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Last Updated on December 9, 2025
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A Country Inn Embraced by Nature and Homely Warmth
Nestled in the lush greenery of Kumakōgen, halfway between Daihōji (Temple 44) and Iwayaji (Temple 45), Wasaji is a cozy family-run guesthouse offering heartfelt rest to walking pilgrims. Its seven traditional Japanese rooms radiate a homely calm, and its clean restrooms, free laundry, and Wi-Fi provide thoughtful comfort for the long journey. Guests on the dinner and breakfast plan enjoy hearty meals prepared with local ingredients—nourishment for both body and spirit. Surrounded by the deep quiet of the forest, this inn evokes a nostalgic yet reassuring feeling, gently encouraging each traveler: “I think I can keep going.”
Basic information
| Address | 1528-1 Shimohatanokawa, Kumakogen-cho, Kamiukena-gun, Ehime |
| Phone number | 0892-41-0651 |
| Parking | ✓ Available (free) |
| Number of room(s) | 7 Japanese-style rooms (4 “8 tatami” rooms, 3 “6 tatami” rooms) |
| Price | Room only : 4,400 yen With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : 7,000 yen |
| Website | — |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (free) Dryer: ✓ Available (100 yen) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: ✕ Not accepted |
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Guests often describe the inn as “homely and peaceful,” with many remarking on the calming atmosphere of the surrounding forest. Pilgrims appreciate its location as a convenient base, with one guest sharing how grateful they were to leave heavy luggage at the inn before heading to Iwayaji. Shared dinners with fellow pilgrims are fondly remembered, and the clean rooms and free amenities like laundry and Wi-Fi add to the comfort. Overall, Wasaji is recognized as a trustworthy haven that supports both body and soul during the pilgrimage.
