Where to eat
Kawayu
Pension Ashita no Mori
With a magnificent view of the Oto river, enjoy yourself in the relaxing ambiance of our restaurant.
| TEL | 0735-42-1525 |
| Open | 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Seats | 24 |
| Closed | Not scheduled(Reservation is required) |
| Address | 1440-2 Hongu-cho Kawayu, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-ken ( Map ) |
Tearoom Kobuchi
Meharizushi, set meal with Ayu, and Onsen coffee(coffee made with hot spring water), children’s set meals and desserts are also available.
| TEL | 0735-42-0432 |
| Open | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Seats | 28 |
| Closed | Not scheduled |
| Address | 1 Hongu-cho Kawayu, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-ken ( Map ) |
Yunomine
Takiyoshi
| TEL | 0735-42-1515 |
| Open | – |
| Seats | – |
| Closed | – |
| Address | 260-4 Hongu-cho Yunomne, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-ken ( Map ） |
Ukegawa
Reimei
A small guesthouse near Kumano Kodo kogumotori-goe Route.
1st floor is restaurant and 2nd floor is guestroom. Wi-Fi・Vegetarian OK
| TEL | 0735-42-0165 |
| Open | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Seats | 25 |
| Closed | Not scheduled |
| Address | Hongu-cho Ukegawa, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-Ken ( Map ) |
Shimoji Grocery Shop
| TEL | 0735-42-0017 |
| Open | – |
| Seats | – |
| Closed | – |
| Address | 329-3 Hongu-cho Ukegawa, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-Ken ( Map ) |
Otsuga
Cafe&Restaurant Miruriina
Five minutes from Kumano Hongu Taisha by car. All the seasonings are handmade, like sauce or dressing.We offer various kinds od meal suh as Kumano beef, Udon(Japanese noodle)and so.
| TEL | 0735-42-0289 |
| Open | Weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Weekend&Holiday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Last order : 30 minutes before closing |
| Seats | 35 |
| Closed | Thursdays, 1st&3rd Wednesdays, 5th Thursday |
| Address | 5-3 Hongu-cho Otsuga, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-Ken ( Map ) |
Hongu Garden Ashita no mori
It is a store of specialty curry. You can have a relaxing meal on the terrace outside. Takeout is also possible. Nearest bus stop: Kozubashi
| TEL | 080-3359-0210 |
| Open | 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. |
| Seats | 8 |
| Closed | Not scheduled |
| Address | 16 Hongu-cho Otsuga, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-Ken |
Hongu
B&B Cafe’Hongu
(English website)
Please enjoy your Kumano relax time and our original blend coffee or Tea, detox tea, any other meals.
| TEL | 0735-42-1130 |
| Open | 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. It changese by the seasons. |
| Seats | 30 |
| Closed | Not scheduled |
| Address | MAP |
Chinchoan Hongu
Our main menu is Japanese noodle such as Udon and Soba. You can also enjoy our local food Mehari-zushi, rice wrapped in pickled mustard leaves. Moudemochi(literary means “pilgrimage rice cake”) is a quite popular souvenir, only selling here but nowhere else!
| TEL | 0735-42-1648 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Seats | 30 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Address | MAP |
Shimoji Hongu
A purely Japanese-style restaurant that conjures up an image of a traditional storehouse. Enjoy long appreciated Kumano dishes such as udon noodles and mehari-zushi, rice ball wrapped in salted takana mustard leaves.
| TEL | 0735-42-0312 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (L.O) |
| Seats | 40 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Address | MAP |
Cafe Sei
| TEL | 0735-42-0147 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Seats | 8 table seats, 10 counter seats |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Address | MAP |
choux
A confectionery store with a focus on cream puffs. We offer seasonal sweets using delicious ingredients from Wakayama prefecture and special ingredients the owner have met.
“choux” is located right in front of Dainichi-goe trail head.
| TEL | 0735-30-0801 |
| Open | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Seats | 5 |
| Closed | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays |
| Address | MAP |
Otonashi-jaya
| TEL | 0735-42-0610 |
| Open | 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Seats | 26 |
| Open | Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays (It might be changed sometimes) |
| Address | MAP |
Kitchen
2 minutes from Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine on foot.We offer avarious kinds of set meals such as Karaage Teishoku（Fried Chicken）or Udon Teishoku（Japanese Noodle with Meharizushi.）
| TEL | 0735-42-1744 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Seats | 35 |
| Closed | Second and fourth Sundays |
| Address | MAP |
Kumanoko Shokudo
One-minute walk from “Oyunohara”, the original site of Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, six-minutes walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. We offer a variety of meals that feature fresh and local ingredients. Please enjoy our delightful food and craft beers!
| TEL | 0735-30-0878 |
| Open | 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Seats | 25 |
| Closed | Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays |
| Address | MAP |
Cafe alma
Please enjoy our castella made from the precious honey from Kumano Hongu. Take-out only.
| TEL | 080-9508-1125 |
| Open | Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weekend: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Seats | |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Address | MAP |
Fushiogami
Oku-kumano Kodo Hongu Roadside Station
Utilize this roadside station providing local cuisine and a range of souvenirs. Look down on the Kumano-gawa River from dining hall, and view the grand spectacle of the Hatenashi Mountain Range.
| TEL | 0735-43-0911 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Seats | 28 |
| Closed | 3 times per year for maintenance. |
| Address | MAP |