Ryokans a Karatsu

Nicola Japó

Lovely ocean views. Clean. Fresh bright decor. Great facilities

julie França

Amazing historical house, staff extremely attentive to us. We felt like special guests!

Evgeniya Regne Unit

very good hospitality and tasty food))) better than some Michelin star’s restaurants in Tokyo)))

Nicholas Suïssa

Excellent boutique hotel. Fabulous breakfast, lovely view, close to the castle and friendly staff

Cynthia Singapur

Lovely sea view. Helpful staff.

Agnes Hong Kong

very clean, good staff and service

Richard Canadà

Being my second Ryokan stay of this type, I'm still learning the standards. I'm very glad Ryokan Wataya allowed me to book the room for 1 person, since many other ryokan only allow bookings for 2+ people. Staff welcomed me upon arrival, taught me some ettiquette and showed me the facilities. There's an outdoor onsen that is swapped between mens and womens use daily. But there's also a second and third onsen as well (switching daily, open later). These onsen baths have certifications on their mineral content if that's your thing. These are in addition to the normal shower/bathtub in your room. I was lucky enough to utilize all three baths during my 1 night stay, with no one else bathing at the same times. There are english instructions on the walls with the proper bathing steps. Water in the onsens are toasty hot and a bit slippery as you'd expect from hotspring water. I stayed in the Japanese-style Standard room, which was picturesque in terms of what I was looking for. Everything lightly smelled like cedar, or perhaps it was the tatami mats. Far larger than I'd need, since it's a 4 person room. There's a mini fridge in the room (with prices) stocked with sake, beer, and some various sodas in-case you need a drink right now. Breakfast was a full japanese style breakfast, which is set out by staff at a prescheduled time chosen by you. I assume there's probably an option to have the meals brought to the room. The price is very good, especially based on the history and feel of the building, level of service provided, and the hotsprings. The staff (and I think the owner?) did very well communicating, even with my barrage of english.