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Reviews of Minshuku Nodoka

891-4205 Kagoshima, Yakushima, Miyanoura 1199-41, Japan

#12 of 24 B&Bs and Inns in Yakushima

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 73 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best location, near to port, info centre, bus stop, and only "real" supermarket in town. Really liked the Japanese style of the whole house, not justy room. Kotchen spacious and well equipped. Host flexible with check-in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Overall was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s quite cold but there was a heater in the room so not too bad.

    The staff is very friendly. Supermarket was nearby so it’s quite convenient. There was a small kitchen for use which was really helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the port, right next to the ferry, private rooms with working tv, ac, tatami and fouton, equipped communal kitchen for cooking, good spot to explore the island.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, clean, comfortable and the hosts are very kind. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. And Moro the cat is very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Great guesthouse to base yourself out of when exploring beautiful Yakushima!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This isn't really the owner's fault, but the reception desk is only manned for check-in during specific hours during the day. There is a sign posted that requests that you call the owner if you arrive outside of these hours, but this is a problem if you're not travelling with a functional roaming cell phone. I got help from another guest that had Japanese cell service, but do keep this in mind when arriving. Again this isn't really the owner's fault, this is a great place to stay and is highly recommended!!

    The location's pretty great, close to Miyanoura Port, if you're arriving by ferry. It's a bit of a trek from the airport though, but not a problem if you have a rental car (which you really should if you're visiting Yakushima). It's within walking distance to a bunch of good restaurants, and the owners are really nice and friendly. There is also an adorable cat named Moro that lives on the premises and demands head scratches.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Great for hikers
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much really

    Nothing can beat the location - a few minutes’ walk to Miyanoura Port. Bus stop is also close by.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and facilities were great. Staff were very and gave us relevant information for our trip.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A really nice place to stay. Si convenient to everything!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Comfortable and recommended stay for Yakushima experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So close to the Miyanoura ferry port and the supermarket! So convenient. It is also close to the bus stop that takes you around the island. The room was spacious and with tatami mats! We had futons which were very soft. The room had a small table and a mini fridge, el keddle and hair dryer! Towels and slippers were provided! It was easy to do your laundry and a kitchen were available for cooking! Staff were very friendly and helpful and Moro-chan (the cat) was so cute! Daily energy booster. Definitely recommend staying here especially if you don't plan to rent a car! You have access to everything within walking or bus distance

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room and bathroom, everything in the kitchen, free washing machine, nice owner

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and cozy home away from home🏡 Thoughtful amenities prepared by Nodoka (e.g. laundry detergent, Man & Ladies face wash...) P.S. Moro😻 is so adorable. Definitely will come back 💞

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a best place to go Kagoshima on ferry next day

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Single room not too big or small. Had a fridge which was very useful. Liked it all. The whiteboard was a very nice idea to feel connected with past and future guests

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location from a practical perspective. Also very calm and you have all you need, including kitchen and laundry machine. The Japanese room was nice and clean and bright with a big window. The staff was very calm, gentle and helpful. Would like to stay again. Especially in connection to arriving/departing from Miyanoura port.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    昔ながらの和風民宿でゆったりのんびり
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could not use Wifi.

    near from Miyanoura port,Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Village Center. you can use kitchen,refrigerator,rice cooker. private room & bed sheets and the sink and basin areas are clean. I could sleep soundly. you can go to supermarket by walk(5minutes). after 7pm,I could self-check-in.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi comes on and off within the room.

    Staff really pulled through despite speaking no english.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Cozy and convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is perfect if you are arriving in Miyanoura by ferry at the port,; it was less than a 5 minute walk! After check in, the staff gave me.a quick tour and showed me how to operate different things like the water heater or unlocking my bedroom.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was not working properly in our room

    Amazing Hostel/Hotel to stay in. Great location, well equipped and super clean and cozy!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Small guesthouse directly at the port.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Situated perfectly at the port of miyanoura. The staff is really kind and the room was really good. Everything you need.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I slept very well here, it was calm and the room was nice and clean. There were extra things like drip coffee bags in the room, which I really appreciated. The location was great as it was next to the ferry, bus stop, supermarket, and tourist information, where I got the island maps, bus schedules etc. The staff was really friendly and helpful. All in all, it was great value for the price. I hope I can return one day!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean,quite, near the port, supermarket and bus stop nearby

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can't beat the location of this little guesthouse, just two minutes walk from the ferry. Very helfpul host. Comfortable rooms, more like a youth hostel than a hotel but very nice nonetheless.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very cute and simple accommodation right next to the harbour, the tourist information and bus stops. The shared bathrooms were always clean and the kitchen equipped with all kitchen utensils we needed. The host is very friendly and attentive. We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Great great great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For 5 rooms there are only 2 toilets (one for men, one for women) - you have to be ok to wait for your turn.

    Rooms were nice, everything was very good. We loved it here. The host has a cute orange cat that welcomed us outside (it doesnt come into the house for people concerned about allergies). Yakushima was a magical stay for us!

    Stayed in April 2023

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