78%Kagoshima Little Asia Guest House

Home cooked meals excellent, stay and other guest very friendly and alot of fun!

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by emilylake5428 – posted on Dec 11, 2008

3

Not really a place to recommend. We have seen many other much nicer Hostels here in Japan.

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by garfieldi – posted on Nov 23, 2008

2

Although the dormitory room smelled like something rotting, the nightly dinners were great. Convenient, right by the Kagoshima-chuo station.

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by nickathomson1218 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

7

You get what you paid for. The optional dinner for 260Y is a good value - just sit down pay and join.

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by annatrautmann4474 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

7

Extremely delicious dinner if you want to eat in... Ooishi desu!! Very convenient to Kagoshima Chuo station.

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by ankle-byter – posted on Nov 6, 2008

12

Very close to the station. Beds very comfortable and clean loo and shower. Small and very good hostel. The owners cook a family meal for all guests for 7.30 for a bargain 280 yen, lovely and a bargain not to be missed.

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by heatherbloo – posted on Nov 1, 2008

9

Good evening meal available every day at 19:30 for only 280 Yen! Very close to Kagoshima Central station too. Cheap compared to Kansai and Kanto.

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by mail6153 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

3

I stayed 2 nights, then went to Yakushima and stay another night. For the price, it´s probably the cheapest one in Japan. I can complain, but why should I, It´s cheap and good enough!

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by sanderwiegmann1998 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

20

OK place, cheap. ONly 1 shower and 1 toilet but can put up with that with price. Cool to have a DVD player in ur room.

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by schuched1014 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

6

Great location. Disorganised and cluttered. Run down and needs a good clean. OK if your passing through or desperate.

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by Al-Wilkinson – posted on Sep 30, 2008

3

You get what you pay! The stuff is very nice and try to understand and help you even if they can't really speak english. The prepare a cheap dinner, the location is very well because you don't need long time into the city, my room had an aircon which was a little bit loud but at least an aircon...

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by daniela929 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

7

really nice really friendly place in a lovely city- stay here! and remember to have the dinners very tasty home cooked food- really enjoyed ourselves here

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by tomkin – posted on Sep 14, 2008

8

1. Hostel is near Kagoshima cho station. about 5-10min. 2. dorm : good ventilating system (quite fresh for me) 3. They offer cheap meal (dinner): about 300yen, delicious, reasonble 4. 24 hours convinient store - about 3 min. 5. five computers with internet : free

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by snoopy3016 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

The meals with the family are a must - extremely cheap and very tasty

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by shaunandre – posted on Aug 28, 2008

15

Easy to find and central like hell. There is only one shower and one bathroom and it is not the newest nor cleanest, but still nothing to be worried about. For the price you won`t find anything better and the staff is very friendly, the mother of the Hostel cooks for everyone every night and you...

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by Malte9281 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

3

A bit of a strange atmosphere - it felt like the staff were actually living with you which was a bit wierd. Location wise it was great though and very cheap, but only one shower and two toilets for the whole place!

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by lors1 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

4

Delicious, cheap home cooked dinner by the family that own the hostel- brilliant!

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by Erl39 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

5

o.k., not the best, but cheap

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by mafinm – posted on Aug 20, 2008

2

Literally outside the train station. Awesome location. But only one shower for the whole hostel. But not a problem as I didnt shower at the same time as others so never had to queque

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by Nihonji – posted on Aug 3, 2008

3

Its in a great location and the bike rental and free internet is a plus. I recommend cycling around Sakurajima like we did, but be well prepared it will take a good 4 hours.

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by cristin6727 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

2

This hostel really makes you feel at home. Great dinner for 280yen!!! I can only recommend.

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by bored3317 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

12

Very close to railway station. Try the home cooked dinner, it's good and cheap!

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by d3mer – posted on Jul 8, 2008

14

Lots of free stuff including coffee/tea/washing machine/washing powde/shampoo/soap/internet etc but would prefer to have a decent mattress - was liek sleepign on wood all night :( Toilet needed a clean - it was smelly.

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by sarahmrus5805 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

7

We happened to get in late and had to enter from the back, so were weren't sure who to talk to at first, but everything got straightened out quickly. We stayed 2 nights, but were out a lot and didn't get to take advantage of any extras besides the internet, but it was pretty much everything/all...

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by thekushis5865 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

1

its a nice and cosy place if you do not mind sleeping with 12 people in a room, dorms are ok with curtains for privacy and it feeols a bit family like.

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by stephi4225 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

4

Wonderful place to stay. There were many beds in the dorm but I stayed in a private room. It was clean, spacious and very comfortable. Dinner was EXCELLENT! The company was great and the staff was very nice and accomodating. Highly recommended!

