Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho is worth booking if you want a low price, helpful staff and a walkable base near the castle and the art museum. Drivers should be aware that on-site parking is limited and may push you to nearby partner lots.
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Travellers without a car get the best deal here. Guests say tram stops, the ferry terminal and the Tenmonkan shopping district are all close, and two main sights are under 10 minutes on foot. Family rooms are listed too.
If you are driving and want guaranteed parking at the door, look closely. Guests say on-site spaces are limited and often full, so you may end up at a partner lot nearby.
Location and getting around
The address is Kinseicho 5-3, and the location score is 8.5.
Walking times are straight-line estimates. Kagoshima City Museum of Art is about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes. Kagoshima Castle is about 0.6 km, around 8 minutes. Sengan-en is 3.4 km away, roughly 43 minutes on foot, which is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for that one. Guests mention nearby tram stops, but specific routes are not confirmed, so check them before you go.
What guests say
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 1,893 reviews.
Two themes stand out. The location gets credit for being close to tram stops, the ferry terminal and Tenmonkan. Staff are described as friendly, polite and helpful, including with local recommendations.
Parking is the main complaint. Spaces on site are convenient but limited, so guests often have to use nearby partner lots. Ask about this when you book if you arrive by car.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices were seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults. They are not live quotes. This hotel came to €49.33 per night on those dates, about €99 for both nights. The sample median was €72.39, so it sat around 32% below.
Our Best Value pick, Henn na Hotel Premier Kagoshima Tenmonkan, scored 8.6 at €70.13 per night. That is about €21 more each night for a near-identical score. Our Luxury pick, Sheraton Kagoshima, scored 9.3 at €236.37 per night.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast is listed as Asian. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Kagoshima. This one had the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice was reserved, which is how the Budget slot is filled.
Its guest score put it joint 4th of 7, a respectable middle place. Pair that with almost 1,900 reviews and short walks to the castle, and it is a safe low-cost choice.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates, since the figure above is only a reference. Confirm breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed. If you drive, ask about on-site parking and partner lot fees. Check restaurant hours for your stay.
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How far is Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho from Kagoshima Castle?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. The art museum is about 5 minutes away.
Does the hotel have parking?
There are some on-site spaces, but guests say they are limited and you may need a nearby partner lot. Ask about availability and fees in advance.
Is it close to public transport?
Guests mention tram stops and the ferry terminal nearby. Exact lines are not confirmed, so check a route planner.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €49.33 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Sengan-en?
It is about 43 minutes on foot, which is far. Public transport or a taxi is the better option.