Where to stay in Kagoshima

I stayed here two years ago and stayed in the same room again this time. The building itself is a little old, but it's clean so it doesn't bother me. The Japanese-style room has a separate bath and toilet, making it very convenient for families with children. The view from the window is also beautiful. The facilities are well-equipped with a large public bath and laundry room, and the breakfast is...

Ghe building looked quite old. Room is spacious but doesn’t have private bathroom. The staffs are super friendly and polite. It takes a little bit of walk to reach the town center. However there is a small park and lighthouse right next to it. A walk there is magical.

Enjoyed our stay. Building is old and could benefit from updating. Lovely location. Staff excellent.

The owner is involved in cat rescue activities, and there were lots of cats around. When I entered the room, the air conditioning was on and I was very grateful for the consideration. The front desk staff were also very friendly. Although it was raining, I enjoyed my stay. Thank you very much.

The hotel was set back from the main road. It was clean and tidy from the outside. The staff were pleasant and welcoming. The room surprised us, it was large and had a good view of the harbour. Beds were large and comfy. We only stayed 1 night but would stay again if we pass by.

The room has a retro feel, but the hotel was kind enough to give us an ocean view room as there was one available. The view was great and it felt great! And it was also nice that the bathroom and toilet were separate!

Convenient location. Walking distance to nearby shopping street and lots of restaurants around. There’s free coffee and tea vending machine at lobby. We were so happy to find a liquor store two blocks away with Japanese whisky.

Convenient location. Walking distance to nearby shopping street and lots of restaurants around. There’s free coffee and tea vending machine at lobby. We were so happy to find a liquor store two blocks away with Japanese whisky.

Good hotel service and facilities as well. Front Desk customer service provide excellent service. Speaks good English and very helpful. Free flow of welcome drink vending machine at your own convenience. Highly recommended.

The room is more spacious than an average business hotel, well-equipped and very clean. The location is very convenient in the city center. You can reach the Planetarium Pedestrian Street in a few minutes' walk. There are many convenience stores and restaurants nearby. The lobby is on the second floor. There is a free drink supply all day long. There is also a large bathhouse and paid parking lot....

clean! The toilet and bathroom are clean and tidy! The location is great!

Great super breakfast with a view. Huge bathroom for japanese standards. The room feels new. Nice sento in the hotel

We stayed here for 3 nights and 4 days when we visited Kagoshima for my daughter's national club tournament. A typhoon was coming, and since I didn't bring an umbrella when I left, I thought I'd have to go to the convenience store to get one. However, the hotel staff offered to use the umbrellas provided, and they even mentioned the length of my stay and greeted me. We had a very pleasant stay. Perhaps...

The price was quite reasonable, but the room was larger and cleaner than I expected, probably because it had been renovated. The location was also great. 🙆‍♀️ However, the walls seemed quite thin, so it might be difficult if you miss a spot with someone on your floor (I could hear people talking in front of the elevator through the wall).

There is a Japanese-style room. Mysterious feeling like sleeping in bed

A budget hotel. Stayed after night out.

Nice small cheap place. 45 mins from the airport so dont take a taxi. Check out is 10am and 1000 every hr after that. My room had two windows with no view but made the room very cold. Breakfast is self serve with a very small menu. Located very close to the shopping and entertainment.

It's close to the Tanegashima Yakutaka Trail and I use it when I'm in Kagoshima City. The food is filling and satisfying.

We stayed at Aqua Garden Hotel Fukumaru for our school trip! We stayed in room 408, which was a Japanese-style room! Sakurajima couldn't be seen from our room, but it looked so beautiful when we went outside🌸🏝

We had a wonderful stay at the Aqua! The staff and owner were incredibly kind and helpful and the tatami room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed one of the best made Japanese/western breakfasts ever at the hotel’s restaurant. We hope to return soon.

Good location with magnificent view of Sukurajima. That lady attended to us is super helpful. Highly recommended if you are there. Me lucky to be here.

I felt it was an old inn. The taps made annoying noises and the indoor slippers were not new. However, the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious and parking was cheap. It would have been even better if there were bottled water in the rooms.

The staff was very kind. Walking distance from Tenmonkan. Nearby is a Showa-style restaurant district. Location is ok. The facility is old, so it can't be helped, but it was quite cold at night. Is your air conditioner weak?

251003 Stayed with my wife As other reviews indicate, this inn, run by an elderly proprietress, is completely lacking in cleanliness. There were several insects in the bathtub. When moving around the room, a thin layer of dust accumulated on the screen of my smartphone, which I had left unattended. Price: 7/10 Service: 5/10 Cleanliness: 0/10

The hotel's decor is somewhat dated. The owner is a kind elderly lady who provides attentive and warm service. The hotel features a large natural hot spring bath, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. While the breakfast selection isn't extensive, it's meticulously prepared and tastes quite good. In terms of location, the hotel is a bit far from the sand bath onsen. It's also a distance from...

The room is big and clean, but the only downside is that the public bath is not so clean

The staff are polite and the service is good. The environment outside the garden is good. The Japanese-style room is also clean, tidy and well-equipped. Only there is no hot water for taking a shower in the morning. If you want to eat in the evening, you have to go out. The corridor should be undecorated and dusty. But overall, it is a B&B with a separate toilet, and the price/performance ratio is...

The mother's personality was wonderful. However, the building is more dilapidated than I expected. I don't mean to speak ill of it, but I wanted to comment for those considering staying here, as it's information I wish they had known beforehand. First of all, it's not suitable for people who are fastidious about cleanliness. I'm a bit of a germaphobe myself, and there were quite a few things that bothered...

The food is delicious. While they advertise themselves as creative, the dishes aren't gimmicky; rather, they offer classic Japanese and Western dishes, each seasoned appropriately. The flavors immediately reveal a solid foundation and excellent culinary sensibility. The exterior wasn't as dark or intimidating as the pre-visit information suggested. It shows its age, but that can be seen as part of...

I used the day spa. The bathroom and washing area were spacious, and with jazz playing, it was a relaxing time for both body and mind. The sauna was also spacious and could comfortably accommodate about 10 people, and there were chairs for resting placed everywhere. The open-air bath was heart-shaped and spacious, with a sense of openness. It was a great hot spring in terms of both price and quality...

We stayed here 7Feb2025. The dinner is good , the hot spring is pretty hot and good. But the room is strange, i think it was a dinning room and renovated to a bed room, I will not recommend you to choose this room because no toilet in the room.

The water was always good every time.

This is a very child-friendly hotel. There are lots of toys for children in the resting area after the bath, a large grassy area where you can play ball games, a small park, and a bouncing bed. The hot springs are very smooth and comfortable, the food is delicious, and the overall cost performance is very good.

Great service, huge room with a pleasant view of the garden, and a big spa.

The room was large and I was healed by the lush landscape seen from the window. I personally like the atmosphere of the building, which is somewhat relaxed. The hot springs were spacious and had a nice atmosphere, and it was nice to have a TV in the sauna. I was very satisfied with the restaurant that was attached to the restaurant because it was delicious no matter what I ate and the price was reasonable...

I went there for work with a 2-ton box truck. This was my second time here, and although the parking lot is first-come, first-served, I was able to park. I was shown to other parking lots, but they didn't have any space for my box truck. I think a regular car would have been able to park there with ease. I think it would be great for personal use. The front desk staff were very friendly, and I had...

I booked this hotel through a major domestic online travel agency. To head to the hotel from Kagoshima-Chuo Station, if you're taking the city tram (streetcar), transfer at Gunmoto and get off at Kisaba, which is the most convenient option. You can also transfer at Takami-Baba, but you'll have to cross two crosswalks. Both routes take about 20 minutes, and if you're paying with cash, please get a transfer...

The room is very small, old, and a bit worn. The window doesn't open, and the hallway sometimes smells of cigarettes. The only problem is that the Wi-Fi connection is really bad. But the bed is quite comfortable, and for the price, the overall package is acceptable.

Located 3 minutes from Kisaba Station. Morning coffee and bread are complimentary. Low prices. Recommended for solo travelers.

It's reasonably priced and in a good location. The building is old, but it's worth the price. I'd like to stay again if I have the opportunity.

Located right at a crossroads, it was a nightmare to sleep at night because of the constant traffic. The service was good; breakfast included a cup of coffee and a bread roll. The Wi-Fi was a bit slow on the first day, probably because many people were using it, but it worked fine for the next few days after most of the neighbors checked out.

The facilities are old, but it's fine for just sleeping. There's a convenience store nearby, which is nice. However, it's a little far from the downtown area, so it's not easy to get to the city.

