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Hotel Urashima

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Nachikatsuura with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Hot springs
Public bath
Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Executive Suite) | In-room safe
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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Executive Suite) | In-room safe
Hotel Urashima in Katsuura blends Japanese tradition with natural wellness. Enjoy indoor mineral hot springs, spa treatments, and peaceful garden strolls. The arcade/game room offers entertainment, and public WiFi keeps you connected. Attentive staff is praised.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Corner Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese, Main Building) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese, Main Building)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese, Nissho Wing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan, No View) | In-room safe

Twin Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan, No View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Suite Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building) | In-room safe

Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Sanjokan Suite with open-air bath)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Sanjokan Suite with open-air bath) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Sanjokan Suite with open-air bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Executive Suite)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Executive Suite) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Executive Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Sanjokan Japanese-Western)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Sanjokan Japanese-Western) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Sanjokan Japanese-Western)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Japanese Style)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Japanese Style) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Japanese Style)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Standard Western)

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Standard Western) | In-room safe

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Standard Western)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Harbor View (Sanjokan Japanese Style)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Harbor View (Sanjokan Japanese Style) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Harbor View (Sanjokan Japanese Style)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Smoking (Japanese, Nissho Wing)

In-room safe

Traditional Room, Smoking (Japanese, Nissho Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Corner Japanese-Western) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Corner Japanese-Western)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Non Smoking (Run of House) | In-room safe

Room, Non Smoking (Run of House)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Sanjokan suite room with open-air bath (Pacific side)

  • Sleeps 7

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Main building Western-style room (non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe

Sanjokan Japanese-Western style room, barrier-free (Pacific side, non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe

Sanjokan Corner Japanese-Western room(non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe

Sanjokan Japanese-Western style room (Pacific side/non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Sanjokan Japanese Style Room (somking,Pacific Side)

Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Sanjokan Japanese Style Room (somking,Pacific Side)

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe

Sanjokan VIP room(non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 7

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Sanjokan corner suite(smoking)

  • Sleeps 7

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Main Building Japanese Style Room（Non-smoking）

  • Sleeps 5

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Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Nisshokan Japanese-style room (non-smoking, Pacific side)

  • Sleeps 4

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Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Nagisakan Or Nisshokan Japanese Style (Unable Choose Room)

  • Sleeps 5

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Interior

Nisshokan Japanese-style room (smoking, Pacific side)

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe

Nagisakan Western-style room (non-smoking, Katsuura Bay side)

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Sanjokan suite room with open-air bath (Katsuura Bay side)

Dining

Sanjokan suite room with open-air bath (Katsuura Bay side)

  • Sleeps 7

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Sanjokan corner suite (non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 7

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Dining

Sanjokan Suite Room (Non-Smoking Room)

  • Sleeps 7

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In-room safe

Non-smoking single room (no view)

  • Sleeps 1

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Sanjokan Suite Room (Smoking Room)

  • Sleeps 7

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In-room safe

Sanjokan Western Style Room (non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 2

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Sanjokan Western-style room with a view of Nano (non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining

Sanjokan Japanese-Style Room (Non-Smoking, Katsuura Bay Side)

  • Sleeps 5

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Dining

Sanjokan Japanese-Style Room (Non-smoking,Pacific Side)

  • Sleeps 5

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels, shampoo

Nagisakan Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe

Nisshokan VIP room

  • Sleeps 7

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In-room safe

Nisshokan Special Room

  • Sleeps 7

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Dining

Suite, Japanese-Style With Bath

  • Sleeps 7

About the neighborhood

Map
1165-2 Katsuura, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, 649-5334

What's nearby

  • Katsuura Fishing Market - 4 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Taiji-cho Whale Museum - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Seigantoji Temple - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Nachi Waterfall - 19 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kii-Katsuura Station - 13 min walk
  • Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪鮪の脇口　にぎわい市場店 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪bodai - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪竹原 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪めはり寿司 二代目 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪まぐろ三昧那智 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Urashima

Ryokan located in Katsuura
An indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Urashima. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 393 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 10-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1.2 miles from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests must be at least age 20 to stay in a smoking room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Free WiFi in public areas has a 10-device limit
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Urashima Ryokan
Hotel Urashima Nachikatsuura
Hotel Urashima Ryokan Nachikatsuura

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Urashima pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Urashima?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Urashima?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Urashima?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Urashima located?

Located in Katsuura, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Katsuura Fishing Market. Ashiyu Takinoyu and Fudarakusanji Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kii-Katsuura Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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