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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mats, a futon bed, sliding doors, and a view of a mountain.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, cushions, and sliding shoji doors.

A traditional Japanese house with tatami mat flooring, sliding doors, and a garden area with plants and a small pond.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

1. Kokoyui Guesthouse

3 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Jordan

￥23,949

￥26,640 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hallway with a wooden bench, a row of slippers, and a door leading to another room.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a tatami mat floor, a wooden dining table, a bed with a futon, and a kitchen area with a microwave and sink.

A room with wooden flooring, a white curtain, and a wooden ladder.

A modern kitchen with a white table, a sink, and a microwave.

2. Vacation rentals -kou-

2.8 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Angel

￥12,000

￥18,700 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A waterfront hotel with multiple guest rooms, a pool area, and a dining terrace.

A room with tatami mats, a wooden table, and a wicker chair. Large windows offer a view of a body of water and greenery.

A serene indoor garden with a clear water feature, surrounded by rocks and tropical plants.

A person in a clear indoor pool surrounded by rocks and plants.

3. TAOYA nachikatsuura

2.4 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Michael

￥35,563

￥39,845 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spa area with a pool, wooden walls, and a stone structure.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the sea through a rock arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

4. Hotel Urashima

2.7 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

werner

￥27,930

￥31,231 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A person dining at a table with various dishes and a teapot, with a view of boats through a large window.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and two beds with white bedding.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a TV, and a sliding door.

A hot spring area with a stone wall, a small waterfall, and a view of a bamboo fence.

5. Manseirou

2.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Carol Mae

￥33,196

￥37,063 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a bed with a view of the sea, and a large window.

A room with two wooden chairs facing a large window overlooking a body of water and mountains.

6. Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

0.1 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Kai Tai

￥14,943

￥16,944 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and mountains. There is a wooden wall, a plant, and a table with books and a bottle.

A cabin with wooden walls and a sloped ceiling, featuring three beds aligned along one wall, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a small seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a dining area, and a view of the sea.

7. glampoceanluxe umikumano

0.1 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

ATSUSHI

￥24,192

￥26,712 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A kitchenette with a built-in coffee machine, a sink, and a stainless steel range hood.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden fence, a small garden with rocks and a stone lantern, and a signboard.

8. Oyado Hana

3 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Susan

￥7,334

￥8,123 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a view of a coastal landscape.

9. Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hotel Nagisaya

1.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥14,896

￥16,797 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel entrance with large glass doors, a well-lit interior, and a visible seating area.

A refrigerated display case with various beverages and snacks.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of the sea, a small table, and a television.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, pendant lighting, and a sofa in the background.

10. Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto

18.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

David

￥11,700

￥14,157 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, air conditioning units, and a small outdoor area with gravel and potted plants.

A traditional red and green building with a view of a cityscape and the sea.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small outdoor seating area, and a visible entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden panel wall.

11. Kokoyui Guesthouse Shingu

13.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Wai Song

￥30,206

￥33,643 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, large rocks, and a view of mountains and water.

A clear pool with rocks and a wooden structure overhead.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, chairs, and a view of the sea.

A balcony with a view of a beach and mountains.

12. KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

3.5 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Yushi

￥16,821

￥18,822 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A wooden structure with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, two beds, and a view of the sea.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden paneling, and a view of rocks outside.

13. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nanki Kushimoto

19.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

KIMIO

￥22,175

￥24,857 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A view of a park with various trees and a white fence.

A balcony with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.

A hallway with a trash bin and two wall-mounted light switches.

14. Pension Sora - Hostel

5.3 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

"高台から海が一望できとても素敵なペンションでした。清潔で快適な空間を提供されていると感じました。テラスからの夜景や朝のブルービーチの景色最高でした。　蚊取り線香が焚いてあったり、そっとテーブルにランプが置いてあったり、くつろいでもらいたい気持ちが伝わりました。早めに到着するのをおすすめします。スタッフも親切丁寧な対応でした。駅まで送迎もしていただき、助かりました。数日滞在して、リフレッシュ出来るペンションだと思います。楽しい時間をありがとうございました。"

ISHIYAMA

￥10,633

￥11,869 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, wooden paneling on the wall, a blue accent wall, and a glass door.

