Unkai no Sato no Yado
Hosohara 223
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Why people book this hotel
“A lovely traditional place to stay, host is very welcoming and friendly”
“Service, hospitality, driving and smile from Kako fantastic”
“And in the dining room you meet the nicest people”
“The room felt traditional and despite being a call night, the room was warm”
“Breakfast good”
“Nice breakfast and great dinners”
“Good place for a stay near Koyasan”
“I enjoyed going walking around the village and it is convenient to get to Koyasa…”
Overview
Featuring a Japanese-style garden, Unkai no Sato no Yado is located 35 minutes by car from Koyasan Station. This guest house offers luggage storage space and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The rooms are equipped with an electric kettle. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. Complimentary tea is provided. Barbecue facilities can be arranged at an additional cost. A breakfast is served either at the on-site restaurant or at the guest room. Mt. Koyasan is a 20-minute drive from the property, while Kumanohongu Shrine is a 95-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Mathew
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Frendly, comfortable and quiet”
Guest
solo_traveller
June 26, 2025
“Frendly, comfortable and quiet”
Bill
couple
May 19, 2025
A lovely traditional place to stay, host is very welcoming and friendly
Yasper
family_with_children
May 11, 2025
Dinner very nice and complete. Breakfast good. Service, hospitality, driving and smile from Kako fantastic. A very special experience, high up in the mountains. We chose it because all was fully booked, but it was a great experience. And in the dining room you meet the nicest people.
Tommy
family_with_children
January 9, 2025
Comfy vibes, we were given a nice welcome even when we arrived late. The room felt traditional and despite being a call night, the room was warm!
Richard
couple
November 23, 2024
lovely japanese house and garden
Julie
couple
October 31, 2024
“It was just like visiting a friend. Perfect way to end our stay in Japan,”
Nice breakfast and great dinners. A very welcoming host and very helpful with information. We felt like we were part of the family.
Nicolas
family_with_children
October 29, 2024
“Mer de nuages”
Kaako is very welcoming and takes care of her guests. She led us to the light of day see the beautiful sea of clouds, it was breathtaking! We enjoyed sleeping at her place and being part of her family!
Nadine
couple
October 20, 2024
“Amazing Host!”
The Host was extremely nice, welcoming and helpful. We had the spacy room with the kitchen and everthiny we needed was there. The breakfast was delicious. also the surrounding area Looks stubning, but we unfortunately didnt have the time to stroll aroubd as we had to leave quite eatly and arrived late.
Deirdre
extended_group
September 4, 2024
“The house is lovely and cozy and Kaako-san is very friendly and welcoming! We had a lovely time.”
Constantin
couple
August 6, 2024
“Wonderful stay”
The host is one of the most welcoming person we have met during our trip in Japan. She came to pick us up later than planned at Koyasan, according to our request. She came with her granddaughter and was very curious and open-minded. She prepared us delicious meals (for the dinner and for the breakfast), she is an excellent cook! She speaks a bit English, sufficiently to communicate and share about life and the Japanese culture. We had a wonderful stay at her place!
Jane
couple
May 31, 2024
“A delightful guest house with easy access to Koyasan.”
A delightful guest house, situated in a quiet spot about 15 mins drive from Koyasan. The hostess was absolutely wonderful and made us very welcome. She spoke a little English, and also used Google translate which meant there were no communication problems at all. The house is charming We enjoyed an excellent night's sleep on comfortable futons in a Tatami room overlooking the garden and a delicious breakfast (with a choice of continental or local cuisine). Would highly recommend!
Etienne Courjault
solo_traveller
April 12, 2024
“むちゃありがとう!”
Kaako was the kindest, thoughtfull person you could imagine, proud and eager to talk about her region, and willing to help you with everything you would need, hiking advice, transportation, etc... She is also an amazing cook, I had the best meals of my trip there ! Fully recommended if you love hiking, sightseeing, eating of course, and Koyasan is just 15 minutes by car. What else? The floor in the room has heating ! How great is that?
dirk
solo_traveller
April 11, 2024
The host is very helpful, and prepares great meals
Daniel
couple
April 9, 2024
“Good to stay with a nice host”
Good place for a stay near Koyasan. Kaako is very friendly, helpful and a great cook. We had a delicious dinner and breakfast. I totally recommend this place.
Alan
couple
March 28, 2024
Kaako was a very welcoming and helpful host and her accommodation is beautiful, quiet and cosy, and her dinners and breakfasts delicious. I enjoyed going walking around the village and it is convenient to get to Koyasan.
Rachel
couple
November 29, 2023
Kaako was a wonderful host and cook. It was great to experience a Japanese home and home cooking on the coldest day of our trip! The futon was very comfortable and the surrounding area was beautiful.
Stephen
couple
November 21, 2023
“Lovely small inn. Gluten free food available.”
Lovely dinner, provided gluten free for one of us who has a gluten allergy.
Fiona
couple
July 13, 2023
Kaako was a wonderful host with a great sense of humour. She cooked the most delicious Japanese food and was very accommodating.
亦儒
couple
July 6, 2023
“It’s a great place to relax.”
The house owner is very kind and she’s very good at cooking. Dinner and breakfast was awesome!
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Grocery deliveries, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Laundry, Room service, 24-hour front desk
Economy Double Room
Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The double room also features a barbecue. This air-conditioned double room has a desk, an outdoor dining area, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit has 2 futons.
Economy Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Features Japanese decor with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding.
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