Ota River Basin, Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama

This hostel, located just a 10-second walk from Kii-Katsuura Station, is perfect for solo travelers and those who want to enjoy the company of fellow travelers. It offers two types of rooms: capsule and private. Nearby, you’ll find the apartment rental hotel WhyKumano Annex Maguro Building and whole-floor holiday rental WhyKumano UNWINED.

• Address :

  2F 5-1-3 Tsukiji, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)735-30-0921

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  A short walk from JR Kii-Katsuura Station

• Check-in :

  4:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥4,000 per person per night without meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Private room for up to 3 persons, lockable, Western beds

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Shared kitchen available

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This farmhouse, located in the nature-rich Irokawa area, offers an immersive rural experience. The farm grows vegetables using organic, pesticide-free methods, and guests are welcome to participate in farm work and experience daily life as an honorary member of the family. The hosts, who have lived abroad, including in Thailand, can provide Thai food upon request. Guests can also enjoy a variety of fun hands-on activities, such as feeding the family donkey, Gaspal.

• Address :

  1246 Ono, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)735-30-1088

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English, Thai

• Access :

  From JR Kii-Katsuura Station, take the Choei Bus Irokawa Line to Onobashi (1 hour). The farmhouse is just in front of the bus stop.

• Check-in :

  2:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥8,000 per person per night with 2 meals (when 2 or more people stay in one room)

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Private room for up to 4 persons, lockable, Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (winter only) (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This interactive restaurant offers a unique experience where visitors tour food production sites, including farms, fisheries, and poultry farms. After harvesting and sourcing your own ingredients, you can cook and enjoy the fruits of your labor. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with producers and experience the bounty of nature firsthand.

• Address :

  37 Ono, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

• Access :

  From JR Kii-Katsuura Station, take the Choei Bus Irokawa Line to Enmanji Park (50 minutes), then walk for 2 minutes.

• Opening Hours :

  Meet at 3:00 p.m., start eating at 7 p.m., ends at 10:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Irregular holidays

• Cuisine :

  Creative cuisine using organic vegetables, game meat, and free-range chicken and eggs

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

This unique restaurant is run by a poet and his fishmonger wife, specializing is obantxos, a fusion of Kyoto's home-style obanzai and Spanish pintxos. Their dishes blend local ingredients with seafood, such as fresh tuna and lobster, creating a delightful fusion of flavors.

• Address :

  333 Katsuura, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)70-4087-6762

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  A 4-minute walk from JR Kii-Katsuura Station

• Opening Hours :

  11:00 a.m.–2 p.m., 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Sundays, Mondays

• Cuisine :

  Spanish cuisine, Japanese cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  To be confirmed by the Council

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Located along the Kumano Kodo ancient road, the 1,200-year-old Daitai-ji Temple offers a variety of unique temple experiences. Visitors can experience the teachings of Buddhism through calming zazen meditation and sutra copying, and cleanse the body with ‘morning rice porridge,’ a breakfast unique to the temple. Tours to view the temple's Buddhist statues are also popular.

• Address :

  775 Shimowada, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)80-2781-3483

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  From JR Kii-Katsuura Station, take the Choei Bus Ota Line to Shimowada (20 minutes), then walk for 5 minutes.

• Duration :

  Varies by experience

• Fee :

  Seated mediation ¥1,000, sutra copying ¥1,000, morning rice porridge ¥1,500

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Enjoy a 1-night, 2-day hunting adventure in Irokawa, a lush woodland located about 40 minutes from the town center. The experience begins with setting traps in the mountains, followed by a night tour. The next day involves dismantling the traps, visiting local farmers, and cooking the game meat. This immersive experience offers a glimpse into life in Japan’s traditional woodlands and invites contemplation on the relationship between people and animals.

• Address :

  43 Ono, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

• Access :

  From JR Kii-Katsuura Station, take the Choei Bus Irokawa line to Minami Hirano (30 minutes), then walk for 5 minutes.

• Duration :

  2 days (negotiable)

• Fee :

  From ¥20,000 per person per night (varies depending on the number of people, programs, etc.; consultation required)

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB