Tanegashima Minshuku Yu-Yu

🌴Where a Nursery School Became an Island Guesthouse

Kagoshima · Tanegashima Minshuku Yu-Yu

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Tanegashima, a Guesthouse Where Island Time Flows

• 🏝️A small guesthouse in Minami-Tane, at the southern tip of Tanegashima, Kagoshima
• 🏫A former nursery school building, renovated and reborn as a guesthouse after it closed
• 👨‍👩‍👧Taken over and run since 2019 by a new owner born and raised on the island

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Cozy Rooms Laid with Tatami

• 🛏️A modest, quiet property with five rooms in total
• 🌿Mainly Japanese-style rooms of 10 and 8 tatami mats
• 📶Free Wi-Fi available in every room

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A Casual Dinner Built Around Pizza

• 🍕A la carte, wood-fired-style pizzas — mushroom curry, mentaiko, teriyaki chicken, and more
• 🐟Funamori, an assorted sashimi platter shaped like a boat, made with fresh fish landed on the island
• 🍺Island shochu, beer, and soft drinks round out the menu

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A Japanese Breakfast Made from Island Ingredients

• 🍚Rice steamed from Tanegashima-grown red rice (akamai)
• 🍳A tidy Japanese-style breakfast built from island ingredients
• 🍊A hearty meal rounded out with seasonal fruit

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Yu-Yu Cafe & Bar, an Evening Gathering Spot

• 🍶A cafe-bar for enjoying local island sake and Kagoshima shochu after dinner
• 🗣️A living-room-like space to chat with the owner about the island's charms
• 🍹A range of drinks, soft drinks, and a la carte dishes always on offer

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A Courtyard and Terrace Under a Sky Full of Stars

• 🌳A courtyard with a chinaberry tree kept low for children to climb since the building's nursery-school days
• ⭐Climb the lookout to take in Tanegashima's night sky
• ☕Spend a slow island afternoon in the courtyard over lunch or coffee

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For Surfers and Space Lovers Alike

• 🏄The wood deck has a wetsuit drying rack and board stands
• 🚀Call ahead for information on rocket launches at Tanegashima Space Center
• 🍠Also try dishes made from anno-imo, the island's signature sweet potato

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Getting There

• 🚌Pickup available from the Yakubamae bus stop in Minami-Tane
• ⛴️About 60 minutes by car from Nishinoomote Port, a 10-minute walk from central Minamitane
• 🕒Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 10:00

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A Casual Dinner Built Around Pizza

• 🍕A la carte, wood-fired-style pizzas — mushroom curry, mentaiko, teriyaki chicken, and more
• 🐟Funamori, an assorted sashimi platter shaped like a boat, made with fresh fish landed on the island
• 🍺Island shochu, beer, and soft drinks round out the menu

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A Japanese Breakfast Made from Island Ingredients

• 🍚Rice steamed from Tanegashima-grown red rice (akamai)
• 🍳A tidy Japanese-style breakfast built from island ingredients
• 🍊A hearty meal rounded out with seasonal fruit

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In a courtyard that still holds the memories of an old nursery school, let island time drift slowly by. Wood-fired pizza, fresh island sashimi, and a sky full of stars make for a small, welcome pause on your Tanegashima trip.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:30 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 21:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tanegashima Minshuku Yu-Yu?

Check-in starts at 15:30 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Tanegashima Minshuku Yu-Yu located?

It is in Kirishima · Kagoshima Kumage-gun. Address: 1863-49 Nakanoshimo, Minamitane Town, Kumage District, Kagoshima.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩95,503 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.