Minshuku & Lunch Daichanchi
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Kids Facilities
River play in the Ushirogawa River
River play in the Ushirogawa River
In summer you can play in the Ushirogawa River that runs right in front of the guesthouse. Surrounded by mountains and river, it is a setting where children can play to their hearts' content.
- •Children's life jackets are available to rent for 500 yen each when playing in the river or the sea.
- •A guardian must accompany children during river play, with careful attention to safety.
Barbecue, fireworks and the vegetable patch in the garden
Barbecue, fireworks and the vegetable patch in the garden
On fine days you can barbecue and putter around in the vegetable patch in the garden, with fireworks at night. Since only one group stays per day, families can enjoy country pastimes together without worrying about anyone else around.
Time with the resident cats, Nero and Noa
Time with the resident cats, Nero and Noa
The guesthouse has two resident cats, Nero and Noa, who are a big hit with children. Sometimes children are allowed to give the cats Churu treats.
- •Because there are two cats, guests with cat allergies cannot stay.
Exclusive use with a private kitchen
Exclusive use with a private kitchen
With only one group per day, guests have a private kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, plus a dining area. You can cook for yourselves and spend the time as a family without holding back.
Bath in the separate outbuilding (private use for the one group per day)
Bath in the separate outbuilding (private use for the one group per day)
The bath and toilet are in a separate outbuilding away from the main house. Because only one group stays per day, the bath is for that family alone. There is no communal bath, onsen or sauna.
- •The toilet in the outbuilding is a traditional non-flush pit toilet.
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Overview
Minshuku & Lunch Daichanchi is a small minshuku (family-run guesthouse) in the hamlet of Isaihara in Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture, surrounded by mountains and a river, taking just one group of guests per day. Families can experience old-fashioned Japanese country life: playing in the Ushirogawa River that runs right in front of the house, barbecuing and setting off fireworks in the garden, and puttering around in the vegetable patch. The easygoing owner's hospitality and time with the two cats are popular as well. With its own private kitchen, it is a place where families can settle in and take their time.
Minshuku & Lunch Daichanchi is a small minshuku (family-run guesthouse) that takes just one group of guests per day, in Isaihara in Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture, a peaceful hamlet with nothing but mountains and a river. True to its name, it has the homey feel of being put up at the house of the owner, Dai-chan, and families can relax on their own.
Activities and Experiences
Nature experiences: river play, barbecue and fireworks In summer you can play in the Ushirogawa River that runs right in front of the guesthouse. On fine days there is barbecuing and puttering around in the vegetable patch in the garden, and fireworks at night - old-time Japanese country life at its fullest. Children's life jackets are available to rent for 500 yen each when playing in the river or the sea.
Rooms
Guest room and facilities The guest room is a Japanese-style tatami room with a mountain view (10 tatami mats, for 2 to 4 guests). There is a private kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, plus a dining area, so you can cook for yourselves. The bedroom has air conditioning. The bath and toilet are in a separate outbuilding away from the main house, and the toilet is a traditional non-flush pit toilet. Because only one group stays per day, the bath is for that family alone. A humidifier is also available to borrow.
Dining
Meals and cats Breakfast and dinner can be prepared if arranged in advance. Chatting with the easygoing owner and spending time with the guesthouse's two resident cats, Nero and Noa, are also a big hit with children. Because there are two cats, guests with cat allergies cannot stay.
Other Information
Access and surroundings About 1 hour 10 minutes by car from the Shimantocho-chuo IC on the Kochi Expressway. A town where you can do your shopping is about 15 minutes away by car. Parking is free for 3 cars and requires no reservation. Children who have not yet started elementary school, including infants, stay free of charge.
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Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 575 Isaihara, Shimanto, Kochi 787-1441 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 1 hour 10 minutes by car from the Shimantocho-chuo IC on the Kochi Expressway (about 2 and a half hours by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport). A town where you can do your shopping is about 15 minutes away by car. |
| trainNearest station | Kochi Airport |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 3 cars; no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-80-3200-9629 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Minshuku & Lunch Daichanchi best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2). There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Minshuku & Lunch Daichanchi?
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Parking: Free parking for 3 cars; no reservation required.
How do you get to Minshuku & Lunch Daichanchi?
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About 1 hour 10 minutes by car from the Shimantocho-chuo IC on the Kochi Expressway (about 2 and a half hours by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport). A town where you can do your shopping is about 15 minutes away by car.
Do we have to pay a room charge for our young children?
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This is a small guesthouse that hosts only one group per day, and children who have not yet started elementary school, including babies and toddlers, stay free of charge.
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