Kuchikuma Hyotan Shuku, a lodging facility featuring the charm of 'gourd' design, opens in Kami-Tonda Town, Wakayama Prefecture on July 3, 2026

Azami Resort Corporation (Headquarters: Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, Representative: Kohei Tanaka) opened a new lodging facility, Kuchikuma Hyotan Shuku, in Asakura, Kami-Tonda Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture on July 3, 2026 (Friday).

Kuchikuma Hyotan Shuku is a lodging facility that utilizes the second floor of a Japanese-style detached house. The facility features objects and decorations with gourd motifs, as well as shoji screen designs, creating a calm Japanese space where guests can feel the local charm and playfulness.

The facility can accommodate up to 8 people, making it ideal for family trips, trips with friends, and group stays. In addition to two Japanese-style rooms, the facility also has a dining room, providing a spacious area for guests to relax and enjoy their stay.

The facility is equipped with a toilet, bathroom, kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, dining table, chairs, and other amenities. Guests can enjoy simple cooking and meals, allowing them to stay in a comfortable and homely environment.

As a lodging facility that can be used according to prior notice, guests can enjoy a relaxed stay at their own pace, whether they are traveling with family or friends. In the calm Japanese space, guests can also enjoy leisurely moments between sightseeing.

The facility is a 3-minute walk from Asakura Station on the JR Kisei Line. There is also a parking lot within a 1-minute walk, making it easily accessible by both train and car. Guests can also use the facility as a base for sightseeing in the Shirahama area or for staying in the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture.

Features of Kuchikuma Hyotan Shuku

1. Japanese-style space with gourd motifs The facility features objects and decorations with gourd motifs, as well as shoji screen designs, creating a calm Japanese space with a friendly gourd design.

2. Accommodates up to 8 people With two Japanese-style rooms and a dining room, the facility can accommodate up to 8 people, making it suitable for family trips, trips with friends, and group stays.

3. Equipped with kitchen facilities for a homely stay The facility is equipped with a kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, dining table, and chairs, allowing guests to enjoy simple cooking and meals. Guests can also enjoy a leisurely meal together.

4. A calm and comfortable space to stay at your own pace The facility utilizes the second floor of a Japanese-style detached house. With two Japanese-style rooms and a dining room, guests can relax and enjoy their stay without worrying about their surroundings. The facility can be used not only as a base for sightseeing but also as a place to enjoy the stay itself.

5. 3-minute walk from Asakura Station, parking lot within a 1-minute walk The facility is located a 3-minute walk from Asakura Station on the JR Kisei Line. There is also a parking lot within a 1-minute walk, making it easily accessible by both train and car.

Limited-time opening campaign: 20% off accommodation fees for the first 3 groups

To commemorate the opening of Kuchikuma Hyotan Shuku on July 3, 2026, a limited-time opening campaign is being held for the first 3 groups.

During the campaign period, the first 3 groups will receive a 20% discount on accommodation fees. Please take this opportunity to experience the Japanese-style space with gourd motifs, the spacious interior that can accommodate up to 8 people, and the comfortable stay environment equipped with a kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker.

Target: First 3 groups Discount content: 20% off accommodation fees Target reservation sites: Booking.com, Airbnb

How to make a reservation

▼Booking.com https://www.booking.com/Share-zKXk8oI

▼Airbnb https://www.airbnb.jp/rooms/1713495219481825329

Facility overview

Facility name: Kuchikuma Hyotan Shuku Location: 1380-7 Asakura, Kami-Tonda Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture Opening date: July 3, 2026 (Friday) Number of guests: 1-8 people Room composition: 2 Japanese-style rooms, 1 dining room Facilities: Toilet, bathroom, kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, dining table, chairs, TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, futon, hair dryer, tableware, etc. Check-in: 15:00 Check-out: 10:00 Access: 3-minute walk from Asakura Station on the JR Kisei Line Parking: Available within a 1-minute walk Official page: https://azami-resort.com/hotels/kushikumano_hyotan_shuku/

About Azami Resort Corporation

Azami Resort Corporation is a resort management company that develops and operates lodging facilities, manages private lodgings, provides rental car services, and engages in real estate business. The company operates lodging facilities in various tourist and resort areas across Japan, including Miyakojima, Wakayama, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Shizuoka, Ishikawa, and Hiroshima.

With the theme of 'Making resorts more accessible,' the company creates facilities where travelers can easily stay in a comfortable and homely environment while feeling the charm of the region.

Company name: Azami Resort Corporation Headquarters location: 849-7 Hirara Nishizato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture Representative: Kohei Tanaka Established: July 2018 Business content: Development and operation of lodging facilities, rental car business, real estate business, management of private lodgings Official website: https://azami-resort.com/