About this property
A 5-minute walk from Tenmonkandori Tram Station, Nakahara Bessou offers Japanese-style and Western accommodations with a flat-screen TV and refreshing public hot-spring baths. JR Kagoshima Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. The building has been renovated with earthquake-proof construction and reopened in August, 2014. Japanese-style rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. All rooms include air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a fridge. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub and toilet. Nakahara Bessou Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Terukuni Shrine and a 5-minute drive from Shiroyama Park. Kagoshima Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and guests can relax with views of the traditional garden. Luggage storage and photocopying services are available at the front desk. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are offered at the dining room or the banquet room.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mingchang
New Zealand
“Due to a flight cancellation I arrived a day late but the property was able to hold me reservation for the second day. In the end I only stayed one night at the property but it was a positive experience. The hotel's location was central and close...” - Gomez
United States
“Great location near shopping arcade and streetcar access to the rest of the city. Nice to have soaking tub onsite. Great breakfast, with regional cuisine and different choices each of the three days we were there. Onsite gift shop was a bonus.” - Leo
Canada
“Staying at this traditional Japanese ryokan for six nights was a wonderful experience. The rooms were clean, and the air conditioning worked well. The hotel serves set breakfasts with a variety of small dishes, which I believe is a typical...” - Chan
Hong Kong
“The staff are very friendly and make great efforts to help. The hotel is traditional with kind of unhurried pace and subtle respect to guests. Location is best especially for visitors on short visits to Kagoshima.” - Jennifer
Australia
“The breakfast was fantastic. We loved the care and attention to detail in providing delicious traditional breakfast. The onsen was a great experience. Staff were very helpful and welcoming” - Mauro
Netherlands
“The onsen was amazing. The traditional rooms were nice and had good facilities. The view was good and the staff was very helpful. They say that Kagoshima has the most friendly people in all of Japan, and this hotel proves it. Worth it for the...” - Richard
Australia
“Fantastic central location, great bath and comfy tatami style room.” - Wenditi
Czech Republic
“Beautiful hotel in nice location. Room was spacious and onsen was pleasant. Delicious breakfasts in Japanese style.” - Josef
Czech Republic
“Big room in Japanese style , onsen, breakfast, location. Everything excellent. Fully recommend.” - Francesca
United Kingdom
“The Japanese-style room was amazing. Very cosy with everything we needed.”
Area info
Restaurants
- 花のれん
- CuisineJapanese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
Due to plumbing renovations, the public hot-spring bath at the facility will be under construction between 22 June 2020 and 19 July 2020. Reheated water will be used during this time.
The public hot-spring bath is available between 17:00 and 22:30 and between 06:00 and 09:00.
Breakfast: 07:00-09:00 (last order is at 08:30)
Dinner: 18:00-21:30 (last order is at 20:00)
Designated smoking area is located on the ground floor and all other areas of the property is nonsmoking.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 20:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.