Kawayu Onsen Minshuku Omuraya

We were well received, breakfast and dinner are feasts of Japanese specialties, the hostel is well located if you like to walk around a bit... Small downside on the quality of one of the two completely hollow beds (room 211), basic and small onsen. It is an authentic hostel, but not a hotel. Overall satisfied with our 2 nights

Overview: Accommodation (hot spring guesthouse) in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, where you can bring your dog. It is in a good location for staying when visiting the Kumano Sanzan shrines, and there are many guests with their dogs, so you can easily enjoy Kawayu Onsen and delicious seafood with your dog. Onsen Minshuku Omuraya is an accommodation (hot spring guesthouse) in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. It is located near the Daito River, about a 10-minute drive south of Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. The nearest station is Shingu Station, which is an hour by bus, and Kii-Tanabe Station, which is an hour and 45 minutes by bus, so if you are planning to visit nearby sightseeing spots, it is more practical to visit by car. The official website lists the detailed conditions for bringing dogs to this facility. The overview is as follows. There are no particular restrictions on the breed of dog or the number of dogs, and the fee is 2,200 yen per dog. - Guests with pets can use Building 2, Building 3, and Oku Annex. - Advance notice is required if you are bringing a pet.・You must bring a rabies vaccination certificate. ・You must wear a manners belt and manners pants inside the building. ・You must be perfectly toilet trained. ・You must not bark unnecessarily. ・If any fixtures or equipment are damaged or soiled and need to be repaired, a repair fee will be charged. If you are bringing a dog, a foot wipe will be provided. You will need to bring anything else you need. Regarding dog-related facilities, there is a dog run when using the Oku Annex. You can bring your dog inside the building, in the corridors, and in the dining area. The room we stayed in this time was a twin bedroom. Although the room was not large, it had a toilet and was fully equipped for a night's relaxation. You could see the Ooto River from the window, and it was possible to spend a quiet night while listening to the murmuring of the river. Although the facility itself is old, it was generally kept clean. Although there are no bathrooms in the rooms, Kawayu Onsen is drawn into the building, and you can enjoy the free-flowing sodium bicarbonate chloride hot spring water. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a large open-air bath called "Sennin Onsen" on the banks of the Ooto River, only during the winter (swimsuits required, pets not allowed). Please enjoy this bath only if the season and conditions are right. Meals are served at the restaurant, where you can bring your pet dog. For meals, we chose the standard menu "Manpuku Gozen". As the name suggests, it was a course that was very filling and satisfying, with local Kumano sweetfish, sashimi, hot pot, simmered dishes, grilled dishes, and more. As an option, you can also enjoy steak and yakiniku made from local Kumano beef. If you want to enjoy local wagyu beef, it is a good idea to reserve this option in advance. The breakfast is simple but has a hearty taste, making it a great source of inspiration for walking the Kumano Kodo trail. As for the price, on a Friday in early January, it was 11,700 yen per person for two people with pets, and about 28,000 yen in total for two people and two dogs. It includes a solid breakfast and dinner, and I think it is a good price for a lodging facility with a hot spring. Summary: Onsen Minshuku Omuraya is a lodging facility (minshuku with hot spring) that is suitable for visiting Kumano Sanzan with your dog. You can enjoy hot springs with good quality water, so I think it is a relaxing inn for pet owners as well.