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by asuanlarm8590 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

12

Whilst the wash facilities were limited, by avoiding the 9-11am time this was not a problem. It is close to the station but with good air conditioning there is no reason to open the windows,so noise was not as problem. The Y280 was a great experience. Free washing machine is nice. Staff very... more Whilst the wash facilities were limited, by avoiding the 9-11am time this was not a problem. It is close to the station but with good air conditioning there is no reason to open the windows,so noise was not as problem. The Y280 was a great experience. Free washing machine is nice. Staff very friendly, I even got waved off when i left and had only stayed 2 nights. If you are going, make sure to take the exit on the baskin and robins side, and then go straight forward, just past the Lawsonsclose

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by ShadowJam – posted on Jun 18, 2008

3

I wouldNEVERreccomend it.The toilet and shower looked so disguasting that I rather washed my teeth on raillway station. Stuff:first they didnt want to give me a bill.The stuff girl was sleeping in a female dormitory:she constantly swithched the light on/of till 1-2h after midnight,making a... more I wouldNEVERreccomend it.The toilet and shower looked so disguasting that I rather washed my teeth on raillway station. Stuff:first they didnt want to give me a bill.The stuff girl was sleeping in a female dormitory:she constantly swithched the light on/of till 1-2h after midnight,making a noise,and continuing the same from 5 in the morning.My bed linnens looked as someone already slept in it,the floor was dusty.There were no room keys.This hostel is complete disaster.close

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by krisztinaszegedi1376 – posted on Jun 13, 2008

5

The bathroom access and shower access are limited, but the rest is great! Like everyone said, the 280yen diner is very good. For tourists that want to try a real japanese home style meal, its amazing. It tastes great, complete meal and very cheap.

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by radwenx3104 – posted on May 26, 2008

5

Pros: Right next to train station, cheap. Cons: Only 1 shower for 30+ beds, 1 bathroom - if catching a train wake up extra early. Staff is always in common room/kitchen watching tv or playing internet games, which makes it uncomfortable to hang around the hostel. Beds are hard, walls are thin.... more Pros: Right next to train station, cheap. Cons: Only 1 shower for 30+ beds, 1 bathroom - if catching a train wake up extra early. Staff is always in common room/kitchen watching tv or playing internet games, which makes it uncomfortable to hang around the hostel. Beds are hard, walls are thin. Staff sleeps in same rooms as you. Brochure says 24hr but they lock up by 11pm, sometimes earlier, so no late nights.close

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by matthewbrianthomas4839 – posted on May 24, 2008

2

The location & price are the only attractiveness. Improvement on cleaniness is need. Toilet and bathroom facilities are big problem as well. There is only 2 toliets & 1 bathroom in there!! The map of this hostel is not clear. Location is good but discription of the direction is few.... more The location & price are the only attractiveness. Improvement on cleaniness is need. Toilet and bathroom facilities are big problem as well. There is only 2 toliets & 1 bathroom in there!! The map of this hostel is not clear. Location is good but discription of the direction is few. For example, how many road cross I have to pass, just about 20 meters after a mini store, etc. This will be an excellent if the host would consider the above suggestion. Thank you very much!close

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by tangto – posted on May 10, 2008

13

nice family run place. dinner is super cheap. close to chuo station. lots of free extras

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by kevinbradley – posted on May 3, 2008

5

Staff very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend for a stay in Kagoshima. Staff does speak some English.

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by Hmdeso – posted on May 2, 2008

1

The dinner served in the hostel was not only cheap, but devine!!

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by mottache4999 – posted on May 1, 2008

3

This place is definitely cheap, but it is a lot like being on school camp. Noisy, the bathroom is a bit grotty and some odd people. It is very close to the train station which is a bonus when you have heavy bags!!

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by leesapeesa83637 – posted on Apr 26, 2008

6

great location- so close to the station. helpful staff. dinner is so good and so cheap! only complaint is that i booked a room for only 4 people, but ended up staying in a 16-person dorm.

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by lizzydii9414 – posted on Apr 16, 2008

1

Dinner for Y280 is pretty much unbeatable.

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by jamesdavis827850 – posted on Feb 29, 2008

1

The staff here were very friendly and helpful. The guest house is located centrally and room space is adequate (single rooms).

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by bphowe – posted on Feb 25, 2008

4

This is relly a great place! Great people! You can also eat in the evening for very cheap, and it is so good ! A big thank you to the staff!

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by natalysu3659 – posted on Feb 15, 2008

4

The best Hostel in Japan so far on our trip. Kagoshima is a facinating city, deffenentley worth a visit. The owner is a Funny and wery helpfull guy. You havent been to Japan unless you been at little asia ;)

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by jess-zeeberg3908 – posted on Jan 16, 2008

3