Reviews of ATASHIKADAYS Kumano-Kodo Beachfront B&B Hostel

hospitality of the owners

A very nice place with good facilities, great food and a nice owner.

I recommend this!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and kindness by our hosts, who made us feel at home instantly. They prepared delicious homemade bread and fresh orange juice, made from their own oranges for us. The surroundings were equally stunning: a beautiful beach just a short walk away, breathtaking landscapes, and the charming little village of Atashika, which felt like a hidden gem. If you’re looking for a place that offers stunning nature, a peaceful atmosphere, and warm-hearted hosts who truly care about their guests, this is the perfect choice. We are already looking forward to coming back one day!

Lovely spacious comfortable accommodation, the owners are super friendly and helpful, and provided a delicious breakfast every morning. They cooked a delicious evening meal for us too! It’s a beautiful beach location, very quiet but with everything you need.

Splendid location in front of the beach, very welcoming host who treated us with home made mandarin juice and delicious bread. Nice village with white sand beach and crystal blue sea water teeming with fish.

Fabulous location across from the beach (which we had to ourselves), and for exploring parts of the Kii Peninsula (and Kumano Kodo). Hisashi was really welcoming and helpful and the room/apartment was really comfy. The 'in room' breakfast was great, complete with their own juice and homemade bread. And we had dinner one night, made by Hisashi, which was great. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

Nothing - we would have liked to stay longer! Only think to keep in mind is that it might be a struggle to get around without a car (the town is v quiet, esp in the offseason)

Wonderful place to stay. You must visit. So very quiet. Clean, comfortable, spacious. The young man who owns the cafe/accommodation was put a lot of work into his business. The evening meal he cooked us was fabulous and the craft beer made from mandarins from his families mandarin orchard was excellent. Definitely stay here again.

The host is incredible and give you an unforgettable local experience. The place is unique, thoughtful and the best stay we had in Japan. We were so grateful that we could stay at this beautiful play in Atashika!

Whole beach house, spacious and tastefully if minimalistically decorated, with a suntrap balcony. Laid back surf vibe, sitting over a cafe (open at weekends, will not disturb your stay). The owner is fantastic, attentive, thoughtful and provides great breakfast and fresh juice from his farm.

Nothing to not like. Be aware there is no laundry facility at present though. Wasn't an issue, just plan for this

Atashika is a gem - a beautiful beach cove surrounded by mountains, peaceful, hardly a soul on the beach, especially at the end of the day. We spent a glorious day of relaxation here, and could easily have spent more. The guest house is a fantastic and comfortable space that has been cleverly designed, and the hosts are so kind and generous and eager to help. It is inspiring to see their entrepreneurial spirit and ecological mindset (the house was renovated with second hand materials, for example). The whole experience was magical and we wished we had more time. There is so much to discover in Wakayama, and this could be a good base. Hope we can come back someday.

There is only one difficulty, and that is with finding food in Atashika. The hosts provide a wonderful breakfast complete with fresh orange juice from their farm, and during the day there are several places serving food. We loved the food truck outside the car repair shop and its cold cold beer. But after nightfall there is nowhere in walking distance that serves food If you have a car there is no problem because there are nearby towns with plenty of options (or you can take a train, which passes regularly, we were just too tired). The grocery store across the street has some nice prepared foods and we were able to put a meal together that way, but it's a pity that the apartment doesn't have a hot plate so one could actually cook, (maybe a dishwasher too) because there is enough variety at the market that the food problem would be solved. But the toaster oven and fridge were super handy already. It's totally worth it regardless!

Great service( hosts were kind to make me supper since there were no restaurant open, reservation made by the host for the following day was great), awesome food ( breakfast especially the juice) and ease of communication and very responsive host made my stay extra special!

I had not research restaurant around were close around supper time, may be handy to include that info so people can book supper add on accordingly…

The property was immaculate and had everything we needed. Hisashi was an exceptional host, always accommodating and greeting us with a warm smile!

Kind host, delicious and healthy food, great nature

I like everything.

Everything. But to the point. This is a great spot if you want to do kumano kodo iseshi route. The scene is to die for. But weirdly during my time zero people come here. Lol. So picture say the best. And enjoy the picture. The owner give us access whole house and he is owner for orange farm which have one of the best oranges as well.

Nothing

We really enjoyed staying at Hisashi’s place. The apartment is perfect for couples or families. It is very clean, spacious, and comfortable. It is carefully renovated with a lot of care for Japanese traditional houses. The futons were very comfortable and the breakfast with delicious bred and juice was just perfect. The village itself is definitely worth a visit. It is very relaxed and still offers everything you need. Supermarket, restaurant and especially a great beach just in front and beautiful nature. We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt like being at home. We definitely recommend to book dinner if possible. Food is amazing here.

Staying at this Atishika Bay beach house was perhaps one of our favourite stays in two weeks of touring the Kii Pennisula by car. We stayed for one night during the downtime season (March) while things were quieter, and that suited our temperament having just toured the Kumano Kodo Senzan. The owner's concept of this dwelling is to provide a simple and humble beachside retreat in which guests can while the days in relaxed manner. The house has everything provided for, and there are thoughtful personal touches: fresh orange juice from the owner's orchid; a list of recommended places to eat, places to walk the Kumano Kodo Isije route, and other nearby attractions; and books and art adding character to the rooms. The charm is in its very local, low-key, unpretentious, and community feeling.

Although this type of accommodation may not be to everyone's taste, the owner's welcome, and the care and attention to the simple beach house design was perfect for us/me.

Delicious homemade sourdough bread for sale downstairs