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Kawayu Onsen Fujiya

4.0 star property
Riverfront ryokan in Tanabe
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Lobby
Hot springs
Public bath
Luxury Twin Room with Open Air Bath | Deep soaking bathtub
Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Onsen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot springs
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift

Room options

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Japanese Style Room | In-room dining

Japanese Style Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Luxury Twin Room with Open Air Bath

Luxury Twin Room with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 54 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath | Living area

Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
1452,Kawayu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe, Wakayama-ken, 647-1717

What's nearby

  • Kumano Hongu Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hosshinmon-oji Shrine - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Kumano Pilgramage - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Tamaki Shrine - 38 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama) - 67 min drive
  • Kumanoshi Station - 37 min drive
  • Kii-Katsuura Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪茶房珍重庵本宮店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪瀞峡めぐりの里熊野川 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪杜の郷みるりいな - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪お食事 しもじ 本宮店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪とりそば 下地橋 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Kawayu Onsen Fujiya

Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is a great choice for a stay in Tanabe. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property has a curfew at midnight. Guests will not be allowed to enter or leave the property after this time.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hot springs

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 9:00 AM. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Fujiya Hotel Tanabe
Fujiya Tanabe
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya Inn Tanabe
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya Inn
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya Tanabe
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya Ryokan
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya Tanabe
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya Ryokan Tanabe

Frequently asked questions

Does Kawayu Onsen Fujiya offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kawayu Onsen Fujiya does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kawayu Onsen Fujiya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kawayu Onsen Fujiya?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kawayu Onsen Fujiya?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kawayu Onsen Fujiya and nearby?
On-site recreation at Kawayu Onsen Fujiya includes hot springs.
Does Kawayu Onsen Fujiya have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Kawayu Onsen Fujiya like?
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.

Kawayu Onsen Fujiya Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Conflicted. The location is great. Room was dirty in ways you don’t want a room to be dirty. There were parts missing in shower so I had to hold the wand to shower. Tub always nice. Paid a lot of this room so didn’t feel the delivery of service matched that. The food was pretty bad and the service was not great overall. Didn’t feel sanitary in how food and dishes around food handled. Loved the area and the hotel staff did try but this place as others have said needs to do some work to improve.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The bathroom had a pretty funky smell that never went away, and it seemed that their answer was to put a tiny bag of potpourri next to the toilet, but it could have used a more thorough cleaning. Otherwise, a very nice and helpful staff, great free shuttle for local hikes, and decent breakfast and dinner. Quiet and lovely spot by the river where many people were enjoying the water.
Damon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

George, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful Traditional Japanese stay
This is a great traditional Japanese place to stay and located 15 min by shuttle or bus from Hongu shrine and world heritage center. It’s on the river and the staff is friendly, onsen inside and outside (during season) and access to hot springs river out the door. It’s traditional futon sleeping with in room Japanese bath. Plenty of space and welcoming service. All meals are scheduled if you are going to eat at the Inn. Food is wonderful and classic Japanese only.
Tracy, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

