Kawayu Onsen Fujiya  

Perched on the Ooto River in Tanabe, this riverfront ryokan sits steps from Kawayu Onsen and the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. You’re minutes from Yoshino-Kumano National Park and within easy reach of Kumano Hongu Taisha. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is about 59 km away.

A classic ryokan with seasonal flower arrangements and mountain-and-river views. There are 31 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, safes and phones. Private baths feature separate showers and deep soaking tubs, plus complimentary toiletries and bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Sink into genuine hot springs and a natural open-air bath sourced from the riverbed. Onsite spa tubs, massages and a sauna keep things indulgent. Other perks include a cafe/coffee shop, gift shop/newsstand, a ballroom, table tennis, complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self parking. Wake up to river-breeze mornings and soak away the day.

Complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a safe-deposit box at the front desk and an elevator. Free self parking onsite and complimentary wireless internet across the property. A ballroom is available for larger gatherings.

Grab a cup at the on-site coffee shop/café or stop by the ryokan’s restaurant. Casual, convenient options right on the property for mornings and light meals.