Guesthouse Samaru
9.4
Exceptional(40 reviews)
558-1 Taisho, Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kochi 786-0301, Japan
+81 880-27-0387
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Hotel Description
Guesthouse Samaru, located at 558-1 Taisho, Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kochi 786-0301, Japan, offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for guests seeking a relaxed and comfortable stay. Situated just 2 minutes' drive from Todoroki Park and a 1-minute walk from the nearest train station, the guesthouse is conveniently located near major transport options. The vibrant surroundings offer visitors a unique experience with easy access to local attractions such as the Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto, Iwamoto Temple, and the Kaiyodo Kappa Museum. The rooms at Guesthouse Samaru are praised for their comfort and charm, providing a perfect blend of space and coziness. Although the hotel lacks a fitness center, spa, or swimming pool, it offers essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a smoke-free environment. Guests will appreciate the pet-friendly policy and the excellent service, often mentioned in reviews. The hotel is easily accessible from Matsuyama and Kōchi airports, with public transport options nearby, including Taisho and Tosa-Taishō stations. Whether you're visiting for leisure or business, Guesthouse Samaru offers the perfect base to explore the region's cultural and natural landmarks, with various dining options and experiences close by. We warmly invite you to enjoy your stay and discover all the charm this guesthouse has to offer.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 2 min drive to Todoroki Park
2. 1 min walk to nearest train station
3. Guests praised the service
4. Guests mentioned rooms 12 times
5. Pet-friendly accommodation
6. Smoke-free property
7. Wi-Fi available throughout the property
8. Air-conditioned rooms for added comfort
9. Convenient location near local attractions
10. Easy access to public transportation options
6.8 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto
16 min
Iwamoto Temple28 min
Kaiyodo Kappa Museum15 min
Todoroki Park2 min
Mukaiyama Submersible Bridge8 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 6.8 |
| Nearest airport | Kōchi Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 41 min |
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Location
558-1 Taisho, Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kochi 786-0301, Japan
Airports:
Matsuyama Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 21 min
Transit: 4 hr 8 min
Kōchi Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 41 min
Transit: 3 hr 12 min
Transit:
Taisho Station
Walking: 1 min
Tosa-Taishō Station
Walking: 1 min
Tosa-Taisho Station
Walking: 1 min
Tanono
Walking: 3 min
Nearby locations
6.8
Good Location
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
Pet-friendly
Services
Front desk
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
9.3
30 reviews
Wonderful
24
Excellent
3
Good
2
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0
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1
Jin Chen
5/5
Located directly opposite the train station, the Japanese-style wooden room has clean floors and bathrooms. The boss is very friendly and the nearby town is quiet and friendly.
Henney Lee
5/5
The owner is friendly and the location is convenient. You can rest assured that you can store your bicycle in the building. The boss is handsome.
Carol Leung
5/5
Lovely guesthouse to stay on our cycling tour of Shikoku.The host is very friendly and helpful. We are able to have conversations with him even though we cannot speak Japanese. He shared with us a lot of information about the Shimanto area and beyond. It was raining in the afternoon and evening, so we stayed in the guesthouse and have a good time.I highly recommend everyone to stay in this guesthouse.
cerelie doyle
5/5
We will miss Ono-san and Ekimae house. We stayed here for 3 nights and would have liked to stay longer. The place felt like home. The architecture is handcrafted by locals, and beautiful woodwork is throughout the house. The smell of that wood will always remind me of Ekimae house! Ono-san was a kind and generous host, and I believe we left as friends. We relaxed in the living room in the evenings, and even played on his Nintendo. We also easily cooked most of our own meals in the well equipped kitchen. If you’re looking for somewhere to relax in the beautiful countryside, I strongly recommend staying at Guesthouse Samaru. Ono-san does so much for his community and values every guest who visits.I get the impression that guests often use the guesthouse as a stopover, for one night, before moving onto another destination. This is a huge mistake! Stay for at least 2 nights, enjoy the wonderful vibes in the guesthouse, swim in the local river, hire bikes (from Ono-san) and also sing karaoke just down the road on the weekend with the locals! We have been travelling Japan for 6 weeks, Guesthouse Samaru was our favourite place we have stayed, and the town of Taisho-cho was so welcoming and so memorable. I wish Ono-san all the best and hope very much to return one day. A really beautiful guesthouse and town.
