fav KAGOSHIMA CHUO

I stayed 5 nights in Kagoshima for a leisurely trip. The hotel has 12 floors with 4 rooms per floor and 2 elevators. There was only one staff member at the front desk, but they were very friendly. Check-in and check-out were done via a self-service machine. Rooms don't have keys; instead, you get a 4-digit passcode. **Pros:** The rooms are spacious, perfect for families, and some even have bunk beds. Each room comes with a kitchen and a washer-dryer combo, which was super convenient as I cooked dinner three times. The hotel is located between Kagoshima-Chuo Station and the Tenmonkan shopping district. Both are about 900 meters away, and since Kagoshima city center isn't that big, you can easily walk around the commercial areas. **Cons:** As many have mentioned, the breakfast isn't great. There are only five simple options. In Japan, if you don't eat breakfast at the hotel, it can be quite challenging and time-consuming to find something outside.

A hotel where you can cook your own meals, and the kitchenware is sufficient. The room is also very spacious, allowing you to spread out your luggage. The washing machine in this hotel has a drying function, which is a nice touch. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the JR station, and there's an Aeon supermarket across from the station. They have good discounts after 8 PM (but it gets crowded), perfect for cooking dinner and breakfast (so you don't necessarily need to book the hotel breakfast).

The hotel room was compact but had all the necessary amenities, and it was clean. It's about a 10-minute walk from Kagoshima JR Station, making it a very convenient hotel.