Located a 12-minute walk or a 3-minute bus ride from JR Kochi Station north exit, Katsuo Guest House offers Japanese-style dormitory rooms with air conditioning. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site upon prior reservation. There is a shared kitchen equipped with a microwave, fridge, electric kettle and kitchenware. The guesthouse offers complementary coffee and tea. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in the shared bathroom. Dormitory rooms feature tatami (woven straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Free luggage storage service is available upon reservation. Kochi Ryoma Airport is 12 km away, while JR Kochi Station north exit is 1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1:
4 futon beds
Bedroom 2:
3 futon beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Kochi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanna
    Australia Australia
    Suuuuch a lovely place!! Owners are so welcoming and helpful, and the accomodation itself was ridiculously cute (seaside aesthetic) and well maintained/clean. Kitchen has all the supplies you need.
  • Olivia
    Australia Australia
    Nothing bad to say about Katsuo Guesthouse. The owners are super friendly, and they upgraded me from the dorm room to a private room for free! The facilities are excellent, everything clean and comfy. Very handy map of the area and info provided...
  • Josephine
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Its a lovely place decorated with many fish symbols, manifested the "Katsuo fish" theme. The owner had kindly prepared all necessary cooking utensil, amenities and basic seasoning things. Very good for a family get together.
  • E
    Erez
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of the best hostels I have been to in Japan. The staff were amazing, the place was comfortable and cosy and it had a really nice atmosphere throughout the whole stay. Have to mention that the owners were very helpful with anything I needed and...
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    4 free parking spaces at front of property. Nice ,compact lounge area by small galley kitchen so potentially quite sociable if a solo traveller..Well designed space ,relatively near to main JR station.English speaking staff and some good...
  • C
    Cheng
    Japan Japan
    Big space, beautiful house and clean. There is a super nintendo which is good for someone loves games.
  • Fong
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The guest house is very comfortable and welcoming! It is located near bus station and around 10mins walk to Kochi train station, so it is very convenient. The common area and rooms are maintained well (very new) and very clean. Most importantly,...
  • Catherine
    Canada Canada
    Maki was so friendly, welcoming and helpful! She recommended local restaurants for dinner, and invited me to join the tacoyaki party they were having that evening. The 8 bed dorm was lovely- gorgeous wood beds and cool decor. The beds were...
  • C
    Camille
    France France
    very nice place, well situated. The host was super nice and the bed comfy. everything is well decorated with taste. highly recommended.
  • Michele
    France France
    super friendly staff, comfy beds, super nice atmosphere

Managed by MAKI

Company review score: 9.5Based on 237 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Since the owner is a young woman with international travel experience, the Katsuo Guest House was especially made with safety and cleanliness in mind, with the hope that female travelers will feel comfortable. The guesthouse’s owner “Maki-san” is very proud of the role that the Katsuo fish has had in Kochi’s history and is happy to share as Kochi’s informal ambassador! The landlady, who was a former deputy editor of a local town magazine, can provide information on local specialty food such as seared katsuo. This is a delicious benefit only available to travelers at the guest house.

Property information

Learn about the culture of Kochi in this owner-built guesthouse! Each room has been designed with a different theme in mind, so you are guaranteed to have an interesting stay! The guesthouse has two sites: a Japanese-style wing and a Western-style wing. The Japanese wing was opened in 2012 as the first guesthouse in Kochi. The newly built Western wing is the product of a collaboration by several local designers and artists – now well-known for its large glass window of swimming Katsuo fish. ※Please could we ask for your prior understanding of the condition of our guest house; we don’t have any interior noise proofing. Therefore, we request all our customers observe the curfew/no noise times, please abide by this condition and be patient with the other guests. We hope you accept this condition and enjoy the stay as an opportunity to expand your community.

Neighbourhood information

●Sawada Mansion/沢田マンション Amateurs ignore the law, designing and constructing a 5-story DIY apartment building that currently houses over 100 happy residents in with the unwritten consent of the local government.Visit free.Hours: 10:00~17:00  ●Tosa Terrace/とさてらす Kochi sightseeing information dispatch hall.Every information for Kochi sightseeing is collected, and support system to traveler is fixed. FREE-bicycle.Hours: 8:30~18:00 ●MY-YU Bus/My遊バス The bus is from JR Kochi Station, The excursion bus to Katsurahama via Mt.Gozai. We go around tourist attraction in Kochi-city such as "Harimaya Bridge" "Makino botanical garden" "Katsurahama".Plus, your My Yu bus pass gets you discounted admission to many attractions on the route and unlimited tram rides in the 200 yen zone in Kochi City.Luckily for Foreign tourist becomes at half price about the person who showed passports. ●Pokapoka Hotspring/ぽかぽか温泉 am8:00〜am1:00 It's 10 min by walk form our guesthouse. There are restaurant, laundromat, spa. ●Natural park/交通公園 There are Natural Park next to our guesthouse. You can enjoy take a walk♪

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Katsuo Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Katsuo Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 03:00 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 of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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 22:00 and 07:00.

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

    Please inform the property directly in advance in the following circumstances.

    - If you expect to arrive later than the designated check-in hours (16:00 - 20:00)

    - If you wish to use the property's parking space

    - If you wish to make use of luggage storage service before check-in

    A surcharge of JPY 1000 applies every hour for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

    Please note the property staff live next to the property. Guests are welcome to call the staff for any inquiries during their stay.

    Please directly contact the property in advance if you wish to use the free private parking on site.

    Please note that your booking may be treated as a no show if you arrive after 20:00 without any prior notice. Guests arriving after 21:00 will be treated as a no show.

    Please inform Katsuo Guest House 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 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

    License number: 高知市指令24重保生第1号, 高知市指令24重保生第1号, 高知市指令30重保生第11号

    FAQs about Katsuo Guest House

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

    • Katsuo Guest House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Kochi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Katsuo Guest House include:

      • Quadruple
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Holiday Home
      • Family

    • Check-in at Katsuo Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Katsuo Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Bicycle rental