simple lodging; budget accommodation
Abbreviation of 簡易宿所 (kan'i shukusho). Refers to simple, low-cost lodging facilities such as guesthouses, pensions, and capsule hotels. Used in legal and travel contexts.
See also: 簡易宿所
There are many simple lodgings in this area, popular with backpackers.
Simple lodgings are classified as kan'i shukusho under the Hotel Business Act.