You can stay overnight at one of our HappyRaft guest houses! We have an old Japanese-style farm house quietly located on a mountain road surrounded by trees, just a 5-15 minute drive away from the HappyRaft base. There are no neighbors around making the house a kind of getaway.
If you've made the trip to Shikoku, rafting is not the only thing you should do! After exercising your body in the great outdoors, why not relax and enjoy the mountains of Shikoku? Otoyo Town, where we live, is located in the mountains, blessed by the Yoshino River and surrounded by beautiful mountains. There are no convenience stores, supermarkets, vending machines, or anything else around the inn. The beauty of the trees full of life, the chirping of the birds, the quiet and slow flowing time. Experience the nostalgic feeling of being transported back to a time long ago. Look below for our guest house list along with more information on what to bring, check/in check/out times etc.
Recommendations for Guest Houses
① BBQ
How to have fun with staying overnightIf you choose to stay at our guest house, we recommend barbecuing. You can BYO or order ahead through us! If you wish to order ahead, please let us know when you book with us.
② A star-filled sky
Enjoying natureThere are no stores around the guesthouse and no outside lights! At night, it is pitch black and the sky is filled with stars and the milky way.
③ Chatting with the staff
Everyone is friendlyEveryone is friendly and love to talk to people, so feel free to ask them for questions. You might even hear some local stories!
④Playing in the mountains
Take a stroll around the accommodation.The beautiful terraced rice paddies and the spectacular view over the Yoshino River. Enjoy not only the river, but also the mountains.
Details of Price, etc.
| Accommodation fee | ◉Stay only◉ 4,500 yen(tax included)/per person per night ※※3 years old -12yeas old(without bedding): 4,000 yen ※0-2 years old: No charge ◉For those who participate in the Happy Raft tour◉ ************************************************* With tour at Happy Raft 500 yen discount! ************************************************* 4,000 yen/per person per night ※3 years old-12years old (without bedding): 3,500 yen ※0 -2 years old: No charge *Additional fee of 1,000 yen will be charged for late check-in after 8:00 p.m. |
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| Location | About 5-15 minutes drive from HappyRaft (1 minute walk from JR Tosa-iwahara station) on a mountain road. It is difficult to find the place on the mountain road, so we will guide you from HappyRaft by car. Please come to HappyRaft!
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| About Meals of the guesthouse. | There is no meal service provided at the guesthouse. There is a shared kitchen and BBQ area, so you can bring your own meals there.
◉BBQ fee: 500 yen per person (for use of BBQ area, BBQ stove, charcoal) There are some small stores and liquor stores around HappyRaft where you can buy groceries, but they don't stay open late at night! Only one restaurant that is open at night until 8:00 p.m. (about 30 minutes drive from the guesthouse along the mountain road.) Dinner options are available below, be sure to try some of Kochi's delicious food. You can drink water at guest house. |
Guesthouse List
①Happy Guest House TERUYA
This guesthouse is a Japanese-style farm house in the mountains of Shikoku that we call Teruya.
The location overlooking the Yoshino River gives it a great sense of freedom!
There are no houses around, so you can relax in the silence or make a big fuss with without worries
On a clear night, you can see shooting stars and the Milky Way under a star-filled sky, and in early April, you can see the beautiful rows of cherry blossoms!
※Happy Guest house TERUYA is a partially shared accommodation. You will have a private bedroom while sharing the living room, kitchen, bath, and toilet will be shared with other people.
Kitchen, Refrigerator, Living room, Bath, Hot shower, Separate toilet for men and women, BBQ space (covered), Hair dryer, Free Wifi
Note: There is NO airconditioning. The temperature is much cooler in the mountains and we also have multiple fans set out around the guest house.
Cooking utensils: general, microwave, toaster oven, rice cooker, BBQ grill, tables and chairs, tongs, dishes in general, plastic wrap, aluminum foil
Seasonings: sugar, salt, salt and pepper, soy sauce, mirin, cooking sake, oil, etc.
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap
※Please bring your own towel, toothbrush, etc. If you don't have a towel, you can rent one at the guest house for￥500 each.
Check-in 17:00～20:00 （Please contact us if you are arriving out of this time zone)
*Additional fee of 1,000 yen will be charged for late check-in after 8:00 p.m.
Check-out time 10:00am（Please contact us if you would like to over the time）
②Takamotoya
At the top of the mountain, Takamotoya is owned by Grandpa Takamato and Grandma Tamiko, who talk about the history of this area and old stories. In the open landscape, there is a building of a private house with a great view of the steep misty stones and a sea of clouds in the morning. At night, the sky is full of stars, and shooting stars can be seen. A luxurious place surrounded by the green of the mountains, the blue of the sky, and the light of the sun. You'll feel as if you've come back to your own countryside. I hope it will become a spiritual home for many people.
※TAKAMOTOYA is available for exclusive booking per party.
Kitchen, Refrigerator, Living room, Bath, Hot shower, Separate toilet for men and women, BBQ space (covered), Hair dryer
Note: There is NO airconditioning. The temperature is much cooler in the mountains and we also have multiple fans set out around the guest house.
Cooking utensils: general, microwave, toaster, rice cooker, BBQ table, griddle, tongs, dishes in general, plastic wrap, aluminum foil
Seasonings: sugar, salt, salt and pepper, soy sauce, mirin, cooking sake, oil, etc.
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap
※Please bring your own towel, toothbrush, etc.
Check-in 16:00～19:00 （Please contact us if you are arriving out of this time zone)
*Additional fee of 1,000 yen will be charged for late check-in after 8:00 p.m.
Check-out time 10:00（Please contact us if you would like to over the time）
Meal Options
Optional plans for overnight guests only.
Other Accommodations
In addition to the Happy Guest House, there are several other accommodations available.
