Kawayu Onsen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Kawayu Onsen

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Katsuura

If you're spending some time in Katsuura, Yoshino-Kumano National Park and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range are top sights worth seeing.

Katsuura
Hotel Urashima

Hotel Urashima

3 out of 5
1165-2 Katsuura, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama
The price is AU$336 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$336
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Nachikatsuura. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (295 reviews)
"Nice hotel, friendly staffs and Great Onsen"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Urashima
KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

4 out of 5
216-19 Katsuura, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama
The price is AU$337 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$337
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star ryokan in Nachikatsuura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Benten Island and Ashiyu Takinoyu are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)
Wonderful
"We were halfway through our two week trip when we stayed. We were exhausted and even missed a couple of meals catching up on sleep. I could not have been in a better place to recover. The staff were great and the food is wonderful. The view is one of a kind."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO
Sunrise Katsuura

Sunrise Katsuura

3 out of 5
803-3 Tenma, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama
Fully refundable
The price is AU$139 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$139
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Nachikatsuura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ashiyu Takinoyu and Benten Island ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
"Hotel is good but surrounding has nothing to explore or amenities like convenience store."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Sunrise Katsuura
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A private house with the best sea view in Nachikatsuura Town.

A private house with the best sea view in Nachikatsuura Town.

2 out of 5
Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
Stay at this vacation home in Nachikatsuura. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Benten Island and Ashiyu Takinoyu are located nearby.
A private house with the best sea view in Nachikatsuura Town.
Otonashi no Sato Wataze Onsen & Cottage

Otonashi no Sato Wataze Onsen & Cottage

3 out of 5
45-3 Hongucho Wataze, Tanabe, Wakayama
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Tanabe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Tōkō-ji and Kawayu Onsen are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
"Awesome cottage. Great bathhouse. Swim in the river if you get a chance. Walk to hot springs. All free."

Reviewed on 17 June 2025

Otonashi no Sato Wataze Onsen & Cottage
Vacation rentals -kou-

Vacation rentals -kou-

2.5 out of 5
Ichiya, Shimosato 352-2, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Nachikatsuura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Whale Monument ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"This was a very cozy stay. All amenities and documentation were well prepared and the place was clean. The host was very quick to reply on Expedia (less than 5 minutes) even at 20:00/8:00pm. If you have a family, having a rental vehicle is a must since walking is unsafe, especially in the evenings. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

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Popular places to visit

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine

You can find out about the history of Nachikatsuura when you stop by Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
Seigantoji Temple

Seigantoji Temple

Seigantoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.

Seigantoji Temple

Nachi Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nachi Waterfall during your travels in Nachikatsuura. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

Nachi Waterfall

Daitaiji Temple

Daitaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

Daitaiji Temple

Nachi Highland Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nachi Highland Park, a lovely green space in Nachikatsuura. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.

Nachi Highland Park

Fudarakusanji Temple

Fudarakusanji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

Fudarakusanji Temple