Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Kiikatsuura Train Station, Wakatake offers cosy Japanese-style accommodations featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available at public areas. Air conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a seating area with a low table and cushions. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. At Wakatake Inn, guests can soak in the public hot spring baths, get a soothing massage at a surcharge or grab a complimentary coffee at the coffee/tea station. Vending machines can also be found on site. Japanese-style dinner featuring local seafood and Japanese Sake or Shochu and a Japanese-style set breakfast are served at the dining area. Katsuura Port within a 10-minute walk away, while Nachi Falls is a 20-minute drive from the property. Guests can also access Hotel Urashima Resort & Spa’s hot spring baths, located just a 10-minute drive and ferry ride away, at a discounted price.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Asian

FREE private parking!

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
High score for Katsuura
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely stay I had here. I got drunk before dinner and then staggered into the most incredible feast I've ever had. This town lands a large amount of the tuna that comes into Japan, and they had such a variety and skill with it in the...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff, firstly. A bit of a language barrier but so helpful. The guesthouse is just lovely. You get a real rustic feel. Extra padded mattresses too. There is an onsen on site and, you can book to have a traditional Japanese breakfast too. Be...
  • Maria
    Canada Canada
    Spacious room with comfy beds. The onsen was a delight after a day of hiking the kumano kodo.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wakatake
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Wakatake takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:30

    Check-out

    From 06:30 to 09:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Wakatake accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests arriving after check-in hours (21:30) must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show.

    The public bath is available for use until 22:30.

    Please inform Wakatake in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Wakatake

    • Wakatake offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath

    • The prices at Wakatake may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Wakatake include:

      • Family
      • Quadruple

    • Wakatake is 0.9 miles from the centre of Katsuura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Wakatake is from 15:00, and check-out is until 09:30.