10 Top-Rated Ryokans in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu

May 9, 2023 Nicolette Lion

Discover the best Ryokans in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu including Taishoya, Yoshidaya, Oncri, Ureshino Motoyu, Wataya Besso, Warakuen, Uohan, Hotel Ryutouen, Yuzen no Yado Toukai, Hana no Shizuku.
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1. Taishoya

2276-1 Otsu Shimojuku, Ureshinomachi, Ureshino 843-0301 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
54%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 192 reviews

Taishoya

Moment you step foot in the hotel. It will be to forget even that you are in the center of the spa town and Ureshino, busy every day. A quiet appearance surrounded by the cedar grove. Basic design of the Imperial Palace new palace was also involved, Design by Junzo Yoshimura late teacher of Japan Art Academy member. Casually, you want to be a inn that was prudent to every corner of the attentive attentive and appropriate to the furnished rich emotion. Since its inception in 1925, wishes to cuts, we has been made tireless efforts. I inherit cherish the goodness of hot spring inn, while continuing create a new charm of its own Taisho ya always. The voice of each and every customer, while listen sincerely.Kanshu Eiko Yamaguchi

素晴らしい接客 Good hospitality

Reviewed By 900nippon

出迎え、部屋の案内、食事処の接客、どれも素晴らしいものでした。とても心地よいおもてなしです。 建物に古さを感じますが、清潔で快適な旅館です。館内のメインの温泉は露天風呂がありませんが椎葉山荘の温泉も使えるので、明るいうちに訪れることをお勧めします。 食事はお値段からするともう少し贅沢さが欲しいところ。高級旅館とファミリー向けの中間辺りで、中途半端感はありますが過ごしやすい旅館でした。 The customer service was very good. I felt Japanese hospitality. The building is old, but it is clean and comfortable. Although there is no outdoor bath in the main building, you can also use hot springs at Shiiba Sanso, so we recommend you to visit before getting dark.

2. Yoshidaya

379 Ko Iwayagawachi Ureshinomachi, Ureshino 843-0304 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
44%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

Yoshidaya

See why so many travelers make Yoshidaya their onsen ryokan of choice when visiting Ureshino. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Bougain House Ureshino (0.2 mi) and Zuikoji Temple (0.4 mi), guests of Yoshidaya can easily experience some of Ureshino's most well known attractions. Yoshidaya offers guests an array of room amenities including a fireplace, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The onsen ryokan offers room service, a coffee shop, and shops, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a lounge. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to parking. If you like cafes, Yoshidaya is conveniently located near Kihako, Ureshino Cafe, and Ureshian. Ureshino is also home to Todoroki Falls, a popular waterfall that is not too far from Yoshidaya. At Yoshidaya, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Ureshino.

Good ryokan but there may be better options

Reviewed By Hayashi88

Really hard to rate this one. I've been to many ryokan in Japan and usually rate them 4 or 5, Yoshidaya is somewhere around 3.5. As expected, service is excellent, from our arrival with the car, parking, check-in and welcome drinks and orientation. The design of the inn is wonderful, understated Japanese design mixed with modern elements. The attached bar and foot bath area is a nice touch, and the adjacent shop is very nice too. Now for the downsides... The dinner was a bit underwhelming compared to other ryokan I've been to. Served in a private dining room/booth it's not really a full-on kaiseki dinner, but rather hit and miss fusion style dishes. I expected a bit better. Breakfast however was good. There are several private baths that you can book (around 2000yen) but we stuck with the public ones. Slightly disappointed as none of the outdoor ones had any views - they are just in a back yard. They are smaller than most other ryokan I've been to. On the plus side, the water is terrific - creamy smooth, as Ureshino is famous for. And the baths were not busy at all, mostly empty in fact. The Japanese style room is also the smallest I've been to in a ryokan, and there is no bath in the room, just toilet and sink. All in all there may be better options in Ureshino, especially at this price point. I would encourage you to visit the cafe and shop, though - even try the tree house, which is a nice touch.

