Kerama Backpackers

901-3501 Okinawa, Tokashiki, Tokashiki 40 , Japan – Great location - show map

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8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
279 reviews

Great staff! They have a shuttle to the beach and a shop you can rent snorkeling gear from or go on a kayaking tour

Matthew United States of America
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Kerama Backpackers

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Kerama Backpackers is located just under a 10-minute walk from the eastern shore of Tokashiki Island. There is a garden at the property and WiFi is available in all areas. The hostel offers free pick-up service from Tokashiki Port upon reservation. Each room has air-conditioning and heating systems. There are clothes racks and safety deposit boxes. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Guests are free to use the shared kitchen and enjoy relaxing in the shared lounge, garden or terrace. The property offers free shuttles to a marine shop near Aharen Beach, where guests can enjoy activities and use a shower. Naha Port is a 90-minute ferry ride away, and Naha Airport is a 30-minute Yuirail ride from Naha Port.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 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 (8.6)

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
4 futon beds
2 bunk beds
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1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Tokashiki
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  • Matthew
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great staff! They have a shuttle to the beach and a shop you can rent snorkeling gear from or go on a kayaking tour”
  • Molly
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great place to stay:) the owners were so sweet and the staff! Highly recommend”
  • Cathal
    Japan Japan
    “Staff and other guests were really nice; very nice atmosphere. I was there for Tokashiki marathon, and it was perfect for my needs, really close to the ferry port and marathon start line.”

Managed by Atsushi (Morino) Shimaoka

Company review score: 9.5Based on 277 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, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Kerama Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

FAQs about Kerama Backpackers

  • Kerama Backpackers is 1,500 feet from the center of Tokashiki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Kerama Backpackers include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Family
    • Quad
    • Twin

  • Kerama Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Canoeing

  • The prices at Kerama Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Kerama Backpackers is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.