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Ryokan Wataya

3.5 star property
Riverwalk ryokan in Karatsu with free parking

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Japanese Room 15 Tatami Mats with Castle view | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats with bath room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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By the ocean, Ryokan Wataya offers a tranquil retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring and a serene garden. Relax with free in-room WiFi, unwind with Japanese hospitality and explore wedding venues amidst soothing natural surroundings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$4,914
NT$5,946 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Located in Karatsu, Ryokan Wataya is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Genkai and Nijino Matsubara, while Hideo Murata Memorial Museum and Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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5-10 Daimyokoji, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0012

What's nearby

  • Karatsu Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Karatsu Castle - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Niji-no-Matsubara - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nijino Matsubara - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Yobuko Morning Market - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Watada Station - 19 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • 魚処 亀山
  • ‪御宿 海舟 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sumi-bi Yoshimuraya - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大八車 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪いざかや 風林火山 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Wataya

Ryokan by the ocean
Ryokan Wataya provides amenities like an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and wedding services
  • Free newspapers, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ryokan Wataya feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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)
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Wataya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Wataya?

As of 2025/9/1, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Wataya on 2025/9/4 start from NT$4,914, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ryokan Wataya?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Wataya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Wataya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Wataya located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine. Genkai and Former Takatori House are also within 10 minutes. Watada Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Ryokan Wataya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lai Fan

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

10/10 Excellent

Farzad

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

10/10 Excellent

Yotsapat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Choi Chu Gregor

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

changhwan

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YoungShin

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

4/10 Poor

??

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

6/10 Okay

タツロウ

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

10/10 Excellent

Chung Fook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KA HANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TING YA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boyeon

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.
노천탕
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONGHYUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
다들 너무 친절하시고 편하게 쉬었어요
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jungmin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

FUMIE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

wiparat

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

8/10 Good

Wenwen

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

SeoSihwa

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

10/10 Excellent

Ka Sing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019