with this place is about the outdoor onsen (there are 2 others but indoor). Some guests are super selfish and take SO long in there. I waited for 50min for one couple to vacate but there was no help from staff when I asked them, and no guidance on how long each person should use it for. It’s arguably the best part of the hostel and I think they need to control it better. Towel rental 100yen Also bear in mind this hostel is a strenuous walk or a bus ride from Hongu

Great hostel, good value for money. We had a private room with two bunk beds. It was spacious and had aircon. The communal living room is great. They have board games, books and a guitar. You can buy many snacks and drinks for an affordable price. You can also order a bento box. In the morning there is free rice porridge and in the evening free rice. Coffee and tea is also free. Washing machine and dryer cost 200 Yen. Best part of the hostel are the 3 private onsen!

My only suggestion would be to add a few showers. We had to queue up for the onsen, which is hard when you are exhausted and smelly after walking all day.

This Guesthouse was really lovely. The Guesthouse is close to the town center and was very easy to find. It's also right off the Kumano Kodo path, if you are walking it! The beds were very comfortable and the room was nicely arranged and looked beautiful with the clean tatami mats and views of the town from our windows. I also got to enjoy the onsens, which were very convenient to use, clean, and provided a nice hot soak after our days of hiking. On top of that, I really appreciated the bento we were able to order for dinner from the guesthouse and the rice porridge in the morning. While we were eating we also got to meet some of the other guests and here their stories, which was a plus. All in all a lovely stay.

No complaints!

The accomodation had 3 spacious shower rooms each with its own onsen pool. This was definitely the highlight of the accomodation. The shower/onsens areas were also kept quite clean. There was a large living room and kitchen for you to mingle with other guests. You could buy snacks/chips/instant directly at the property. Rooms were generally quiet. Located just a short walk away from the Yunomine Onsen bus stop.

Beds had low ceilings because they were stacked on top on one another. So it's probably not comfortable for tall people. Dinner bento set was basic. But then again, there were not much restaurants/eateries available in the village. There was a dryer available but it was not very good. Couldn't dry my clothes well.