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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU in Tanabe offers a guest house with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: Each room includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, private bathroom with bidet, and free toiletries. Additional features include a balcony, washing machine, and dining area. Convenient Location: Located 38 km from Nanki–Shirahama Airport, the guest house is a 7-minute walk from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. Nearby attractions include Kamitonda Concert Hall (28 km) and Tanabe City Museum of Art (32 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for nearby shops, options for food and drinks, and hiking opportunities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • FREE private parking!


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Number of guests
 
2 double beds
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1 sofa bed
2 double beds
2 single beds
2 double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Very clean and tidy, checkin straight forward, handy to supermarket. Spacious area with basic cooking facilities, some free snacks and drinks supplies.
  • Georgios
    Greece Greece
    Everything was really unforgettable. We booked five of the six apartments of Sen. Retreat Chikatsuyu. The place was perfectly designed and although it is constructed by containers, has enough space for everything. It is spotless clean. A lot of...
  • Jacqueline
    Ireland Ireland
    Modern, clean & well equipped. Wonderful hot tub to soak the muscles after a day of walking the Kodo. Plenty of food provided for dinner & breakfast. Bus stop less than 5mins walk, shop close by. Patio area to sit outside.
  • Yiwen
    Germany Germany
    Locations right on the opposite of the supermarket. Container based facility is designed the way to maximize the comfort such as the terrace above the container. Bathroom containing a modern bath tub gives a bit taste of traditional Japanese bath...
  • Jan
    Singapore Singapore
    nice interior, clean, neat with all necessary appliances for coffee, tea, cooking, laundry and very peaceful as it is a standalone unit all on your own with your group. There is a supermarket and some shops just across the street makes it very...
  • Jared
    Australia Australia
    Stayed here on the first day of the Kumano. Interesting check-in process as I think it was AI. Great amount of food for both dinner and breakfast with beers. Supermarket across the road if needed and the bus stop for the Kumano 500m away. ...
  • Ingrid
    Belgium Belgium
    This concept is something totally different, the container-rooms are very clean, most comfortable bed I had here in Japan. The reservation was with breakfast and dinner, we had so much fun making our own pizzas in the outside pizza oven and there...
  • Mike
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was just that more, meaning that is was well thought out with all the extras
  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    The food was amazing. Fresh high quality meats and produce that we cooked up ourselves on great facilities (a little cramped kitchen space however). Plenty of food for the massive day ahead of walking was available. That impressed us greatly. Road...
  • Gen
    Australia Australia
    The cozy cabin is well equipped with a small kitchen and big fridge. It has 24 hrs video reception, fire pit and top balcony. Supermarket is right across the street. Bus stop is 5 mins walk. Everything is good. For those who are coming to...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU

7.4
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SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU
Stay at SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU Located in the post town of Chikatsuyu on the Kumano Kodo, about a 7-minute walk from Chikatsuyu Oji. There are 4 types of rooms. Please make a reservation according to your preference. ■[Family Room with Terrace][Quadruple Room with Terrace][Small Double Room] Number of guests varies depending on the room. Dinner: BBQ and pizza (April-October)/Gibier shabu-shabu (November-March) (All ingredients provided. Cook at your own pace.) Breakfast: Light meal (bread, eggs, bacon) and coffee set Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from Wakayama Prefecture *You can also change to a bento box and breakfast at the teahouse. Please let us know by message when you make your reservation. ■[Economy Twin Room] Number of guests: Up to 2 people * Meals are not included in the Economy Twin Room. If you wish, you can order a bento box and breakfast prepared by a nearby teahouse as an option. If you wish, please let us know by message after making your reservation. Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from Wakayama Prefecture are available. Washer/dryer: Installed outside next to the management building. *Other guests will also use the washing machine, so please cooperate by using the dryer when the washing machine is finished. *Please note that this room is located along the national highway and traffic noise may be heard. If you are concerned about traffic noise, we recommend reserving a different room. ■Additional Information Allergy-friendly meals: Please make your reservation through the official SEN.RETREAT website and let us know your requirements at the time of booking. Self Check-in:Check-in details will be sent by email after booking. Complete the pre-check-in to ensure a smooth arrival on the day. Accessibility:For wheelchair users, we can assist with layout adjustments or entry support. Questions? Contact us anytime—we're here to help.
We established SEN.RETREAT as a lodging brand where travelers walking the KUMANO KODO can stay with peace of mind along their journey. Currently, we operate accommodations at three locations—Takijiri, Takahara, and Chikatsuyu—and warmly welcome guests from around the world. SEN.RETREAT was born out of a desire to address pressing local challenges, such as the declining population and shortage of successors to manage lodging facilities in each village. Our goal is to help preserve the environment and culture of walking the Kumano Kodo for future generations. To support this vision, we operate our lodgings sustainably as unmanned accommodations, without on-site reception or permanent staff. Together with our dedicated team from various regions, we strive to offer each guest a comfortable and memorable stay—while ensuring the continued legacy of the Kumano Kodo trail. SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU is located a 7-minute walk from Chikatsuyu Oji. There are 4 types of rooms, 7 rooms in total, each with its own private space in a container house. There is a bonfire area and pizza oven in the center, which can also be used as a community space. There are 4 types of rooms. ・Family room with terrace ・Quadruple Room with Terrace ・Small double room ・Economy twin room * Meals are not included in the economy twin room. If you wish, you can order a dinner lunch box and breakfast prepared at a nearby teahouse as an option. If you wish, please let us know by message after making your reservation. Rates, meal services, and other details vary depending on the plan. For more information, please refer to the accommodation guide page.
[Nearby Information] There is a supermarket across the street, a 1-minute walk away, where you can buy snacks and drinks. There is also a drive-in nearby where you can buy souvenirs and have a meal. A-Coop Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu (Supermarket) Opening hours: 8:30AM-18:00PM
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: 和歌山県指令田保衛第4ー5号