Sleep well
Eat well
Be well
Ryunohara Hatago is our 120-year-old farmstay, furnished lovingly with local natural materials, 4 comfy beds, and modern amenities. You’ll get to enjoy locally-grown produce, our homegrown tea and rice, and the company of our army of chickens.
Stargaze
This was photographed on a clear night at Ryunohara when the skies were clear. Our guests routinely spot shooting stars. Perhaps it’s your turn to spot some here?
The Hidakagawa flows just 130m (430ft) in front of the farmstay. It’s a perfect place to swim in the summer, and we have 2 paddle boards you may use for free.
Before/After
Witness the transformation of Ryunohara Hatago with our Youtube videos
Before
After
Welcome to Ryunohara Hatago
The main bedroom features 2 comfy single beds. All beds come with extra pillows.
2 large bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room.
Every room is equipped with an air-conditioner with heating and cooling functions. Each bed comes with its own power sockets.
Every light in the house is dimmable.
The inner room has 2 single beds, divided by a shoji screen for added privacy.
One of the beds in the inner room.
The other bed in the inner room.
The kitchen comes fully stocked with condiments, appliances, utensils, and cooking ware. Fridge, convectional Cuisinart toaster, microwave, IH range, coffee machine provided.
The Cuisinart toaster makes great toast in the mornings (and whenever you feel like having toast. Or air-fried chicken.)
We provide coffee capsules for use in the Nespresso coffee machine.
The kitchen is stocked with cooking utensils and cutlery.
If you run out of food, raid our snack bar for items on sale.
There's also a washer-dryer with eco-friendly detergent.
The bathtub fills up automatically and the space heater keeps you warm while you shower.
Outdoor slippers for the kitchen and bathroom areas.
Rest easy with the latest Neorest bidet and toilet.
Indoor slippers for the bedroom area.
The engawa brings the outside indoors.
The mini library features books about Japanese architecture, gardens, art, and food.
Find a cosy corner around the Hatago to indulge your interests.
Working space with external monitor, power surge protector with USB chargers, and a dedicated lamp. Fast wifi (451mbps) available for free.
This well-lit space is perfect for reading or writing too.
The main door to the Hatago has been around since the beginning.
Nature beckons in every season
Discover a new face to Ryunohara every time the seasons change. Enjoy the heady smell of flowers and new growth in the springtime, the lushness of summer, the colours of autumn, and the stark whiteness of soft snow in the winter.
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Ryunohara Hatago is set amid the mountains of Ryujinmura, Wakayama. Let the lush greenery here sooth your senses.
Angelica oubescens
Camellia japonica
Platycodon grandiflorus
Canis lupus familiaris
Wisteria floribunda 'Alba'
Edgeworthia chrysantha
Saxifrage stolonifera
Salvia lutescens
Iris japonica
Cymbidium floribundum
Optional meals
Just in case you don’t feel like cooking.
Please book at least 3 days before your arrival. Meals must be booked as a group
(ie. it’s either Continental breakfast or Asian breakfast for the whole group).
If you have allergies or dietary restrictions let us know, we’ll be happy to accommodate your requests.
Dinner
Ryunohara Bento
Seasonal ingredients served with homegrown rice in a classic Japanese lunch box. ¥2,500/pax
Kumano Pork Sukiyaki
Kumano Pork with selection of local seasonal vegetables grilled and then served with a vegetable dashi broth made with wooden barrel twice-aged soy sauce made in Kyoto. ¥3,600/pax
Vegan Hot Pot
Seasonal local vegetables and tofu in local soy milk & miso broth. ¥3,200/pax
Soba Noodles with Duck and Scallions
Smoked duck with locally-grown scallions and Ryujin soba, grown right here in the village. ¥1,800/pax
Oyakudon (Chicken & Egg) Rice Bowl
Grilled chicken in homemade soy sauce tare sauce and local eggs on Ryunohara rice. ¥1,800/pax
Breakfast
Continental breakfast
Toast, grilled pork sausage, sautéd vegetables, scrambled eggs, and creamy yoghurt topped with seasonal fruit. ¥2,200/pax
Asian breakfast
Homegrown rice, pickles, soup, seasonal vegetables, seasonal fish or meat (selection varies by the day), and fresh fruit. ¥2,500/pax
Getting here
Ryujinmura is located deep in the mountains, so most villagers get around by car. The nearest supermarket and convenience store are a 1 hour-drive away (but you’ll find the pantry well stocked so don’t worry).
Ryujinmura is a very big village, covering over 250 sq km. It takes almost 2 hours to drive from one end of the village to the other.
The nearest airport is Nanki-Shirahama International Airport, but most guests arrive at Kansai International Airport then take the train to the nearest train station, Kii-Tanabe Station. The train ride from Kansai International Airport to Kii-Tanabe Station takes about 2.5 hours.
Rental car
The Hatago has driveway parking for up to 5 cars, and the main house has parking space for up to 15 cars. Nearest highway exit: Arida IC. Nearest car rental: Toyota Rent-A-Car Kii Tanabe Station. Snow tyres and snow chains are a must from 15 December to 15 March. Set this as your destination on Google Maps: Ryunohara Hatago.
Complimentary shuttle from Kii-Tanabe Station
Take a train to Kii-Tanabe Station. We provide a free pick up from Kii-Tanabe Station between 2pm-8pm. The ride takes 70 minutes. Please let us know 3 days before your arrival if you require this service. The vehicle is an 8-seater Toyota Voxy. If you are coming in a group of more than 4, we recommend you forward any large luggage by courier because it may not fit on the car.
