Kumano Backpackers
647-1731 Wakayama, Tanabe, Hongu 159-1, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Kumano Backpackers
Located in Tanabe, 7.9 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Kumano Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi. Guest rooms include bed linen. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 24 km from Kumano Backpackers, while Kamikura Shrine is 34 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 60 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Property highlights
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
FREE private parking!
Hot spring bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jiann
Switzerland“Excellent location. Authentically Japanese. Most comfortable Japanese style room I have stayed. The free snacks were just cherry on top!”
Suzette
Australia“Well located. Interesting owner with great stories to tell. Comfortable, clean and tidy. The 'goodies' bag with breakfast was excellent. There are plenty of toilets both Western and Japanese style.”
Bryony
United Kingdom“Great value for money with a lovely host. This accomodation is ideal for kumano kodo trailers, with a washing machine available for use and other friendly walkers to chat to. Would recommend the ramen restaurant down the road 麺屋みつあし too, very...”- Karen Australia“The dorm room was very private. The kitchen big. Very generous with basics tea coffee and a welcome gift of toast, yogurt and fruit. Wonderful.”
- Ane
Spain“Great location, a lot fo facilities and nice staff, he showed us around the place and gave us some food for breakfast too! People say there is no food around but that is not true. The owners of the place have a cafe just across the street and...” 
Yuki United Kingdom“Clean, well-equipped, surprise extra snacks provided, nice staff”
Luca
Italy“Everything was fine , strategic position, nice welcome and a small breakfast bag very appreciated. I would reccomend!”
Ondrej
Slovakia“It's a great stay in Hongu. Clean, spacious living room and big kitchen with everything one needs. Location is also good, close to temple and bus station.”- 欧阳泽
China“Excellent accommodation! To my surprise, the owner's husband is a guide, the couple helped me a lot. And the husband called me plastic bag man, fantastic experience!” - Alexander United Kingdom“You won't get much better than this for cheap and cheerful Kumano-kodo breaks. I even got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich kit. You have access to basic cooking facilities, and you sleep in a nice little cupboard. The staff are friendly and...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Cafe Hongu
- CuisinePizza • International • European
Facilities of Kumano BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Sun terrace
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Hot spring bathAdditional charge
- English
- Japanese
House rulesKumano Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Kumano 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.
FAQs about Kumano Backpackers
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Check-in at Kumano Backpackers is from 15:00, and check-out is until 09:30.
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The prices at Kumano Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Kumano Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Hot spring bath
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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Kumano Backpackers has 1 restaurant:
- Cafe Hongu
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Kumano Backpackers is 23 miles from the centre of Tanabe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
