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.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE private parking!

Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jiann
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent location. Authentically Japanese. Most comfortable Japanese style room I have stayed. The free snacks were just cherry on top!
  • Suzette
    Australia 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    Clean, well-equipped, surprise extra snacks provided, nice staff
  • Luca
    Italy Italy
    Everything was fine , strategic position, nice welcome and a small breakfast bag very appreciated. I would reccomend!
  • Ondrej
    Slovakia 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 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 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

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Cafe Hongu
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • International • European

Facilities of Kumano Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
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
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Adult only
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Kumano Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 09:30
    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.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Need-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

    • Check-in at Kumano Backpackers is from 15:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

    • Kumano Backpackers has 1 restaurant:

      • Cafe Hongu

    • Kumano Backpackers is 23 miles from the centre of Tanabe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Hot spring bath
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • 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.