Because of the current Covid-19 situation there are unscheduled closures and changes in opening hours.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is list is not a complete list, only a guideline. As the situation is changing quickly the information below may not be 100% up-to-date.
Please also refer to the Japan National Tourism Organization Coronavirus (COVID-19) advisory information page for nation-wide updates.
https://www.japan.travel/en/coronavirus/
Services & Activities
Services
- Koyasan Kumano Access Bus: Not running until June 30, 2020. Running from July partially ( only weekends and national holiday) and running regularly from August (everyday).
- Local Bus (Ryujin Bus)Some parts of the Hongu Line: Not running temporarily. Restart full operation from May 23, 2020.
Activities
- Dorokyo Gorge Jet Boat Tour: Not running temporarily.
Accommodations & Facilities
Tanabe
Accommodations
- Pension Shirogisu: Closed until August 31, 2020.
- Mehari Honpo Sangenjaya Korikian : Closed until December 31, 2020.
Takijiri/Takahara
Accommodations
- Guest House Kiyohime: Closed until Sep 30, 2020.
- Hibiki Rental House : Closed until December 31, 2020.
- Minpaku Akatsuki : Closed until Aug 31, 2020.
Facilities
Chikatsuyu/Nonaka
Accommodations
- Kodo-no-Yado Kakidaira: Closed until March 31, 2021.
- Minshuku Nakano: Closed until August 31, 2020.
Chikatsuyu Cherry Garden “Sakura-no-Sono” (Family House): Closed until August 31, 2020.
Hongu Area
Accommodations
Facilities
- Kumano Hongu Taisha : The prayer time will be shortened as follows from 20 April 2020. | Worship time: 8 am to 5pm | Prayer: From 8 am to 4 pm |
Nachisan
Accommodations
- Daimon-zaka Washoan Homestay：Closed until October 31, 2020.
Facilities
- Kumano Nachi Taisha（Treasure Hall, Seiryoutei cafe): Closed for the time being.
Katsuura
Accommodations
- Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima: Restart operation from June. Open days are limited.
Sorry, closed during these days below(2020 year).
■August/17,18,19,24,25,26,31
■September/1,7,8,14,15,22,23,28,29
■October/5,6,12,13,19,20,26,27
■November/2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,30
■December/1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 - Kokoyui Guest House：Closed until December 31, 2020.
Facilities
- Katsuura Gyokou Nigiwai Fish Market : Closed for the time being.
- Ki-no-Matsushima Cruising : Re-opening only schedule as below from Jul to Sep 2020.
■July/4,5,11,12,18,19,23,24,25,26
■August/1,2,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,22,23,29,30
■September/5,6,12,13,19,20,21,22,26,27
Shingu
Accommodations
- Guest House Fukuroku: Closed until December 31, 2021.
- Youth Library Engawa: Closed until August 31, 2020.