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Sakurakan - Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers can explore the fascinating Satsuma Denshōkan before returning to this peaceful retreat where luggage storage and modern comforts await

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Renovated in 2020, Sakurakan - Hostel offers a serene escape near Chiran Peace Museum. Guests relax on the quiet terrace after shopping and dining nearby. The property provides free WiFi and luggage storage, creating a comfortable base with contemporary amenities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £47
22 Jul - 23 Jul

Room options

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small table with a bowl and a book, a television, and a window with curtains.

Japanese Style Room, Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 155 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small wooden table, and a television.

Japanese Style Room, Superior

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A tatami mat room with a whiteboard, wooden benches, and a large window with a view of trees.

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A tatami mat room with four tatami mats, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Chiranchokori, a neighbourhood in Minamikyushu, Sakurakan - Hostel is near theme parks. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Chiran Peace Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Iwaya Park and Mount Onodake. Satsuma Denshōkan and Kamafuta Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Minamikyushu travel guide
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Map
17156, Chiran, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, 897-0302

What's nearby

  • The tail of a blue and red vintage airplane with a propeller, set against a clear blue sky.
    Chiran Peace Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Samurai Houses
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chiran Doll & Toy Museum
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hirakawa Zoological Park
    44 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Aeon Kagoshima Shopping Center
    53 min drive - 20.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sakanoue Station
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • 知芧茶屋
    2 min walk
  • 知芧蟲園
    4 min drive
  • GAS COFFEE
    3 min walk
  • Grights Coffee Roastery
    3 min walk
  • さくら通
    1 min walk

About this property

Sakurakan - Hostel

  • Hostel near Chiran Peace Museum
  • Located close to Satsuma Denshōkan, Sakurakan - Hostel provides a terrace, shopping on-site and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • An electric car charging station, a TV in reception and a vending machine
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and free newspapers
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Sakurakan - Hostel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Toilets with electronic bidets, hairdryers and shampoo
    • Mini fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Sakurakan - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sakurakan - Hostel?

As of 19 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sakurakan - Hostel on 22 Jul 2026 start from £47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sakurakan - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sakurakan - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sakurakan - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sakurakan - Hostel located?

Located in Chiranchokori, this hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Chiran Peace Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Satsuma Denshōkan and Iwaya Park. Kamafuta Shrine and Takeda Shrine are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sakurakan - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M Muzzafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Hospitality and Truly Caring Service

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my stay here. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was truly above and beyond. The service felt so personal, warm, and genuine - something you rarely experience these days. The breakfast each was absolutely delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared, setting the perfect tone for our day. But what really stood out was the kindness of the lady who operates the place. She went out of her way to help us in so many ways - arranging a cab for us without hesitation, and even running after us when she saw we were headed to the wrong bus station, personally guiding us to the correct stop. The language was never a problem, thanks to a translator App that they would quickly pull out. It’s rare to encounter this level of care, and it made our stay not only comfortable but truly memorable. I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area - you will be treated like family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masataka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
客宀は広く、枅朔感が保たれ、ずおも快適な時間を過ごすこずが出来たした。スタッフさんもずおも感じが良く、たた機䌚があれば宿泊したいず思っおいたす♪
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MASAHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
建物や郚屋の叀さは感じるが、枅掃等はきちんずしおいるので䞍快なこずはなかった。旅通のような郚屋干しスタンドがあったので連泊には助かった。開聞岳登山にも䟿利、南薩を蚪れた際はたた泊たりたい。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

masato

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの察応は最高でした。 倜䞭に喉が枇いお自販機を探したしたが、無かったのでコンビニたで買いに行きたした。 あったのかも知れたせんが、探せたせんでした。 朝食は矎味しく、ご飯おかわりさせおいただきたした。 たた、泊たりたいず思いたした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

かおり

お氎などご察応いただきありがずうございたした
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ibushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
玠泊たりしたした。 チェックむンも遅い時間でよいので、ありがたかったです。 クレカでの支払いは、早朝は難しいので、お気を぀けお。ス
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

NAHOKO

お安いず思いたすが、ひず工倫を。

お郚屋は広くお、枅朔でした。朝ごはんをいただきたした。時間の制限がタむトでした。ごはんも手䜜りはご飯ずお味噌汁だけだったように思いたす。お茶の里なのにお郚屋のお茶がカビ臭かったです。お湯を沞かすティファヌルもカビのようなものが底に぀いおいたした。ある皋床は拭き取れたので䞀生懞呜拭きたしが。 フレンドリヌだっあだけに残念でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
特攻平和䌚通から近く、早朝の戊跡芳光もでき、倧倉満足しおいたす。たた知芧を蚪問させおいただく際は、宿泊させおいただきたす。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
実家の片付けのため知芧に垰省䞭、ダブルルヌムに泊たりたした。ずおも快適で特にベッドずシヌツが枅朔で気持ちよく過ごせたした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が芪切でほっこりしたした知芧特攻平和䌚通ぞも歩いおいけ、立地も良かったです。ドミトリヌでセキュリティボックスがないので貎重品の扱いには芁泚意ですが、防氎の袋に入れお持ち歩けば問題ないず思いたす。朝ごはんも魚に玍豆、海苔ず理想的でおいしかったです。たた次回知芧芳光する際にも、是非こちらで宿泊させおいただければ幞いです。この床は本圓に有難うございたした
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kazunori

Liked: Staff & service

ずにかくリヌズナブル

リヌズナブルに利甚するならおすすめ 冬堎はシャワヌだけは぀らい
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hisaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
萜ち着いた雰囲気で良かったです。 朝ご飯も家庭的で矎味しい。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yuuichi

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

10/10 Excellent

kazuhiko

ずおも芪切か぀明るい接客でした。母もずおも良かったず蚀っおたした。知芧は日本男子も女子も是非䞀床歎史を知る良い堎所です。おもおなしありがずうございたした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

みく

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
知芧特攻平和䌚通ぞ行くために宿泊したした。 平和公園の前にあるので堎所が分かりやすいです。 宿泊客が少なく、盞郚屋でしたが貞切状態で泊たれたした。 スタッフの方の察応が良く気持ち良く過ごせたした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

タバタムツロり

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
スタッフは完璧なおもおなしをしお䞋さいたした。少し斜蚭は叀いですが、枅朔でしたし、所々リフォヌムもされおたので良かったです。呚りに䜕もないのが残念です。居酒屋、飲み屋、喫茶店等䞍足ですね。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
倀段もリヌズナブルで郚屋も広くWi-Fiも繋がりやすくずおも快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
芪切䞁寧な接客で倧倉満足したした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

進

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
お颚呂の枅掃及び維持管理が倧倉ず思いたすが、湯船に入れなかったのは残念でした。ドミトリヌの料金で莅沢は蚀えないので、近隣に銭湯有の説明もあり、この料金ではシャワヌで充分でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

れいこ

Liked: Staff & service
経営者の方のおもおなしは嬉しかったですよね
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
受付の方は非垞に芪しみやすい方でした。 雚で家族分の傘をかしおいただきたした。 郚屋の頭元の黒い棚に埃がたたっおいたのが気になりたした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ノッフル

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
他の方の口コミ通りずおも芪切な方々で、非垞にありがたかったです。 今回は特攻蚘念通に行くのが目的で利甚させお頂きたしたが、その際どう蚀う目的で䜜られたのかや、オススメを教えおもらいたした 次回もぜひこちらを利甚させお頂ければず思っおいたす ありがずうございたした
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKEHISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

TANAKA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025