Very friendly staff. Very beautiful old Japanese house, best we have stayed in Japan Bakery ran by staff in a building with tasty food. Discounts to nearby onsen provided! Lots of helpful information received from staff

Stayed in April 2024

A very comfortable small town trip. The hosts are kind and lovely I will definitely visit again if I have the opportunity.

Stayed in April 2024

It was a warm welcome, as if we were friends they have missing for a long time. Perfect breakfast for cyclist 👍👍

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful town and hostel. The vibe of this place is amazing, very cozy and homy, and the building is a very well preserved historical building. It has great installations and common áreas, the bed was also really comfy and everything was clean. They even offer a special price for the local onsen (wich I also recommend) and a welcome drink (I recommend the homemade plum sake). The hosts were incredibly friendly and they speak english. The breakfast was also really good! I only wished I could have stayed longer!!

Stayed in March 2024

The staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. Me and my wife absolutely loved staying at this traditional Japanese house. And although traditional, the house is very well renovated, comfortable, and clean. The room was cosy, the bed was very comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious. I intend to return to Taketa while travelling around Kyushu and I will definitely stay again at this Hostel Cue!

Stayed in March 2024

Very beautiful house in a magnificent village, with a warm and cheerful welcome! I wish I could have stayed longer!

Stayed in March 2024

Staff were the friendliest and kindest people; they really made us feel welcome. The hostel was also super cozy vibes with interesting community events and a beautiful architectural design. A front-of-house bakery and an environmentally sustainable influence throughout added to the experience. Will definitely be coming back!

Stayed in February 2024

Owners were so kind! The place was comfortable and stylish. Taketa was a very cute town with great restaurants which the staff recommended.

Stayed in March 2024

The hostel had one shower, so I had to wait before I could use it. But it was a nice shower with a lot of water.

This was a beautiful hostel, very impressive, located in an authentic Japanese home. The owners were so lovely and are genuinely kind people who made our stay great. Breakfast was great, bread very good (because they also had a bakery). The tatami’s in the room were comfortable as well. Looking back to it we loved staying here thank you! Also I didn’t expect Taketa to be so interesting. It’s a funny little town, nice houses and beautiful rock formations. Unfortunately we didn’t have time enough to explore the area but would have loved to.

Stayed in February 2024

It’s all great

Probably the best hostel I’ve ever been to in Japan, the staff is absolutely lovely, there’s a bakery just underneath so it smells nice and breakfast has delicious bread. I even forgot something that the staff sent to me to another hotel. Best place to stay if you’re going to Mount Aso.

Stayed in November 2023

Each staff member, including the owners, were not only attentive and accommodating but also friendly and warm to talk and interact with 🥰 We felt at home at Cue! Breakfast and coffee available to purchase, discounted onsen tickets, close to station, renovated traditional Japanese building, comfortable beds and great food recommendations. We had the best time in Taketa and would stay longer next time 🙏😊🫶🏽 ~L&D

Stayed in December 2023

It was very close from Bungo-Taketa Station (5-6 minutes on foot). The staff was super friendly and welcoming. They showed us to our room and explained the main parts pf the accommodation. They also gave us some information about things to do around.

Stayed in November 2023

Perfect location Wonderful owners and staff Excellent value Nice and relaxed ambience

Stayed in November 2023

The place is very homey and the hosts are extremely friendly. The location is perfect for a hike nearby. There is a nice Onsen next to the station and you can get a discount through the hostel. Highly recommended.

Stayed in November 2023

A miner inconvenience is no toilet on dorm floor

Beautiful lace with helpful staff

Stayed in November 2023

A wonderful hostel. It's an old Japanese style building, which I found very charming. The dorm rooms and the single rooms are fairly spacious (for hostel standards). Everything is very clean and cozy. There are 2 common areas ( one western style and one Japanese style living room), and a kitchen. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Taketa itself is a very quiet, small place. I did some hikes around town and St Mt aso, though public transport to the trailheads is difficult, so plan that we'll. Breakfast was also lovely (especially the French toast were very tasty!) I extended my stay because I so thoroughly enjoyed being there.

Stayed in November 2023

The bathroom is a bit moldy however it did not make me sneeze profusely as mold usually does still I believe they could use a fan and the bathroom

Classic classic Japanese style building with wonderful common areas and one free drink per guest per night

Stayed in November 2023

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The hostel is clean, tidy and well kept. We checked- in a mixed room with 6 cubicles, similar to capsule hotel. The cubicle though small is cosy and comfortable. The breakfast provided next morning in very good. The toilet and bath room are shared but clean and tidy. The property is old and worth touring. Sakura, the hostess, is nice and introduces to us and good resturant for dinner. She also gives us and brief introduction of the layout and facilities of the hostess. A free drink is provided to every guest is ordered before 9pm.

Stayed in October 2023

Wonderful! Japanese old style, and very good, so clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I want to stay, again. Thank you so much.

Stayed in September 2023

The only point that I couldn't enjoy is the squeky sound of the stairs and ground board when someone walked, which made me awake for several times in the night. I guess it can't be helped because of the materials and structure of the hostel, maybe it is better to use a ear plug next time (sold at ¥100 in the hostel).

Staffs were very friendly and willing to share information on local travelling. Several comfy and spacy common areas to chill and chit chat with friends. Breads/pattisseries smelled so good, but too bad I didn't have time to try. Bed/sleeping area was above average, fan and lamp were provided for each bed, blanket, comforter and bed felt comfortable. WiFi was good. A welcome drink is provided for each guest.

Stayed in September 2023

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Beautiful place! Super friendly people! Great food and delicious plume sake 👌🏻

Stayed in September 2023

The cafe is closed on Wednesday, so I had to wait around until check in time after catching the train to Taketa. Not a huge deal for me, but just bare that in mind if you decide to come on a Wednesday.

Beautiful well maintained place, with wooden structure. An older traditional style feel with modern amenities. There is a cafe/bar attached, although it is mostly pretty quiet (at least when I stayed), so you should not worry about getting a decent night's sleep. They speak english here also, I was easily able to communicate as a foreigner who speaks very little Japanese. Close to the train station, and a beautiful town to take a walk around in!

Stayed in July 2023

Staff was very nice and extremely helpful and Taketa is beautiful

Stayed in July 2023

I think there aren't many showers, but fortunately I didn't have to wait.

A beautiful traditional style hostel with a shop in front and an amazing atmosphere. The staff was very nice and helpful with recommendations. The breakfast was great and the bunk bed comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023