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Kyukamura Nanki Katsuura
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Families give high marks to the Pacific Ocean-view Japanese-style rooms, the communal bath (rock bath, silky micro-bubble bath, single-person ceramic tub), the kaiseki dinners featuring fresh tuna and spiny lobster from near Katsuura, and the well-stocked children's items - including free rental of a bed guard, waterproof sheet, and toilet training seat.
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Kids Facilities
Communal bath 'Kuroshio no Yu' (Pacific Ocean view)
Communal bath 'Kuroshio no Yu' (Pacific Ocean view)
A wide variety of tubs, including a glass-walled indoor bath, an open-air rock bath, a silky micro-bubble bath ('Kinuhada no Yu'), and a single-person ceramic tub with a continuous flow of fresh water. The open, airy design offers sweeping Pacific views. The bath area is equipped with a powder corner, a baby bed (bassinet), and a cold-water dispenser.
- •Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight and 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning (closed Thursdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for equipment maintenance)
- •Capacity is 40 each for men and women
- •Please avoid bathing after long-distance travel fatigue or after drinking alcohol
- •Guests may bring their own dedicated bathing top, 'Bath Time Tops' (not available for rental)
- •Day-use bathing available: adults JPY 1,000, ages 4 through elementary school JPY 500, reception 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (from 3 p.m. on Thursdays); towel JPY 100, bath towel JPY 200
Kaiseki dinners (fresh tuna, spiny lobster, cherry sea bream, Kumano beef)
Kaiseki dinners (fresh tuna, spiny lobster, cherry sea bream, Kumano beef)
Seasonal kaiseki courses centered on tuna and spiny lobster from the waters near Katsuura. Spring features cherry sea bream, summer Kumano beef, autumn spiny lobster, and winter tuna. Children's meals are also available.
- •Allergy accommodations available with advance consultation
- •Dinner reservations required by the day before
Lobby kids' corner
Lobby kids' corner
A kids' corner set up in the lobby, stocked with picture books and toys. A drawing set can also be borrowed at the front desk.
Family support items (free rental at the front desk)
Family support items (free rental at the front desk)
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Family-friendly equipment listed on the official family page, available for free rental at the front desk.
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- checkChildren's yukata (in clothing cases in each floor's hallway)
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- checkWaterproof sheet (for bedwetting protection)
- checkInfant toilet seat insert
- checkBaby sofa (for ages 1-2)
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Yoshino-Kumano National Park and nearby sightseeing
Yoshino-Kumano National Park and nearby sightseeing
The hotel is located within Yoshino-Kumano National Park. Nearby, the Taiji Whale Museum offers a chance to feed whales and dolphins, and there are nature walking trails through the Kii Peninsula.
Stargazing and Kishu-wood bracelet-making (activity programs)
Stargazing and Kishu-wood bracelet-making (activity programs)
A daily stargazing session from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (free; a warm padded robe is available for loan in winter). Also, beaded bracelet-making using Kishu wood (ages 4 and up, year-round, JPY 1,000).
Overview
Kyukamura Nanki Katsuura is an ocean-view resort within Yoshino-Kumano National Park, looking out over the Pacific. Its communal bath offers a wide variety of tubs - a rock bath and a silky micro-bubble bath with sweeping Pacific views, a single-person ceramic tub, and a sauna. Kaiseki-style dinners center on fresh tuna and spiny lobster from the waters near Katsuura. The lobby has a kids' corner, and the hotel is well stocked with family support items such as a children's pillow, a toilet training seat, a washbasin step stool, a bath chair, and a baby sofa.
An ocean-view resort in Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, within Yoshino-Kumano National Park, operated by the Kyukamura Association, a public-interest incorporated foundation.
Communal Bath (Onsen)
The open, airy communal bath 'Kuroshio no Yu' overlooks the Pacific. Indoor tubs include a rock bath, a silky micro-bubble bath ('Kinuhada no Yu'), a single-person ceramic tub with a continuous flow of fresh water, and a sauna - four types of baths in all. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight and 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning (closed Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for equipment maintenance). Capacity is 40 each for men and women. Day-use bathing is available (adults JPY 1,000, ages 4 through elementary school JPY 500; normally 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.).
Facilities and Amenities
The bath area is equipped with a powder corner, a baby bed (bassinet), and a cold-water dispenser. Guests may bring their own dedicated bathing top, 'Bath Time Tops' (not available for rental).
Family Support Items (Listed on the Official Family Page)
A children's pillow, a toilet training seat, a washbasin step stool, a bath chair, children's yukata, a bed guard, a waterproof sheet (for bedwetting protection), an infant toilet seat insert, a baby sofa (for ages 1-2), and a washbasin step - all available for free rental at the front desk. The lobby has a kids' corner (picture books and toys), and a drawing set is also available for loan at the front desk.
Dinner
Seasonal kaiseki courses (spring: cherry sea bream; summer: Kumano beef; autumn: spiny lobster; winter: tuna) centered on tuna and spiny lobster from the waters near Katsuura. Children's meals are also available. Allergy accommodations are possible with advance consultation.
Rooms (50 Total, All Non-Smoking)
50 rooms in total, all non-smoking: 30 Japanese-style tatami rooms, 5 Japanese-style twin rooms (added in July 2024, using beds made by Nihon Bed Manufacturing), 13 Japanese-Western rooms (renovated), and 2 Western-style rooms (renovated). Futon mattresses for the tatami rooms use Nishikawa's 'AiR' line. All rooms have Wi-Fi and an air purifier with a humidifier function.
Activities
A stargazing session every day from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (free), a beaded bracelet-making craft using Kishu wood (ages 4 and up), and at the neighboring Taiji Whale Museum, a chance to feed whales and dolphins, among other activities.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 719 Ukui, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-5312 |
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| directions_carAccess | Free shuttle bus from JR Kii-Katsuura Station (West Exit), Nachi Station, and Ukui Station (reservation required; pickup times include 1:40 p.m., 2:20 p.m., and 4:50 p.m., among others). |
| trainNearest station | Ukui Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for about 55 cars. |
| callPhone | +81-735-54-0126 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.qkamura.or.jp/katsuura/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cribs and strollers available for young children?
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Yes. Crib rental and stroller rental are both free of charge and require no advance reservation. Other family items - such as a baby bed (bassinet) in the bath area, a baby sofa for ages 1-2, a bed guard, and a waterproof sheet - are also available for free rental at the front desk.
Do children stay free, and can extra bedding be arranged?
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Children aged 3 and under stay free of charge. If you would like bedding prepared for them, it can be arranged for JPY 540. The official website's description of this point varies, so please confirm the details with the hotel before you book.
What are the communal bath hours, and can non-staying guests use it?
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The communal bath 'Kuroshio no Yu' is open from 11 a.m. to midnight and again from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning, though it is closed on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for equipment maintenance. Day-use bathing is also available for non-staying guests: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 500 for ages 4 through elementary school, with reception normally from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (from 3 p.m. on Thursdays).
Can the hotel accommodate food allergies for children?
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Yes, if you contact the hotel in advance, they will accommodate children with food allergies as much as possible. A 'toddler dinner' plate combining foods children under school age enjoy is also offered, for JPY 4,000 as part of a one-night, two-meal plan.
How do you get to the hotel from the nearest stations?
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A free shuttle bus runs from JR Kii-Katsuura Station (West Exit), Nachi Station, and Ukui Station, with pickup times that include 1:40 p.m., 2:20 p.m., and 4:50 p.m., among others. A reservation for the shuttle is required.
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