About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Kappa Backpackers in Shimanto offers family rooms with air-conditioning, mountain views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a shared bathroom, slippers, and a lounge area. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying the quiet street views. The property features a lounge, terrace, and free private parking. Convenient Services: The guest house provides a shared kitchen, concierge service, bike hire, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a lounge, housekeeping, and free private parking. Local Attractions: Located 113 km from Kochi Ryoma Airport, nearby attractions include Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto (29 km), Monjudo Temple (40 km), and Shimanto Historical Museum (47 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maree
United Kingdom“A quirky backpackers with lots of personality next to the Shimanto River.” - Shirleen
Singapore“Quiet little place in a quiet town. Very homely place and comfortable. Clean too! Booked a private room so there was more privacy. Shared bathroom was clean.” - Jarrod
Australia“Beautiful traditional Japanese style house just behind the Main Street of town and directly behind the supermarket in the beautiful valley of the Ashoka to river. The host is fantastic is very friendly and accomodating. Would highly recommend...” - Topias
Finland“Nice Guest house at Tokawa station in Kochi, Shikoku. Pictures show the place well and I really liked the atmossphere there. Out of the way of the major tourist destinations so you get some peace and quiet. I liked the friendliness of the owner...” - Gerald
Austria“Great hostel, superb and funny host, located in the beautiful Shimanto river valley, feels like home!” - Jo 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“Forgot something at the last hostel and the owner organised that it's send to the next hostel that I will visit.” - Asbjørn
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“deep in the forest, close to the train line (the train passes every second hour) and close to torrents and river.” - Rachel
France“Très bel endroit, calme, pas loin de la rivière Shimanto. Ideal pour s’y poser et se reposer. Aki est un hôte très sympathique et les repas communs les soirs entre tous les guests sont très conviviaux. Ambiance chambre d’hôte très appréciable :)”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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