Location on the harbor. A room with a sea view as described was only available after a complaint. But even this was only a modest one, across the corner. The most important thing, actually, was the mattress, which was defective and outdated. Otherwise, parking is available for a fee. And breakfast is also more expensive than advertised. Not a return option for me. There are better options for the...

Parking is convenient right outside the hotel. Staff is very friendly. Room is big but a bit old. Only the 6th floor is a non-smoking floor, so the whole hotel also has a strong smell of cigarettes.

The location was a bit inconvenient for foreigners to visit.

Great staff. Late check-in, late breakfast, and luggage storage are possible. The hotel is far from the station and the ferry, the location is not very good.

The reason for staying here is that it is within walking distance of the Kawasho Hall, you can stay in a twin room, it has breakfast, it is in a cheap and quiet location, you can eat after the concert, and you can take a leisurely stroll. It meets all of these criteria. You can't expect a great view from the window, but there is a spot where you can walk to and see the ocean and Sakurajima up close...

Amazing price and nice staff. Bed was comfortable enough.!!

It is a small hostel. Staffs were nice. I like it as a family style However, I thought I booked the single room but it wasn't. I requested to change to single room but all full. Other than that, everything was good.

Very close to Kagoshima Chuo, cozy, everything is there. A towel costs 100 yen, bunk beds; closed with a curtain, has its own kitchen, dining area. Bath and shower are normal. I really liked the location, the staff. Everything is great for unpretentious tourists. Good luck!

The location is good, next to Kagoshima Chuo Station. The hygiene is average. I guess they don't even change the duvet covers, just the pillowcases and flyers. It's next to the railway, so it can be a bit noisy when the train passes by.

Great value for money, had great time there. Really close to the train station which is a big plus.

Let’s start with good things. There is little kitchen you can use. There is free tea. There are two showers and one toilet room near the former entrance. Washing machine is free. The place is opened 24 hours. Wifi is fine. The mat and pillow are comfy. English-friendly. Now, some bad things. It seems that the place knew much better days. Now, as many others, it became a home for those who work, not...

I visited solely to use the hot spring. For a very reasonable fee of 500 yen, you can enjoy a high-quality, iron-rich onsen. The view of the sun setting over the ocean from the open-air bath was truly unforgettable. The facilities themselves are simple, but the quality of the water, the temperature, and the scenery combined to create a memorable experience. From start to finish, I was the only guest...

Day trip visit on November 16, 2025 Fee: ¥500 Excellent onsen. You can see the Kagoshima on a clear day. Iron mineral smell and sweet taste. Soap and shampoo available. Hair dryer available. Make sure to get your 88 Hot Springs of Kyushu stamp. Very kind owner.

The location is fantastic, with views of the volcano from the roadside and the bay from the window. The open-air bath at the seaside has rusty-smelling yellow water, but the iron (Fe) inorganic salts are beneficial for wound healing. The chef is an elderly woman who makes excellent home-style dishes; if you're allergic to seafood, you can substitute the sashimi for black pork cutlet. For backpackers...

It's located 10-15 minutes by car from the pier. Knowing the bus schedule in advance makes it a great place to rest after your trip. It's a quiet and relaxing place. The hotel owner is incredibly friendly and kind. And the electric bike rentals are 6,000 won per hour, which is cheaper than the pier itself. For those who want to hike, it's a good idea to arrive at Sakurajima Island early, take a bus...

A nice ryokan that you can actually visit without a car! The bus schedule is not on Google Maps. I used the Japanese site qbus.jp to input 桜島港 to 文学碑前 which is the stop in front of the hotel. I attached the timetable where the bus departs from Sakurajima port (as of December 2023). This bus is not the sightseeing bus so the operators might not speak English. If you don’t have an IC card you need to...

Encountering a lot of bugs may change the situation. The equipment is very old, there is no sound insulation at all, and nothing seems to be updated or repaired. The above general transitional accommodation is still barely acceptable. But the dust, cobwebs, and bathroom hygiene are daunting... The quality of the hot springs is excellent.

Very good hotel and we got a good deal to stay. The male staff from front desk explained to us on all the nitty gritty, in a typical Japanese polite way. Onsen is at 4 floors and it is typical Japanese Onsen. There are washing and drying facilities on the 4th floor which is budget friendly, where we wash our laundry. The hotel however is away from the town center which might be inconvenient for some...

Wonderful view and good size room at a fantastic price.

