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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
Pool
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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1165-2 Katsuura, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, 649-5334
  • Place, Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Seigantoji Temple
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Nachi Waterfall
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Corner Suite)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese, Main Building)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese, Nissho Wing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan, No View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Suite Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Executive Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Japanese Style)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking (Sanjokan Standard Western)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Smoking (Japanese, Nissho Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Non Smoking (Run of House)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 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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Sanjokan Japanese-Western style room, barrier-free (Pacific side, non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 5

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Sanjokan Corner Japanese-Western room(non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 5

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

  • Sleeps 4

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Sanjokan Japanese Style Room (somking,Pacific Side)

  • Sleeps 4

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Sanjokan VIP room(non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 7

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

  • Sleeps 2

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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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Non-smoking single room (no view)

  • Sleeps 1

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Sanjokan Suite Room (Smoking Room)

  • Sleeps 7

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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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Nagisakan Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Nisshokan VIP room

  • Sleeps 7

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Nisshokan Special Room

  • Sleeps 7

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Suite, Japanese-Style With Bath

  • Sleeps 7

About the neighborhood

Nachikatsuura

Located in Katsuura, Hotel Urashima is adjacent to Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and within a 10-minute stroll of Katsuura Fishing Market. Each of the 393 rooms at this 3-star ryokan includes an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

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
  • ‪市場ごはん しげ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪竹原 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ハーバー食堂日の出丸 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪まぐろ三昧那智 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Urashima

Ryokan in Nachikatsuura with spa services and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Urashima features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and spa services. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include an arcade/game room, free newspapers, and a garden.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, safes, and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe).

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Urashima?

Hotel Urashima provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Urashima?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Urashima on Oct 27, 2025 start from $270.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Hotel Urashima?

This ryokan is situated in Katsuura within a 10-minute walk of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Katsuura Fishing Market. You'll also find Yoshino-Kumano National Park and Ashiyu Takinoyu within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Urashima?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Urashima?

Spa services at the ryokan include massages.

Does Hotel Urashima feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Urashima doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Urashima?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Urashima?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as massages and a garden.

Does Hotel Urashima have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this ryokan.

Does Hotel Urashima have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Hotel Urashima doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel Urashima allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Urashima.

Does Hotel Urashima have connecting rooms?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Urashima?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Hotel Urashima.

Reviews

Hotel Urashima Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 291 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle, Soquel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I first tried this hotel, I used the daily use onsen. I fee; in love with the cave onsen. We now stay at least two nights ove night to use the floor 33 onsen as well as the cave onsen. They have a nice breakfast and dinner buffet. We like the Western style room with western beds as well as a living room/dining room that you can have the Japanese futons.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weiyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff all very polite, will
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An okay option among worse alternatives

There weren’t a lot of hotels to choose from in the area, and we went with Urashima because we didn’t want to spend $700/night at the other place. All of the hotel workers were incredibly friendly, nice, and helpful. However, the hotel itself is outdated and showing its age. Our hotel room, although it had a nice view, had a strong musty smell that was hard to get over. There were stains on the ceiling and floor. The hotel complex is massive but everywhere is just a little gross. The cave onsen is very cool though and worth a dip, but if you’re looking for western style breakfast options, I wouldn’t recommend the buffet. Kiikatsuura needs better hotel options overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Manfred

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shouhong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice onset.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from the top viewpoints of the hotel. Turn-down service was excellent. A very large property so it can be a long walk navigating the property. Multiple onsens, the cave onsens are fantastic and amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, will come back if I have the opportunity
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gongjin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice view with amenities. The room and infrastructure is a bit outdated and feel the age
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaining

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much. The outdoor spa, especially the ones with ocean views are exceptional. The dining hall is huge. The breakfast and dinner buffets provide high quality and many varieties of food. Shuttle ferry / bus are convenient. The sunrise and sunset at the viewing platform are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to visit and see the real Japan this is for you. An amazing experience not just a Hotel. The staff were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Warner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you’re there to use the onsen than it’s great but besides that …….. I left a night early.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, staff were helpful and very nice. Location is a little inconvenient, if you aren’t driving you need to take a ferry of shuttle back and forth. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

deng fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this hotel is so big that it is a hotel complex, it even has a connivence store. friendly staff, well managed, many hot spring to choose from, include two cave pools located next to the ponding waves. very special place, i like it. only downside is you have to take the free shuttle boat to the hotel (last boat is 7:30pm, after that you have to take taxi).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merlia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

yuk yin

Is good for one night stay cause they won’t change their menus. I stayed four nights and have the same menus for four days and nights!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

yiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

They don’t tell you about the smell of sulphur.

The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel food offerings in the main restaurant were very varied and catered for a wide range of tastes and were well presented and served. The hotel wasn’t in the condition we expected however, we had to change rooms from the broken and dirty ones we were first allocated. The whole place has an air of needing much renovation. One corridor was covered in mould and was like a scene from a fairground ghost ride. The whole area stank of sulphur which was explainable but kept out of descriptions we had read.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply put - the two cave onsen at this hotel are fantastic. And indeed, there are several other onsen pools to choose from too. I was lucky to go when the sea was quite rough, and sitting at the front of the cave onsen, soaking in the hot spring while watching the waves breaking on the rocks outside was a really soul satisfying experience. The hotel itself is like a wild bubble-era project and is simply huge with plenty to explore. It was hard to take it all in - I was really absorbed just wandering around. The (seemingly) endless escalator ride up to the adjoining hotel block was a bit unique to try too. There is a helpful mini-bus and turtle themed ferry to and from the town centre ( only 10 minutes walk from station to ferry / bus) and it runs frequently. Can’t say there there were many dining options within the hotel itself, the breakfast and evening buffet are just fine plus two extra small cafe style casual restaurants on-site. No bar or coffee shop ( but you can sit in and eat snacks / coffee at the on-site Lawsons convenience store. Nothing gourmet - come for the onsen, not for dining. (though some decent small dining places in town if you wish to hop over on the ferry and back) The room was huge with a nice sea view in our case. Futon style sleeping was comfortable. Everything clean and working. All in all - lovely! I and my wife had a very memorable break here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge hotel a 5 minute ferry ride from town. We stayed in a spacious Japanese room with fantastic ocean views. The onsen was amazing, in a cave right next to the ocean where you could watch waves crashing while bathing. Buffet breakfast and dinner were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianna Van

Traveled with family
The cave onsens are wonderful and we loved our breakfast looking out at the rocky coast and crashing waves at breakfast. The hotel is a 1960s throw-back and well-maintained and very reasonably priced. Great hiking on Kumano Kodo nearby and sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024