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Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

Ryokan

Hongūchō Wataze 45-1

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

- the staff were friendly, sincere and helpful - the food was excellent

The staff could not do enough for you

Great location
9 mentions

The location is good and the pre set meal was an experience and very well execut…

Clean Outdoor onsen Dinner and breakfast included Staff very helpful and friend…

Breakfast available
9 mentions

Dinner and breakfast were a great voyage of Japanese dishes and were all extreme…

Onsen, breakfast, river sude location , next to bus stop

Comfortable rooms
4 mentions

The facilities and room were excellent - particularly the private and public ons…

Breakfast was also nice but it's the natural and nature setting that was very ni…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Room is clean and big

Good value
2 mentions

The private onsens were amazing and well worth not having an ensuite shower

We didn’t book any meals but there is an on-site cafe that served reasonable goo…

Overview

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri is situated in Hongu, 41 km from Shirahama. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room is fitted with a shared bathroom. You will find free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. A public hot spring bath and private open-air bath are available on site. Kansai International Airport is 84 km away.

Traveller reviews

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Stephen

solo_traveller

April 21, 2026

8

The free private onsen was a treat. The shared ones as well, we loved being outside. The kaiseki dinner was memorably excellent.

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MENG FONG

solo_traveller

April 19, 2026

10

- the staff were friendly, sincere and helpful - the food was excellent!!! appreciate half of the dishes!!! the egg with lemon peel, the fresh and sweet sashimi, the beef, the dessert... I couldn't help to tell the staff how much I liked the dishes and asked him to share my appreciation and happiness to the chef - the private onsen was a bonus - the washer

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susanne

couple

April 4, 2026

8

An experience

The location is good and the pre set meal was an experience and very well executed. The onsens were relaxing after lots of walking .

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John

couple

March 15, 2026

10

Caring, excellent stay - the highlight of our trip to Japan.

An excellent stay. The staff could not do enough for you. The facilities and room were excellent - particularly the private and public onsens. Dinner and breakfast were a great voyage of Japanese dishes and were all extremely tasty and filling.

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Lok Yan Denise

extended_group

January 20, 2026

10

Will 100% recommend

Clean Outdoor onsen Dinner and breakfast included Staff very helpful and friendly Good location Not busy

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Guest

extended_group

December 3, 2025

10

Will 100% recommend

Clean Outdoor onsen Dinner and breakfast included Staff very helpful and friendly Good location Not busy

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Ian

family_with_children

November 29, 2025

10

The private onsens were amazing and well worth not having an ensuite shower. Perfect after the day's challenging hike, and also because of my tattoos. No booking ahead of time required too. Food (kaiseki) was refined, fantastic, and very filling. We also really liked the cafe at the public bath side which had beer (draft, bottled, local craft, commercial), ice cream, and other izakaya style food.

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CHIN PENG

extended_group

November 12, 2025

8

Room is clean and big. Amenities are complete. They have a beautiful compound along thr river. We even see a deer! The hotel also provided a free shuttle to and fro Honggu taisha for sightseeing. We have a lovely dinner in the hotel.

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David

couple

November 1, 2025

8

We arrived soaking wet after abandoning our hike due torrential rain. We had a very warm welcome and enjoyed the excelle

The staff were really nice and helpful. The private and public onsens were amazing. The dinner was traditional Japanese and very tasty

E

ERNEST

family_with_children

October 18, 2025

8

Onsen, breakfast, river sude location , next to bus stop

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domenico

couple

June 27, 2025

10

Fantastic experience

Marvellous food at dinner with fish and meat, excellent breakfast. Waiters and waitress: accurate, friendly, professional, a very high level rare to find. Super well organised hotel, magnificent service of the reception. We were very happy with the large private onsen outside, it is very relaxing with no limit on the duration, with plants and no mosquitos. Everything super easy. Hotel and dinner/breakfast not crowded.

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Tamara

couple

January 21, 2025

10

Wonderful hotel and onsen. The staff were lovely and helpful, and the food was amazing. Everything was amazing, no complaints

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sally

couple

January 10, 2025

9

Private onsen baths and great traditional breakfast and dinner

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Lucie

extended_group

November 12, 2024

6

The bath are great, very beautiful and very big. The private baths are very big! The breakfast was nice but there was too much to eat.

B

Broucke

couple

October 28, 2024

10

Amazing - recommend!

Great location and amazing staff with a lot of facilities

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Eric

couple

June 24, 2024

8

Great place to relax and be with nature plus great food.

The private on sens which they had 4 so plenty and very nice. Breakfast was also nice but it's the natural and nature setting that was very nice, central enough to have all the mod cons but on the other hand remote enough so you felt with nature and quiet. Staff was very nice and helpful too. There also is a good laundry opposite that washes and dries, was very handy to use after many days on the road. Night is also colourful with very lovely light display was a surprise.

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Yvonne

extended_group

June 14, 2024

10

Classic onsen hotel

Beautiful location fabulous onsen. Private onsens easily available and included in the booking. This is a lovely classic hotel. The staff are helpful and very friendly. We didn’t book any meals but there is an on-site cafe that served reasonable good quality meals. The bridge over the river is lit up at night looks so pretty.

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Zhenxiang

family_with_children

June 9, 2024

8

I booked the meal at the hotel, both breakfast and dinner. Absolutely delicious.

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Adam

solo_traveller

May 20, 2024

10

The location and room were great.

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Carlotta

family_with_children

May 16, 2024

8

4 nice private onsen are available with no need to book in advance; otherwise public onsen is available nearby the hotel. Good and large dinner. Old fashioned structure but with onsen and dinner was a very nice stay.

Facilities

Activities

Hot spring bath

Food & Drink

Restaurant, Breakfast options

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Services

Shuttle service, Fax/photocopying, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (free), Vending machine (drinks)

Family Room with Tatami Area and Shared Bathroom

The family room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer and slippers. The unit has 2 beds and 4 futons.

Max 8 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

The twin room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer and slippers. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Tatami Floor and Shared Bathroom

The twin room provides yukata and heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. This twin room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and an electric kettle. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

The quadruple room features an electric kettle, yukata, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer. This quadruple room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, tatami, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit has 4 futons.

Max 6 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that the public hot spring bath and private open-air bath are located a 2-minute walk away from the property's main building. Guests are advised to travel by car, as public transport in the area is limited. Please note that the number of bicycles are limited and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please also note that the bicycles are only available at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri, the hotel's sister property. Please note, there is no convenience store in the property's vicinity.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests must check in by 19:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:00 AM

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