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Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri

3.0 star property
Mineral hot springs and a peaceful garden create a natural retreat at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri, where mountain tranquility awaits

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Travelers find a perfect blend of nature and comfort at this mountain retreat. The hotel features an indoor mineral hot spring for relaxation, a serene garden for peace, and three outdoor hot springs for a rejuvenating experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Japanese Western Style Family Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese Western Style Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Special Family Room (Private Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Special Family Room (Private Bathroom)

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Tanabe, Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri is in the mountains. Kumano Pilgramage and Akagi Castle Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Yoshino-Kumano National Park. Visit our Tanabe travel guide
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45-1 Hongucho Wataze, Tanabe, Wakayama, 647-1733

What's nearby

  • Yoshino-Kumano National Park
    Yoshino-Kumano National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
    Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kawayu Onsen
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tōkō-ji
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu
    6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kumanoshi Station
    40 min drive
  • Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • 茶房 珍重庵 本宮店
    6 min drive
  • cafe alma
    6 min drive
  • 茶房靖
    6 min drive
  • とりそば下地橋
    6 min drive
  • choux
    5 min drive

About this property

Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri

Ryokan in the mountains
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 outdoor hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and an electric car charging station
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Indoor hot spring
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 3 outdoor hot springs
  • Indoor hot spring
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Guests with Breakfast and Room Only rate plans must book dinner 1 day in advance and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must indicate the correct number of guests, including children and infants, at the time of booking. Fees may be incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri located?

Situated in the mountains, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Kawayu Onsen and Yoshino-Kumano National Park. Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Tōkō-ji are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great local food not michelin, great onsens! Beautiful location. But a bit overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Huiyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained despite the age. Clean room and clean bathroom. We stayed for 2 nights and the hotel make sure that the breakfast and dinner are not the same for both days.
Kaiseki dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Tried to check out and could not as they did not have staff to take payment. Had to leave to make it to bus in order to catch my train and flight. Has to go to extraordinary lengths to pay them after. Also extremely overpriced for this hotel, would never come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
到着が夕食の時間を超えたてしまったんだけど、待って対応して下さいました。皆さんにこやかに接客なされて、大満足です。検索する基準にした、大露天風呂がとにかく良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大露天風呂が広くて、湯の温度も低めがあり、ゆっくり浸かることができました。 お料理も美味しく、静かなところで良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

x

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KOUICHI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kazuya

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

takayuki

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

satomi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

etsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020