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Dyeing and Hostel Nakashimaya Reviews

2-11-6 shinmati kumamoto-city, Kumamoto Shi, Japan

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93%Overall Rating

From 38 ratings
  • 94%Character
  • 95%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 95%Cleanliness

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80%

If it had not happened "something", I would have not complained...but I got bit by bed bug.....30 places over my body. I travelled a lot and sometimes stay with mouse or cockroch...but never bedbug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my friends told me some japanese accommodation with dadami room can have some specific dadami bed bug... Except bedbug this hostel was great...but because of this bed bug, my remained trip was a disaster..I expected I expereience japanese hot springs but never got it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • (2 reviews)


93%

This hostel was great to stay in. The Japanese man at the front desk spoke English very well and was very helpful. The entire place was super clean and the 6 person room was very spacious with Japanese style futons to sleep on and very big down comforters. If I ever went back to Kumamoto I would definitely stay here again!


100%

Amazing place to stay! I love the Japan feel of this hostel. Definitely gonna come again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The best place I've stayed in Japan, and some of the best staff you can meet. Dorm rooms are excellent, the common room is awesome... can't say a bad thing about it.


100%

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOSTEL IN JAPAN, EVER!! SO MUCH ATTENTION TO DETAIL, BEAUTY AND CRAFTMANSHIP MAKES YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE WELL TAKEN CARE OF, TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL POSSIBLE =]

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Excellent, beautiful.


97%

Really lovely hostel in Kumamoto! Good rooms, showers and just a good atmosphere in there. The receptionist even helped me book my motorbike rental what I reall appreciated.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (14 reviews)


83%

We took a private room. It was extremely small (e.g. no space to put luggage in the room) besides the first room we had was smelly.


93%

They warn you that the walls are thin but I found it very hard to sleep even with earplugs as other guests didn't try very hard to keep the noise down! I think maybe having some signs up (in several languages) reminding people to be quiet would be useful.Otherwise it was a beautiful hostel and a very nice place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Really lovely hostel in Kumamoto! Good rooms, showers and just a good atmosphere in there. The receptionist even helped me book my motorbike rental what I reall appreciated.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (14 reviews)


90%

A beautiful, traditional style hostel with lovely decor, a well-stocked kitchen and bookshelf. I had a comfortable stay and when I asked, I was readily provided with an extra sleeping mat to put under the fairly thin futon. The only downsides are that it's quite a trek from Kumamoto station: I had to get two trams and walk. There's no hot water in any sinks, but the showers are perfectly fine. The walls are thin so take earplugs unless you want to listen to everyone snoring


87%

A unique place to stay with many charms, it's price and look is more like a hotel. But for the price we paid it would've been nice to use the air con for free as it was very cold.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


77%

The reason I booked it was cuz there was nothing else available tbh. The House itself was easy to find, but the Hostel in that Building.. well, not so easy.. I was pretty lucky that the Receptionist was there, cuz she took more breaks than any1 i have ever seen in Japan, but she also spoke better english than every1 else. Room was big, clean, very big Showers.. but 18 ppl in a room are too many for that price (very big room tho), chances of having a prick in your room are just much higher!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Cosy and charming place. Nice and helpful staff. The only negative would be that even though the hostel is in a good location, close to a tram station, the explanations on how to get there were not so clear.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


73%

Not expensive but very small room (just for the 2 futons) and very noisy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Very clean, cute Japanese style hostel! The staff are excellent (They were very gracious even when we overslept past check out time)! it has coin parking nearby, and is right near a tram line and walking distance to some of the main sites and downtown area. They provide locks & storage for valuables, but no towels. Only downside is that since it is Japanese style, if you aren't used to sleeping on a futon, it might not be the most comfortable. But Its a Great price and I would go back!


100%

You meet the nicest people in Nakashimaya Hostel and it's probably the nicest hostel in the area that you can get.. The receptionist is friendly and the location is rather convenient (close to a 24 hour supermarket, DVD rental, AN EXCELLENT FRUITS AND SASHIMI STALL etc). Although it is a little far from the station, but it is a wonderful hospitable place to lodge at.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This hostel is amazing! It is beautifully decorated and peaceful place to stay in Kumamoto. Very accomodating, helpful, and friendly. Was provided Kumamoto map upon arrival that made it super easy to navigate the city. I Love Nakashimaya and Kumamoto.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

This was a very nice place to stay and will highly recommend it to my friends The place is really clean and nice inside. I was pleasantly surprised. Also, the fact that the hostel provided each person their own lockable trunk to store their belongings in was very much appreciated I didn't have time to try the dyeing, but I think it is really neat that they offer it and the examples they had on display were very pretty I was a bit surprised that there was an additional air conditioning fee

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Best hostel I've ever stayed in!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


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