Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho

We spent a week at this hotel, having stayed there 13 years earlier during our honeymoon. While we didn't luck out with a Sakurajima view this time (they must be really rare given the nearby buildings blocking the view), we had a comfortable room for a great value, in a decent size for the price paid. The beds were comfortable and we had just enough room for our medium-sized luggage. We were delighted that the laundry room had 5 newer machines that worked well and didn't cost too much. Best yet, the included breakfast was really great - each day we had a choice of 5 different set meals: Western, Japanese, Chicken Rice, Beef Curry, and (I think) bonito flake rice something, plus a salad buffet. Overall, the location couldn't be beat, and the staff were kind and welcoming. Hot tip: the check-in machines in the lobby doubled as really useful change machines and had other functions.

Great location 12 minutes tram ride from the station. Also, 10 minutes walk from the Sakurajima ferry terminal. Just around the corner for m the Tenkonman covered shopping streets. Friendly, welcoming staff. Booked a larger Japanese style room - lots of space, tatami flooring. Bed mattress in floor & super soft duvet. Had kettle, fridge, TV & toiletries. Bathroom was a wet room style with separate bath & shower. Toilet separate Small buffet at breakfast with choice of 4 different meals types

Excellent location, close to restaurants, the station (if you are traveling light, it is possible to either walk or take a tram, or you can take a cab) and a bus stop to the airport. Staff was kind and helpful (I just reviewed a hotel in Iwakuni with zero omotenashi, Richmond Kagoshima is the opposite, we felt really welcome by staff). One often overlooks the importance of greeting guests and interacting with them, but staff at the Richmond Kagoshima always greeted us and it makes a difference. We paid a fair price for the stay and the room was very comfortable.

My room request was granted, and I had a view of Sakurajima from my window. I thought it was the same room they assigned to me previously and I was satisfied. The room had enough space, and I had a comfortable and restful sleep. There were two kinds of pillows to choose from and I thought it was smart to cover both preferences for hard and soft types. The location was superb for both going to Tenmonkan and my conference venue; both are within 10-minute walk. It is also near ferry ports and the Kagoshima City Aquarium. The hotel is very close to the airport shuttle bus stop (incoming) and the tram stops are just in front. A big department store and a convenient store are also right in front of the hotel. The staff was very helpful and accommodating.

Very clean and comfortable, slightly bigger than other rooms we’ve stayed in in Japan (there was a double bed with a pull-out cot). Good location on a tram stop and just around the corner from main shopping area and a short walk in the other direction to the port area for the Sakurajima ferry and aquarium. Netflix option on TV, fridge and kettle in room. Self-service laundry facilities were useful and front staff were very friendly and helpful.