Everything was amazing!! Mayumi (the owner) has the best hospitality, made me feel at home!🫶

Provide us a couple of cakes for breakfast

Authentic Japanese stay. Very pleasant host.

“Authentic cosy home”

Everything, the host Is the sweetest. Giving us so many tips. I forgot my necklace in my room and she was so so incredibly kind to send it to Tokyo where I was. If you are going to Tanabe, stay here!! Such a cute and authentic place. The cake was also delicious! Nothing to complain about, thank you✨

“A charming and cozy stay with a local feel, great for a relaxed visit to Tanabe.”

I met Aya, who was very friendly and welcoming, which contributed to a very relaxed and comfortable stay. Two very delicious cakes were left for breakfast in the morning which was a very generous gesture. A very nice place to stay the night before the start of the Kumano Kodo. Highly recommended!

“Charming and authentic in a traditional Japanese home”

The proprietor was so welcoming and the hostel was charming, authentic, and very clean.

“A lovely place get stay and experience Japanese hospitality and charm.”

Friendly authentic ryokan!

“Beautiful place to stay!”

Beautiful traditional guesthouse. Mayumi-San was a wonderful host! An easy 10minute walk to the bus stop for those catching the bus to the start of the Kumano Kodo.

The woman who ran it was the kindest person, we felt so welcome and her cake was absolutely beautiful!

Lovely little stay and a great gateway for Nakahechi route hiking. Guest house is incredible value and in a great location to explore Tanabe, close to the station so onward travel is easy. Staff were great and the breakfast chiffon cake is incredible.

“Best night's sleep in Japan”

Thos was our first night's accomodation before hitting the Komono Kodo, and it was agreat introduction to a traditional Japanese Minshu. I had the best night's sleep there

“The host was really nice. We forgot our cream and she was so nice to bring to the train station with a piece of cake. Th”

Very cute and comfy guesthouse. Everything you need. Authentic Japanese vibe. Everything perfect !!

“Great place to stay, value for money, host was friendly and courteous, everything was explained clearly”

Authentic traditional Japanese home

Lovely staff that make you feel at home. Cosy stay, facilities great and breakfast was provided with a lovely note.

Super friendly and helpful host. And the Chiffon cake gift.

“Ok for 1 night”

The lady is super nice and room is large

“Cute Japanese rooms, with cakes”

We loved our stay at Ichie Cafe. The host is so friendly and accomodating. She is super helpful and speaks really good English. We loved the aesthetics of the room, Japanese style. You can hear the guests in the other room but it didnt bother us that much. You just have to be super quiet later at night and in the early morning. The chiffon cakes the host left for us for breakfast were so yum and perfect for our first day on the Kumano Kodo. Thank you.

The chiffon cake 'breakfast' was absolutely delicious and fresh, thank you. We really appreciated the two extra futon layers to sleep on.

“Highly recommended for those who look for an affordable and lovely place to stay in Tanabe”

The room is in the traditional Japanese style, spacious and the mattress is comfortable. All the facility is clean and well equipped. Moreover, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The location is about 12min walk from the central station yet very close to the lovely beach of Tanabe. And the cakes they make you in the morning are incredibly delicious.

Clean facilities and welcoming staff.. bonus fresh cake in fridge