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Last Updated on December 15, 2025
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A Stylish DIY Guesthouse Just Steps from Kubokawa Station—A Perfect Rest Stop for Travelers
Located just 30 seconds on foot from Kubokawa Station and close to the henro trail leading to Iwamoto-ji Temple, sou. Town Hostel is a chic and functional guesthouse that warmly welcomes travelers. Opened in 2020 by its owner—who first arrived in Shimanto Town as a regional revitalization team member in 2015—the hostel is a lovingly crafted space that radiates a DIY charm throughout.The dormitory accommodates up to six guests and is equipped with clean showers and toilets. Amenities such as a washing machine and dryer (fee-based), Wi-Fi, and a shared kitchen make it especially practical for henro pilgrims. Reviews frequently praise it for being “clean and stylish” and “super convenient due to its proximity to the station.” Welcoming not only walking pilgrims but also young travelers and digital nomads, the hostel has become a beloved stop for many.
Basic information
| Address | 15-20 Kotohiramachi, Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun,Kochi |
| Phone number | 090-4970-4717 |
| Parking | — |
| Number of room(s) | — |
| Price | Room only : 3,400 yen or more With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : — |
| Website | — |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (100 yen) Dryer: ✓ Available (200 yen) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: — e-money: — |
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Guests often comment that the hostel is “clean and stylish” and “extremely convenient thanks to its location near the station.” The shared kitchen and lounge provide a relaxing communal space, while private areas like the bedrooms, showers, and toilets are also noted for their cleanliness and comfort. Its calm, quiet atmosphere makes it a great base for exploring the Shimanto River area. Overall, the hostel is praised for its comfortable ambiance and superb convenience.
I wonder if there are many people who stay at the Iwamotoji Temple lodgings? I was the only person staying there. The interior is stylish and nice. I think it would be easy for young people and foreigners to use (・∀・) It’s clean and conveniently located near the station. After having dinner at the restaurant attached to the station, you can boil some water in the kitchen on the first floor of the guesthouse and relax.
★★★★ (4 out of 5 stars)
