Located in Karatsu, Ryokan Wataya is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Genkai Quasi-National Park and Niji-no-Matsubara, while Hideo Murata Memorial Museum and Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Karatsu travel guide
5-10 Daimyokoji, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0012
What's nearby
Karatsu Castle
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Karatsu Shrine
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Nijino Matsubara
5 min drive - 2.5 km
Niji-no-Matsubara
5 min drive - 2.8 km
Hoto Shrine
18 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Watada Station
20 min walk
Fukuoka (FUK)
73 min drive
Restaurants
上場亭 枝去木本店
9 min drive
Starbucks
3 min drive
Green Beach House
7 min drive
焼肉ふくや
10 min walk
CALALI
10 min walk
About this property
Ryokan Wataya
Ryokan by the ocean
Ryokan Wataya provides amenities, such as an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and a water dispenser
Free newspapers, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Ryokan Wataya have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
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 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
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
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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
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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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 1200 for adults and from JPY 1200 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 bath 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Ryokan Wataya pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Wataya?
As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Wataya on 25 Aug 2026 start from Rp2.645.609, excluding 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.
How much is parking at Ryokan Wataya?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Ryokan Wataya?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Ryokan Wataya?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Ryokan Wataya located?
Situated on the riverwalk, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Hikiyama Exhibition Hall, Karatsu Shrine and Genkai Quasi-National Park. Former Takatori House and Karatsu Ware Federation Exhibition Hall are also within 10 minutes. Watada Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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