Name: The Kitchen Hostel Ao
Address: Kumoji 1-4-1, Kumoji, Naha, Japan, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Rating: 9.18

Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

Based on 4,336 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

6%

Family

3%

Group

19%

Solo

69%

What guests think

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The Kitchen Hostel Ao is a clean, well-managed capsule-style stay with a convenient location near Yui Rail and Kokusai-dori, friendly staff, and good value, plus a handy ground-floor cafe for breakfast and simple meals.

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10

Olivia

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

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10

Fernanda

26 May 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

probably the fanciest most hotel like hostel ive ever been in, the cafe has good food and the staff are very nice and helpful.

4

Linus

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

i didnt like how uncomfortable the capsules were. the pillows (its usually inside i feel) are on the outer side of the capsule because the air circulation is just so bad on the inside. Also poor lighting inside the capsule, feels very run down

8

WEIJEN

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

small but well designed hostel with excellent location. everything works except….noisy guests there is no enforcement of noise in the bunks, its a typical problem with many non-japanese guests who stay in groups (not solo). they talk loudly (couples or groups taking single bunks) totally oblivious to all the rest of people sleeping. yes, and they use the hair dryer at midnight, and thats not all…

10

KWAN YU ERICA

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, friendly staff, good condition facilities, most importantly clean toilets and bathrooms!

Kumoji 1-4-1, Kumoji, Naha, Japan

Location

With a stay at Kalakaua Inn The Kitchen Hostel Ao in Naha (Naha City Centre), you'll be steps from Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and 14 minutes by foot from Naha Cruise Terminal. This hostel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from American Village and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Camp Foster.

Kokusai-dori Shopping Street(0.1 Miles)

Okinawa Prefectural Office(0.4 Miles)

Fukushūen Garden(0.4 Miles)

Onoyama Athletic Park(0.6 Miles)

Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum(0.7 Miles)

Naminouegu Shrine(0.7 Miles)

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Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 450 to 650 per person.

Pets are not permitted at this property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property is located in Naha City Centre, just steps from Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and 14 minutes by foot from Naha Cruise Terminal. It is approximately 5.1 km (3.2 miles) from Naha Airport and close to several attractions including Fukushūen Garden and Naminoue Beach.

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

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