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

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a sofa with cushions.

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

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 12 - Oct 13

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 hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, and a view of a body of water and hills.

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

3. TAOYA nachikatsuura

2.4 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Michael

￥31,500

￥35,250 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

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

A spacious room with a large wooden table, tatami mats, and a view of the sea.

4. Hotel Urashima

2.7 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

werner

￥27,930

￥31,231 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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.

5. Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

0.1 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Kai Tai

￥14,943

￥16,944 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A night view of a terrace with outdoor seating, a railing, and a backdrop of a starry sky.

A library and café interior with seating, bookshelves, and a sign reading "LIBRARY*CAFÉ".

A building with a sign reading "HOUSTON SPACE JAPAN" under a starry night sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

6. HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT

2.3 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥16,852

￥18,963 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

7. Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hotel Nagisaya

1.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥14,896

￥16,797 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

8. Hotel Nakanoshima

2.2 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥91,288

￥100,835 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A refrigerated display case with various beverages and snacks.

9. 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 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.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, and a sliding door leading to another room.

10. Kokoyui Guesthouse Shingu

13.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Wai Song

￥30,206

￥33,643 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hot spring bath area with a wooden bench and a stone wall, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A balcony with a view of a beach and mountains.

A clear pool with rocks and a wooden structure overhead.

11. 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 wooden deck with a clear view of a large body of water and distant hills.

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

12. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nanki Kushimoto

19.9 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

KIMIO

￥22,175

￥24,857 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a TV screen.

A two-story building with a sign reading "AJITO Hostel & Cafe Bar".

Three bottles of shower break products in a transparent container.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a small table, and a mirror.

13. AJITO Hostel & CafeBar

14.6 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Lauren

￥9,762

￥10,835 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spa area with a hot tub, a stone wall, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television, and a view of the sea through shoji screens.

A hot spring area with a stone border, a wooden bench, and a view of the sea through a window.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, calm sea, and green mountains in the background.

14. Sunrise Katsuura

3.5 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

Brandon

￥14,389

￥15,935 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

15. 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, 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.

A modern building with a large glass facade, a parking lot, and a small garden area with a stone monument.

A hallway with a large indoor plant, a staircase, and a wooden partition with hanging clothes.

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

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

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

17. Vacation rentals -sui-

3.4 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥14,612

￥21,700 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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 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.

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

18. Vacation rentals -ryu-

3.6 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥15,883

￥22,971 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

19. Taoya Nachikatsuura

3.5 km from Taiji-cho Whale Museum

￥36,851

￥40,705 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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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 86 reviews	View
Hotel Urashima	8.4 Very good 367 reviews	View
Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu	8.2 Very good 80 reviews	View

Top Taiji-cho Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

10/10 Excellent

"Overall great stay. No complaints for this hotel"

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. Hanairodori No Yado Kayuu

6. HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT

7. Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hotel Nagisaya

8. Hotel Nakanoshima

9. Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto

10. Kokoyui Guesthouse Shingu

11. KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

12. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nanki Kushimoto

13. AJITO Hostel & CafeBar

14. Sunrise Katsuura

15. Pension Sora - Hostel

16. MarketStay shingu

17. Vacation rentals -sui-

18. Vacation rentals -ryu-

19. 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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