Reviews of Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima 2 stars
907-0024 Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Arakawa 23, Japan
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything I love from a guest house. Cheap, great feeling of privacy in the capsule-like rooms, perfect location and lovely staff.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room compartment is very big
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Thank you for staying at Chura Kukuru Ishigaki Island. We are very honored to receive such a wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewExcellent location for ferries, restaurants and all local services. It’s super clean and comfortable. The staff are very friendly, kind and helpful. This place has everything you need for a great stay.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff and quality facilities.
Location is a bit far for first visitor or those with heavy bags
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at our guesthouse out of the many guesthouses available. We will continue to strive to provide a service that satisfies our customers. We look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again the next time you visit Ishigaki Island. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at our guesthouse out of the many guesthouses available. We will continue to strive to provide a service that satisfies our customers. We look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again the … Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI enjoyed my stay at Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima. The location is good (not far from the bus terminal), the personnel are very polite and friendly, and all the amenities have been provided. Price/Quality ratio met my expectations. You can use the kitchen utensils, the washing and drying machines on site and relax in the relaxation zone reading some manga or chating with friends. I loved that we went to the Southern Gate Bridge to see the sunset with the staff team (though the sunset was pretty bad that day haha!). Great choice for those who want to save some money and have a pleasant stay on Ishigakijima!
None! Everything met my expectations.
Thank you for staying at Chura Kukuru Ishigaki Island. We also enjoyed spending time with you. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Please stay with us again when you visit Ishigaki Island.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place! This would deserve a 10+. Spotless, comfortable, very nice staff and it felt extremely welcoming. Amazing sitting area and kitchen area, clean bathrooms and conveniently located close to the buses and lots of places for food and drinks z Would definitely return on a future stay in Ishigaki!
Nothing to report! Best guest house we stayed in Japan. Thank you for such a nice stay!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and felt welcomed. It means a lot to know that you found our guesthouse clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our staff—they’ll be delighted! You're always welcome here, and we hope to see you again the next time you visit Ishigaki. Thank you again for choosing Guesthouse Chura Kukuru! Warm regards, The Chura Kukuru Team
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and felt welcomed. It means a lot to know that you found our guesthouse clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. We’ll be sure to… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is convenient, place is obsessively clean, all facilities are very good, including kitchen and bathroom.
The place has insane rules that interfere with basic human rights: I booked a 'private room' which means I have the right to talk on the phone any time I want. I had an emergency call to my bank because someone stole money from my bank account and the guy from the reception came knocking on my door viciously and wouldn't stop inspite of me asking him to wait a minute. Then they told me that guests are not allowed to talk on the phone in their rooms in bright daylight. The place has a creepy vibe, there're 5 people at the reception or freely roaming around looking at your every step. The guests are non-talking Japanese so it's the least social place. The bed is a 10cm futon with a terribly hard pillow. There's zero space for your luggage, you have to keep it in the corridor which is not allowed. If you're not Japanese spare youself the experience of being under the surveillance of the North Korean communist party and avoid this guesthouse. You'll be less lonely in any hotel room.
Thank you very much for your interest in Guest House Churakkul. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Due to the nature of a guesthouse, if we do not have rules in place, security will deteriorate. For example, there are people sleeping in the bedrooms even during daylight hours. Therefore, we ask that you refrain from making phone calls or talking in the bedrooms throughout the day. Therefore, we ask that you use the shared space for phone calls. We also ask for your understanding of Japanese culture when you visit Japan.
Thank you very much for your interest in Guest House Churakkul. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Due to the nature of a guesthouse, if we do not have rules in place, security will deteriorate. For example, there are people sleepin… Show more
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and the mattress is very comfortable
Just a bit noise from the crow
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean room and bathbroom Common area with kitchen Comfy bed In the city center so it's closed to many places like bus terminal, Ishigaki port, farmer supermarket, good restaurants
They charge little things like coffee and the coffee is not good at all. They do not allow you check in or use the common facility before check-in or after check-out. If you want to use common facility you need to pay: 400 yen for bathroom, around 1000 yen to use the kitchen and common space. In other guesthouses I've stayed throughout Japan, they allow customer use the common facilities before check-in and after check-out for free
We are very happy to receive your compliments! Your bright and warm consideration and the hospitality shown to our staff are a great source of energy for us. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you again.
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to stay. Clean, very comfortable and convenient for everything. Wonderful professional staff. Great value. 10/10
I am glad to hear your compliments! Your brightness and care for our staff is a great source of energy for us! We hope you will continue to enjoy your trip in your own way!
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery nice staff, very clear explaination about guesthouse rules upon arrival😊
Thank you for visiting Churakukuru Ishigakijima. We hope you will visit us again when you come to Ishigaki Island!
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful, clean property. Kind and helpful staff. Good kitchen facilities, simple walk to the bus stop for the airport. Many shops, cafés and restaurants within walking distance. Recommended stay for a solo traveller.
Someone stole my slippers from outside of my capsule, so be careful with your things!
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at our guesthouse out of the many others available. We are honored to receive such high ratings and compliments about the cleanliness and the sense of distance between staff. We will continue to make efforts every day to make sure that everyone has a comfortable stay, so if you have any concerns, please let us know. I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused.We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for taking the time to post a review.
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at our guesthouse out of the many others available. We are honored to receive such high ratings and compliments about the cleanliness and the sense of distance between staff. We will continue to make… Show more
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and comfortable with a nice well equipped kitchen. Great location close to the center of town for ferries, restaurants and grocery stores.
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at our guesthouse out of the many options available. We are very happy to see you having a comfortable stay. Thank you for taking the time to post a review.
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewStaff was amazing, facilities super clean. Rooms are spacious and provide privacy. The location is convenient, only a 10 minute walk to bus stop, ferry port and downtown area.
Beds were a bit uncomfortable :(
Thank you for using our facility. We apologize for the uncomfortable bed. We are also very happy to receive your compliments. We would be honored to meet you again if you come to Ishigaki Island. Thank you for taking the time to post a review.
Thank you for using our facility. We apologize for the uncomfortable bed. We are also very happy to receive your compliments. We would be honored to meet you again if you come to Ishigaki Island. Thank you for taking the time to post a revi… Show more