A modern bedroom with a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a compact kitchenette.

15. MarketStay shingu

13.5 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Barb

￥9,273

￥10,255 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

A tatami mat room with a trampoline, playhouse, and bookshelf.

A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small wooden table, and a window with a view of trees.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with fruit, a TV on a stand, and a wooden shelf.

16. Vacation rentals -sui-

3.4 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥14,930

￥22,018 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding shoji doors, and a wooden wardrobe.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, sliding doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed with white bedding, a shoji screen, and a hanging shoji door.

17. Vacation rentals -ryu-

3.6 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥15,883

￥22,971 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spa area with a stone wall, a water feature, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with ping pong tables, a carpeted floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A person in a clear pool with rocks and plants around, under a covered area with vertical slats.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of a lake and hills.

18. Taoya Nachikatsuura

3.5 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥37,015

￥40,886 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Kokoyui Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Vacation rentals -kou-	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View
TAOYA nachikatsuura	8.8 Excellent 85 reviews	View
Hotel Urashima	8.4 Very good 364 reviews	View
Manseirou	8.6 Excellent 31 reviews	View

Top Taiji-cho Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

10/10 Excellent

"The ryokan was very beautiful with a very inviting lobby. Staff were extremely accommodating and checked on food allergies. Dinner and breakfast were awesome, tasted so great and filling. There was some mold in the toilet so minus points for that."

Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima

10/10 Excellent

"The atmosphere was amazing. The property sits on a private island a short ferry ride from the port of Katsuura. Onsen was high quality."

Sunrise Katsuura

10/10 Excellent

"Great setting next to the ocean. Clean room. Nice public bath. Helpful Staff. Reserved breakfast was abundant."

Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

10/10 Excellent

"I put everything into my video https://youtu.be/GGXBlkTra50?si=5XSGXo44shmaNnso Please enjoy it, it’s good to stay for more than one night"

Other attractions near Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Taiji Kujirahama Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Taiji Kujirahama Park, a lovely green space in Taiji. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

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Whale Monument

Learn about the local history of Taiji when you take a trip to Whale Monument. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Kandorizaki Lighthouse

Kandorizaki Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Taiji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Katsuura Fishing Market

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Katsuura Fishing Market during your visit to Kumotori Onsen. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Ashiyu Takinoyu

Enjoy an outing to Ashiyu Takinoyu during your stay in Kumotori Onsen. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Taiji-cho Whale Museum?

Taiji-cho Whale Museum is located in Taiji. You'll find 46 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Taiji-cho Whale Museum?

Adjacent to Taiji-cho Whale Museum, Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options close by include glampoceanluxe umikumano and Kokoyui Guesthouse Taiji.

How many hotels are there near Taiji-cho Whale Museum?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Taiji-cho Whale Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Taiji-cho Whale Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Taiji-cho Whale Museum.

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Our top choices for Taiji-cho Whale Museum hotels

1. Kokoyui Guesthouse

2. Vacation rentals -kou-

3. TAOYA nachikatsuura

4. Hotel Urashima

5. Manseirou

6. Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

7. glampoceanluxe umikumano

8. Oyado Hana

9. Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hotel Nagisaya

10. Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto

11. Kokoyui Guesthouse Shingu

12. KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

13. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nanki Kushimoto

14. Pension Sora - Hostel

15. MarketStay shingu

16. Vacation rentals -sui-

17. Vacation rentals -ryu-

18. Taoya Nachikatsuura

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Top Taiji-cho Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima

Sunrise Katsuura

Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

Other attractions near Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Taiji Kujirahama Park

Whale Monument

Kandorizaki Lighthouse

Katsuura Fishing Market

Ashiyu Takinoyu

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