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TOJI no Niwa
Healing with Onsen
TOJI no niwa Kumano-Kawayu
hot spring therapy
TOJI is a Japanese tradition rooted in the restorative power of
hot springs, renewing both body and mind.
At TOJI no Niwa Kumano-Kawayu, we embrace the spring
waters of Kawayu Onsen and a simple rhythm of soaking,
drinking, and resting.
This quiet retreat welcomes pilgrims walking the Kumano Kodo,
as well as those seeking a peaceful escape from everyday life.
Just as one might gaze out at the garden from the veranda of a temple,
we invite you to a hot spring retreat where you can turn inward,
rejuvenate your mind and body, and find inner balance.
This is a peaceful hot spring retreat experience
designed for pilgrims walking the Kumano Kodo
and anyone seeking a break from the daily grind.
TOJI no Niwa Kumanokawayu is located in Kawayu Onsen,
close to the pilgrimage routes of the Kumano Kodo,
a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In this place, where people have long gathered in search of
healing, we offer a new style of TOJI—the traditional Japanese
practice of restorative hot spring retreats.
A Timeless Place for TOJI Healing
The building of TOJI no Niwa Kawayu Onsen was
originally constructed in 1928 as the main building
of the former Kameya Ryokan.
In recognition of its wooden architecture, which
blends harmoniously with the landscape of
Kawayu Onsen, it was designated as a National
Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2008.
While carefully preserving the character and
atmosphere shaped by the many years it has
welcomed guests, the building has been reborn as
a new place that carries Kawayu’s enduring TOJI
culture into the present day.