Hoshi no Sato

Hotels
9.1 (62 reviews)
Makizonocho Takacchiho 3806-75 Hoshi no Sato , Kirishima , JP

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Japanese garden
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location with nice views
Comfortable rooms
Genuine hospitality
Cons:
Limited amenities like spa services
Mixed opinions on value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained according to guests.
Service
8.5
Guests appreciated the friendly and helpful service provided, particularly mentioning the welcoming and accommodating staff.
Location
8.5
The hotel's location was praised for its views and proximity to attractions, making it a convenient choice.
Room Quality
7.8
Spacious and comfortable rooms with good views, although some minor dated aspects were noted.
Amenities
7.2
Guests enjoyed the onsen and complimentary breakfast, but some mentioned the lack of additional amenities like spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed opinions on value for money, with some guests feeling the price was high for the offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and food options were generally well-received, with a few suggestions for more variety.
Overall Experience
8.1
Most guests had a positive overall experience and appreciated the genuine hospitality provided.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 10:07

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Kirishima

Hot Spring Bath for Relaxation
Indulge in a rejuvenating experience at our hotel's hot spring bath, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Kirishima.

Multilingual Staff and 24/7 Reception
Feel at ease with our friendly staff fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese, ensuring seamless communication and assistance throughout your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just 8.8 km from Kirishima Jingu Shrine and 21 km from Kagoshima Airport, Hoshi no Sato offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby attractions.

Plan your getaway at Hoshi no Sato and immerse yourself in comfort and serenity.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Anat • solo traveller • il
10
Exceptional
2025-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family with young children • gb
9
We will recommend to our friends to come here to stay
Pros:

Owner very nice and friendly, we have a good chat. Spa has good privacy and nice.

2025-03-29 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • young couple • fr
9
Great vintage hotel with mountain views, onsen bath and helpful staff.
2025-01-12 • via Nuitee
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David • young couple • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Yes, the hotel is a bit dated but that adds to the charm. The rooms are clean, beds comfortable and have everything you need.

The real reason to stay here is the elderly lady who runs the place. Very welcoming despite the language barrier (google translate is a great help) and goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great stay.

The free private onsen and complentary simple breakfast is a bonus too.

If you want genuine Japanese hospitality away from the chain hotels this is the place.

Ps, get the izakaya tip from the elderly lady which is about 10 min walk away. Great food and drink at a reasonable price in a traditional Japanese boozer.

Cons:

Nout

2025-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo traveller • de
9
Lovely helpful manager and a spacious comfortable room with views
Pros:

Nice and spacious room with views of Sakurajima, a little bit dated but very comfortable and clean and the lady managing the hotel is extremely helpful and nice providing 5 star customer service. Conversation via translator app but that works fine.

2025-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Noelle • solo traveller • fr
9
No frills, nice, friendly
Pros:

The owner and her staff made everything possible to make my stay nice and easy.
The onsen was nice with naturally heated water, which is getting rare.
Simple stay, but nice and friendly.

2024-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo traveller • gb
10
Nice views over Karasujima - a lovely stay!
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay at Hoshi no Sato and the lady that runs the hotel is very sweet and does a great job. The room I had was wonderful with a nice view over the volcano Karasujima. The private onsen was amazing too and I loved using that! All in all, a nice hotel and I would recommend to others!

Cons:

The internet was a little hit and miss, but generally okay.

2024-11-25 • via Nuitee
G
Glenn • young couple • ca
9
Nice, simple guesthouse
Pros:

Nice simple guesthouse with fantastic host. Very comfortable. Slightly dated, but well cared for.

Cons:

Simple breakfast, but it was filling and appreciated.

2024-11-22 • via Nuitee
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Shaul • young couple • il
10
Best host
Pros:

This was one of the greatest host we experienced in Japan she and her son really did everything to make us feel at home and taken care of us, even driving us to restaurants to eat dinner every night as the hotel is a 1 kilometre walk on dark road to the restaurants era
Thank you very much for a wonderful stay

2024-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo traveller • gb
9
Great value and amazing service
Pros:

Super friendly and helpful staff, comfortable, lovely private onsen, 15 min walk to restaurants and an easy drive to hiking, simple breakfast.

2024-11-06 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • young couple • pl
10
A great place to relax in great conditions and beautiful surroundings
Pros:

A large comfortable room with a beautiful view of Sakurajima. In the room Yakutas with haori are waiting for guests.
In the yard there is an onsen with natural hot springs, a great place to rest and relax.
In addition to the offer, a light breakfast awaits you in the morning - you won't leave hungry.
The host is a very nice lady. To say that the service is absolutely exemplary is an understatement.
Maruo Falls is nearby, it's worth to see.
I would definitely choose again.

Cons:

I don't recall any inconveniences worth mentioning

2024-11-02 • via Nuitee
M
Minnie • family with young children • sg
8
The hotel room is old, thus, room is spacious but not value for money
Pros:

Room was spacious and parking is free.

Cons:

Happy to have simple continental breakfast of hard boiled egg and toast, however, it was limited to an egg per person and two slices of bread. For the price paid, I would expect the host to provide more eggs and bread for guests to eat, or at least 2 hard boiled eggs.

2024-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo traveller • my
10
Awesome host and very clean stay.
Pros:

Super friendly host who went above and beyond to be more than accommodating with very clean rooms. It’s also very near all the hot spots of kirishima. Making it a convenient base for all your adventures. You get have to the whole onsen to yourself as well.

2024-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo traveller • nz
7
Good
Pros:

Good location for going hiking from Ebino Plateau. Staff were very helpful with making sure I was getting on the correct bus, and also bus times when checking out.
It is down the hill behind La Vista Resort, look for the black cat signs.

2024-10-25 • via Nuitee
K
Keval • group • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff here were amazing, extremely nice people and went above and beyond to make our stay great

2024-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Vasileios • family with young children • gr
10
Exceptional
2024-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Damien • family with young children • au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It was our second time staying here and we really enjoyed it again.
The hosts are super friendly and helpful.

2024-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • young couple • au
10
Would absolutely recommend and I would stay again.
Pros:

Lovely hot spring bath. Fantastic friendly and helpful staff. Picturesque location and close to Ebino Plateau and great hiking.

Cons:

Pillows were a little bit flat for fussy Westerner heads 🤣

2024-10-02 • via Nuitee
J
Jiahua • group • us
10
Exceptional
2024-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Suphichaya • with friends • th
8
Very good
2024-07-14 • via Nuitee