Kumano Kodo with dogs. 5 hotels where you can stay with your pet
The Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage Site, is a pilgrimage route to the three shrines known as the Kumano Sanzan. The Kumano Kodo, which is a course for so-called ‘Kumano Pilgrimage’, is attracting attention even today as a power spot and is visited by many people from all over the country. The 600 km long road is dotted with historical sites of interest, and the Kumano Kodo can be enjoyed on a variety of routes.
In this article, we would like to enjoy the Kumano Kodo with pets! This article introduces accommodation along the Kumano Kodo where pets are allowed to stay!
Container villa with private garden. SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU
SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU is located on the road known as Nakahechi, one of the Kumano ancient roads. It is conveniently located about 20 minutes’ drive from Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine, one of the three Kumano mountains, and Oosaihara, home to the largest otorii gate in Japan. Container villas with private gardens line the property, which also has a large fire pit and a stone oven for baking pizzas.
In the private garden, you can let your dog run around as much as he likes on the lawn. As it is all-inclusive, there is no need to buy food and drinks. It’s also a good point to keep luggage to a minimum. You can visit light on your feet, as there is a wide range of food, drinks and amenities that are carefully selected from Wakayama Prefecture, as well as a washing machine with dryer for free use.
Of the seven container villas, two six-person container villas are available for accommodation with dogs. Beef jerky is available as an option for your dog. The rooms are also equipped with a projector, so you can spend a relaxing time with your dog while watching videos… and in the evening, you can talk to each other around the bonfire. Recommended for those who want to make the most of their time at the accommodation! This is a good choice for those who want to spend their time in the accommodation to the fullest.
Pet amenities
None.
Dog food menu
Yes (beef jerky)
Accommodation for large dogs
Not allowed (up to the size of a small or medium-sized dog that can be carried in a cage).
Doggy accommodation fee
Not available (included in the owner’s accommodation fee).
Requests from the inn
1.Pets must not be left unattended in common areas and must be kept in a cage.
2.Pets must not be left alone in the room.
3.Pets, cages, food, toilets, etc. must not be placed on the bedding, even if they are in the room with you.
4.Pets that are soiled, soiled or damaged will be charged for the actual cost of the damage.
5.Brushing and shampooing are not permitted on the premises.
Official website
https://sen-retreat.com/stay/chikatsuyu/
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〒646-1402 1806 Chikatsuyu, Nakaheji-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
A hidden, one-room inn, limited to one couple per day. Farmhouse Guest House Haru
The Farmer’s Guest House Haru is a perfect location for visiting famous places of interest, a 40-minute walk from Hatsushinmon Oji, a famous place on the Kumano Kodo, and a 70-minute walk from the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine.
You can also experience farming and read the Kumano Kodo guidebook, which was created by a regular guest. Communication with the innkeepers of the Kumano Kodo is also well known for its comfort.
Owners are responsible for preparing food for their pets and looking after them.
Pet amenities
None.
Dog food menu
None.
Accommodation for large dogs
Possible
Doggy accommodation fee
Free of charge
Requests from the inn
Please take care of your pets’ waste, food, etc. by yourself.
Official website.
http://www.age.ne.jp/x/okamoto/index.html
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〒647-1743 1327, Fushikawase, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
You can also enjoy free-flowing hot springs. Onsen Minshuku Omuraya
If you want to enjoy the hot springs and relax in your room with your pet. We recommend Onsen Minshuku Omuraya for those who want to enjoy the hot springs and relax in the room with their pets. Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine and less than an hour’s walk away, it is perfectly located for sightseeing along the Kumano Kodo. If you ask, the inn will also provide a shuttle service between the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine and the inn.
Many inns do not allow oversized dogs to stay at the inn, but they are welcome here, so it’s not easy to travel! This is also a good option for owners of super-sized dogs who can’t easily afford to travel!
At this inn, you can enjoy a hot spring with free-flowing hot-spring water, not only in your room, but also in the lobby and dining area, together with your dog. You can even get an eco-bag with your pet’s photo on it.
ペット用アメニティ
Complimentary foot wipes
Dog run
Yes, dog run available
Dog food menu
Not available
Accommodation for large dogs
Possible (very large dogs are welcome).
Doggy accommodation fee
2,200 yen (regardless of size)
Requests from the inn
1.Please wear manner belts and pants inside the inn.
