Kumano Backpackers

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kumano Backpackers in Tanabe offers adults-only accommodation with air-conditioning, bath, and free WiFi. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant serving pizza, international, and European cuisines. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, and dining area. Additional amenities include a work desk, tatami floor, and free private parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Located 60 km from Nanki–Shirahama Airport, the hostel is near Hosshinmon Oji Shrine (8 km), Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art (23 km), and Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum (24 km). A hot spring area is also nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, fully equipped kitchen, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • FREE private parking!

  • Hot spring bath

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jennifer
Australia Australia
“Location excellent.,Owner runs a tight ship and provided breakfast. Nice little outside terrace. Home away from home feel! Owner provided a good range of snax too which is fab! Owner also runs a fan cafe opposite but it has in hiker opening...”
Peter
Australia Australia
“Location was fine, small town, everywhere was 5 minutes walk, host was very helpful suggesting onsen and things to do around town. Room very comfortable and quiet, simple breakfast supplied which was handy as town doesn’t open until around 9:00 or...”
Eszter
Hungary Hungary
“The host kindly provided snacks and some food. Nobody else stayed in the dorm the night I was there, so I was upgraded to a solo room free of charge. The room was clean and spacious. The kitchen has everything one may need to prepare a meal. The...”
Kaprielian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location literally 2 minutes from bus stop. Reviews complained about cleanliness it was absolutely fine. Staff had good English and provided walking sticks and shoes. It had good air conditioning.”
Cheryl
Australia Australia
“Spacious rooms, well-appointed kitchen with facilities, fantastic welcome even though we were a little bit late in arriving, great communication/email with instructions.”
Amélie
Germany Germany
“The beds are comfortable, there were snacks, tee, coffee, peanut butter and jelly. One of the few places we stayed at were people spend time at the lounge area and spoke to each other, which was nice. There is a very hot onsen close by and also...”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The beds have a curtain so you are tucked away. The living room and kitchen area is great and the bathroom was good!”
Haitian
China China
“Shino offered nourishing meals (especially the thoughtful bento!), trail advice, and showed gracious flexibility when we overslept. The beautifully curated retreat - where valley vistas meet minimalist comfort - made every moment restorative.”
Stuart
Australia Australia
“Great location to base yourself for doing day walks in the area.”
Madison
Australia Australia
“Easy checkin, welcoming and helpful hosts. Spacious hostel and great shared facilities. Very close to end of the trail which is a great bonus for sore feet.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Cafe Hongu
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • International • European

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.