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ゲストハウス COZY｜熊野古道・中辺路 近露の宿｜ハイカーと一人旅の宿泊施設
A once-in-a-lifetime encounter, a journey to remember.
Newly born inn in Chikaruro, Kumano Kodo, in January 2026.
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GUEST HOUSE COZY
Kumano Kodo Guesthouse COZY | Traditional Stay on the Nakahechi Route

Encounters here are the treasures of your journey.

Chikatsuyu, a popular stopover village along the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route.
Guesthouse COZY sits on a small hill overlooking the peaceful satoyama countryside.
A small guesthouse with just three rooms for hikers walking the Kumano Kodo.
Solo travelers are also warmly welcome. Relax and enjoy a peaceful stay in our cozy, home-like atmosphere.
We hope you can relax and recover from your journey here, and that the encounters you have will become one of your cherished memories of the Kumano Kodo.
With these wishes in our hearts, we warmly welcome all our guests.

熊野古道　中辺路　宿泊　ゲストハウスCOZY外観
熊野古道　中辺路　宿泊　ゲストハウスCOZY案内標識
熊野古道を歩くハイカーや一人旅向けの食事室
熊野古道・中辺路 近露にあるゲストハウスCOZYのお庭

Where many smiles are born.

熊野古道を歩く一人旅の女性ハイカー
Where connections and smiles are born.
熊野古道を歩くハイカー同士の楽しいディナー
We shared many laughs across borders.
熊野古道を歩くハイカー同士の楽しいディナー海外ゲストと日本人の交流
A special bond brought together by the Kumano Kodo.
熊野古道を歩くカップルのハイカー宿泊
A moment of connection beyond words.
熊野古道を歩く一人旅女性ハイカーが集まる
Three solo travelers brought together by chance at the same guesthouse.
熊野古道を歩く2組の海外ハイカーと日本人の交流
Connecting over stories of travel and daily life.
熊野古道を歩くハイカー同士の宿泊、楽しいディナー
A night spent sharing the memories of a special journey together.
熊野古道を歩く一人旅ハイカー、素敵な笑顔
Where different journeys meet, creating a once-in-a-lifetime connection.
親子であるく熊野古道の旅
A memorable journey along the Kumano Kodo, shared by father and son.
熊野古道の宿での朝食
Breakfast time is another simple pleasure of the journey.

Guesthouse COZY is a small guesthouse located in Chikatsuyu, a popular overnight stop on the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo. Many hikers walking from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha choose to stay with us, and solo travelers are always welcome. Relax and enjoy a peaceful stay surrounded by the natural beauty of Kumano.

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About Chikatsuyu on the Nakahechi Route of the Kumano Kodo

熊野古道・中辺路 近露

Chikatsuyu Children’s Summer Festival (August)

熊野古道・中辺路 近露のお祭り

Nonaka Shishimai (Lion Dance) – November

熊野古道・中辺路 近露、春の景色

Weeping Cherry Tree at the Nodagase Residence (March)

熊野古道・中辺路 近露　夕暮れ

Chikatsuyu Sunset (December)

Chikatsuyu, along the Nakahechi route, prospered as a post town for the Kumano pilgrimage.
In ancient times, when retired emperors made their pilgrimages to Kumano, elegant gatherings of poetry were often held here in Chikatsuyu. It was a graceful moment in which even the gods and Buddhas seemed to share in the delight, leaving a timeless atmosphere of beauty upon this land.
“Without choosing between belief and disbelief, without rejecting purity or impurity, and without distinction of status or rank” — Kumano is a land of great openness that embraces all. This spirit of tolerance still lives on in the people of Kumano today. With hopes for tomorrow in their hearts, travelers too will surely find their spirits soothed here.

STAFF

For 30 years I worked as a company employee, experiencing the many ups and downs of life.
By nature, I prefer being on my own rather than in a group. Yet, meeting people has always been my greatest joy, and I treasure the moments when someone tells me, “I’m glad I met you.”

While reflecting on my life, I walked the Kumano Kodo, and a new breeze swept into my heart. Guided, as if by the deities of Kumano, I moved to Chikatsuyu. Now, together with my wife who has supported me for many years, I warmly welcome guests to this land.

We hope that the encounters along the nature-rich Kumano Kodo will become memorable moments not only for you, but also for us as a couple.

Koji — Living the Moment in the Forest

Meet Our Staff