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Ryokan Wataya

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star ryokan in Karatsu Castle Area

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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.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.
A wooden spa area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a wooden fence.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5-10 Daimyokoji, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0012
  • Place, Karatsu Shrine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Karatsu Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fukuoka (FUK)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese-Western Style Room 15 Tatami Corner Room

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds, a table with a vase, and sliding doors.

Japanese-Western Style Room 15 Tatami Corner Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free wired internet

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Dining

Japanese-style Room 15 Tatami

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a red sofa, a wooden table with a vase and cups, a desk, and a chair.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

A dining table with a teapot, cups, and a placemat in a room with a window, a chair, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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

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 wired internet

View all photos for Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Karatsu

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Karatsu Castle Area ryokan, you'll find Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine. Genkai Quasi-National Park and Former Takatori House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Karatsu Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hikiyama Exhibition Hall - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karatsu Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nijino Matsubara - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Niji-no-Matsubara - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Watada Station - 20 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪龍虎軒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪魚処 亀山 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪スタンドニュー丸八 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪いざかや 風林火山 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪よしむらや - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Wataya

3.5-star ryokan in Karatsu Castle Area
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.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
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.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ryokan Wataya to the airport?

Ryokan Wataya is 29.5 mi (126-min drive) away from the Iki Airport (IKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Wataya?

As of Oct 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Wataya on Oct 19, 2026 start from $236, including 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.

Does Ryokan Wataya have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ryokan Wataya.

How close is Ryokan Wataya to the beach?

This ryokan is 14.5 mi (38-min drive) from Imari Beach Park.

Does Ryokan Wataya offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ryokan Wataya, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ryokan Wataya?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Wataya?

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

Is there free parking at Ryokan Wataya?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Ryokan Wataya have a pool?

Ryokan Wataya does not have a pool.

Does Ryokan Wataya have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Ryokan Wataya to downtown Karatsu?

Ryokan Wataya is 4.8 mi away from Karatsu.

Ryokan Wataya Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good and relax
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

2/10 Terrible

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。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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
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6/10 Okay

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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