My best hostel experience ever! The whole atmosphere of this place is superb, the hospitality is excellent! I even got a free room upgrade. There's a nice relax area with TV, PCs, mangas, you can use all of these without charge or you can chill on the top floor with beautiful view to the Kumamoto castle. You can buy bodysoap, shanpoo, toothbrush, towels etc if needed (100-200yen). The Kumamoto castle is about 15 mins walk, and you can easily get on any public transport. I happily recoommend this place to any female solo or group travellers as it really adds another layer to your stay.

Stayed in May 2024

One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. Beautiful design and facilities.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything!

Stayed in April 2024

Very detailed design and cozy atmosphere. It made me feel right at home!

Stayed in April 2024

The walls are a bit thin, so it took a little while to fall asleep. The other guests were very courteous and quiet though so it was fine.

I was using the SunQ bus pass, and this hostel was about a 7 min walk from the bus terminal. I arrived before check-in and was able to drop off my luggage so I could sightsee. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. The hostel is beautifully decorated and very clean. The goldfish in the entryway are stunning. I had a private room with plenty of space for my luggage and futon. The room has an AC/ heater unit and a small table, too. There are bathrooms downstairs and upstairs, and the shower is spacious and clean. I used the upstairs lounge room to relax and chat with another hostel guest. There are A LOT of manga there, but I didn't have a chance to read any. I briefly went to the roof in the rain to see the castle lit up. I didn't have a chance to do laundry or use the kitchen, but everything was neat and easily accessible. I had to leave very early the next morning, and self checkout was easy. I felt at home and very safe staying here, and I can't wait to visit again. The pictures are of the goldfish in the entrance and some sakura on the walk to the bus station.

Stayed in April 2024

As I stayed 1 night, I wasn’t able to enjoy the place to its full extent (especially the wonderful rooftop!) I would have loved to stay longer.

The atmosphere of the place was extremely relaxing. This traditional Japanese house has been tastefully renovated and decorated. The host is also really sweet - she even offered me a larger room than the one I had booked. My stay was just perfect. 100% recommend!!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing it’s all perfect and very cheap compare to Tokyo Chuo ku Hotel located in GINZA , staff are not Japanese so they don’t know the basic moral ascendancy of traditional Japanese

Everything and of course the Receptionist, she’s so amazing compared to Receptionists in Tokyo Chuo-ku Ginza and Minato ku Akasaka added into that I used to stay also in Aoyama,,, but this Hostel is really makes me feel the Harmonies,, unlike in Tokyo GINZA the most worst hotel in the entire world

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, it was perfect

What a glorious find! Book this place-you will not regret it. - great location a couple of minutes walk from both A and B trams, walk to the castle and centre - beautiful hostel with lovely interior -tatami mat floors and very comfortable futons - the hostess is very sweet and the whole place has a lovely feel to it - kitchen is big - super clean - rooftop observatory and table - laundry

Stayed in December 2023

The single room is not very spacious.

The hostel is very nice and has everything one needs, including a TV/reading room and a rooftop. The owner is very nice and friendly and gave me really good food suggestions. The place is super clean.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything

Stayed in November 2023

An oasis, beautifully decorated

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was perfect.

It's like being in a fantasy world. Everything is designed with love and looks beautiful. In every room you discover more beautiful details. I was allowed to check in much earlier and thus arrived in time for the fireworks festival. The reception was very friendly and helpful. I felt very comfortable. I can highly recommend it. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Stayed in October 2023

The room was small, but this was very understandable given how much i was paying and the room i selected. But i was very comfortable and had no issues.

The hostel has a dose of magic, with stunning decoration. I only stayed one night and would have appreciated staying longer. By the way my flight in had been postponed by a day, and the hostel was more than happy to accommodate moving my stay 1 day back without any extra charge. The facilities were great, and i wish i had stayed longer to enjoy them.

Stayed in September 2023

some comments saying about the sound and location nearby when at night. these 2 are ok to me as i will wear ear plug for sleeping and not come back too late at night.

the host is super nice and very good at English ! the vibe is so excellent with full of traditional Japan deco, i love this so much. the facilities n cleaniess are of course very good!

Stayed in September 2023

Even better in person than in pictures! The decor is phenomenal, and so fun to look at everything, like a cute, calm museum. We loved the chill room upstairs where there's a huge collection of manga, English DVDs, massage chair. The roof terrace is cute with a view of Kumamoto castle all tiny and lit up. The host is super kind! Very very clean as well, and cute Ghibli music trinkles at the front entrance.

Stayed in September 2023

My room got very little natural light, and when I was out for the day I struggled to get any airflow into the room. The downstairs bathroom flush is quite loud which is a little embarrasing when you need to use it at night.

Lovely stay in Kumamoto! Near a tram stop, easily walkable into the city center and to the train station. Room was small but fit all my luggage without issue. Hostel generally was clean and quiet, and the common room was great to sit in for a while in the evenings. The wifi connection was strong throughout the building.

Stayed in July 2023

non

very kind owner very clean very quiet good facilities convenient location

Stayed in May 2023

non

very clean very quiet very convenient place very good facilities

Stayed in June 2023

non

very clean very quiet very kind owner

Stayed in June 2023

Very cute decorations and comfortable bed.

Stayed in April 2023

But I was annoyed by the people next door at night, it made me feel a little bit uncomfortable because I want to sleep well at night after a long day. But the 2nd night was better.

It has very good decoration, beautiful thing of Japan and Kumamoto, the staff was so nice to me, gave me a map in my language, always helped me when I need. It also has a nice kitchen with tea and coffee

Stayed in March 2023

The decor was amazing and the receptionist was so helpful! The terrace is beautiful too. It's also close to the bus station and Kumamoto Castle. I can't recommend this place enough if you're on a budget!

Stayed in February 2023

An absolute gem of a place! The lady who runs the house is so sweet and made me feel right at home. The room was sooo quiet and private. The house is decorated adorably with thoughtful touches and personal to the owner. The roof top was such a nice surprise. I felt like I was the only guest because everyone was so quiet and respectful. Highly recommend. Close to everything and short walk to transit station.

Stayed in December 2022

Extremely cozy and atmospheric single room, which was perfect for the short weekend trip I had planned. The multitude of amenities in the hostel would make even longer stays comfortable. The interior design and decorations were top notch, making this a gorgeous little nook for tourists looking for a special experience.

Stayed in December 2022