Located just 40 km from Monjudo Temple, Kappa Backpackers features accommodation in Shimanto-cho with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. The property features mountain and quiet street views, and is 29 km from Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units include a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Taga Shrine is 44 km from Kappa Backpackers, while Tamematsu Park is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Kochi Ryoma Airport, 113 km 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

  • 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。
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its was very scenic. Aki-San was very helpful and acommodating. Definition of a rural japanese experience.
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    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。

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kappa Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 18:30 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

    Due to 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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Kappa Backpackers

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

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

    • Room options at Kappa Backpackers include:

      • Bed in Dormitory

    • Check-in at Kappa Backpackers is from 18:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Kappa Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.