Bus from Kii-Tanabe Station
Take the Ryujin Bus from Kii-Tanabe. There are 3 buses a day. Our bus stop is “Terano”. The first bus departs Kii-Tanabe Station (right in front of the train station exit) at 12:00 and arrives here at 13:10. The second bus departs at 13:50 and arrives here at 15:00. The last bus departs at 15:00 and arrives here at 16:10. The fare is ¥1,550, payable by cash when you alight.
Address
525 Hiroihara, Ryujinmura,
Tanabe-shi, Wakayama Prefecture 645-0523
〒645-0523
和歌山県田辺市龍神村廣井原525
Optional activities
Nature hike
Tour of Hyakkenzan Nature Reserve
Explore 6 secluded waterfalls close up in a rugged 3 hour hike, practice sound meditation, walking meditation, and waterfall meditation, and enjoy hot homemade tea in the forest. Half day tour.
¥30,000/group
Paper making
Mr Okuno’s Washi Paper Workshop
Learn how to make traditional Japanese paper from scratch from an artisan who makes paper for the Kumano Hongu Taisha. You'll get to take 2 sheets of your own paper home, and discover the impact paper has on our environment. 3 hours.
¥7,000/person, minimum of 3 participants
Temple tour
Tour of Mt Koya
Learn about Shingon Buddhism's influence on the Kii Peninsula, temple architecture, and visit the only Japanese cemetery with a space rocket with in-depth contextual commentary. Full day tour.
¥40,000/group
Natural dyeing
Negi-chan’s Dyeing Workshop
Negi-chan is a local dyer who works only with natural dye. Learn how to dye your own tenugui tea towel using local plant materials, and bring a furoshiki wrapping cloth home. Kids and adults alike love this activity. 3 hours.
¥8,000/person, minimum of 3 participants
Meditation
Waterfall meditation
2-hour guided waterfall meditation at a well-hidden waterfall 20-minutes away from Ryunohara. Note: Rocky access, good shoes recommended.
¥6,000/group
Tea making
Lee’s Tea Workshop
End-April to May only: Pick and make your own green tea with our no-pesticide, no-fertiliser tea bushes. Lee, your host for Ryunohara Hatago, will take you around Ryunohara to pick the tea, then process and taste the tea together. 3 hours.
¥7,000/person, minimum of 1 participant
Amenities
Bedrooms
Power sockets for every bed
International plug adaptors available for loan
Extra pillow for every bed
Heat pad for every bed in the colder months (November to April)
Air conditioners (cooler/heater) for both bedrooms (the inner bedroom has 2 units; one for each bed)
Clothes hangers
Portable fans (for the summer months) in addition to air conditioners
Bathroom, Toilet, Vanity
Toto Neorest flushing toilet with bidet
Full-sized bathtub with automatic filling function, temperature controls
Heated changing room
Eco-friendly, low-irritant shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and body soap provided
Imabari face towels and body towels provided
Disposable combs, brushes, razors, ear buds, shower caps, tissues provided
Feminine products provided
Laundry
Fully-automatic Panasonic washer-dryer and eco-friendly detergent provided (softener not provided to ensure clean discharge to the river)
Iron and ironing board
Outside drying rack
Kitchen
Family-sized fridge stocked with jams and spreads for breakfast, and condiments such as wasabi, garlic paste, ginger paste, mayonaise, garlic butter
Drinks & Snacks Bars (items for sale): Japanese rice wine, beer, gin. Potato crisps, nuts, crackers, cookies, instant noodles, sweets, chocolate products.
Wine glasses, sake decanters and sake cups, tea cups, coffee cups
Plates, bowls, rice bowls, cooking utensils, silverware, chopsticks
2 induction heating cooktops
Microwave
Cuisinart toaster with air-fryer and baking functions
Baking sheets, cling wrap, aluminum foil
Blender
Rice cooker and homegrown organic rice
Hot water kettle with temperature setting controls
Complimentary tea bags and instant coffee sachets
Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary coffee pods
BBQ utensils, fire starter, charcoal
Working facilities
Fast wifi (451mbps)
Power surge protector
Extra monitor
Printing services available
Others
Books & reading materials
Hiking sticks
Umbrellas
First aid kit
Luggage dropoff, luggage storage for up to 1 week, luggage courier services can be arranged
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire alarms in every room
Fire extinguishers
Emergency torchlights in every room
Security camera aimed at front door (no security cameras inside)
FAQs
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Yes, we have 4 beds. There is 1 bathroom and 1 toilet in the house.
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The closest restaurant open for lunch is a 7-min drive (5.8km) away, while the closest restaurant open for dinner is a 12-min drive (10km) away. The nearest convenience store is 40 minutes (34km) away.
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We have a yakitori grill, and can provide a charcoal fire starter and charcoal.
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Anytime! Here’s a quick guide: end-February: plum blossoms. End-March to early April: Sakura. April-June: flowers galore, tea season, rice planting season. July-August: Summer months, perfect for swimming in the river. September: Typhoon season. October-first week of December: fall foliage. End-December: snow begins to fall. January-February: Thick snow.
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Up to 2 dogs, cats, rodents or birds are allowed. The pet fee is ¥3,000/pet. Dogs and cats must be leashed at all times because there are free-range chickens and goats on the property. Rodents and birds must be caged. Pets are only allowed on the concrete floor area, and not on the wooden platform area.