There are 10 cottages in total.
OTONASHI NO SATO - WATAZE OUTODOOR KUMANO
HONGU, WAKAYAMA-prefecture
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Please reserve a cottage to guarantee your privacy, and enjoy your relaxing time with your family, friends, or even with your pet, as all our cottages are pet friendly.
The cottages in OTONASHI NO SATO are wooden bungalows built of locally sourced lumber.
There are 10 cottages nestled in the mountains along a KUMANO KODO ancient road.
Necessary items such as a BBQ grill, cooking place, cooking equipment,
first-aid supplies, and bedding are all included, to make your stay more comfortable.
Enjoy outdoor activities in a relaxed manner in a world heritage site.
While here, please feel free to try the hot spring facility, OTONASHI NO SATO hot spring, is close to your cottage.
The hot spring is open from 13:00 till 21:00.
We have a total of 10 cottages .
(Maximum number of people that can be accommodated: 72 people)
Capacity 9 people
×4 buildings
Capacity 7 people
×3 buildings
Capacity 5 people
×3 buildings
We encourage larger groups and corporations to make reservations for private use.
Please feel free to contact us for details.
Management Division “WATAZE ONSEN CENTER – OTONASHI NO SATO”
Regular holiday: Thursdays (However, it is open on national holidays and closed on the following days of holidays.)
Cottage Map
(Photo of a room with a capacity of 9 people)
The room for 7 people and the room for 9 people have two bunk beds.
equipped with refrigerator, gas stove, water heater, kitchen knife, cutting board, pot, kettle, and frying pan.
<We’ve Enhanced Cottage Amenities Since December 2021!>
The motto of “-WATAZE OUTDOOR- Otonashi no Sato” is “To improve things step-by-step in a cost-effective manner.”
In December 2021, we established Wi-Fi access throughout the premises and renovated the campground with Washlet-equipped facilities.
‘Then we thought, why not improve the cottages too?” With the idea of “reducing luggage as much as possible so guests can enjoy the outdoors more easily,’
we enhanced the cottage amenities by providing:
① Paper dishware sets (enough for the number of guests),
② Rental bath towels (enough for the number of guests),
and ③ New grill mesh nets.
With ①, ②, and ③ available, we hope you’ll enjoy your outdoor experience with ease.
<We’ve Further Enhanced Cottage Amenities Since July 2023!>
“Aiming to let you pack minimally and indulge in an even more relaxed and easygoing outdoor experience,”
We’ve newly added the following items as standard cottage amenities,
which have been well-received for making BBQ preparation a breeze:
<Consumables Added>
– Standard BBQ charcoal (approx. 3kg) is now provided (Additional charcoal is also sold at the hot spring center).
– Fire starters and kindling
<New Amenities Added>
– BBQ grill fire starters
– Barbecue tongs (2 per cottage)
Our facility is surrounded by lush woodlands.
Therefore, during summer, you’ll likely encounter insects, birds, and other wildlife.
While our staff thoroughly cleans and takes pest control measures, some creatures may still find their way indoors due to the wooden cottage construction.
We kindly ask for your understanding and consent in advance. We will continue enhancing our facilities so you can thoroughly enjoy your outdoor experience.
We sincerely look forward to your visit.
Cancellation Policy
Our store has the largest variety of outdoor equipment in the prefecture.
Our staff who loves outdoor activities has confidently selected the products.
Visit our campsite without your BBQ equipment and enjoy a BBQ using our BBQ grilling kit arranged in collaboration with a local butcher, ensuring that it is cost-effective and makes everyone satisfied.
PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR DETAILS“Convenient, delicious, and very interesting” We have a lineup of products from these perspectives.
PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR DETAILSPlease be aware that it is not possible to exceed the accommodation capacity. If you temporarily exceed the capacity due to meals or other reasons, please notify us in advance at the administration building ‘OTONASHI NO SATO’.
Camping/Cottages/Hot Springs Center/Restaurant
A comprehensive outdoor facility located in a World Heritage site. It's approximately a 10-minute drive to Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. Please come visit 'Otonashi no Sato' in Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture.
【From KANSAI area】
HANSHIN express-way → HANSHIN express-way KAMITONDA IC → Route 42 → Route 311
It’s 70 minutes driving distance from the KAMITONDA IC.
【From TOKAI area】
NAGOYA express-way → HIGASHI-MEIHAN express-way → ISE express-way → OWASE-KITA IC → Route 42 → Route 168
It’s 150 minutes driving distance from the OWASE-KITA IC.
【 From Kansai area 】
Take a bus to HONGU TAISHA shrine at the bus-stop of KII-TANABE station on JR KISEI line. It’s a 120 minute bus ride from the staton.
【 From TOKAI area】
Take a bus to HONGU TAISHA shrine at the bus-stop of SHINGU station on JR KISEI line.
【 From TOKYO area by airplane】
Take a bus called the KUMANO KODO fast bus arranged by MEIKO bus company, at the bus stop of NANKAI SHIRAHAMA Airport. There is just a single service a day leaving there at 9:28 am. It’s a 140 minute bus ride from the airport.
Unless the leaving time of the bus matches on your schedule, please take a bus to HONGU TAISHA shrine, originally called either RYUJIN bus or MEIKO-bus, not at the airport, but at the KII TANABVE train station . It’s a 120 munite bus ride from the station.
45-3, Wataze, Hongu-cho, Tanabe-city, Wakayama-prefecture, 647-1733 Japan
Phone: 0735-42-1777 (+81-735-42-1777)
OTONASHI NO SATO – WATAZE ONSEN CENTER
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10:00~20:00
Closed on Thursdays(Open on national holidays, and closed on the following days after national holidays)
Open everyday, including Thursdays, during the year-end and new year holidays, GOLDEN WEEK holidays, and holidays during BON festival.
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