Kappa Backpackers

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

10

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • FREE private parking!

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Maree
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A quirky backpackers with lots of personality next to the Shimanto River.”
Shirleen
Singapore 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 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 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 Austria
“Great hostel, superb and funny host, located in the beautiful Shimanto river valley, feels like home!”
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.”
Rachel
France 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

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