Intimate and authentic place run by the owners with only 4 rooms. Excelent food and nice small selection of italian wines.

Stayed in May 2024

Recommend that guests who are driving get explicit directions from the hosts rather than rely on Google maps. Access to the shared bathing facilities may be a consideration for older guests.

This guesthouse offers breakfast and dinner. The chef/owner possesses advanced cooking skills and uses local ingredients including goat cheese made onsite. Guests feel as if they are dining in a high end restaurant. The hosts wholeheartedly look after guests, are open to sharing experiences and entertain without intrusion. Despite our late arrival, they provided a warm welcome and delicious dinner.

Stayed in April 2024

Giovanni and Yutaka are lovely kind people, we have never met more hospitality. You feel completely at home, but then with the most delicious dinner and breakfast. What a talented cooks both Giovanni and Yutaka are. What a nice place to stay. Although most travellers choose to stay only one night during the Kumado Kodo hike, we highly recommend staying more nights to relax and enjoy the beautifull place, food, goats and hospitality.

Stayed in May 2024

Hard to say anything, as the people and food were so memorable (reliving the memory now now on my sofa in Florida). The accommodation was Japanese futon style, room was spacious and linen super crisp and clean. I would say the space lacks just a touch in privacy (the sliding partitions, and the 80+ year original home make up for that..), and the toilet and shower are down a step or two and through the living room and entryway. Only an issue if you are prone to multiple night visits to the WC. As mentioned, the authentic home, amazing team, and the insanely memorable cuisine make up for any possible inconveniences!

Wow 🤩…for me, this accommodation was all about the staff and the cuisine. Giovanni, was super kind and courteous and delivered a meal that was, by far, the best I had in 21 days in Japan (and I was eating 2-3 dinners a night 😉). I had the 7 course local beef meal. Each plate was delightful, creative, with well-sourced ingredients, and incredibly tasty. Highlights were the laurel smoked and charred fish (something like a Bonito), and the Wagyu Beef. My goodness, the beef was one of a kind and perfect. Definitely don’t miss out on the outstanding wine from the Gerona region of Italy. The wine and beef as a pairing was unforgettable. Giovanni also drove us to the kumano starting point following breakfast 🙌. Yukata, was super kind and courteous, and delivered a breakfast that hit all marks. Fresh greens from a garden, perfectly cooked eggs, delightful homemade bread. Thank You. Viktor, from southern Germany, was super kind and courteous, eager to help you feel comfortable, great energy and neat conversation. Thanks. Best team and meal in Japan. 👍👍👍 Super value for the quality, sourced ingredients, professionalism, and care. If offered, seize the opportunity for the beef, and multi-course meal.

Stayed in April 2024

Incredible stay at the winery guesthouse. All the staff and the owners are so welcoming and hospitable. The food was amazing. It was a highlight of our three week trip.

Stayed in April 2024

The food was amazing and the hosts very welcoming and kind.

Stayed in May 2024

I loved this stay and I can’t wait to go back! I opted to get the food and it was probably the best meal I had in Japan, if not ever! Everyone was friendly and helpful, the location was beautiful, the animals were so adorable. The best goat cheese I’ve had in my life.

Stayed in April 2024

Our room (for four people) had steep stairs to climb to, which was a bit difficult as we had a lot of luggage, and no door that you can close. It's totally ok for one night, but if we had spent more time there, we would have preferred a room on the ground level with a door that can be closed.

The owners were very kind and made us feel at home immediately. Giovannis passion about his guesthouse can be felt very easily. The dinner we had was one of our best we had in three weeks Japan, if not the best. With the kids we liked to spend time with their goats. This was a special experience for them which they enjoyed a lot.

Stayed in April 2024

If you come by train, you will need a pick-up from the station. And a drop-off if you will do the kumano kodo trail. Absolutely no problem as the owners can arrange that for you.

Delicious dinner with the best cheese and wines, delicious breakfast, the nice conversations and stories about Japan, views from the mountain, pick-up and drop-off services and ability to do laundry. They even helped us with our luggage transfer to the accommodation for the next day

Stayed in April 2024

We loved this Guest House in a rural area close to Tanabe with a beautiful view of sea. The hosts Giovanni and Yakata were both very warm and welcoming. Giovanni cooked a fabulous 5 course Italian style meal for dinner and a lovely breakfast next morning. Our room was spacious and comfortable and we enjoyed the interaction with the hosts and other guests. We ordered the pickup and drop off which worked very smoothly.

Stayed in April 2024

Very warm welcome in this nearly 100 y/o original Japanese style guest house. There were lot's of places/ nooks to relax and read a book. From the chairs on the balcony to the terrace with breathtaking view. Best of all was the food, if you go here you must (MUST) have the dinner as well. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing really

We had unique experience there. Giovanni and Utaka are very nice and friendly people. They picked us up at the train station with a car which helped a lot. Food was amazing. Giovanni also showed us a goat farm which was very lovely. We recommend this place 100%, you won’t regret it.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything!!!!!

Stayed in April 2024

The highlight was definitely the food and the friendly service. It feels like home. Our room was right above the kitchen up some steep stairs without a door. We didn't mind but if you want privacy maybe take one of the other rooms downstairs. Great place to start for the kumano kodo.

Stayed in March 2024

Shared bathroom

Traditional home with futon bed, amazing hosts and stunning food

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing. It was all great.

The property was very clean and the hosts were really welcoming and responsive. The food was delicious and the wine as well. We enjoyed visiting with the goats.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Every thing

Stayed in March 2024

We had a fabulous stay here. As many have said Giovanni and Yutaka are wonderful hosts and the setting of the accommodation is stunning, with a phenomenal view from the table at the top of the property. We were able to be dropped off and picked up from a leg of the Kumano Kudo trail, which was a great walk, and it was lovely to come back to the hospitality and wonderful food of the Kumano Winery Guest House - the meals we had here were some of the best we’ve ever had. You need to come and stay here!

Stayed in January 2024

It is not exactly on the Kumano Kodo but Yutaka drove us to the start so it wasn't an issue. She also collected us from the train station.

Our stay at Giovanni and Yutaka's was exactly what we had been hoping for. The place is quaint and beautiful, food exceptional and the pair (and helping hands) were incredibly hospitable.

Stayed in January 2024

may be far from the city

It is very wonderful stay. Dinner from chef. Dal is a special occasion time for us. We have relax time and stay calm and comfort. I love nice scene from viewpoint in this farm.

Stayed in January 2024

The food was excellent, the area was beautiful and the hosts were a joy to spend four days with. The perfect place to go after visiting major cities.

Stayed in January 2024

The food prepared by the host was phenomenal always. All food was procured locally and their goat cheese is absolutely delightful. After dinner, Gio recommended we take a stroll to see the stars and recommended some easy hiking paths to take in the morning after we left. The house was warm throughout despite being an old fashioned house in the mountains with no drafts. The futons unbelievably comfortable. I got to play with goats in the morning so that's always a good day in my book.

Stayed in January 2024

Friendly hosts, excellent food and wine.

Stayed in December 2023

May not suit those who prefer absolute privacy.

Wonderful food, amazing old house. Very Clean. Lovely hosts. Cute goats.

Stayed in November 2023