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Ryokan Wataya

Saga · Japan

5-10 Daimyokoji, Karatsu-shi, SagaView location

9.0/10Excellent38 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Ryokan Wataya

When you a stay at Ryokan Wataya in Karatsu, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute walk of Karatsu Shrine and Hikiyama Exhibition Hall. This ryokan is 22. 7 mi (36. 6 km) from Tenzan Ski Resort and 0. 3 mi (0. 5 km) from Genkai.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at Ryokan Wataya in Karatsu (Karatsu Castle Area), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and 5 minutes by foot from Karatsu Shrine. This ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Genkai Quasi-National Park and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Former Takatori House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 7:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
    • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

Nearby attractions

Hikiyama Exhibition Hall 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Karatsu Shrine 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Genkai Quasi-National Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Former Takatori House 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Karatsu Ware Federation Exhibition Hall 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Kyū-Takatori-tei 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Nakazato Tarōemon 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Karatsu Castle 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Niji-no-Matsubara 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Nijino Matsubara 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Kagami Shrine 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Mt. Kagamiyama Observation Deck 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Green Hill Park 12 km / 7.5 mi
Hideo Murata Memorial Museum 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Yobuko Morning Market 15 km / 9.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
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  • ShopExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGRoom • JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGROO.JE-NM

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    Room JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.JE-NM

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSRoom • JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSROO.JE-WV

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    Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.JE-WV

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.NM

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  • Room BASICRoom • BASICROO.Z1

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    Room BASIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    BASIC

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    Room code: ROO.Z1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOMRoom • JAPANESE ROOMROO.JE

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    Ryokan Wataya

    Room JAPANESE ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    JAPANESE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.JE

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN BASICTWIN • BASICTWN.Z1

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    TWIN BASIC

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.Z1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ryokan Wataya

9.0
Excellent
38 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
Ho
Good and relax
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Farzad

Best Ryokan in Karatsu

The western style room was AMAZING. The ryokan has it's own bathing facilities which are also awesome.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2020
wiparat

Appi

Good location , nice view nearby canal. Officers are take care very well.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2026
taehee
가라쓰 시내에서 전통 온천여관은 요오카쿠 또는 와타야. 두 곳이 유이한 선택지. 요오카쿠에 비해 와타야의 그레이드가 크게 떨어지지 않지만, 가격은 매우 착한 편. 유명 온천여행지만 고집하지 않는다면, 와타야 선택은 꽤 좋음. N회차 방문객은 또 다시 와타야를 갈 용의가 매우 충분함. 다만, 객실수가 적은 여관이라, 대욕장이 작고. 노천탕도 많지는 않다는 점. 대신 손님이 적으니 이건 또 매우 장점. 오래된 건물이라 계단이 높고, 엘리베이터가 없으니, 어르신을 모시고 가는 건 생각해봐야.
Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Nov 2025
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部屋および施設について、写真のイメージを踏まえた私たちの期待値に対し、大幅に下回っておりました。
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
CHEUK LEUNG DENNIS
原來旅館係古蹟。員工很熱情。交通方使。
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Lai Fan
It is my second time to this hotel.
Very nice experience!
Will comeback again if having chance.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
YoungShin

또 오고싶어요~

한국인에겐 좀 추울 수 있는,.. 베란다에 샤워실, 화장실, 세면대가 있는 느낌이였어요
새벽에 넘 추웠으나 비데가 있어 넘 천만다행
오래된 느낌이나 낡진 않았어요 관리가 잘 되어있고 청결도도 좋아요
온천은 물이 뜨겁진 않아서 그냥저냥 잘 즐길만했어요
응대는 좋으시나 제가 일본어 영어 둘다 원활하게 하는 편은 아니여서 좀 헤맸으나 파파고 들고가세요 아예 소통이 안되진 않아요!
포근한곳이였어요 직원분들 모두 인상적이시고 좋아요 기회가 된다면 다시 방문해서 다 누려보고싶네요 ㅎㅎ
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
11 Dec 2024
??
美味しい海産物を食べるために選んだ宿でしたが食事は並レベル、期待外れでした。
通された部屋は洋室で高い天井の重厚な造り、その天井やドア、窓枠などは今どき見られない骨董美術品を思わせる素敵なものでしたが昔ながらの浴室とトイレが一緒の狭い空間に洗面台、不便でした。部屋の暖房も効きが悪くコントロールが難しい部屋でした。
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024
Choi Chu Gregor
Very considerate and caring services
Dinner was exceptionally nice. A very nice outlook.

It would have been a good sleep if the pillows were softer and not so high.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2024
タツロウ
中庭は良かったが、値段を考えるとイマイチ
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2024
Jiwoo
Very good!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Boyeon

또 가고싶은 료칸 우오한

조용하게 여유를 즐기는 여행으로 가라츠. 우오한을 완전 추천합니다.

바닷가 앞이라 산책도 좋고
대욕탕 전망도 굿!! 프라이빗 노천탕도 너무 좋아요
진짜 강추!! 아침 조식 퀄리티도 너무 좋아요

다음에도 또 가고 싶을 정도입니다.

료칸 바로근처 초밥집도 꼭 가세요!!
인생 초밥을 만날 수 있습니다.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2023
Yotsapat
family
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2023
DONGHYUNG
다들 너무 친절하시고 편하게 쉬었어요
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
とてもよくしてくださいました。
1組だけだったのでお風呂も貸し切りでしたし、ご飯も美味しくてくつろげて最高でした。
ありがとうございました。
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2019
Wenwen

優美的古宅

很優雅的房子
有溫暖古老的氣質
服務人員很親切
也很願意服務
門口的奶奶很優雅
精確的服務每個客人
也讓每個環節以及環境能魅力的呈現

唯一美中不足是抽煙房居然沒有隔間直接在休息室旁
有人抽煙對我們沒抽煙或有小孩的家庭真的很困擾
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The hosts are friendly even though they speak little English. Parking is sufficient. Room is clean and tidy. Food is delicious, especially dinner. Supermarket is right opposite the onsen, convenient to shop. The only thing concerns me is lacking of charging ports.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
全体的に建物設備が老朽化でした。元は老舗の歴史ある建物だと思い期待してたのですが、古さがちょっと良くない方に出てますね。ちゃんと手入れや補修をすれば素晴らしい旅館になると思います。こういう旅館を盛り上げられないのが残念です
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2019
SeoSihwa

편안하게 쉴 수 있는 곳!

가라쓰가 작은마을이라 짧은기간동안 다 돌아볼수가있어요
그 중에서도 와타야료칸은 저렴한 편이고 마쓰우라강뷰도 멋지고 직원분들도 친절하십니다 갈땐 송영차도 준비해주셨어요 다만 오래된 시설로 낡은부분들이 보였습니다 그 점만빼면 100퍼만족
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Ryokan Wataya
5-10 Daimyokoji, Karatsu-shi, Saga, Karatsu, Japan

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