Kumano Backpackers vs Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano

Same City · Tanabe Distance: 38.3km
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Kumano Backpackers

★★ 2-Star
8.3 102
Tanabe
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Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano

★ 1-Star
9.0 171
Tanabe
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (915)
8.9 (17,522)
Booking.com
8.1 (691)
8.9 (445)
Overall Average
8.3 (1,606)
9.0 (17,967)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kumano Backpackers Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent access, 1-2 min walk to Kumano Hongu Taisha and bus stop + Many reviews praise the owner for kindly sharing local info and Kumano Kodo tips
+ Friendly host provides free snacks like bread, yogurt, bananas + Small but clean, cozy rooms and shared spaces are repeatedly called comfortable
+ Well-equipped shared kitchen and lounge for cooking and mingling + Close to station and eateries, making travel and sightseeing easy
+ Clean and comfortable space ideal for post-hike rest + Self check-in, bike and laundry rentals noted as thoughtful services
+ Warm homestay vibe with mingling among travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Nearby restaurants and stores close early at 3-5 PM, need to prep dinner - Shared shower narrow or mixed-gender inconvenient for some women
- Only one shower and many stairs to 2nd-floor dorms are inconvenient - Shared spaces small and rooms occasionally chilly
- Some reviews mention mold in bathroom or wall cleanliness issues - Some note summer heat

Recommended For

Solo Hikers Couples Backpackers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Kumano Kodo trekkers Budget travelers Culture seekers

Guest Reviews

Kumano Backpackers

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Great location next to Kumano Hongu and bus stop. Full kitchen facilities, kind host gave bread and yogurt

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Can cook in kitchen, generous host provides snacks. Many guests behave well

Nearby eateries close early

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Comfortable space, helped with luggage storage. Great first backpackers stay

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Great location and shared spaces to meet people. Clean

Many stairs to 2nd floor, shower on 1st inconvenient

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Friendly host gave unexpected breakfast. Clean room and nice snacks

Buddha Guest House Kuchikumano

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Owner kind, detailed tourist info. Great location and clean

Shower might inconvenience women

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Walk to beach/hot springs, snorkel rental fun. All satisfied

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Loved small garden and homely feel. Fun chats with guests

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Cozy, owner gave great Kumano Kodo info

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Everything perfect, no complaints

Location Comparison

Distance: 38.3km

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