Stay
Charter Plan (Brakefast Included)
About This Plan
This exclusive plan allows you to reserve the entire zero-waste action hotel, "HOTEL WHY," for private use.
The hotel features 4 rooms in total, each accommodating up to 4 guests, for a maximum capacity of 16 guests.
Plan Benefits:
By booking this plan, you will receive a 5% discount on the accommodation fee.
For groups of 10 or more, this plan offers better value than booking 3 individual rooms through our [Standard Plan].
Booking Period:
Reservations can be made from 240 days up to 60 days prior to your arrival.
Activity
【STUDY WHY】
Our local staff will introduce the "Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center WHY" and share the history of the town's commitment to Zero Waste.
*For guests who prefer a more detailed explanation in English, an optional "STUDY WHY English Private Tour" is also available.
【Waste Sorting Experience】
Bring the waste baskets you have sorted into 6 categories in your room to the on-site Waste Station.
You can experience first-hand how the waste generated during your stay is sorted in Kamikatsu and recycled into new resources.
Time Information
Check-in: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Option tour "STUDY WHY"(English): 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Guiding tour "STUDY WHY"(Japanese): 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Breakfast serving time: 8:30am
Waste separation activity: 10:00am
Check-out: 9:00am - 10:30am
*If you would like to take a tour around Kamikatsu at another time, please access to INOW program.
INOW provides a guided experience of the village centred around understanding the zero waste system and sustainability.
They facilitates various experiences to show you rural life and introduce you to the locals of Kamikatsu.
Please check their website for more information.
A reservation is required at least three days in advance.
About Cancellation Policy
・5 days or more prior to stay: 100 %
・10 days or more prior to stay: 50 %
・15 days or more prior to stay: 20 %
・30 days or more prior to stay: 10 %
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Facility Information
Facility Name
Zero Waste Action Hotel “HOTEL WHY”
Email Address
Phone Number
Access
TokushimaKamikatsu, Katsuura District7-2, Shimoniura, Fukuhara
Important Notes
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
15:00 ~ 16:30
Check-out
~10:30
Policy
Cancellation Policy
3 days before: 100% of total price (tax incl.)7 days before: 50% of total price (tax incl.)15 days before: 20% of total price (tax incl.)…
Children's Policy
Ages 0–5：¥0 per childAges 6–11：¥9,900 per child
Facilities & Services
Room Facilities & Amenities
Facilities / Bathroom
Wi-Fi
Dryer
Refrigerator
Air conditioner
15 more items
Facilities & Services
Transport / Cleaning Service
Parking lot
Laundry
Facility Precautions
About Check-in Time
Check-in time is limited to 3:00pm - 4:30pm.<br />*There will be no hotel staff after 5:00pm. We can not accept the late check-in.
About Children Policy
We apply "children policy" for children under 11 years old.<br />0-5 years old: No bedding and breakfast.<br />6-11 years old: We will prepare a bedding and a breakfast.<br />*If a child with age 0-5 years old needs a bedding, please reserve as 6 year old.<br />*If a child with age 0-5 years old needs a breakfast, please select a breakfast as an option.
About Dinner
HOTEL WHY has NO restaurants nor vending machines.<br />Kamikatsu also does NOT have convenience stores and supermarkets.<br />And there are limited number of restaurants in town where you can have dinner, and most of the time reservations are required in advance.<br />We apologize for the inconvenience, but please arrange your own dinner plans.<br />Thank you for your understanding.<br /><br />You can find information of restaurants in the guidebook of Kamikatsu town.<br />Please contact to each restaurants directly.<br /><a href="http://www.kamikatsu.jp/docs/2018082800010/file_contents/KamikatsuTownTouristGuidebook.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Kamikatsu Town Tourist Guidebook</u></a>
About Public Transportation in Kamikatsu
The options of public bus and volunteer taxi is available.<br />▶<a href="http://www.kamikatsu.jp/docs/2011092100026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Kamikatsu Public Bus Schedule</u></a><br /> *Please note that the service schedule is different on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and at the end of the New Year (12/29 - 1/3).<br />▶<a href="https://hida-mari.com/volunteer-taxi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Volunteer Taxi</u></a><br /> *Reservation is required.<br />
English Tours for Foreign Guests
The standard zero waste guide tour "STUDY WHY" is conducted every 4:30 PM only in Japanese. For guests who prefer guidance in English, we offer an exclusive "STUDY WHY English Private Tour" starting at 4:00 PM. Limited to "only two groups" per day, this premium program provides a more personalized and in-depth look at Kamikatsu’s zero waste systems and lifestyle. If you wish to join, please select it from the "Options" menu. There is also an English speaking program called INOW in Kamikatsu.<br />Run by a Canadian and a European living in Kamikatsu, INOW provides a guided experience of the village centred around understanding the zero waste system and sustainability.<br />INOW facilitates various experiences to show you rural life and introduce you to the locals of Kamikatsu town.<br />Please check their website for more information.<br /><a href="https://inowkamikatsu.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>INOW Program</u></a>
About Receipt
The receipt will be issued at the reservation website.<br />Please check the link below for more detail.<br /><a href="https://chillnn.notion.site/258c57d26b9e4b47bf81de6faf6a34e2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>https://chillnn.notion.site/258c57d26b9e4b47bf81de6faf6a34e2</u></a>