Nice hotel view, hot spring, big breakfast

Perfect view of Mt.Sakurajima from hotel room.....hotel staff are very helpful.....free parking. Hotel also has onsen but did not have time to try so not review there. Breakfast is good....but very Japanese style.

A good hotel in a great location at a good price with great service.

This place is most favorite hotel of my trip. I traveled to japan last week, and i booked this hotel on local website. the hotel might take little way from Sendai station, but really worth to visit. it located in front of the river, environment was so cool, not crowded at all. Lobby and room was clean. I booked single-bed type, its compact, but also have everything i need. Especially women staff...

The hotel and rooms seemed quite old! Breakfast and other amenities were not provided. Parking is free and Wi-Fi is available. The owner handled check-in and other matters, and was very helpful. The accommodation fee was very reasonable.

It was located in a quiet area slightly outside of town. There were no chairs in the rooms, so the beds served as chairs. The only toilet with a washlet was in the shared bathroom on the first floor. The owner seemed to be the only staff member, but he was friendly and very helpful.

This hotel is attached to a golf course. This was my second time staying there, and I stayed alone in a twin room again. The last time I stayed, the open-air bath was dimly lit due to electrical work, but today it was properly repaired and comfortable. This hotel offers a buffet-style breakfast and a large public bath where you can relax and unwind.

The hotel is located on the mountain, with free parking, rich breakfast, clean hotel and not many people. It is a golf hotel with a professional and large golf course, and many people play golf.

The hotel is quite isolated and is remained like it was 40 or maybe 50 years ago, is not meant as positive remark

The hot spring was very good! There are no shops nearby, so you can't get around without a car. There's nothing to eat unless you eat dinner before returning to the hotel. I thought there was a restaurant, but I found out when I checked in that I had to make a reservation by the day before... I was glad I ordered breakfast!

You could sense the hotel property had suffered quite a bit from COVID. Still they made every effort to make their hotel guest feel pampered. The Onsen was a pleasant surprise. I left a favorite hat in the room and once I contacted them, without hesitation they mailed it to my next. Destination, at their cost.

The private onsen room is located on the ground floor, on the right side of the main entrance. Wheelchair slope is available, so people with physical desirability can also use the onsen bath. Shampoo and body soap is available at the private room, as well as hair drier and relaxing space. The bathtub is not that big big you can enjoy jacuzzi if you push the button for this service.

Stayed here for two nights over the holidays. The room was nice with a view of Sakurajima. Access to the Sakurajima ferry was also good. The room was worth the price. There was a decent coin laundry. Convenience stores were a bit far away on foot. For breakfast, we went to Gusto, which was a three-minute walk away. The parking lot (additional charge) wasn't very large.

The room was clean. The steps to the flooring were high, so you need to be careful when climbing up and down. The large public bath was private and comfortable.

We stayed with our family for just one night. The room was large and had wooden floors. We checked in late, but they laid out our futons and heated the room for us, which we were grateful for. Our room didn't have a bath, so we had to use the large communal bath, but the price was reasonable, so that was fine. The large communal bath was old, but clean. It's in the city, so it was convenient for sightseeing...

There was a large room for families, which was nice.

Large rooms are ideal for families with children

Room was spacious. Bathroom is a bit cramped but similar to a lot of hotels in Japan. Shower is communal on the first floor.

The older gentleman at the front desk was very kind. He offered plenty of welcome drinks and even gave me ice with a glass, which was very thoughtful. I was very pleased and will definitely be returning.

The room was spacious and clean and the bed was big and comfortable.

The room was very large. Having lived in Tokyo for so long, the contrast in Kagoshima was striking. The price was reasonable and the room was spacious – I was very satisfied. The lobby offered complimentary water, drinks, and coffee, which was nice. The only slight drawback was that the room had a slightly damp smell.

I stayed here for a friend's wedding. The staff were friendly, the room was clean, and it was a wonderful memory! Thank you!

It's very close to Izuro-dori Station on the Kagoshima tram line. There's a highly-rated tendonya (temple bowl restaurant) nearby called Ageya Daiichi, which I highly recommend. The laundry room on the second floor of the hotel was quite empty, which was a huge help. Thank you.

The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

The sunset was also amazing. Relaxing while watching the sunset over the East China Sea was an indescribable sight. The customers were local and had excellent manners. It was soothing to be able to think deeply. The value for money was also excellent. I'll definitely go again.