fantastic
Room was very comfortable and stylish. River Onsen was busy, but fun. They allowed tattoo's both inside and outside onsen. Service was amazing. Dinner service could have had some explanation of the food offered or a menu.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice area but very far away, nice to play in the river with hot spring water come up from the river bed !
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jens, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Front desk hospitaity was excellent but dining service was horrible. The service lady mistakenly received wrong service time order from front desk and repelled us from entering the dining hall. And when we ordered drinks and due to langauge barrier, she dropped the pen very rudely for us to fill in. Never experienced such hospitality in japan ever.
1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Shuttle buses service was wonderful. Wifi needs serious upgrade in rooms.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Ryokan in an amazing area
Wonderful stay in the amazing area of Wakayama Japan, land of Kumano Koda and waterfalls. We stayed at this ryokan for 3 nights and used as base for exploring the region. The facility was damaged by recent typhoon flooding and just reopened. The restoration was excellent; new flooring, paint, finishes. We had to ask if hotel was damaged! You would not have known. They are OPEN for guests. The service was excellent, meals spectacular. They have a local craft beer which i found to be very good before our usual saki. Service throughout stay was excellent in all aspects. There were enough English speaking staff to provide directions, transportation, etc. The inside and onside Olsen’s were nice, not large but never crowded. My favorite was the outside bath in the early morning. Wifi worked well, if you need it. Strongly recommend this ryokan for the region, you will not be disappointed. We arrived by car as we were going exploring the region. There is public transportation available, a bit more in the summer. Mostly buses. The hotel does provide free shuttle service to and from the World Heritage site little under 2 miles.
Jennifer, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice and cozy environment. It is a quiet place to stay.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Welcoming Onsen Resort
They were very welcoming and helpful even though we speak little Japanese. They helped us plan our day hike and even ensured the bus driver knew we were going to Koguchi so we didn't miss our stop. Food was yummy but it was difficult to know exactly what we were eating.
Kimberly, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A 10!
A 10! Nice room, super good food, and a beautiful outdoor and indoor onsen! Love it!
Monica, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful, relaxing environment
I stayed at this onsen with my husband and two teenagers during the hot and sticky month of July. Swimming in the river and relaxing in the natural, warm hot springs was pure joy after long days of hiking and sight seeing. This place has a peaceful aura and is one of the most relaxing experiences I have ever enjoyed. The hotel facilities are ageing a little and could be freshened up, the carpets in the room was quite dirty and the onsen baths in need of a good refresh. Having said that, the true magic of this place resides with the location, the beautiful river and the out of this world food! We really enjoyed it and would recommend it without hesitation.
Isabelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Traditional Onsen hotel with great view
We have enjoyed Kawayu Onsen Fujiya so much. The stay was so pleasant, the staff was very nice and helpful( though English wasn't their strength). The dinners for three nights were exceptional, a great variety of Japanese food and local produce. The lady serving dinner was so observant and dedicated to great service. The manager( the man in grey suit) even saw us off waiting for the bus with us and helping with luggage, he can speak some English. They helped us find the timetable for the boat trip and gave us a lift to save our waiting time for the bus. I would highly recommend this hotel and would definitely go back if I visit that area again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
The hotel looks abit old but is very clean and quiet. The staffs are very helpful too. They are able to make the vegetarian meals for my sister! You can also go to the open air onsen in the river just next to the hotel. The bus stop is just right in front of the hotel and you no need to drag your luggages .
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8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not As Advertised
This place was pretty expensive, but we booked because it was advertised as being close to Nachi Falls. In reality, it was over an hour and a half bus ride away, and in the middle of absolutely nowhere. Nobody spoke English at the hotel, and there was no bed in the room (this was probably my own fault- it was advertised as "Japanese Style"). The room was dirty and had spiders in it, and the lobby area looked like a crummy 80's motel. The river in front was beautiful, but it was virtually impossible to walk to any stores or restaurants because there were none in the area. The wifi also did not work.
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel for relaxing
Nice river view. River Onsen only available in winter. Limited dinner time slot available. I can only choose either 5:30 or 7:30 even I arrived at the hotel by 4pm. Suggest to reserve the dinner time before arrival.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel Great Location
Spent 1 night in Hotel Fujiya at Kawayu onsen. Nice secluded locality where a huge outdoor hot spring dug by the side of the river is the main attraction. Truly enjoyable experience to soak in its warm waters with the cold winter air in your face. The hotel was nice. A bit old but nice and clean. The room I got was newly renovated though, and had its own private onsen bath (but it came at a price). Only minor complaint was that the kaiseki dinner was a bit rushed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
A beautiful place with quiet and clean condition. Good food and good services.
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10/10 Exceptional

Surrounded by nature, far from city
Good place to relax but a little far from city
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