Nothing to complain about!

Fantastic location, extremely personable staff thanks to the wonderfully friendly Yossey who runs this guesthouse. He was helpful and kind, and talking with him and other guests in the house was a highlight of my trip. Beautiful house as well if you want to experience a traditional Japanese house structure without paying high prices for a ryokan.

Stayed in August 2025

The host was amazing and gracious. The stay was like a traditional ryokan, but without the meals. There was a fully equipped shared kitchen fur guests. The property was in a great location to explore the culture and beauty of the area.

Stayed in July 2025

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An ancient house with a quiet environment. At night, you can clearly hear the sound of trains and the faint sound of waves, which is very relaxing! The owner respects guests very much and gives them complete space for activities.

Stayed in July 2025

I loved my stay at Usagi. Yossy the owner is very helpful and has created a stylish place to stay. It is spotlessly clean and newly renovated. I liked the mix of traditional elements (tatami, shoji screens and antiques) with modern conveniences of kitchen, washing machine and bathrooms. The guesthouse is in a very peaceful location, with Hanonoiwa Shrine and the beach only a short walk away and a mountain behind which is part of the property. Yossy the owner also runs local tours which I highly recommend as you can get to places which are hard to get to without a car. There is a convenience store about five minutes walk away. The closest station is Arii (about 10 mins away) and it’s about a 25 minute walk to Kumano-shi station/town. There are a total of three guest rooms. As they are divided by shoji screens, you can hear other guests but I didn’t find this a real problem as people were respectful and kept the noise down. It’s possible to prepare your own meals in the kitchen but there are also plenty of restaurants in the vicinity. There is an honour system at the guesthouse for snacks, drinks, coffee machine whereby you put your coins in a box to pay for beer etc. NB there are no tea bags so please bring your own if you like tea. I highly recommend staying at Usagi for discovering a quieter side of Japan that is off the beaten track.

Stayed in June 2025

THIS is the experience you want in Japan. Away from the city in a traditional japanese house, clean and comfy with a spiritual depth to it. Host is amazing, Yossy is a very friendly and caring person, he will do his best to make your experience in Kumano-shi unforgettable, take you on tour or share a meal in a local restaurant. This was by far the best place I stayed, I would highly recommand you to stay at Guesthouse Usagi if you plan to visit Kumano-shi ! Thank you Yossy, you've been amazing 🙏🏻

Stayed in June 2025

Very comfortable stay in a beautiful traditional Japanese house that’s been fully renovated for inside. The location is perfect for Kumano Kodo Iseji and is right next to a beautiful shrine and close proximity to hiking trailheads.

Stayed in June 2025

Kumano is very nice and the guesthouse is as well! The room is a traditional japanese style but it is quiet comfortable, and the bathroom is very clean. Also, I would like to mention that Kawakami San is very nice and help us a lot on booking several restaurants in Japanese, since we are unable to speak.

Stayed in June 2025

Usagi house is quaint, quiet, atmospheric, professional and absolutely authentic and its host Yossy is filled with Japanese “ omotenashii “ and kindness. If you are considering travelling to the kii hanto, then you have found your destination. The area has an abundance of natural beauty - mountains, clear streams, lush green vegetation and forests, flora and fauna, hotsprings and the ocean right by your door and delicious seafood all just a stroll away from your guest house. Yossy is a perfect host and he stands ready to selflessly assist you in any way he can. This is a complete and absolute authentic stay in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of Japan at accomodation of the very highest standard you can find. This is a very very special place and if you are planning travelling to this part of the world, then I recommend you look no further than Usagi guest house.

Stayed in May 2025

We have travelled three weeks in Japan and have been in around 12 different guesthouses and hotels. Usagi guesthouse was for me the nest one. Very clean, tradional, beautifull restored old house and a very friendly, welcoming owner. The ocean is a one minute walk away and a very old shrine, the oldest, Just around the corner. One of the shrines where alom a pelgrimage route. Although we Just stayed for one night, it was a great experience.

Stayed in April 2025

Host is very friendly Room is very tidy and clean

Stayed in May 2025

The house is very beautiful and nicely preserved and reformed, Kumano is a very special place and the location of the guesthouse is phenomenal. But the highlight to me is the host, Yossy, who will treat you as if you had been friends for ages. A very unforgettable experience.

Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in April 2025