3. Oncri

556 Fujicho Furuyu, Saga 840-0501 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
34%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 157 reviews

Oncri

Oncri is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Saga, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Shiraishi Shrine (2.6 mi), located nearby, makes Oncri a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Saga landmark. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with public wifi offered by the onsen ryokan. Oncri features a concierge, a gift shop, and shops, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a sauna and breakfast. If you are driving to Oncri, free parking is available. Guests of Oncri can find some great restaurants a short walk from the onsen ryokan, including Akatsuki Library Cafe (0.2 mi), Sebri (0.0 mi), and Furuyu Kitchen Ten (0.3 mi). Looking to explore? Then look no further than Tanka Inscription of Saito Mokichi (0.4 mi), which is a popular Saga attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the onsen ryokan. Enjoy your stay in Saga!

Good Service, Good Spa but not the best in the region

Reviewed By Guide646356

My family embarked on a 5 day, onsen hotel hopping and ended at Oncri for our final night. Of all the places we stayed, this place was definitely the most underwhelming in terms of food and hot spring. Note, the service and cleanliness were top notch. Food: The food was less intricate and not as thoughtful. Highlights: the sashimi and meat main. Cons: ayu was too salty to the point of being inedible (a shame cause it’s such a good fish), the seafood hotpot was flavorless, shrimp slightly overcooked. Restaurant is slightly understaffed. Hotspring: The spa was good, however, I really disliked the strong chlorine smell on the inside (and yea.. I understand it’s needed for the inside spa where the water is circulated, just kind of sad cause for it the smell was too overpowering). The outside pools is gorgeous and well designed. The biggest sticking point for me was the water quality, it lacked the heavy mineral quality that makes your skin feel extremely smooth inside and outside the water. The other places I stayed definitely outshone Oncri

4. Ureshino Motoyu

2202-8 Otsu Ureshinomachi Shimojuku, Ureshino 843-0301 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
48%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 31 reviews

Ureshino Motoyu

Parking: 20

Couple

Reviewed By Hobbzits

Stay in a room with private cypress bath. The room is big and cypress bath is ok. Hotel seems understaff and dinner is especially disappointing. There is a public onsen next door which provides meals and free onsen if you visit in yukata from the hotel.

5. Wataya Besso

738 Shimojukuotsu Ureshinomachi, Ureshino 843-0301 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
24%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
9%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 177 reviews

Wataya Besso

See why so many travelers make Wataya Besso their onsen ryokan of choice when visiting Ureshino. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a quaint setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Wataya Besso offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The onsen ryokan offers shops and baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a sauna and a lounge. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While staying at Wataya Besso, visitors can check out Zuikoji Temple (0.4 mi) and Bougain House Ureshino (0.4 mi), some of Ureshino's top attractions. If you like cafes, Wataya Besso is conveniently located near Kihako, Ureshino Cafe, and Ureshian. Ureshino is also home to Todoroki Falls, a popular waterfall that is not too far from Wataya Besso. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Wataya Besso as you experience all of the things Ureshino has to offer.

Hotel with bad sound proof and bad wifi

Reviewed By Charleen L

I stayed one night at the Japanese room. The hotel is beautifully located next to the river. The hotel is very huge and has a beautiful Japanese garden. The decoration and the facade of the hotel makes you feel like you stay at the museum. However, the sound proof is very bad. The wall is too thin maybe because it is made of wood. If you are a light sleeper, you may reconsider stay at this hotel. Also, although the hotel provides free wifi, I could only use it when I was at the lobby.

6. Warakuen

Ko-33 Ureshinomachi Shimono, Ureshino 843-0302 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
36%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 94 reviews

Warakuen

Ryokan

Tradition and service

Reviewed By Dan R

Personal and friendly service, attention to details, excellent food and the tea onsen is wonderful. We stayed here as part of a tea study tour and enjoyed it fully. The Kaiseki meal was very nice. I will definitely stay here again next time.

