Providing mountain views, Kappa Backpackers in Shimanto-cho features accommodations, a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. The property is around 18 miles from Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto, 25 miles from Monjudo Temple, and 27 miles from Taga Shrine. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the guest house, every unit includes a shared bathroom and bed linen. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Tamematsu Park is 29 miles from Kappa Backpackers, while Shimanto Historical Museum is 29 miles away. The nearest airport is Kochi Ryoma Airport, 70 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
10
High score for Shimanto-cho
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its was very scenic. Aki-San was very helpful and acommodating. Definition of a rural japanese experience.
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was such a fabulous find. Hugely warm welcome from the host and other people staying. So comfortable, shared kitchen with everything you need. Perfect stay thank you.
  • Florian
    Germany Germany
    Forgot something at the last hostel and the owner organised that it's send to the next hostel that I will visit.
  • Asbjørn
    Denmark Denmark
    Perhaps the best experience I ever had with any kind of accommodation. The house is cozy and clean and the owner is among the kindest men you will ever meet.
  • Niccolò
    Italy Italy
    deep in the forest, close to the train line (the train passes every second hour) and close to torrents and river.
  • K
    Kaori
    Japan Japan
    近くのおすすめのお店や観光のアドバイスを沢山もらえました。とてもアットホームで人の温かさを感じられる宿でした。
  • A
    Ayako
    Japan Japan
    駅からの道順がわかりやすかったし、ロケーションはとてもよかったです。すぐ近くにスーパーがあったのもよかったです。
  • Shotaro
    Japan Japan
    オーナーがとても明るくとても楽しい時間を過ごせました。 一回の談話室では一緒に宿泊している方々と楽しく食事をすることもでき、有意義でした。 また四国に行った時は遊びに行きますね。
  • Alexis
    France France
    L’emplacement est idéal pour découvrir l’arrière pays japonais
  • Yuki
    Japan Japan
    滞在中の、設備の説明が充分にあって快適に過ごせました!オーナーの気遣いにも感謝することが多かったです。

Area info

Amenities of Kappa Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Kappa Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Kappa Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    License number: 高知県指令28高須保第135号

    FAQs about Kappa Backpackers

    • Check-in at Kappa Backpackers is from 6:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Kappa Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Kappa Backpackers include:

      • Bed in Dorm
    • Kappa Backpackers is 16.2 miles from the center of Shimanto-cho. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kappa Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Bicycle rental
    • Yes, Kappa Backpackers is popular with guests booking family stays.