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Keyaki is a house perched on the upper end of the ridge top settlement of Takahara along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.It is a long-narrow building with a hallway down the middle: guest rooms and café (dining room) on one side (with panoramic mountain views!) and the family’s rooms on the other.There is a small yard in front of the house for relaxing outside to enjoy the view.The two guestrooms each have ensuite bath and toilet.Futons are laid out on an elevated tatami platform.Homemade meals are served in the café.Please note that the family (with young children) also lives in this guesthouse. This is the same young couple who manages the nearby Suzushiro rental cottage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Within a property, room configurations, sizes, and furnishings will often vary from one guest room to another. Because many of these regional lodges have been built, expanded, or updated over generations, no two rooms are completely identical. One room might feature a distinct layout, different views, or unique decorative accents compared to the room next door. Embracing these shifts in style and layout is a core part of the journey, offering an authentic window into the distinct regional charm and hospitality of the trail. Additionally, pictures of meals shown are for reference only and actual meals vary with seasons, rotation and meals plans set by your hosts.
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