[2025 Kumano Stay] Travel Guide for Iruka Onsen Hotel Seiryuusou (Updated Mar)

#春夏好去地方2024 #三江县 #熊野 #瀞流溪 #温泉 Located in the Kumano Mountains of Mie Prefecture, Iruka Onsen is located in the semi-deep mountains. There are no commercial areas around it. It is very quiet and comfortable at night, and there is no light pollution. The rooms have been renovated. They don't have bathrooms, so you have to go to the large public bath to take a bath or soak in hot springs. The hot springs here face the valley, and the scenery during the day is also very charming. Dinner and breakfast are also available, and the price-performance ratio is very reasonable, only about 3,000 to 5,000 per night. In addition, staying here is very close to the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine where we were visiting. #Iruka Onsen #Train #Seiryuso #Hot Spring Hotel #Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

This is what we recommend this time✨ [Souvenir shop at Hotel Seiryusou in Iruka Onsen] 158 Ogawaguchi, Kiwa-cho, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, 519-5417 The lineup here includes souvenirs related to the Kumano Navy and the Kumano Kodo, as well as the famous Yatagarasu sweets and T-shirts✨ As it is located between the borders of three prefectures, it also sells specialties from Nara, Wakayama, and Mie✨ The Wakayama mandarin sweets were delicious, so I recommend them✨ #summerweekendtrip #coupletrip

Address: 158 Ogawaguchi, Kiwa-cho, Kumano-shi, Mie 519-5417 Atmosphere/Facilities: View of Toro Gorge from the natural open-air bath✨ Recommended points: After the river boating in Toro Gorge, we went back in the afternoon after eating dinner, and it was completely booked✨ If you avoid the evening when many people come after the river boating, you may be able to have the natural open-air bath almost all to yourself, so I recommend it✨ Bath fee: Adults 630 yen, Children 320 yen Free for children under 3✨ #summer weekend trip #great view #hot spring

A 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of the Secret Places in Owase City, Japan Recommended seasons: Spring (cherry blossoms), Autumn (red leaves), Winter (clear skies) Day 1: Dialogue between the ancient road and the sea Route: Kumano Kodo Iseji → Shichiri Mihama Coast → Owase Morning Market → Hot Spring Healing Transportation: JR Kisei Main Line "Owase Station" + bus / walking Morning: Traveling through the Millennium Divine Realm 1. 8:0011:30 Kumano Kodo Ise Road (Magoshi Pass Section) Must-see highlights: Magesotoge Stone Path: Hike 2 kilometers along the moss-covered ancient path and touch the 800-year-old "Couple Sugi" (photo suggestion: light spots in the forest in the morning mist sprinkled on the stone path). Hakkiyama Observatory: Climb to the top and overlook the azure blue where Owase Bay meets the Pacific Ocean (photo: drone aerial view of the coastline and archipelago). Tips: Wear non-slip shoes, there are no supply points along the way, bring enough drinking water. Noon: Gift from the fishing port 2. 12:0013:30 Owase Morning Market (weekends only) Recommended experience: Freshly grilled "Bonito Tatsuo" (photo: the moment the fish skin is grilled by flames). Buy "Persimmon Leaf Sushi" (Photo: Close-up of the sushi platter wrapped in green leaves). Afternoon: Breath of the Pacific 3. 14:3016:30 Nanari Mihama Coast How to play: Shiomasaki Lighthouse: The southernmost landmark on the Japanese mainland, capture the collision of cliffs and raging waves (illustration: white lighthouse and deep blue waves captured by a wide-angle lens). Chaoyin Cave: Explore the sea caves carved by waves at low tide (photo: light and shadows inside the cave and silhouettes of tourists). Night: Hot springs and starry sky 4. Stay at Owase Onsen Seiryuso Features: Open-air bath facing Kumano Beach, looking up at the starry sky without light pollution when bathing at night Day 2: Symphony of Jingu and craftsmanship Route: Yanokawa Gorge → Sugali Shrine → Kishu Binchotan Workshop → Return Transportation: Bus + Walking Morning: Canyon Zen 1. 8:0010:00 Yanokawa Gorge Secret highlights: Longshen Waterfall: A waterfall with a drop of 50 meters, it often presents the wonder of icefall in winter (photo: slow shutter speed to capture the silky texture of the water). Suspension Bridge Autumn Leaves: Autumn maple leaves dye the canyon red 2. 10:3012:00 Sugali Shrine Experience: Pay homage to the "Guardian of the Sea" and ask for a whale-shaped amulet (pictured: vermilion torii gate and sea level in the background). Try the "Seaweed Chazuke Rice" at the Shrine Teahouse Afternoon: The inheritance of the thousand-year-old fire 3. 13:0015:00 Kishu Binchotan Workshop In-depth gameplay: Boil charcoal and boil water in a hammer-shaped iron kettle (photo: the red light of the charcoal fire reflects the craftsman's side). Buy cypress charcoal soap (photo: black charcoal soap vs. white foam). Useful Tips 1. Transportation: It takes about 3 hours to take the JR Limited Express "Nanki" from Nagoya to Owase Station. It is recommended to buy the "Ise Kumano Wakayama Tourist Pass". 2. Language: There are English signboards at major attractions, and it is recommended to download the "VoiceTra" real-time translation app. 3. Limited experience: Every January, the "Owase Yosakoi Festival" features dancers dressed as fishermen holding wooden oars and dancing (picture suggestion: use motion blur to show the dancers' sense of power). Budget reference Mid-range free travel: 35,000 yen per person (about 1,600 yuan), including transportation/hot spring hotel/experience projects. Ways to save money: Stay in a youth hostel and have simple meals at convenience stores, 20,000 yen per person (about 900 yuan).