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).
- Highway Express Bus (Meiko Bus) :Restart part of operation from June 12, 2020.
- Local Bus (Ryujin Bus)Some parts of the Hongu Line: Not running temporarily. Restart full operation from May 23, 2020.
- Local Bus (Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus)Some parts of the Nachisan Line: Not running temporarily.
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus Sightseeing Bus : Not running until July 22, 2020.
Activities
- Dorokyo Gorge Jet Boat Tour: Not running temporarily.
- Log Rafting in Dorokyo Gorge (Ikada-kudari) : Not running until June 30, 2020.
Accommodations & Facilities
Tanabe
Accommodations
- Pension Shirogisu: Closed until August 31, 2020.
- Mehari Honpo Sangenjaya Korikian : Closed until December 31, 2020.
Facilities
- Tanabe City Museum Of Art: Closed June 22 to July 17, 2020.
Takijiri/Takahara
Accommodations
- Nuruminoie Rental House: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Guest House Kiyohime: Closed until Sep 30, 2020.
- Hibiki Rental House : Closed until December 31, 2020.
- Minpaku Akatsuki : Closed for the time being.
- Hoshizora-no-Yado : Closed until June 30, 2020.
Facilities
Chikatsuyu/Nonaka
Accommodations
- Kodo-no-Yado Kakidaira: Closed until March 31, 2021.
- Guesthouse SORA Chikatsuyu: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Guest house MUI: Closed until July 12, 2020.
Facilities
- Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu: Restart from June 6, 2020.6(Only Weekend)
Hongu Area
Accommodations
- Yamabushi Yado Ogamian: Closed until June 30, 2020.
Blue Sky Guesthouse : Closed until Jul 3, 2020.
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 3 pm |
Yunomine Onsen
Accommodations
- Yoshinoya Ryokan: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Onsen Minshuku Wadama : Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Ryokan Adumaya : Closed 8,28,30 July 2020.
Kawayu Onsen
Accommodations
- Kawayu Onsen Tabi-no-Yado Shiba: Closed until May 31, 2020. Open only on Saturdays in June, 2020.
Ukegawa
Accommodations
- Kumano Kodo-no-Yado Reimei Lodging House: Closed until June 30, 2020.
Nachisan
Accommodations
- Daimon-zaka Washoan Homestay: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Guest House Osaki Nachi : Closed until June 30, 2020.
Facilities
- Nachisan Tourist Information Center: Closed for the time being.
- Kumano Nachi Taisha（Treasure Hall, Seiryoutei cafe): Closed for the time being.
Katsuura
Accommodations
- Hotel Urashima: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Hotel Charmant: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima: Restart operation from June. Open days are limited.
Sorry, closed during these days below(2020 year).
■August/3,4,5 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 - Why Kumano: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Katsuura Gyoen : Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Kokoyui Guest House：Closed until December 31, 2020.
Facilities
- Katsuura Gyokou Nigiwai Fish Market : Closed for the time being.
- Nanki Marine Leisure Service（Whale Watching） : Closed until June 30, 2020.
- 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.
Kitayama village
Accommodations
- Okutoro Onsen Yama-no-Yado: Closed until June 30, 2020.
Shirahama
Accommodations
- ZEN Guesthouse Konichi-an: Closed temporarily.
- Kishu Shirahama Onsen Musashi: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Yanagiya : Closed until June 30, 2020.
Kamitonda
Accommodations
- Minpaku Hinokuma: Closed until June 30, 2020.
Ryujin Onsen
Accommodations
- Shimogoten Ryokan : Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Kirari Ryujin Ryokan : Closed until June 30, 2020.
Koyasan
Accommodations
- Nan-in Temple : Closed until June 30, 2020.
Taiji-town
Accommodations
- Hanairodori-no-Yado Kayuu : Closed until June 30, 2020.
Kumano City
Accommodations
- Business Ryokan Shione: Closed until June 30, 2020.
- Umihikari : Closed until July 17, 2020.
Guesthouse Wagaranchi : Closed temporarily.