Ryokan Wataya

Choose dates to view prices

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and illuminated by warm lighting.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a large tree in front.

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats with bath room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available
Housekeeping

Explore the area

5-10 Daimyokoji, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0012

Place, Karatsu Shrine
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Karatsu Castle
‪12 min walk‬
Place, Niji-no-Matsubara
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Fukuoka (FUK)
‪77 min drive‬

Room options

Room

Sleeps 5
Free Wi-Fi

Japanese-style Room 15 Tatami

Sleeps 5
5 Double Futons
Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

Very good

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons
Free Wi-Fi

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

Japanese-Style Room 10 Tatami with Karatsu View

Sleeps 5
5 Double Futons
Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons
Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

30 Aug - 31 Aug

About this property

Ryokan Wataya

Along with free newspapers, this ryokan has wedding services and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.

Ryokan Wataya offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There are hot springs on site.

During your stay at Ryokan Wataya, you're just a quick walk from Hikiyama Exhibition Hall. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
Onsite recreation includes hot springs
Just a 5-minute walk from Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and 5 minutes by foot from Karatsu Shrine

Ryokan Wataya offers its guests hot springs. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ryokan Wataya also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Karatsu ryokan.

For a fee, guests can enjoy Japanese breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 for adults and JPY 1,200 for children

Things to do

Hot springs

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Outdoors

Garden
On a river

Spa

Hot springs
Public bath open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Electric kettle
In-room dining only
Minibar
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Wataya Karatsu

Wataya Karatsu

Wataya

Ryokan Wataya Ryokan

Ryokan Wataya Karatsu

Ryokan Wataya Ryokan Karatsu

Ryokan Wataya Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lai Fan

23 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is my second time to this hotel. Very nice experience! Will comeback again if having chance.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farzad

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Ryokan in Karatsu

The western style room was AMAZING. The ryokan has it's own bathing facilities which are also awesome.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ho

2 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Good and relax

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yotsapat

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

family

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jiwoo

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Choi Chu Gregor

6 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

Verified review

8/10 Good

taehee

2 Apr 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHEUK LEUNG DENNIS

22 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

原來旅館係古蹟。員工很熱情。交通方使。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YoungShin

31 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

Verified review

4/10 Poor

??

12 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

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。

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

Verified review

6/10 Okay

タツロウ

24 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

中庭は良かったが、値段を考えるとイマイチ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Boyeon

11 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DONGHYUNG

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

다들 너무 친절하시고 편하게 쉬었어요

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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。

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wiparat

11 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Appi

Good location , nice view nearby canal. Officers are take care very well.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

Verified review

8/10 Good

Wenwen

7 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Oct 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SeoSihwa

18 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ying

4 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

酒店離車站較遠四周亦沒有便利店但環保不錯有早餐和晚餐供應去呼子或名城戶等景點從酒店出發到巴士站都算近如果打算去以上景點都算方便

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAE KI

21 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

조용히 휴식할 수 있는 좋은 료칸

좀 늦게 도착하여 나카이상이 이부자리를 준비하는 상황에서 좀 재촉한 감이 있음. 그 외에는 모든 것이 매우 좋았음. 주변 지역은 매우 조용하여, 조용한 곳을 좋아하는 사람들에게는 안성맞춤임.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

やっちゃん

10 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

唐津駅にも近く、観光pointにも近い

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋은 위치, 합리적인 가격

역사가 있는 저택을 료칸으로 사용하는 곳으로 가라쓰 역에서 걸어갈 수 있는 거리로 가까운 곳에 좋은 식당과 구가라쓰은행이 있고 가라쓰성, 가라쓰신사, 히키야마 전시관, 구타카토리 저택을 걸어서 갈 수 잇는 좋은 위치입니다. 좀 낡은 건물이지만 잘 관리되어 있으며 직원들도 친절한 편입니다. 천연온천이 있지만 도시 한가운데라서 노천탕은 자연의 분위기는 나지 않습니다. 실내욕탕에서 보이는 가라쓰성의 야경이 멋집니다. 가이세키는 방에 따로 차려주는데 평범한 편입니다. 가라쓰 명물인 한치회는 별도로 주문해야합니다.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Chuan

24 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service

This Japan style hotel has very good service. Our in-room dinning experiences are also fantasty.

Verified review

8/10 Good

INJAE

7 Jun 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

큰기대없이 묶으면 만족할 만한 료칸

가라쓰료칸 중 조금 저렴하면서 온천도 경험할수 있는 곳이라 선택했습니다. 온천세는 체크아웃때 따로 지불했는데 이용전 미리 말씀안해주셔서 30분 이용밖에 못했는데 아까웠어요. 저렴했지만요. 만약 다시간다면 온천은 이용안할듯해요. 약간 락스냄새와 나무에 물이끼가 낀듯 미끄러웠어요. 료칸은 생각보다 외관이 너무 멋졌고, 방도 작지만 깨끗하고 좋았습니다. 자전거도 공짜로 빌려주셔서 덕분에 잘 돌아다니고(낡은자전거라 조심^^;), 조식도 괜찮았습니다. 이불은 늦게 깔아주셔서 직접깔아야하나 계속 고민했어요 ㅎㅎ 딱히 크게 칭찬하거나 흠잡을 데가 없는 곳이었습니다.^^

Stayed 1 night in May 2017

Ryokan Wataya

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Ryokan Wataya

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Room options

View all photos for Room

Room

View all photos for Japanese-style Room 15 Tatami

Japanese-style Room 15 Tatami

View all photos for Twin Room

Twin Room

View all photos for Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room 10 Tatami with Karatsu View

Japanese-Style Room 10 Tatami with Karatsu View

View all photos for Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

Similar properties

ONCRI-KARATSU

About this property

Ryokan Wataya

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Ryokan Wataya Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

9.2/10

9.0/10

8.0/10

8.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lai Fan

Lai Fan

10/10 Excellent

Farzad

Best Ryokan in Karatsu

Farzad

10/10 Excellent

Ho

Ho

10/10 Excellent

Yotsapat

Yotsapat

10/10 Excellent

Jiwoo

Jiwoo

10/10 Excellent

Choi Chu Gregor