Ryokan Wataya

Riverwalk ryokan in Karatsu with free parking

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July 2025

August 2025

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats with bath room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Japanese Room 15 Tatami Mats with Castle view | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Parking included
Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Karatsu Shrine
‪4 min walk‬
Karatsu Castle
‪10 min walk‬
Niji-no-Matsubara
‪3 min drive‬
Fukuoka (FUK)
‪51 min drive‬

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Room options

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

151 sq ft
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Futons

Twin Room

182 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Karatsu

Ryokan Wataya places you within a 5-minute walk of Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine. This 13-room, 3.5-star ryokan has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, minibars, and electric kettles.

What's nearby

Karatsu Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Karatsu Castle - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Niji-no-Matsubara - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Nijino Matsubara - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Yobuko Morning Market - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪大手口センタービル - ‬5 min walk
‪吉野家 - ‬5 min walk
‪御宿海舟 - ‬4 min walk
‪からつバーガー大手口店 - ‬4 min walk
‪居酒屋かんすけ - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Wataya

Riverwalk ryokan in Karatsu with free parking

Guests staying at Ryokan Wataya enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a water dispenser. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include wedding services and a garden.

Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and slippers. Refrigerators, minibars, and electric kettles are also standard.

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.

Languages

Japanese

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All inclusive
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$84 nightly

Jul 29 - Jul 30

All taxes and fees included in total

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 3 PM—-7:30 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
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.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
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 a free cancellation option available at Ryokan Wataya?

Ryokan Wataya provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Ryokan Wataya?

Located steps from Karatsu Shrine, this ryokan is in Karatsu, and within a 10-minute walk of Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Genkai. You'll also find Karatsu Castle and Former Takatori House less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Ryokan Wataya?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Does Ryokan Wataya have a casino at the property?

No, Ryokan Wataya doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ryokan Wataya?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Is Ryokan Wataya a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront ryokan include a minibar, a separate bath and shower, and free Internet access.

Does Ryokan Wataya have a hot tub?

No, but this ryokan does have on-site hot springs.

Does Ryokan Wataya feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Ryokan Wataya offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Ryokan Wataya allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ryokan Wataya.

Are there connecting rooms at Ryokan Wataya?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

How far is the airport from Ryokan Wataya?

The closest major airport to Ryokan Wataya is Ariake Saga Airport (HSG), which is about 28.1 mi away. Another top airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), which is around 28.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ryokan Wataya?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Ryokan Wataya.

Does Ryokan Wataya have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Ryokan Wataya if that's in your vacation plans.

Ryokan Wataya Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Farzad

Traveled with family

Oct 16, 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

10/10 Excellent

wiparat

Traveled with family

Jan 11, 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

2/10 Terrible

changhwan

Feb 13, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YoungShin

Traveled with family

Jan 31, 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

4/10 Poor

??

Dec 12, 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

10/10 Excellent

Choi Chu Gregor

Dec 6, 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

6/10 Okay

タツロウ

Jul 24, 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

10/10 Excellent

Chung Fook

Traveled with group

Mar 7, 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiwoo

Traveled with partner

Jan 25, 2024

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

Very good!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KA HANG

Jan 11, 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TING YA

Dec 15, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boyeon

Dec 11, 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

10/10 Excellent

Yotsapat

Aug 9, 2023

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

family

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONGHYUNG

Traveled with group

May 16, 2023

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

다들 너무 친절하시고 편하게 쉬었어요

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jungmin

Oct 27, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

FUMIE

Jun 19, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

Mar 19, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 19, 2021

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Mar 12, 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

8/10 Good

Wenwen

Traveled with family

Dec 7, 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Dec 4, 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Oct 18, 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

10/10 Excellent

SeoSihwa

Aug 18, 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

10/10 Excellent

Ka Sing

Apr 22, 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Mar 4, 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

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Internet

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Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

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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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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Ryokan Wataya Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

9.0/10

9.0/10

8.0/10

8.8/10

9.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Farzad

Best Ryokan in Karatsu

Farzad

10/10 Excellent

wiparat

Appi

wiparat

2/10 Terrible

changhwan

changhwan

10/10 Excellent

YoungShin

또 오고싶어요~

YoungShin