7. Uohan

1669-55 Hamatamamachi Hamasaki, Karatsu 849-5131 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
33%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Uohan

If you’re looking for a family-friendly onsen ryokan in Karatsu, look no further than Uohan. Nearby landmarks such as Sayohime Shrine (1.6 mi) and Kagamiyama Shrine (1.7 mi) make Uohan a great place to stay when visiting Karatsu. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Uohan offer air conditioning. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including newspaper, a gift shop, and baggage storage. Guests of Uohan are also welcome to enjoy a pool and a lounge, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While visiting Karatsu, you may want to try some yakitori at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Komagura. The staff at Uohan looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Very nice staff & best food in the world

Reviewed By MrsRoell

Excellent mix of traditional ryokan and modern comfort. Staff is very friendly and polite. We very much liked the indoor and outdoor onsens. They also have a nice swimming pool, which we however did not use because the sea is only a few steps away (the hotel is practically on the beach) and we prefer swimming in the sea. We loved the traditional Japanese (so non-Western!) breakfast and dinner. The food is really superbe!

8. Hotel Ryutouen

120 Yamatocho Oaza Umeno, Saga 840-0203 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
21%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 38 reviews

Hotel Ryutouen

Hotel Ryutouen is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Saga, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Funatsuka Tomb (1.9 mi) and Nannyo Shrine (2.1 mi), guests of Hotel Ryutouen can easily experience some of Saga's most well known attractions. Hotel Ryutouen is an onsen ryokan offering a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as wifi is offered to guests. The onsen ryokan features a 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and a coffee shop. Plus, guests can enjoy a sauna and an on-site restaurant, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Saga. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. While visiting Saga, you may want to try some bento at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Michinoeki Yamato Soyokazekan. If you’re looking for something to do, Yodohime Jinja Shrine (0.1 mi), Jukkaen (0.2 mi), and Kawakamikyo (0.3 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Hotel Ryutouen. Enjoy your stay in Saga!

9. Yuzen no Yado Toukai

871-5 Otsu Shimojuku Ureshinomachi, Ureshino 843-0301 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
30%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 10 reviews

Yuzen no Yado Toukai

Finding an ideal onsen ryokan in Ureshino does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Yuzen no Yado Toukai, a nice option for travelers like you. While staying at Yuzen no Yado Toukai, visitors can check out Bougain House Ureshino (0.1 mi) and Zuikoji Temple (0.3 mi), some of Ureshino's top attractions. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the onsen ryokan. The property also boasts an on-site restaurant, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Yuzen no Yado Toukai, free parking is available. If you like Italian restaurants, Yuzen no Yado Toukai is conveniently located near Osteria dell'uva. Ureshino is also home to Todoroki Falls, a popular waterfall that is not too far from Yuzen no Yado Toukai. Yuzen no Yado Toukai looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Ureshino.

Arita Onsen

Reviewed By LameyHK

Staff are friendly, love their private arita onsen, the tofu for breakfast was divine. The town is kind of small so you can easily walk around and check-out the nearby restaurants. Offer good value for money with the half board option. Though the carpet on the third floor is a bit tired.

10. Hana no Shizuku

Ko-445-1 Ureshinomachi Iwayagawachi, Ureshino 843-0304 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
13%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 45 reviews

Hana no Shizuku

Welcome to Hana no Shizuku, your Ureshino “home away from home.” Hana no Shizuku aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. While staying at Hana no Shizuku, visitors can check out Bougain House Ureshino (0.4 mi) and Zuikoji Temple (0.5 mi), some of Ureshino's top attractions. Hana no Shizuku is an onsen ryokan offering a refrigerator and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The onsen ryokan features room service. Plus, guests can enjoy breakfast, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Ureshino. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. If you like Korean restaurants, Hana no Shizuku is conveniently located near Korean Restaurant Yonbin. Ureshino is also known for some great parks, including Miyuki Park and Izumishikibu Park, which are not too far from Hana no Shizuku. Hana no Shizuku puts the best of Ureshino at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

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