Jordan Miller
5/5
My party had mechanical failure with one of our bikes when we arrived in the middle of a snow storm, and Ono-san went completely above and beyond to help us solve the problem and get where we wanted to go. The rooms were also very clean and nice. Thank you so much for your help and for a wonderful stay!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
高橋伸二
5/5
I used it when touring on a motorcycle. At first, I was thinking of staying in a tent at a campsite, but it suddenly became cold in the mornings and evenings, so I gave up. I came here looking for a cheap place to stay. As a result, I took a shower and slept well on a comfortable futon, and the next day's touring was also comfortable. The rooms were clean, and I was shown a bike storage area that was out of sight. Personally, I was glad that there was an izakaya (Japanese pub) just a short walk away that was run by a general who loved motorcycles, and we had a delicious dinner there.
山田勉
1/5
The construction, size, and comfort of all tables and chairs, including the kitchen, were not made with the user's ease of use in mind.They didn't teach me how to use the valuables box, and it was broken.I can't even stay in the common room until my train time.You will be asked to leave the building before checking in and after checking out.Extremely unfriendly and uncomfortable accommodation.
Brandon Sato
5/5
Great (only one in town?) sharehouse in Taisho. Yusuke is very nice, even with his limited English. Our two man room was cozy, but had space for the luggage, plus the futon was comfortable. They have a lot of living room spaces, with plenty of chairs, tables, and manga if you can read Japanese. Plenty of information if you're looking for acitivies in the surrounding areas. It was pretty quiet when we arrived and only a few other guest showed up later in the evening. I'd recommend this place if you were looking for lodging in the area.
Yasuyuki To
5/5
There is a station in front of the inn, and you can park your car in a public space on the hill next to it.It seems that the old guest house has been renovated.It was the best in terms of cost.Revisit,I used it when I went to the Shimanto River for sweetfish fishing.It was very helpful for me to store the sweetfish I caught in the refrigerator.I go fishing for sweetfish in other regions and stay at hotels.I was surprised that the futon mats at this facility were so fluffy that I didn't feel tired the next day.I was surprised that I didn't feel sore all over my body the next day at the accommodations I've used for fishing so far.I would like to visit you again next year.Thank you.
Xing Yue
5/5
The value exceeds our expectations. Everything is clean, the bed is super comfortable and I slept so well! Highly recommended. I have been able to recommend various places. The cost performance is the best!
Shuppo Oyamano
5/5
Used as a hospitality accommodation for cycling around Shikoku.Indoors is fully equipped with cycle racks, air pumps, tools, etc.They also sell puncture repair supplies in bulk, which comes in handy in emergencies.It's my first time at a guesthouse, but I'm shy so I stayed in a single room.This time it was a 3 night 4 day itinerary, and the futon here was the best fit for me personally.There are a lot of books, so I think it's good to indulge in some reading.The owner was very friendly and I had a good impression of him♪This guest house is also recommended for cyclists!
Flora Trouilloud
5/5
Just like home. Yusuke ono is helpful, warm and kind. The house is clean, cosy and full of surprises, like a house (non)-moving castle. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and the cutest train station.
J ROCK
4/5
It's right in front of you when you get off at Tosa-Taisho Station.I used it for a one night stay.It was a nice and homely guesthouse.
Horiuchi Yuka
5/5
I stayed for one night as a solo traveler.They introduced me to nearby restaurants, and when I told them I wasn't sure where to stay the next day, they gave me information on recommended destinations and guesthouses.Other than that, they responded flexibly to our detailed requests, and the service received a score of 120 out of 100.On the hard side, although the building itself is old, it is well maintained and there were not many guests so we had a very comfortable stay.The next day, I left earlier than I had originally planned, but the hostel was very nice, as they gave me a proper farewell.If I have a chance next time, I would like to relax and read books and manga.
yoshie m
5/5
I stayed here for one night on a solo trip to Shikoku.The inside is spacious and clean, has been renovated and feels new, and is a modern guesthouse.It was a very pleasant stay.The owner is also very kind, and having experienced many guesthouses, I can recommend this guesthouse.It's quite a remote area, so there may not be many people using it, but it's right next to the Shimanto River, there's a local line, and there are two pubs and shops nearby, so it's a great place to take a leisurely trip along the Shimanto River in Shikoku. It's a great place for people who want to do that!Definitely recommended for road bikers.It's a guest house with a kitchen so you can cook your own meals, so it might be a good idea to relax for a long stay.
須夜﨑真吾
5/5
If you want to rate based on your personal preference👍️
yoshiyuki nakayama
5/5
We stayed here with 5 children, and it was extremely comfortable ✨ We even cooked our own meals 🍛 The bunk beds, hammocks, and a space that everyone could enjoy together was a great memory 😊 The manager is also a very nice person ❣️
ペコ
3/5
It was my first time staying at a guesthouse. It was an accommodation that I didn't like.
高橋一太
5/5
I took it slow.The surrounding area was quiet and very nice.
高橋礼子
5/5
It was clean and comfortable, and I thought the owner was full of love for his guests. I was surprised.