The room was nice with an ocean view. As a Japanese person, I prefer to wear slippers instead of shoes.

There are no convenience stores, so it's best to do some shopping in your car before going. There is a convenience store, but it's pretty bare bones. The rooms were very clean and the views were amazing. The food seemed to be served in order, so it took about two hours to eat. The guide explained everything carefully. I recommend it for people who like to eat slowly, but not for people who like to...

Very good welcome and service. Room was good but no desk (only low table which gave me a sore neck when using my computer for only 10 minutes). Laundry was good. Extensive Japanese dinner set. Breakfast was a good buffet of mostly Japanese with some western foods.

I ended up booking and then canceling twice due to personal reasons, but I quickly made another reservation, and they were very accommodating. They also stored our luggage, which I had mailed in advance, which was very helpful. The hotel front desk staff and the people who delivered the food were all very nice, and my husband and two children enjoyed themselves very much. We took the train from Kagoshima...

The room was very clean. Spacious, Ryukyu tatami mats and low beds. Good for families with children. Very beautiful. The bath is also beautiful! This is number one. Disappointing point. There was no light in the open-air bath, so it was pitch black and I couldn't enter. 18:30 After that, it was a barbecue for dinner, but the rice balls were sesame salt rice balls, and they were too salty to eat...

The location is not far from Kagoshima chuo station.Many restaurant in walking distance.

It's quite good, perfect for one person, and it has a separate wet and dry area, perfect for smoking. Although there are some stains, I like the style. Those who don't like it will be charged a fee. The service is good, but you need to leave your key at the front desk before leaving. It's close to Central Station.

The hotel's exterior, interior, and rooms were all well-appointed and had a noble feel to them. It was an extremely comfortable night. Thank you very much.

Very good, handsome, nice and cheap, I recommend it as always. Greetings.

It was so relaxing that I felt like I had traveled back in time.

Retro style, although a bit old, but not broken, very well maintained, ten minutes walk from the station, the alley is very quiet, better than the express hotel next to the station.

Both the front desk staff and the staff in the breakfast area were very polite and pleasant. However, there was a large gap at the bottom of the guest room door, so there was almost no soundproofing. The voices of drunk guests talking in the hallway in the middle of the night echoed, slightly disturbing my sleep. I could also hear the TV in the next room. I could hear the sound of trams passing by...

Pros: The Japanese breakfast isn't extravagant, but it's satisfying. Freshly cooked white rice. Freshly fried eggs. Warm miso soup. A variety of small side dishes, and more. Fans of Japanese food will be satisfied. The cheerful voice of the mother in the dining room. It's a lovely morning. The entire hotel is non-smoking, and the front desk staff are also very pleasant. Cons: The Wi-Fi in the private...

The experience was okay. Similar to other business hotels in Japan. What’s surprising was the breakfast. It’s very traditional Japanese - miso soup, rice, furikake, some salad, raw egg. That’s all. I wish it had more options.

Excellent. The service is incredible, the room unbelievably spacious, very clean and with a massage chair! The staff were very kind and friendly to all… The beds are massive and they’ve got nice pillows and easy to adjust air conditioning. The breakfast was really lovely. I came down a bit late, so I can’t really comment on that. So far? …everything has been so great that I’ve extended my stay. Love...

The best capsule hotel I've stayed at during my travels in Japan. The capsule is large, with convenient storage underneath for shoes and suitcases. Clean showers with all the necessary toiletries for hair, body, and face. I highly recommend it!

There's a great terrace where you can lie on a tatami mat and look at Sakurajima. A large fresh food supermarket is nearby; you can buy some beef and grill it in the kitchen – it's incredibly affordable!

Close to ferry for Sakurajima, everything was clean and in good condition. The long term residents in the dorm was a bit strange, but other than that very value for money. Only two showers and two toilets, so had to queue for bathrooms quite a lot.

Besides being inexpensive, this hotel is exceptionally clean throughout, offers views of Sakurajima volcano, and is very close to the Kagoshima high-speed ferry terminal, from which airport buses connect to Kagoshima Airport.

Nice kitchen. Also washing machine and dryer.. Have to take a bus from Kagoshimachuo station and then walk 10 mins to the hostel. However, it's 10 mind walk to the main shopping area and restaurants.

Perfect view of sakurajima, next to the ferry terminal and really nice and cozy ambience.