小さな宿 Nieche

Wharf Cafe Nieche just a couple of minutes from Taiji Station is a friendly and economical guest house in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture.

The rooms are fairly basic, but comfortable tatami and futon squares and there is very little noise at night, guaranteeing a peaceful sleep. Bathrooms are communal.

The breakfasts were wonderful, served either Western or Japanese style. There’s Wifi and the young-at-heart owner will run you down to nearby *Shippo restaurant if you have no other arrangements for dinner.

Nieche has a few, fairly old bicycles that are free to take around town. The nearest convenience store is a 20-25 minute hike away from the center of Taiji.

Wharf Cafe Nieche is definitely recommended if you are looking for budget accommodation in the Japanese countryside with a relaxed atmosphere and a wonderful start to your day with fresh local produce for breakfast.

You can book online through the link below but telephoning might be easier even if you don’t speak Japanese.

Access – Getting There

Wharf Cafe Nieche
Ichiya, 43-1
Nachikatsuura-cho
Higashimuro-gun
Wakayama 649-5141
Tel: 0735 57 0470
www: tiisanayado.com

Taiji is connected by both JR train from JR Nagoya Station and regular buses (which are cheaper than the train). Mie Kotsu buses operate from the Meitetsu bus station at Meitetsu Nagoya Station. The buses run to Shingu via Kumano. From Shingu there are trains to Taiji. Locals buses connect Shingu with Kumano-shi.

*Shippo restaurant has moved a 100 meters or so to a new building on the same side of the road.