2.Please bring proof of rabies and vaccination.
Official website
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〒647-1717 1406-1 Kawayu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
Private cottages with a clear stream flowing in front of them｜Kumano Shikitei
Kumano Shiki-tei is a private cottage limited to one per day, where you can relax and enjoy the view of a beautiful clear stream. It can accommodate up to 30 people and the rooms can be partitioned into four groups, making it ideal for large groups travelling together or for Kumano pilgrimages!
The hotel is conveniently located about 20 minutes by car to Fushikai Oji, one of the famous places along the Kumano Kodo, and about 10 minutes by car to Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. Furthermore, there are many sightseeing spots nearby, such as the Tsuboyu of Yunomine Onsen, Japan’s oldest hot spring, which has been selected as a World Heritage Site; Kawayu Onsen, which is formed when the spring water from the bottom of the river mixes with the water of the Oto River; and the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Museum, designed by the renowned architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa.
The baths are Japanese cypress baths, and a complete set of amenities such as kitchen utensils and barbecue equipment is provided, so you don’t need to pack much. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed inside, but they can spend time together in the courtyard or on the terrace.
Pet amenities
None.
Dog run
None
Dog food menu
None
Accommodation for large dogs
Possible
Doggy accommodation fee
Free of charge
Requests from the inn.
1.Do not allow them to enter the rooms.
2.No faeces and urine on the premises. （No feces on the premises (please bring your own pet sheets, etc.).
3.Pets must be kept in a kennel or similar and tied up in the courtyard or outside on the terrace.
4.No damage to garden trees, gravel or other facilities.
5.Please sign and seal the pledge in advance and send it to us by e-mail or post by the day of your stay.
Official website
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〒647-1722 162 Kosomori, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
River trips and camping!Goddess of Hot Spring Iris Auto Campsite
Nakaheji is one of the main pilgrimage routes on the Kumano Kodo. Located at the halfway point, Chondoro, is the Goddess of Hot Spring Iris Auto Campsite. The attraction of this lodge is the Okukumano Onsen ‘Goddess’ Hot Spring’, a hot spring with a lot of thickening. This hot spring is pure sodium bicarbonate, and the mellow hot spring water is excellent for beautiful skin! The Hioki River flows nearby, so you can also enjoy playing in the river. Campers do not need to pay extra as the bathing fee is included in the usage fee.
There are 40 auto-camping sites and 14 bungalows, and facilities are available for both those who want to enjoy camping and those who want to use it as a guest house.
In addition to day-camping use, there are 40 auto-camping sites and 14 bungalow facilities. There is also a rental service for crockery, cassette stoves, sleeping bags and firewood, so you can go as lightly equipped as possible.
Pets are allowed inside the bungalows on condition that they are kept in a cage.
Pet amenities
None
Dog run
None
Dog food menu
None
Accommodation for large dogs
Allowed (must be caged to enter the bungalows).
Doggy accommodation fee
Free of charge
Requests from the inn
1.Please inform the inn of your intention to bring your pet with you when you make a reservation.
2.Please make sure to keep your pet on a leash or similar in the grounds.
3.Please do not take your pet into public spaces such as the cooking building.
4.Pets must not be left alone to bathe or go out alone.
5.Pets must be kept in a cage in the bungalows.
Official website
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〒646-1402 128-1 Chikatsuyu, Nakaheji-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
If you are looking for campsites in Wakayama Prefecture, check out this article!
Pets are allowed at the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine on the Kumano Kodo World Heritage Site.
We have introduced recommended accommodation for sightseeing with pets along the Kumano Kodo World Heritage Site, which spans four prefectures, including Wakayama Prefecture. All of the hotels are in the best locations to enjoy the Kumano Kodo to the full, with easy access to Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and Oosaihara, which has the largest Otorii (Grand Gate) in Japan!
At the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine, there is a sign that reads ‘Pets are members of the family, please visit the shrine with them’. You need to hold your pet in your arms to visit the shrine, but it is nice to be able to visit together.
Finding accommodation where you can stay with your pet can be difficult. Please refer to this article and explore the Kumano Kodo Trail with your dog, a member of the family.
If you are looking for hotels and onsen where you can stay with your pet in Wakayama Prefecture, please also see this article. You’ll also find information on the availability of dog runs and pet-friendly amenities.
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