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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA in Takahara offers a holiday home with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The holiday home features air-conditioning, a balcony, and a private bathroom. Additional amenities include a washing machine, kitchen, and barbecue. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental breakfast with cheese each morning. The property is highly rated for its dinner and room cleanliness. Convenient Location: Located 29 km from Nanki–Shirahama Airport, the holiday home is near attractions such as Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art (15 km) and Kamitonda Concert Hall (19 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site


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10 futon beds
3 futon beds
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    Spain Spain
    Clean rooms and with on suite toilet. First accommodation at start of village. Dinner was good and breakfast adequate
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was wonderfully kept and Zen is the right name for it. Very traditional Japanese comfort with a wonderful modern twist.
  • Jacqueline
    Ireland Ireland
    Great guesthouse directly on the Kodo trail just before reaching Takahara. Fully equipped kitchen, lovely lounge area and bedrooms very comfortable. We were well provided for with food & drinks as part of our roomrate. Lovely first stop on our...
  • Marek
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Great new accommodation directly on Kumano Kodo trail. Simple wooden design fusion of traditional house with modern living. Tasty dinner in bento box, complimentary drinks in the fridge, simple but ok breakfast. The rooms share common living room,...
  • Sihan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Right on the Kumano Kodo Path. Lots of common space: kitchen, sitting room, etc. Nice tatami futon bed. Good deco - modern, simple, minimalist.
  • Jan
    Singapore Singapore
    I like the environment more than the accommodation! The unique and rare mountain top ambience that you can see the morning dew, smell the dew air is priceless pleasure, the peaceful village, friendly villagers offering their crops daily when you...
  • Maritoni
    Philippines Philippines
    New house with modern facilities located right along the Kumano Kodo route. Very comfortable futon bed w/egg tray foam topper and high quality, crisp linen and pillows. Appreciated the pyjamas provided! We stayed in the 2nd flr room which had a...
  • Terry
    Australia Australia
    Well appointed, with lounge, laundry, fire sit etc; right on Kumano Kodo route. Dinner bento was enjoyable as was free beer, but breakfast was very basic. All DIY.
  • Samantha
    Singapore Singapore
    Well maintained and comfortable! Short walk to the centre of Takahara (for the viewpoint)
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Great location right on the Kumano Kodo. Nice and comfortable facilities and bedding.

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 TAKAHARA

7.4
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SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA
Stay at SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA The accommodation is located in the first village you come across when starting the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route from Takijiri-oji. We offer two types of plans: a completely private whole-house rental plan, and a private room plan where trekking guests from around the world can gather and share the space. Please choose according to your preferred style of stay. ■Whole-Villa Plan – Perfect for Groups Enjoy full privacy by reserving the entire facility. Capacity: 4–10 guests Dinner: April–October: BBQ Set November–March: Gibier (wild game) shabu-shabu (All ingredients provided. Cook at your own pace.) Breakfast: Bread & local fruit jam Drinks: Local Wakayama alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages included ■Private Room Plan – Ideal for Trekking Pairs & Small Groups Connect with other guests while enjoying your own private room. Capacity: 1–4 guests per group Dinner: Handcrafted bento from a local tea house (delivered by 5:00 p.m.) Breakfast: Bread & local fruit jam Drinks: Local Wakayama alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages included Shared Spaces: Living room: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Shower Room: To accommodate all guests, please limit use to 30 minutes per person. Laundry room: Washer & dryer available (Please move clothes to the dryer promptly to accommodate other guests.) ■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. Located about a 3-hour walk from Takijiri-Oji, SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA is near several scenic and cultural spots, including the Fog Village Rest Area, where a breathtaking sea of clouds can be seen in the morning, and the Takahara Kumano Shrine, the oldest shrine along the Kumano Kodo, just a 5-minute walk away. We offer two types of stay options: Whole House Rental Plan: Ideal for groups of 4 to 10 guests, this plan offers exclusive use of the entire facility. Private Room Plan: Three private rooms are available for individual groups of 1 to 4 guests. Common areas such as the living room and laundry facilities are shared with other guests. Please note that meal options and pricing vary depending on the plan. For more details, kindly refer to the accommodation information page on our website.
[Nearby information] The "Kiri no Sato Rest Area" where you can see the sea of ​​clouds and the "Takahara Kumano Shrine", the oldest shrine still standing along the Kumano Kodo, are within a 5-minute walk. The Kumano Kodo is also right in front of the property.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
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Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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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
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: 和歌山県指令田保衛第2-1号