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Welcome to SOLA

Only one guest group per day

A peaceful guest house just a 5-minute walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha.

Limited to one group per day, SOLA offers a calm and private stay
for pilgrims, nature travelers, and guests seeking rest.

Slow down.
Breathe deeply.
Reconnect with yourself.

🛏 Your Stay

✔ Traditional Japanese tatami rooms
✔ Dinner & breakfast included
✔ Optional gluten-free meals
✔ Quiet, relaxing atmosphere
✔ Luggage transfer support

Wake up to gentle scenery
and the soothing silence of Kumano.

🌍 Perfect Location

✔ 3 min walk to Oyunohara
✔ 5 min walk to Kumano Hongu Taisha
✔ 5 min walk to hot spring facility
✔ 5 min walk to Hongu Taisha-mae bus stop

Ideal base for walking:

Ogumotori-goe / Kogumotori-goe routes

🌿 Healing Experience (Optional)

Relax after your walk with:

✔ Traditional Japanese Acupuncture
✔ Chiropractic Treatment

Provided by a licensed practitioner
and available for guests only.

🥢 Meals with Care

We prepare nourishing meals using
fresh local ingredients.

Gluten-free options available upon request.

✨ Why Guests Love SOLA

✔ One group per day
✔ Quiet & deeply relaxing
✔ Walkable sacred sites
✔ Warm Mandy hospitality
✔ True Kumano atmosphere

🚌 For Pilgrims Heading to Koguchi

Convenient morning bus:

Hongu Taisha-mae → Koguchi

(Please check latest timetable)

🌿 Experience More

Optional guided visits, including:

✨ Sacred Tamaki Shrine Tour

📍 Come Rest at SOLA

Not just a stay.
A place to reset.

Restorative Acupuncture Experience

Recover. Rebalance. Renew.

After walking the Kumano Kodo or traveling through the sacred landscapes of Kumano,
give your body and mind the care they deserve.

This gentle treatment helps release tension, reduce fatigue,
and restore your natural balance.

Authentic Japanese Healing

Experience traditional:

✔ Japanese Acupuncture
✔ Chiropractic Adjustment

Performed by Mandy, a licensed practitioner with years of experience
in women’s wellness and holistic care.

A Deeply Relaxing Session

Japanese acupuncture uses extremely fine needles,
designed for minimal discomfort and maximum relaxation.

Many guests describe the experience as:

✨ Calming
✨ Grounding
✨ Deeply restorative

Exclusive for SOLA Guests

This experience is available
only for guests staying at SOLA.

A private moment of healing
in a quiet, natural setting.

Restore Your Energy

Release fatigue
Reset your body
Continue your journey refreshed

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Contact

和歌山県田辺市本宮町本宮573-1

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