Curated luxury hotels in Wakayama Prefecture

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station. Featuring an on-site restaurant, guests can indulge in traditional breakfast and dinner offerings. Additionally, guests can unwind in the rooftop open-air bath.

Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, complimentary green tea, and a private bathroom with slippers. Some rooms offer views of the cityscape.

Advance reservation is required for shuttle service from Nara Station, and complimentary parking is available. Nara Park and Kasugataisha Shrine are a 10-minute drive away, while Todaiji Temple and the Nara National Museum are reachable within 7 minutes by car.

During your stay, relax in the large communal bath or enjoy activities such as night views and stargazing tours at the summit of Mount Wakakusa, hiking, and even firewood chopping experiences.

The hotel offers set menu breakfast and Japanese course dinner options for guests to enjoy.

A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Nara Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle, Mikasa offers open-air baths and a dining room with beautiful Nara views. On-site parking is free.

The Japanese-style rooms at Mikasa Ryokan have traditional futon beds and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each includes a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some rooms feature a private outdoor bath.

Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is right next to the ryokan. Wakakusayama Mountain, offering spectacular views of Nara, is a 10-minute drive away. Todai-ji Temple is a 7-minute drive.

The ryokan offers a relaxing massage service and a 3rd-floor lobby lounge with sweeping views. Several public baths are on offer.

Japanese dinners made with fresh local ingredients are served at the Kasugano and Yukatei dining rooms.

Hotel YAN-NEKO is situated in Hirakata, within 11 km of Takatsuki Municipal History And Folklore Museum and 12 km of Takayama Ukon Statue. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Hotel YAN-NEKO are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers Italian, American or Asian options.

Neyagawa Park is 13 km from the accommodation, while Iwafune Shrine is 14 km from the property. Itami Airport is 35 km away.

Situated in Himeji, 5.6 km from Himeji Castle, Setre Highland Villa Himeji features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. At Setre Highland Villa Himeji, rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Himeji, like hiking.

Miki History Museum is 35 km from Setre Highland Villa Himeji, while Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum is 35 km from the property. Kobe Airport is 71 km away.

Set near Nachi Beach and Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, KAMENOI HOTEL Nachi Katsuura Kumano Kodo is in Nachikatsuura and offers free private parking and a restaurant. With an open-air bath, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage for guests.

The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Units are equipped with a safety deposit box and certain rooms also offer sea views. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers.

Fudarakusanji Temple is 2 km from the ryokan, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 8 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 84 km away.

Set in Nachikatsuura, 2.2 km from Nachi Beach, TAOYA Nachikatsuura provides accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a public bath. 1.9 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 3 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, the property features an open-air bath and a terrace. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The units at the ryokan come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and kettle are also featured.

Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 6.9 km from the ryokan, while Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall is 8.7 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km from the property.

Hot-spring baths and massages can be enjoyed at Nakanoshima, located a 5-minute ferry ride from Kanko Sanbashi pier. Traditional Kaiseki dinners and rooms with views of Nachi Bay are featured.

Rooms at Nakanoshima Hotel have a traditional decor and come with both Western-style and Japanese-style seating areas. Guests sleep on futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. All rooms are air-conditioned and include an LCD TV, an en suite bathroom, green tea and Yukata robes.

Kanko Sanbashi pier is a 7-minute walk from JR Kii-Katsura Train Station, near which are several hot-spring footbath spots and a fish market. A 30-minute drive brings you to Nachi Waterfall or Nachi Kumano Taisha shrine. The hotel has free parking.

Both indoor and outdoor baths are available at the hotel. Fishing can be enjoyed nearby.

Guests can enjoy meals at the dining hall.

Located in Taiji, 600 metres from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall, Hotel Holistic Resort Wakayama provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre. This 4-star hotel offers free shuttle service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.4 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An Asian breakfast is available at Hotel Holistic Resort Wakayama.

Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 11 km from the accommodation, while Fudarakusanji Temple is 13 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 79 km from the property.

Located in Kushimoto, Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Hashigui-iwa Rocks and Kushimoto Ohashi Bridge. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Turkey Memorial Hall and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Umikongo Rocks.

With a stay at Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu in Taiji, you'll be just steps from Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Taiji-cho Whale Museum. This ryokan is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Taiji Kujirahama Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Whale Monument.

Boasting a spacious garden overlooking the Kumano-Nada Sea and the gentle mountains along the coast, Yado Kayuu features hot-spring baths, a summertime outdoor pool, tennis courts and Japanese rooms with sea views. Traditional Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is available for dinner.

Guests at Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. Slippers are also provided.

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station on the Kisei Line, and a free shuttle is offered. It is a 10-minute walk to the Taijicho Whale Museum and Taiji Kujirahama Park.

Located within 2.1 km of Hashigui Beach and 5.6 km of Shionomisaki Shrine, Kominka NOIE provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kushimoto. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum.

The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

An Asian breakfast is available at the hotel.

Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 26 km from Kominka NOIE, while Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall is 27 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 53 km from the property.