Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri
Hongūchō Wataze 45-1
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Why people book this hotel
“- the staff were friendly, sincere and helpful - the food was excellent”
“The staff could not do enough for you”
“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…”
“Dinner and breakfast were a great voyage of Japanese dishes and were all extreme…”
“Onsen, breakfast, river sude location , next to bus stop”
“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…”
“Room is clean and big”
“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
Stephen
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
The free private onsen was a treat. The shared ones as well, we loved being outside. The kaiseki dinner was memorably excellent.
MENG FONG
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
- 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
susanne
couple
April 4, 2026
“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 .
John
couple
March 15, 2026
“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.
Lok Yan Denise
extended_group
January 20, 2026
“Will 100% recommend”
Clean Outdoor onsen Dinner and breakfast included Staff very helpful and friendly Good location Not busy
Guest
extended_group
December 3, 2025
“Will 100% recommend”
Clean Outdoor onsen Dinner and breakfast included Staff very helpful and friendly Good location Not busy
Ian
family_with_children
November 29, 2025
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.
CHIN PENG
extended_group
November 12, 2025
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.
David
couple
November 1, 2025
“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
ERNEST
family_with_children
October 18, 2025
Onsen, breakfast, river sude location , next to bus stop
domenico
couple
June 27, 2025
“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.
Tamara
couple
January 21, 2025
Wonderful hotel and onsen. The staff were lovely and helpful, and the food was amazing. Everything was amazing, no complaints
sally
couple
January 10, 2025
Private onsen baths and great traditional breakfast and dinner
Lucie
extended_group
November 12, 2024
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.
Broucke
couple
October 28, 2024
“Amazing - recommend!”
Great location and amazing staff with a lot of facilities
Eric
couple
June 24, 2024
“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.
Yvonne
extended_group
June 14, 2024
“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.
Zhenxiang
family_with_children
June 9, 2024
I booked the meal at the hotel, both breakfast and dinner. Absolutely delicious.
Adam
solo_traveller
May 20, 2024
The location and room were great.
Carlotta
family_with_children
May 16, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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