Kumano Backpackers vs Guesthouse Aizu

Same City · Tanabe Distance: 36.3km
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Kumano Backpackers

★★ 2-Star
8.3 102
Tanabe
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Guesthouse Aizu

★★★★ 4-Star
9.0 154
Tanabe
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Kumano Backpackers Guesthouse Aizu
Agoda
8.6 (915)
8.9 (155)
Booking.com
8.1 (691)
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라쿠텐트래블
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6.0
Overall Average
8.3 (1,606)
9.0 (155)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kumano Backpackers Guesthouse Aizu
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent access, 1-2 min walk to Kumano Hongu Taisha and bus stop + Affordable and well-cleaned environment praised repeatedly by solo travelers
+ Friendly host provides free snacks like bread, yogurt, bananas + Fun to freely use kitchen/living room and mingle with other guests
+ Well-equipped shared kitchen and lounge for cooking and mingling + Friendly response even for late check-ins
+ Clean and comfortable space ideal for post-hike rest + Backpacker vibe feels like being abroad
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Nearby restaurants and stores close early at 3-5 PM, need to prep dinner - Shared dorms lack privacy, dusty complaints
- Only one shower and many stairs to 2nd-floor dorms are inconvenient - 30+ min walk from station, poor access
- Some reviews mention mold in bathroom or wall cleanliness issues - Chaotic and uncomfortable for families

Recommended For

Solo Hikers Couples Backpackers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Budget travelers

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

Guesthouse Aizu

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Best for cheap clean stay, feels abroad

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Friendly even for late check-in

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Well-cleaned interior

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Free vibe, kitchen use great, fun mingling

Agoda 2.0 Couple

No privacy in dorm, dusty

Location Comparison

Distance: 36.3km

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