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Sakurakan - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Chiran Peace Museum

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Exterior
Free self parking
Double Room | Free WiFi
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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17156, Chiran, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, 897-0302
  • Place, Chiran Peace Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Samurai Houses
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chiran Doll & Toy Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Style Room, Standard | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room, Superior | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, Superior

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Minamikyushu

Located in Chiranchokori within a short stroll of Chiran Peace Museum, Sakurakan - Hostel is within a 10-minute drive Iwaya Park. This 4-room hostel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Chiran Peace Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Samurai Houses - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Chiran Doll & Toy Museum - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Satsuma Denshōkan - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Hirakawa Zoological Park - 29 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sakanoue Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪知覧茶屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪知覧農園 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪そば茶屋 吹上庵 知覧武家屋敷店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grights Coffee Roastery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪魚宮持ち帰り寿司 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sakurakan - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Chiran Peace Museum
Guests of Sakurakan - Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a communal living room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and slippers.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sakurakan Hostel
Sakurakan Hostel Minamikyushu
Sakurakan - Hostel Minamikyushu
Sakurakan - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Sakurakan - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Minamikyushu

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sakurakan - Hostel?

Sakurakan - Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Sakurakan - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Chiranchokori, just steps from Chiran Peace Museum. You'll also find Chiran Doll & Toy Museum and Satsuma Denshōkan within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sakurakan - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Sakurakan - Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, Sakurakan - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sakurakan - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Sakurakan - Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and a terrace.

Does Sakurakan - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Sakurakan - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Sakurakan - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sakurakan - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sakurakan - Hostel.

Does Sakurakan - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sakurakan - Hostel?

No, at Sakurakan - Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Sakurakan - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tomomi, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
実家の片付けのため知覧に帰省中、ダブルルームに泊まりました。とても快適で特にベッドとシーツが清潔で気持ちよく過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tambout

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
特攻平和会館から近く、早朝の戦跡観光もでき、大変満足しています。また知覧を訪問させていただく際は、宿泊させていただきます。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SUMIKO

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が親切でほっこりしました！知覧特攻平和会館へも歩いていけ、立地も良かったです。ドミトリーでセキュリティボックスがないので貴重品の扱いには要注意ですが、防水の袋に入れて持ち歩けば問題ないと思います。朝ごはんも魚に納豆、海苔と理想的でおいしかったです。また次回知覧観光する際にも、是非こちらで宿泊させていただければ幸いです。この度は本当に有難うございました！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kazuhiko

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kazunori

Liked: Staff & service

とにかくリーズナブル

リーズナブルに利用するならおすすめ 冬場はシャワーだけはつらい
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

hisaya

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
落ち着いた雰囲気で良かったです。 朝ご飯も家庭的で美味しい。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yuuichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
よかった
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kazuhiko

Traveled with family
とても親切かつ明るい接客でした。母もとても良かったと言ってました。知覧は日本男子も女子も是非一度歴史を知る良い場所です。おもてなしありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

みく

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
知覧特攻平和会館へ行くために宿泊しました。 平和公園の前にあるので場所が分かりやすいです。 宿泊客が少なく、相部屋でしたが貸切状態で泊まれました。 スタッフの方の対応が良く気持ち良く過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

タバタムツロウ

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
スタッフは完璧なおもてなしをして下さいました。少し施設は古いですが、清潔でしたし、所々リフォームもされてたので良かったです。周りに何もないのが残念です。居酒屋、飲み屋、喫茶店等不足ですね。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shinya, osakashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
値段もリーズナブルで部屋も広くWi-Fiも繋がりやすくとても快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

keiji

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
親切丁寧な接客で大変満足しました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location right in front of the bus stop to Kagoshima train station but most importantly super nice and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

進

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
お風呂の清掃及び維持管理が大変と思いますが、湯船に入れなかったのは残念でした。ドミトリーの料金で贅沢は言えないので、近隣に銭湯有の説明もあり、この料金ではシャワーで充分でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

れいこ

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
経営者の方のおもてなしは嬉しかったですよね
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shogo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

YUKAKO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Terutada

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022