Kiri-no-Sato Takahara Lodge "Organic Hotel"

Great find. Friendly service, interesting food selection. Onsen facilities inside. Inside decor is a mix of traditional and eclectic. Rooms are the classic tatami mat style. Meals are served in the main room with its high ceilings and fireplace. Lots of places to chill. Great views, with 180 degree sunrise and mist in the morning.

This is a wonderful hotel with an amazing family running it. Their friendly hospitality, food and personalised approach to service is exceptional. The onsen is also lovely, and the views from the rooms are out of this world. I was only here for one night on my way through Kumano Kodo, but I would happily have stayed for much longer. Arigato gozaimasu!

Excellent! Lovely welcome at the end of a steep and rainy hike into a charming and cosy space. The owner and team were SO warm and charming, and the food was outstanding. Great onsen, incredible views. Lovely feel and soul to the place. Strongly recommend!

We stayed here the first night of our Kumano Kodo hike. The food was incredible and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The view from the rooms/onsen are also spectacular. Would definitely recommend.

This was a perfect stay! My husband and I stayed on our first night of our Kumano Kodo walk and it was incredible. The hotel itself is beautiful, with stunning views from every room. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the beds are comfy, and each room has a lovely balcony to relax on. The onsen is a delight, and so welcome after a day of walking. The staff are all amazing, especially the host, who was funny, hospitable and helpful, and even played some flamenco on his guitar for the guests at dinner time! Dinner and breakfast were both excellent, with a balance of traditional Japanese courses and some more westernised dishes. The Bento box they provided us for lunch on the trail was so flavoursome and delicious. We really couldn't recommend this place more!

We stayed here on the second night of our Kumano Kodo walk. It’s a family run establishment, and they were all most helpful and considerate of our limited Ryokan experiences guiding us through the etiquette for both the Osen and dinner Shabu Shabu. The grilled Pork rib at dinner was particularly delightful, as was the espresso Cafe Latte before I headed off the next morning. Looking back across our trip, this was one of the most friendly and helpful places we visited. Quick notes, first days walk is short, but checkin is not till 3pm, so take your time. We were grateful they were able to let us in a little early.

I came here on short notice during a rainy day on the trail. It started to get dark so I followed the narrowed path away from the trail and tried my luck here. When I arrived, I was greeted and handed a towel to dry myself a man handling check ins. I was fortunate to be booked without a reservation and was able to stay one night here. Please don't do what I did and reserve ahead of time to make it easier for them. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The food was great and everyone here are friendly people. Ill be coming here again

An amazing host and a lovely stay during the Kumano Kodo! Delicious dinner & breakfast as well as a great sunrise and sunset! Thanks!