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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
Spa
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

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5-10 Daimyokoji, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0012
  • Karatsu Shrine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Former Takatori House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Karatsu Ware Federation Exhibition Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fukuoka (FUK)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Japanese Room 8 Tatami Mats

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Japanese Room 10 Tatami Mats

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Karatsu

At Ryokan Wataya you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine. Highlights at this ryokan include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This ryokan has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include wedding services, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Karatsu ryokan include Genkai and Former Takatori House.

What's nearby

  • Karatsu Shrine - 4 min walk
  • Former Takatori House - 7 min walk
  • Karatsu Castle - 13 min walk
  • Niji-no-Matsubara - 3 min drive
  • Yobuko Morning Market - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Watada Station - 19 min walk
  • Fukuoka (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
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 a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, bidets and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

Languages

Japanese

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 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
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: from approximately JPY 1200 for adults and from 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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 bath 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 all 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 aged 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 on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Ryokan Wataya?

Ryokan Wataya offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Wataya?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Wataya on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$272.87, 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.

Is parking available at Ryokan Wataya?

Yep, Ryokan Wataya has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ryokan Wataya?

The closest beach to Ryokan Wataya is Imari Beach Park (15.8 km).

Does Ryokan Wataya serve breakfast?

Yep, Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ryokan Wataya?

No, Ryokan Wataya does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ryokan Wataya?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ryokan Wataya?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ryokan Wataya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Farzad

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiwoo

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

Yotsapat

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

10/10 Excellent

DONGHYUNG

Travelled with group
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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 traveller

Travelled with family
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 traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ying

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

10/10 Excellent

chong un

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

10/10 Excellent

DAE KI

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

10/10 Excellent

HyungMan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

やっちゃん, 東京

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