Watarase Onsen Hotel Himeyuri vs Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano

Same City · Tanabe Distance: 36.8km
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Watarase Onsen Hotel Himeyuri

★★ 2-Star
8.2 10
Tanabe
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Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano

★ 1-Star
9.0 171
Tanabe
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (10)
8.9 (17,522)
Booking.com
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8.9 (445)
Overall Average
8.2 (10)
9.0 (17,967)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Watarase Onsen Hotel Himeyuri Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano
Strengths Strengths
+ Great location surrounded by Wakashiyama mountains and ideal for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail + Many reviews praise the owner for kindly sharing local info and Kumano Kodo tips
+ Small but clean, cozy rooms and shared spaces are repeatedly called comfortable
+ Close to station and eateries, making travel and sightseeing easy
+ Self check-in, bike and laundry rentals noted as thoughtful services
+ Warm homestay vibe with mingling among travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Facilities feel outdated and motel-like, unchanged in 35 years, with repeated complaints - Shared shower narrow or mixed-gender inconvenient for some women
- Cases of being moved to a nearby sister hotel instead of the booked one - Shared spaces small and rooms occasionally chilly
- Some note summer heat

Recommended For

Hikers Nature lovers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Kumano Kodo trekkers Budget travelers Culture seekers

Guest Reviews

Watarase Onsen Hotel Himeyuri

Agoda 5.2 Couple

Booked Hotel Himeyuri but placed in nearby sister hotel. Would have been nice to be told beforehand

Agoda 6.4 Couple

Great location surrounded by mountains and on Kumano Kodo trail, could be top-notch

Looks unchanged in 35 years, dingy and motel-like

Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Owner kind, detailed tourist info. Great location and clean

Shower might inconvenience women

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Walk to beach/hot springs, snorkel rental fun. All satisfied

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Loved small garden and homely feel. Fun chats with guests

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Cozy, owner gave great Kumano Kodo info

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Everything perfect, no complaints

Location Comparison

Distance: 36.8km

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