Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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45-1 Hongucho Wataze, Tanabe, Wakayama, 647-1733
  • Place, Yoshino-Kumano National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawayu Onsen
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese Western Style Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Special Family Room (Private Bathroom)

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

About the neighborhood

Tanabe

Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri places you next to Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and within a 15-minute walk of Kawayu Onsen. This 3-star ryokan has 30 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Yoshino-Kumano National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu - 3 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪とりそば下地橋 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪茶房靖 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪みるりいな - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri

Guests staying at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a TV in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include a vending machine and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, toilets with an electronic bidet, children's slippers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are indoor hot springs and 3 outdoor hot springs on site.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Watarase Onsen Hotel Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Hotel Wakayama
Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri Tanabe Japan - Wakayama Prefecture
Watarase Onsen Wakayama
Watarase Onsen
Watarase Onsen Hotel
Watarase Onsen Sasayuri Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri Ryokan
Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri Tanabe
Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri Ryokan Tanabe

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri on Apr 7, 2026 start from $290, including 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 see within easy reach of Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

This ryokan is located in Tanabe, a short 15-minute walk from Yoshino-Kumano National Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Kawayu Onsen. You'll also find Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Tōkō-ji less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri include a casino?

No, Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and 3 outdoor hot springs.

Are there hot tubs at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

No, but this ryokan does have an indoor hot spring.

Does Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri serves Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

Where is the closest airport to Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

The closest major airport to Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri is Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM), which is about 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri.

Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Huiyin

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

x

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KOUICHI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuya, Chofu

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

takayuki

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juri

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

satomi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

etsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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