Japanese Inn Kaiboso

Japanese Inn Kaiboso Reviews

Japanese Inn Kaiboso

45 Shimokawashirimachi, Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture 855-0861, JapanSee Hotel Details
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8.4/10
Very good
22 reviews
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Location8.7
Amenities7.9
Service9.2
Cleanliness7.8
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คนสวยมาแล้วจ้า
Date of stay: Feb 2025
Couple
21 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 24, 2025
This hotel located very close to Shimabara furry express ~ We stay for 1 night and found that very nice hotel 😊😊 Aunties (Hotel staffs) are very nice and helpful! If you wish to get a Japanese original traditional hotel I would recommend this hotel!! So impressed The room is clean and big which we can see the view of Shimabara sea and onsen also nice and relax.
Guest User
Date of stay: Dec 2023
Family
4 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
Good meal, but poor hot spring as it is very out and outdated. The room is fine
Waterking
Date of stay: Jul 2025
Travelling with friends
13 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 2, 2025
A very friendly and welcoming hot spring hotel! Full of old-fashioned charm, the large public baths are also very comfortable, and it's very close to Shimabara Port!
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Guest User
Date of stay: Aug 2025
Solo traveller
16 reviews
7.0/10
Posted on Oct 13, 2025
This is a Japanese-style hotel. The facilities are a bit old, and there's no elevator. The staff, all older women, were very polite. The hotel has a good location, close to both the JR and bus stations, and just a few minutes' walk to the ferry terminal, making it a good option if you want to take a ferry to and from Kumamoto.
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Guest User
Date of stay: Aug 2025
Couple
26 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Sep 10, 2025
Very characteristic hot spring inn, staff service attitude is very good, help move luggage up the stairs, environment place clean. Very close to Kumamoto Ferry Terminal, would be better if the room has a bathroom.
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Taomimama
Date of stay: Jan 2025
Travelling with friends
60 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
The hotel is in a great location. You can see the sign as soon as you get off the bus at the station. It is just up the hill and only a few minutes' walk from Shimabara Port Train Station. It is very convenient to go to Isahaya Station. The aunt and grandmother are very dedicated to running the hotel. Although they don't speak English very well, they have strong communication skills. The rooms and the large public bath are a little old, but they are also very charming. The hot spring is super comfortable. We were assigned a room with a mountain view and it was so shocking when we opened the window! The room provides yukata, towels, kettle & teacups, toothbrushes and hand soap. The large bath provides shampoo & shower gel, cotton swabs and shower caps. There is no conditioner or skin care products, so you need to bring your own. The hot spring hotels in Shimabara do not require tattoos. We stayed in Unzen Hell the night before and did not see any notice.
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6/8
Qingqingxinxin616
Date of stay: Dec 2024
Couple
51 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Feb 15, 2025
Old hotel, no elevator, you have to carry your luggage yourself. The facilities are relatively basic, but the good thing is the service like that of a grandma's house, and the direct-hanging hot spring
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Anonymous User
Date of stay: Dec 2024
Family
19 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 21, 2025
The lady boss was very friendly and even drove us to Shimabara Castle. Old hot spring hotel, large rooms, high cost performance There is a microwave oven in the basement, and the boss is also willing to provide chopsticks and tableware, which is very much appreciated.
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Guest User
Date of stay: Apr 2025
Couple
1 reviews
3.5/10
Posted on May 3, 2025
It's a Japanese-style room with a view of the ocean. The cushions were thin and hurt my feet, and there were no chairs, so I was disappointed. I couldn't sleep because I was bitten by insects.
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laishikai
Date of stay: Mar 2025
Family
25 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 4, 2025
Highly recommend this inn. Although it has a history, it's clean and comfortable, and the staff are all super nice. You can feel the care and attention put into its operation. I would definitely book this inn again if I go to Shimabara.
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Anonymous User
Date of stay: Jun 2024
Travelling with friends
6 reviews
9.7/10
Amazing
Posted on Jul 21, 2024
