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Last Updated on February 3, 2026
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A reliable stop near Aki Station—clean, simple, and practical
Just a short walk from Aki Station in Kochi, Business Hotel Bencho offers a calm and convenient stay for pilgrims and travelers alike. With 19 rooms (10 singles and 9 twins), each room is equipped with Wi-Fi, fridge, tea set, and hairdryer. The hotel also provides 8 free parking spaces, making it suitable for those traveling by car. Guests can enjoy fresh local seafood and sake at the affiliated restaurant just 4 minutes away. Clean, unpretentious, and reasonably priced, this is a dependable rest stop after a long day on the road.
Basic information
| Address | 1-7-19 Yanomaru, Aki-shi, Kochi |
| Phone number | 0887-34-1177 |
| Parking | — |
| Number of room(s) | — |
| Price | Room only : 7,000 yen With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : — |
| Website | www.bencho.jp |
| Check-in | — |
| Check-out | — |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (500 yen) Dryer: ✓ Available (100 yen) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: — e-money: — |
Supplementary information
- Towel/Body soap/Shampoo/Conditioner/Toothbrush/TV/Refrigerator/Wi-Fi available/Washlet/Air purifier in each room
- coin laundry
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Review Summary from External Sites
Guests appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff, even for last-minute reservations. The free parking and walkable access to the station and dining options are praised. While the building shows its age, the value for money and comfort of the stay make it a trusted choice among travelers.
※This summary is generated by AI based on posts from external websites. The review content reflects the personal opinions and impressions of the individual contributors and does not represent our site’s evaluation.
As of October 2025, the price is not 6,000 yen but 7,000 yen for a room without meals. There was no special “pilgrim discount.” The coin laundry costs 500 yen for washing and 100 yen for drying, totaling 600 yen. Since it felt rather expensive, I decided not to use it.
