Comfortable Accommodation: Hostel John Mang ゲストハウス ジョン in Shizuoka offers air-conditioned rooms with tatami floors and yukata. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a shower.
Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and complimentary bicycles. The hostel provides a shared kitchen and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available.
Convenient Location: Located 29 km from Kochi Ryoma Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Daizen-ji Temple (22 km), Nishihama Park (22 km), and Nakatosa Town Art Museum (32 km).
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, attentive staff, and excellent service support.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“Had a wonderful say at John Mang hostel, stayed on e night during my pilgrimage of Shikoku. Mari was so kind, friendly and easy to communicate with, the room was cozy and comfortable, kitchen well equipped, facilities were very clean. Handy to be...”
David
France
“Mary and her husband Kai were wonderful hosts – so nice, warm, and welcoming. They helped us find a wonderful local izakaya in the middle of the night, and Mary took such caring attention of us when we didn’t feel well. We also saw how Kai and...”
Petros
Cyprus
“John and Mari are amazing hosts, they offered me a free ride on the way back from temple 36 (i was walking on the pilgrimage), they speak English well which is a big plus for foreigners in Japan, they also use whatsapp and one can contact them...”
Wilfried
Belgium
“Everything! Very nice location, at the pilgrim’s way, next to the ferry. Very cordial welcome. Mari and Kay really love their guests! Evening snack and breakfast ready for free! Use of kitchen, washing machine (free) and dryer for just 100¥. Nice...”
Tina
Australia
“The host was amazing with attention to detail. The Japanese pyjamas and cloak were beautiful as was the futons.”
Man
United Kingdom
“Cosy guest house. Mari is done well. She is kind and friendly. We enjoy the stay. Recommended!!!! 👍🏻”
Eira
Norway
“The most welcoming hosts! They thought of everything ☺️ even supplying midnight snacks! Everything you could need in the kitchen, laundry, and super comfortable and clean rooms. We also got the unexpected sendoff of a lifetime with music, flags,...”
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Mai
Canada
“The staff were wonderful. Especially at night when I was trying to do the laundry and the washing machine did not seem to be working, the staff quickly came to help even though it was so late!”
Tirza
Israel
“evrything was perfect, the room and specially marie who runs .
the place
she took us to a restaurant , we had bread and jam in the morning.
marie was outsatanding .”
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Frédérik
Canada
“Everything is perfect !
Super clean and confortable.
The staff is exceptionally nice. There is a lot a nice little attentions. (They gave me a homemade lunch for the next day..)
I would absolutely recommend !”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 09:00
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.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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