Environment: A very beautiful family hot spring hotel, very similar to the traditional Japanese hot spring hotel I saw in Conan! I booked two rooms with friends and got rooms very close to each other, which was great! There were not many people when we checked in. The entire hotel has two floors. The second floor is the guest room. We looked at the lights in the room. It was probably just us and one other room occupier that night. When you open the window, you can see the beautiful mountains wrapped in clouds and mist, which is very enjoyable. Facilities: Very complete, there are also small teapots and tea fruits~ When I first booked, I was a little worried that the public bathroom would be inconvenient, but it was not at all. I only met one customer when I was washing, and everyone was very understanding, not intrusive, and very measured. The next morning, I went to take a bath when it first opened. I had it all to myself and took pictures of the bathroom when no one was around. The hot spring was very comfortable and the bath water was very strong. I was satisfied! Hygiene: Clean. I didn't wear the bathrobe provided by the hotel. I only used a towel, which was very clean. While walking on the first floor, I explored the hotel's laundry room. There were many washing machines and it smelled very clean. Service: Excellent! It should be a small hotel run by three Japanese aunties. They will put name cards in advance to store shoes. The room was packed up in advance and the bed was made. Auntie would personally take us upstairs to see the room. When we checked out, the aunt who checked us in nodded and thanked us. It feels like the relationship between people has become very pure in the small town of Shimabara. In the end, I forgot to take the bag, and my aunt chased me out to give us the bag. All the valuables were in the bag. Thank you, aunt. Let’s talk about transportation and surroundings. We took a boat from Kumamoto. The hotel is not far from the port where we disembarked, about a 10-minute walk. There is a big slope on the way to the hotel, but if it weren't for this slope, if the hotel was not high, we might not be able to see the beautiful mountain scenery. It's not far from the bus station. It's OK to walk. It's very convenient to take a bus to Shimabara Castle, Osanto and our next stop, Unzen. There are two convenience stores, 711 and FamilyMart nearby, which is really convenient. We were too lazy to go out at night, so we bought lunch boxes and heated them up in the hotel microwave. Compared to Unzen, where you can’t find any chain convenience stores, it’s so much more convenient. It is recommended that everyone add a breakfast. It is a very healthy, nutritious and Japanese-style breakfast. When you check in, you will be asked about the meal time, and it will be prepared and explained in advance. We don't speak Japanese, but the overall check-in was smooth and highly recommended. There is a small souvenir shop and several vending machines in the store (only cash can be used, Suica and other cards cannot be used), which is also convenient ~ Overall recommendation, next time I have the opportunity, I plan to stay here continuously and experience true relaxation ~ Every time There are smoking areas on every floor, which is convenient. Flowers make people feel good ~ The decoration is thoughtful. We stayed in a higher-end hot spring hotel in Unzen, but I still prefer this hotel with warmth! Hope we can meet again in the near future.
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6/17
fandy
Date of stay: Dec 2024
Family
20 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 29, 2025
The room was clean and tidy, like the traditional Japanese houses in Japanese anime, with long corridors and various traditional decorations on the walls and corners. It had a great atmosphere, especially at night. I would not dare to go out if I used my imagination. Also, the facilities were old and there was no bathroom in the room. We had to pull our suitcases up and down the slope by ourselves, which was a bit troublesome.
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Guest User
Date of stay: Sep 2025
Solo traveller
2 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 5, 2025
Very satisfied, clean and comfortable.
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Guest User
Date of stay: Mar 2025
Family
1 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 15, 2025
They were kind and polite, and although it was old, it was well cleaned.
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Guest User
Date of stay: Jan 2024
Travelling with friends
8 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 29, 2024
The room is very comfortable, but there is no shower facility. You must go to the bathtub to wash it, but the bathtub is too small. But the owner is very kind and polite, and the refreshments provided during the stay are also delicious. In addition, the hotel is located on a very steep hillside, so you need to pay more attention when driving and parking.
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