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Kumano Bettei Nakanoshima
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.76 out of 5 (1,492 reviews). Guests report that arriving by boat gives the stay an out-of-the-ordinary feel, and they praise the seafront open-air bath, where you bathe to the sound of the waves. Many reviews also rate the food highly. One caution: some guests report feeling uneasy in the open-air bath after dark, so bathing while it is still light is recommended.
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Kids Facilities
Onsen open-air baths looking out over the Pacific
Onsen open-air baths looking out over the Pacific
Only an island surrounded by sea on all sides can offer baths like these: open-air baths and indoor baths where you soak in onsen water while looking out over the Pacific. In the new Nagi no Sho wing, which opened in 2019, every room has its own open-air bath, so families can enjoy one entirely to themselves.
- •Open-air baths and indoor baths look out over the Pacific
- •Every room in the new Nagi no Sho wing has its own open-air bath
- •Keep a close eye on young children while they are bathing
Kids' plates and allergy-friendly meals
Kids' plates and allergy-friendly meals
Children under school age are served a kids' plate, while elementary school children receive kaiseki dishes similar to the adult menu. Allergies can be accommodated with advance notice, so families with young children can enjoy their meals.
- •A kids' plate for children under school age; kaiseki dishes for elementary school children
- •Allergies can be accommodated with advance notice
- •In rooms with their own open-air bath, that bath is not onsen
Private-hire baths
Private-hire baths
There are 2 private-hire baths.
- •Hours are from 3 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.
Overview
Kumano Bettei Nakanoshima is an onsen ryokan on an island surrounded by sea on all sides, reached by a dedicated shuttle boat from Katsuura Port in Nachikatsuura. Guests can soak in open-air baths and indoor baths looking out over the Pacific, and in 2019 the new Nagi no Sho wing opened, where every room has its own open-air bath. Along with Japanese-style tatami rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, there are rooms with their own open-air bath. Children under school age are served a kids' plate, while elementary school children receive kaiseki dishes similar to the adult menu, and allergies can be accommodated with advance notice. The out-of-the-ordinary setting, reached by boat, suits families marking a special occasion.
An island onsen ryokan reached by shuttle boat
Kumano Bettei Nakanoshima is an onsen ryokan on an island surrounded by sea on all sides, reached by a dedicated shuttle boat from Katsuura Port in Nachikatsuura. Katsuura Port is within walking distance of JR Kii-Katsuura Station, and guests arriving by car park on the mainland side and cross to the island by boat. The out-of-the-ordinary setting, reached by boat, makes a family celebration feel special.
Onsen open-air baths looking out over the Pacific
Only an island can offer baths like these: open-air baths and indoor baths where you soak in onsen water while looking out over the Pacific. In the new Nagi no Sho wing, which opened in 2019, every room has its own open-air bath, so families can enjoy one entirely to themselves. Along with Japanese-style tatami rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, there are rooms with their own open-air bath - Japanese spaces that are easy to settle into with a baby or a young child.
Kids' plates and allergy-friendly meals
Children under school age are served a kids' plate, while elementary school children receive kaiseki dishes similar to the adult menu. Allergies can be accommodated with advance notice, so families with young children can enjoy their meals with peace of mind.
Access
The ryokan is in Katsuura, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, reached by dedicated shuttle boat from Katsuura Port, within walking distance of JR Kii-Katsuura Station. It makes a good base for the sights of Kumano and Nachikatsuura, including Nachi Falls, Kumano Nachi Taisha and the Ki no Matsushima tour.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1179-9 Katsuura, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-5334 |
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| directions_carAccess | This onsen ryokan sits on an island surrounded by sea on all sides. Guests check in at Katsuura Port, within walking distance of JR Kii-Katsuura Station, and cross to the island on the ryokan's own shuttle boat. Guests arriving by car park on the mainland side and take the shuttle boat over to the island. |
| trainNearest station | Kii-Katsuura Station |
| local_parkingParking | There is parking on the mainland side, at Katsuura Port. A dedicated shuttle boat takes guests to the island. |
| callPhone | +81-735-52-1111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://kb-nakanoshima.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 27, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is baby food available, and can meals be adjusted for allergies?
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Ingredients that are not allergens can be left out of the menu on request. Allergies can also be accommodated, but the ryokan cannot guarantee complete accommodation, so you will need to consult the ryokan in advance, by phone or another means.
How do meals and rates work for young children?
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For children ages 3 and over who have not yet started elementary school and need neither meals nor bedding, there is a facility fee of 3,300 yen. Adding dinner costs 3,300 yen for a kids' meal, adding breakfast costs 2,200 yen for a menu similar to the adult one, and adding bedding costs 1,100 yen.
Is there a humidifier or air purifier in the room?
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Each room is fitted with an air purifier that has a humidifying function.
Are children's yukata available?
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Children's yukata are available, and staff will fit the size on the day.
Is there a private-hire bath our family can use on our own?
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There is a private-hire open-air bath with onsen water flowing directly from the source, and reservations are required. It can be used from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. in 50-minute sessions, from 3,300 yen.
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