Kerama Backpackers

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kerama Backpackers in Tokashiki offers air-conditioned rooms with shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, hairdryer, and ground-floor units with tatami floors. Convenient Location: Located 25 mi from Naha Airport, the guest house is near Tokashiku Beach (1.6 mi), Teruyama Observatory (2 mi), and Aharen Observatory (2.7 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its beach access, attentive staff, and excellent service support.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Availability

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Johnston
United States United States
“Amazing value! The accommodations were unlimited. They gave a ride to and from the beaches and ports.”
Abhijeet
Japan Japan
“The staff were really very nice. Everyone was helpful. The free shuttle bus service is great. Highly recommended for the solo travelers.”
Eric
Germany Germany
“The owner authentically welcomed you and provided any reasonable assistance. I have never been to a guesthouse with such a warm atmosphere before.”
Mara
Canada Canada
“Super friendly and helpful staff on tokashiki island! Comfy beds and clean hostel near the port :)”
Grant
Australia Australia
“It was cheap It was fun The staff were amazing They drive you to the beach and pick you up every day They go out of their way to help Mikki the host (Morino’s wife) even drove to her home and brought back some fresh aloe Vera from her garden...”
Johannes
United States United States
“The environment, facilities available, free transport and good information”
Lounsbury
Canada Canada
“The owner was very accommodating, I had to make changes to my stay and he was so kind and willing to change my booking. Any questions I had were answered and the hostel itself was really nice. I 100% recommend staying here!”
Campolongo
Argentina Argentina
“Everything was organised, also if you want to go to the beach they give you a ride. Such an amazing people Morino and his family. Also Pablo the Spanish guy who is helping them is very nice . I had a problem with a hostel in Osaka and Morino...”
Madeline
United States United States
“Really appreciated the free shuttle to Aharen Beach immediately after arriving on the ferry.”
Bing
Taiwan Taiwan
“Service is super good with welcoming staffs. Free shuttle bus to the beaches and ferry port, cheap and affordable accommodation”

Managed by Atsushi (Morino) Shimaoka

Company review score: 9.1Based on 495 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Kerama Backpackers is located on Tokashiki Island, an island in the Kerama Islands. The Kerama Islands were recently designated as Japan’s 31st National Park as of March, 2014. Tokashiki Island is well-known in Japan for its coral and beaches, and you can enjoy various marine sports such as diving and snorkeling. Kerama Backpackers is the only hostel-style accommodation in Tokashiki. There are a Mixed dorm as well as a Female dorm, in addition to a Japanese-style room (private room or Mix dorm) with tatami mats. We also have a comfortable common room, kitchen, laundry, and shower rooms in the hostel. Please feel free to ask our staff about not only our marine sports plans, but also local information including sightseeing sites and nearby restaurants.

Neighborhood info

There is not a beach for swimming in the Tokashiki area. If you want to swim in the sea, you should go to the Aharen beach or Tokashiku beach. There is a marine shop of the same management of our guest house "Islands trip" in the Aharen area. You can use freely (shower room, luggage storage, etc.) of the facility at "Islands trip". We are also free transportation to "Islands trip", please ask to our staff about time schedule.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Kerama Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi

House rules

Kerama Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCB Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at least 1 day in advance with your ferry schedule and estimated time of arrival at Tokashiki Port. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that public ferry schedules are subject to change depending on seasonality and weather conditions. Cancellation charges may vary. Please contact the property for more details.

In order for the property to notify the guest in case of any ferry cancellation, please indicate a phone number that property can reach the guest on the day before the check-in date at the time of booking. If the guest is traveling before reaching Kerama Backpackers, please inform the hotel of the name of the property at which the guest is staying at on the night before the check-in date at Kerama Backpackers.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kerama Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 第　H26-3号

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