The dormitory is very confortable. The guesthouse is close to the ferry terminal so it's easy if you want to visit some island around :) Last but not least the owners are very nice and helpfull. I had a great time here :)

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was clean and comfortable. The host is friendly, thoughtful and speaks good English (and is also a great runner!)

Stayed in April 2024

The blanket was quite thin, although this wasn't a problem because it was quite warm when we stayed. The location is not super close to the main restaurants and convenience stores (10 min walk), but this wasn't too much of a problem because of the bicycles.

I spent 8 days in total at Kishaba's GuestHouse and it was lovely, it was a very peaceful stay with a relaxed vibe. Kishaba was very helpful in answering questions and helping to contact local car rental companies on behalf of me. The bicycles were really useful, we can use them for free to go to the grocery store or tofu higa (would highly recommend). The guest house also provides sanitary items which I think was such a great touch. The kitchen was stocked with all the appliances you needed, and there is a lounge area where you can sit and hang out. The wifi connection was excellent too. Kishaba cleaned the guest house daily so even though it was a bit dated it always felt very clean.

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent location, bed was super comfortable. Space was large and toilets were really good and clean with big kitchen space and chill space. I was living alone fortunately so I had everything to myself but it’s really warm and cozy if many people were there too! Also kishaba was very friendly and nice!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

The location is great, the owner was very helpful. Place was very clean. Big kitchen and big common area

Stayed in December 2023

There is a shower for the men here, but if you’re a guy and you like baths, there is no bath and no sento nearby. Not a big issue, just something to be aware of. The women’s area includes a bath.

From arrival, Kishaba-san went out of his way to invite me to the local Kyuubon celebrations over the next few nights, and while there he introduced me to his family and a couple others. When I left to Naha and stayed at another hostel, I felt surprised by how much more comfortable and welcome I felt staying at Kishaba. Amenities are suitable, location is great, facilities are wonderful. The bed is comfortable, spacious, and private. Above all though, staying here made my trip to Ishigaki that much more memorable.

Stayed in September 2023

Helpful host, clean and comfy place, big common space, and good location. All you can wish for👍

Stayed in August 2023

The owner is very nice and helpful. He gave me lots of recommendations what to do on Ishigaki. The facilities are quite new and very clean. Nicer than in other places I stayed at in the same price range.

Stayed in July 2023

Unbelievable! The owner helped me to organize trips, showed me restaurants and also offered me to help at a mango farm of his friend. All his recommendations were a great experience and i felt the whole week very comfortable, because he tried me to help with anything he could. I also talked a lot with other guests and was on karaoke with them. So likely you find here also some interesting other people. Amazing place to stay and i can recommend to anyone to stay here and talk with the owner - he will help you to make the best out of your ishigaki staying👌

Stayed in July 2023

None.

Wonderful staff/owner Kishaba.

Stayed in July 2023

The owner Kishaba-san is very kind and always happy to help. The guesthouse is a lovely place, very clean, organized, cozy and pretty! Also enjoyed very much getting to know the owners and other guests. I had a great time, thanks a lot!!

Stayed in June 2023

Nice size bed area/dorm and also place to put your bag. The guy in charge was so helpful and nice.

Stayed in June 2023

all is good

The owner is very nice. The inn likes home also serve kitchen and bicycle for free. We forgot the charger cable in the inn and the owner deliver to us in Okinawa. Next time, we also choose here.

Stayed in June 2023

Just note that the guesthouse is a few minutes walk from the city center / ferry terminal, but that's really nothing. (and anyway there are 2 bus stops nearby, to explore the island or go to the airport)

The bed was comfortable, with enough space to put and access my suitcase. The different spaces were nice (I used the tatami room a lot!) The staff was great 😊

Stayed in May 2023

Everything was perfect and I had a really good time in ishigaki !

Stayed in May 2023

The people in the accommodation - staff and guests The atmosphere - it is like staying at relative's house The bed - comfy bed and spacious room inside with an own curtain, hangers, lamp, security box etc. The free drinks - cold water and local tea

Stayed in April 2023

The only drawback was that I couldn't stay longer. Hope to be back one day!

The most wonderful hostel! Host is very kind and helpful, he gave me tips on where to go and let me borrow snorkel gear. The place is clean, and the location is just 5-10 min walk from all the restaurants/shops/public transport. If you're looking for a relaxed and homely place with chance to make new friends, then I can highly recommend this hostel.

Stayed in April 2023

The women room was quite warm. There is no window, but you can use airconditioning to solve that.

Great hostel! Nice owners. Good place to meet people and even make friends. Clean place and comfortable beds.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing really

Host was really friendly and likes to talk to his guests. Very helpfull Room was nice. Space for luggage behind the bed. curtain for privacy The house itself is old but clean. Very homey feeling.

Stayed in September 2022

I visited Ishigaki Island just when it was starting to get warm The rooms have an air conditioning system for the whole room. However, if you close your curtains to your bed fully, it can still get quite warm. (I'm not very good with heat, so really it's a problem that's personal.) However, there is readily provided a small desk fan for each bed which worked well enough for me. One other personal preference I would have liked to have had was a bidet (you know, the usual Japanese ones; I just can't live without them now). The toilet in the guesthouse was very clean and modern but just lacked that extra washing facility that I've grown to love since living in Japan. (Cue the meme of Chris Pratt in Parks and Recreation).

First and foremost, the owner was absolutely lovely and so welcoming. He was very happy to chat without being intrusive, and he gave me a lot of information on the area. He really makes sure you are easily settled in with all the information you need about the guesthouse and your stay. The other guests and the owner's friends who sometimes visit are also very friendly and really welcome you in. The guesthouse is one that accommodates only eight guests (four females, four males, each split into two rooms) so it's a cosy and warm place to stay. You have access to a well equipped kitchen (fridge, stove top, utensils etc) as well as a washing machine and dryer. Before arriving, I was worried about sharing the shower but because everyone seems to rinse down the shower after use, it stays nice and clean. (This doesn't happen often in other places with shared bathrooms.) So, it was a pleasant surprise. As for the sleeping area, it's a little different from usual guesthouses where they're often open bunk beds. Here, however, they're set out like capsule hotel beds so it feels a little more private. At the ends of each bed there is extra space for your belongings (enough for one large suitcase) plus a security box too. Also, the bed itself was comfortable enough that I could have slept for ages without pain.

Stayed in May 2022

The place was a short walk from the ferry. Stay was comfortable and was nice chatting with the owner.

Stayed in March 2022

Great place and host! The guest house is brand new so I had the privileage of being the first customer. I had a great experience and I totally recommend the place.

Stayed in October 2021

It was very hot and stuffy, so I had to change accommodation after only one night. The price is so low so have low expectations- a bit far from the central area, very old and somewhat dirty house (shower had mold all over the curtain), and the aircon situation was complicated. You have to pay like 100 yen per person per hr for a communal space, which is strange to enforce. The pods get very stuffy and hot, even with a little fan. There is an aircon in the room but other guests can change the settings so it's hard to be comfortable. I didn't get a refund even though I didn't stay for two extra nights, which is understandable but disappointing. When the weather is very hot, just pay more for a very reasonable hotel in a more central area so you are comfortable.

It was very cheap, probably the cheapest accommodation in the area. The staff was kind enough to meet me in front of the hostel as it was difficult to find at night.

Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in March 2024