sou. Town Hostel
8.8
Excellent(14 reviews)
15-20 Kotohiramachi, Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kochi 786-0013, Japan
+81 90-4970-4717
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Hotel Description
sou. Town Hostel, located at 15-20 Kotohiramachi, Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kochi 786-0013, Japan, offers guests a convenient and charming stay in the heart of the city. Situated just a 1-minute walk from the nearest train station, the hostel is perfectly positioned for guests to explore nearby attractions such as the Iwamoto Temple, just 5 minutes away on foot, and the 四万十川財団, which can be reached in just 7 minutes. The simple and cozy design of the hostel creates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
Each room at sou. Town Hostel is equipped with air conditioning for comfort, and Wi-Fi is available in public areas, ensuring you stay connected during your visit. The hostel operates on a cash-only basis, offering a smoke-free environment for guests' convenience. While there are no fitness or spa facilities, the quiet, serene ambiance provides an ideal place for those looking to relax.
Guests will also enjoy easy access to popular nearby sights such as Shimantoryokurin Park, Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto, and the Ittohyo Submersible Bridge, all within a short distance. For a quick getaway, Matsuyama Airport and Kōchi Airport are a short drive away, offering even more travel options.
Whether you’re in Kochi for business or leisure, sou. Town Hostel’s central location and thoughtful amenities make it a perfect choice for all types of travelers.
Each room at sou. Town Hostel is equipped with air conditioning for comfort, and Wi-Fi is available in public areas, ensuring you stay connected during your visit. The hostel operates on a cash-only basis, offering a smoke-free environment for guests' convenience. While there are no fitness or spa facilities, the quiet, serene ambiance provides an ideal place for those looking to relax.
Guests will also enjoy easy access to popular nearby sights such as Shimantoryokurin Park, Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto, and the Ittohyo Submersible Bridge, all within a short distance. For a quick getaway, Matsuyama Airport and Kōchi Airport are a short drive away, offering even more travel options.
Whether you’re in Kochi for business or leisure, sou. Town Hostel’s central location and thoughtful amenities make it a perfect choice for all types of travelers.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Walking distance to Iwamoto Temple
2. 1-minute walk to nearest train station
3. Air conditioning for a comfortable stay
4. Free Wi-Fi in public areas
5. Cash-only policy for a simple transaction
6. Smoke-free property for a healthier environment
7. Close proximity to popular tourist sights like Shimantoryokurin Park
8. Nearby transportation options including Kubokawa Station
9. Easy access to both Matsuyama and Kōchi Airports
8.0 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Iwamoto Temple
5 min
公益財団法人 四万十川財団7 min
Shimantoryokurin Park13 min
Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto24 min
Ittohyo Submersible Bridge15 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 8.0 |
| Nearest airport | Kōchi Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 17 min |
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Location
15-20 Kotohiramachi, Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kochi 786-0013, Japan
Airports:
Matsuyama Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 45 min
Transit: 4 hr 38 min
Kōchi Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 17 min
Transit: 1 hr 58 min
Transit:
Kitakotohira
Walking: 5 min
Kubokawa Station
Walking: 1 min
Walking: 1 min
Kubokawa Post Office
Walking: 5 min
Higashimachi
Walking: 6 min
Nearby locations
8.0
Excellent Location
Amenities and Facilities
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
No credit cards
Cash
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
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Aoi watanabe
5/5
It is suitable for digital nomads. There is a work area on the first floor, a kitchen, a washing machine and a dryer. I slept in a backpacker room with bunk beds. The cost was ¥3400 per night. It is also highly recommended for travelers.
Carol Leung
5/5
A nice and clean hostel. We were given a private room to stay, very happy with it. Toilets are clean. Kitchen and dining area available.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Ryu Andou
5/5
Incredibly close to the station, very nice interior, very clean. Very responsive by phone. Cheap laundry (100 yen washer and dryer each). Very comfortable beds with sheets already fitted.I really enjoyed my interactions with the staff. Excellent recommendations, very friendly and chatty (in Japanese), was kind enough to show us his knives from Kurotori (famous blacksmith near the hostel). Assisted me in searching for my lost items, helping me call the restaurant and even accompanying me to the police station. He seems well-connected to the various shops and people in the area.
Jake Robinson
5/5
Really nice little place, with a relaxed atmosphere and clean, modern amenities. Staff were fantastic and went out their way to assist us and show us local places.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
河内山貴志
5/5
I was able to relax in my room and the lobby on the first floor.Great balance between budget and equipment 👍Perfect for a pilgrimage
NT
Nabe T
4/5
A shared-room guest house located in a renovated former coffee shop building in front of Kubokawa Station ||The owner runs the property by himself, so there are no fixed holidays except during the pilgrimage season. …
Spiritual Japan
5/5
2 minutes walk from Kubokawa station. The bedroom on the second floor is clean and spacious. I had a good rest.The bedroom was clean. I was able to take a good rest.
niya paku
4/5
'23/04 Accommodation, it seems that business has resumed in conjunction with the spring pilgrimage season.To be honest, I was a little worried because there was a lot of information written about it, but if you have experience with shared room accommodations such as "hostels/dormitories" that have recently been found all over Japan, you should have no problems at all.On the contrary, it was well-built, different from the DIY renovations that are common in this type of accommodation, and the water area in particular was new and had been cleaned (though the contents of the trash can were still there).If you don't understand the difference between a pilgrimage inn that is jointly managed by the neighborhood, and even more so a business hotel, you'll get a one star rating...The last demerit point is “reservation”There is no mention on the official SNS that it is closed for the winter, and the only way to make reservations is by phone, which is completely unreliable.Please update your SNS and set your mobile voicemail.In any case, this is the ``only best (high)'' accommodation for people who travel ``backpacker style'' using public transportation such as JR.
Piromi
1/5
This is a place in front of the station where the lights inside the room are brightly lit.There's no signboard, so you might think it's an ordinary house.Is there a lot of luggage in the room? It's like a garbage house with all the things scattered around.There are no rental towels, etc.Only shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hand soap.There are no individual partitions around the bed.There's only one bright light and one outlet.The trash cans are full and I can't throw anything away.It's a real overnight stay.There are few accommodations around Kubokawa, so the location is excellent. There are two supermarkets within walking distance.The accommodation rate was different from when I inquired over the phone. Everyone, please be careful.
たかまたかま
1/5
It hasn't been cleaned at all. The drain in the shower room was also clogged.The bunk beds are completely visible without any blindfolds.⭐️The person with number 5 is Sakura, right?
新沢淳（新澤 岳）
5/5
Right in front of the station. A guest house located just across the traffic light. However, there are no signboards, so it's hard to find. It's a stylish white (not guesthouse-like) building that used to be a bakery. The lounge on the first floor is comfortable (the low jazz music is also good). On the first floor, there is a large shared kitchen and an easy-to-use shower room. The second floor has bunk beds and a small room (maybe it would be better to clean it up a bit). I had a relaxing and relaxing time. It can also be used for pilgrimages.
雄介小野
5/5
I had a chance to drink at Kubokawa, so I took advantage of it.Good location in front of the station and in the middle of town.It opened last year (2020), so the whole place was new and clean. I really appreciate having two showers.