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Kappa Backpackers

Shimanto Town, Kochi, Japan
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Just a three-minute walk from the Shimanto River, this guesthouse feels like a hidden base, accessible via a small path and tunnel off the main road.

Guest review score

Very Good
Reviews: 11
4.2

Access

Tokawa Station
6 min walk
Tosa-Showa Station
11 min drive
Hage Station
17 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
4 room types
No smoking
Nightlife view
9.7 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room
  • Only 2 rooms left!
    Free cancellation until 28 Jan
    No meal
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £37.64
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Koinobori Room: Mixed Dormitory [Room Only] [Room only]

    Free cancellation until 28/01/2026 23:59(JST)

    A dormitory (6 tatami) where creatures of the Shimanto River, such as the town's symbol 'koinobori' (carp streamers), swim energetically.Private space ensured with curtain-equipped bunk beds. *The price is per person per night.It will be a mixed-gender shared room. [Facilities] Bunk bed, reading light, full-length mirror, hanger, ventilation air conditioner 【Check-in】 ・18:30〜21:00 (16:00〜16:30) ※If you prefer 16:00〜16:30, please let us know in advance. ※After 21:00, a late check-in fee of 1,500 yen per hour will apply. [Parking] ・Parking and motorcycle storage are located a 3-minute walk away. ※When using the parking, please inform us of your vehicle type and estimated arrival time in advance. [Surrounding Information] ・There are no convenience stores around the facility. ・The nearest supermarket and day-use hot spring (Towa Onsen) are open until 7:00 PM. ※The supermarket is open until 6:00 PM on Sundays only. ・There are restaurants within walking distance, but we recommend making reservations in advance. *Note* This is an inn renovated from an old private house, so there is no soundproofing in each room.Guests who cause significant inconvenience to others or engage in behavior that severely violates etiquette may be refused accommodation.

    £37.64
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Room only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    28/01/2026 23:59 (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    2 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

Room details

Japanese room, Mountain view, Nightlife view, Non-smoking

No smoking
Nightlife view
9.7 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room
No smoking
Nightlife view
7.3 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room
  • Only 2 rooms left!
    Free cancellation until 28 Jan
    No meal
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £37.64
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Hinoki Room: Mixed-gender dormitory [room only] [Room only]

    Free cancellation until 28/01/2026 23:59(JST)

    Dormitory with Shikoku Hinoki bunk beds (4.5 tatami). *The price is per person per night.It will be a mixed-gender shared room. [Amenities] Bunk bed, reading light, hand mirror, hanger, ventilation air conditioner 【Check-in】 ・18:30〜21:00 (16:00〜16:30) ※If you prefer 16:00〜16:30, please let us know in advance. ※After 21:00, a late check-in fee of 1,500 yen per hour will apply. [Parking] ・Parking and motorcycle storage are located a 3-minute walk away. ※When using the parking, please inform us of your vehicle type and estimated arrival time in advance. [Surrounding Information] ・There are no convenience stores around the facility. ・The nearest supermarket and day-use hot spring (Towa Onsen) are open until 7:00 PM. ※The supermarket is open until 6:00 PM on Sundays only. ・There are restaurants within walking distance, but we recommend making reservations in advance. *Note* This is an inn renovated from an old private house, so there is no soundproofing in each room.Guests who cause significant inconvenience to others or engage in behavior that severely violates etiquette may be refused accommodation.

    £37.64
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Room only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    28/01/2026 23:59 (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    2 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

Room details

Japanese room, Mountain view, Nightlife view, Non-smoking

No smoking
Nightlife view
7.3 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room
No smoking
Nightlife view
9.7 m²
Max 5 adults / 4 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room
  • Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until 28 Jan
    No meal
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £47.06
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Yodo Line Room: Private Room [Room Only] [Room only]

    Free cancellation until 28/01/2026 23:59(JST)

    A private room (6 tatami) where you can enjoy watching toy trains run or relax and read in a hammock.From the balcony, you can see the Yodo Line and Shimanto River, making it popular with families and railway enthusiasts! [Amenities] Bunk bed, hammock, toy trains, hair dryer, reading lamp, full-length mirror, hangers, air conditioning 【Check-in】 ・18:30〜21:00 (16:00〜16:30) ※If you prefer 16:00〜16:30, please let us know in advance. ※After 21:00, a late check-in fee of 1,500 yen per hour will apply. [Parking] ・Parking and motorcycle storage are located a 3-minute walk away. ※When using the parking, please inform us of your vehicle type and estimated arrival time in advance. [Surrounding Information] ・There are no convenience stores around the facility. ・The nearest supermarket and day-use hot spring (Towa Onsen) are open until 7:00 PM. ※The supermarket is open until 6:00 PM on Sundays only. ・There are restaurants within walking distance, but we recommend making reservations in advance. *Note* This is an inn renovated from an old private house, so there is no soundproofing in each room.Guests who cause significant inconvenience to others or engage in behavior that severely violates etiquette may be refused accommodation.

    £47.06
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Room only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    28/01/2026 23:59 (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    2 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

Room details

Japanese room, Mountain view, Nightlife view, River view, Non-smoking

No smoking
Nightlife view
9.7 m²
Max 5 adults / 4 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room
No smoking
Mountain view
8.9 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room
  • Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until 28 Jan
    No meal
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £47.06
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Kappa Room: Private Room 【room only】 [Room only]

    Free cancellation until 28/01/2026 23:59(JST)

    Fully private room with a lock (5.5 tatami).Popular for the kappa peeking through the wood grain and the cute couch bed. 【Amenities】Couch bed, mirror, hanger, air conditioner 【Check-in】 ・18:30〜21:00 (16:00〜16:30) ※If you prefer 16:00〜16:30, please let us know in advance. ※After 21:00, a late check-in fee of 1,500 yen per hour will apply. [Parking] ・Parking and motorcycle storage are located a 3-minute walk away. ※When using the parking, please inform us of your vehicle type and estimated arrival time in advance. [Surrounding Information] ・There are no convenience stores around the facility. ・The nearest supermarket and day-use hot spring (Towa Onsen) are open until 7:00 PM. ※The supermarket is open until 6:00 PM on Sundays only. ・There are restaurants within walking distance, but we recommend making reservations in advance. *Note* This is an inn renovated from an old private house, so there is no soundproofing in each room.Guests who cause significant inconvenience to others or engage in behavior that severely violates etiquette may be refused accommodation.

    £47.06
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Room only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    28/01/2026 23:59 (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    2 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

Room details

Japanese room, Mountain view, Non-smoking

No smoking
Mountain view
8.9 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Internet available in room