Kokuminshukusha Rainbow Sakurajima

On Sakurajima in Kagoshima—just a 5-minute walk from the Sakurajima Visitor Center and the Ryukyu Islands. It’s about 0.7 mi to Sakurajima Dinosaur Park, 3 mi from Kagoshima City Aquarium, and roughly 5 km from Kagoshima city center.

A compact, 27-room property with a friendly, lodge-like energy. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with refrigerators, TVs, safes and bathrooms with bidets; daily housekeeping and staff who speak English and Japanese keep things easy.

Soak in on-site hot springs, book a massage or unwind in the sauna. The hotel also offers a diving club, table tennis/ping-pong, karaoke, a barbecue area, elevator access, laundry services and a safe-deposit box, plus free self-parking. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and island views.

Complimentary wireless Internet keeps you connected. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

An on-site restaurant focuses on local Kagoshima flavors. Buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee.