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Yoyokaku

3.5 star property
A peaceful garden retreat where travelers can unwind in a spa tub, take leisurely walks through verdant grounds, and leave daily stresses behind

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A traditional Japanese courtyard with multiple buildings, wooden walkways, and well-maintained greenery. - Yoyokaku (Karatsu)
A traditional Japanese hallway with tatami flooring, wooden beams, and a hanging lantern. - Yoyokaku (Karatsu)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors. - Yoyokaku (Karatsu)
A corridor with wooden flooring and railings, leading to a traditional building with a thatched roof. - Yoyokaku (Karatsu)
A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a stone pathway leading to the door. - Yoyokaku (Karatsu)
Yoyokaku offers Japanese tranquility with a peaceful garden and relaxing spa tub. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and luggage storage for smooth arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Room, 8 + 6 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and sliding doors.

Japanese Room, 8 + 6 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Room, 10 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two cushions.

Japanese Room, 10 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea sets, a chair, and a television.

Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats, Shared Bathroom with Breakfast

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a hanging artwork.

Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats, Shared Bathroom with Breakfast

  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats with Half Board

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, a shoji screen, and a hanging scroll with calligraphy.

Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats with Half Board

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats, Shared Bathroom with Halfboard

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a hanging artwork.

Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats, Shared Bathroom with Halfboard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Room, 10 Tatami-mats with Half Board

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two cushions.

Japanese Room, 10 Tatami-mats with Half Board

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Room, 8 + 6 Tatami-mats with Half Board

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and sliding doors.

Japanese Room, 8 + 6 Tatami-mats with Half Board

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Japanese-Style Room with Breakfast

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of traditional buildings.

Standard Japanese-Style Room with Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese room, Smoking/non-smoking not specified Japanese-style room with 8 tatami no bath, no dinner

A traditional Japanese interior with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a hanging light fixture.

Japanese room, Smoking/non-smoking not specified Japanese-style room with 8 tatami no bath, no dinner

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Room, Smoking/Non-smoking Not Specified

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Karatsu is home to Yoyokaku. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Genkai Quasi-National Park and Nijino Matsubara, while Hideo Murata Memorial Museum and Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Karatsu travel guide
Map
Higashi 2-4-40, Karatsu, Saga-ken, 847-0017

What's nearby

  • A field of wildflowers with a large tree and a distant mountain.
    Genkai Quasi-National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Karatsu Castle
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nijino Matsubara
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Niji-no-Matsubara
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Karatsu Shrine
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Watada Station
    14 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • 松風
    10 min walk
  • ジョリーパスタ 唐津店
    18 min walk
  • からつバーガー 中町店
  • 龍虎軒
    14 min walk
  • たべ天しゃい。
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1912

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

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

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers train station pickup service from Karatsu Station only.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides Japanese futons based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Yoyokaku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yoyokaku?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Yoyokaku?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Yoyokaku located?

Situated in Karatsu, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Genkai Quasi-National Park, Nijino Matsubara, and Karatsu Castle. Niji-no-Matsubara and Former Takatori House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Watada Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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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Reviews

Yoyokaku Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

eng heng

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

Hidden grand old hotel

In an excellent location just a short elk further down the ryokan, views of Karatsu castle can be seen. Great place to photograph the castle with spectacular sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place where I definitely like to go back in the future
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nien Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
所有人熱情的招呼與接待，迎賓的品茗服務，好舒服的棉被，一夜好眠！ 一家人步行往返，是快樂的行程。唐津站-唐津城-舞鶴橋-洋洋閣-松浦橋-對岸用晚餐-度過美好一夜-傳統日式早餐-步行到虹之松原-東唐津站，在唐津留下美好的經驗。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

手入れの行き届いた素敵なお宿

130年経つ建物だそうですが、手入れが行き届いていて趣があり、大事にされてきた気持ちが伝わるようなお宿で、対応にもそれが現れています。 女将さんの着物姿もとても素敵で大変よくしていただきました。 朝食の麦粥もとても美味しかったです。 次回は夕食付きで宿の滞在を楽しみたいです。 夏は裏の浜で泳げるそうです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Ji Yoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
경험해본 료칸 중 서비스의 측면에서 가장 친절한 쪽에 가까운 곳이었음
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

또 오고싶어요

매우 친절하셨고 좋은 경험이었습니다 추천하고 싶습니다
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
昔ながらの日本の旅館。素晴らしいにつきます。スタッフの心遣いも最高です
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JEA SUNG

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

지금까지 가 본 료칸중에 가장 만족도가 높습니다

지금까지 일본에서 많은 료칸을 다녀봤지만 요요카쿠만큼 완벽한 곳은 없었습니다. 정원과 건물이 아름다우며 연식이 있는데도 관리가 아주 잘 되어 있습니다. 청결도, 친절도, 조식 모든게 최고였습니다. 목욕탕 또한 크진 않지만 깨끗합니다. 전통료칸을 체험하고 싶다면 요요카쿠 매우 추천합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
良い
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dongyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
들어서는 순간 너무 아름다웠고 시설들도 잘 관리되고 있고 친절한 서비스 덕에 편안하게 하루를 묶었습니다 오래된 것이 더 아름답다는 걸 느낄 수 있었습니다 지내는 동안 너무 행복했습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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お風呂 がちょっと小さかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KWNGYEOL

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

추천이에요!

너무 청결하고 쾌적한 공간이였습니다. 아름다운 정원이 인상적이였구요! 그리고 아침 조식도 너무 만족스러웠습니다. 다음에 다시 방문하고 싶은 숙소 였습니다.!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Manami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, the Japanese traditional interior was amazing. Dinner was wonderful also.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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I live in Japan, and this is my favorite place where to stay. Five generations have kept and expanded this ryokan from its humble beginnings as a restaurant more than a hundred and twenty years ago, traces of which can still be appreciated at the front structure of the complex. Inside you will be greeted by an always friendly staff. A long hall entirely built on wood, crosses over a pond leading visitor to the central yard of the ryokan, a beautiful garden displaying Kyushu’s pine trees and Japanese outer landscapes. At night you can enjoy delicious dinner at the room while seating over tatami and listening to the sound of waves from the nearby sea. Each room has its own personality and characteristics.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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部屋も広くて御風呂がとても綺麗でした。 あと、朝御飯がおいしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Hyunduk

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

Great Ryokan

Great Ryokan with tradition and heritage. Beautiful building, clean rooms, serene garden, enthusiastic and helping staff. Japanese breakfast and Kaiseki dinner was top-notch. Can't ask for more in a pretty quiet town of Karatsu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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特に料理がおいしい。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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素晴らしい。

最高です。 特に料理。素晴らしい！ この後、湯布院の旅館に泊まりましたが、全く配慮が違う。 昔ながらの一流旅館です。 唐津焼もここで揃っているものが一番良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

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想像以上にいいサービスとおもてなしでした

非常に問い合わせの段階で丁寧で夕飯が付いていませんでしたが、代案のご案内をくれるなど助かりました。 中居さんもとても親切でお迎え時点から期待が高まりお部屋もとても綺麗でした。 唯一あるとすればお風呂のお湯が少しぬるめだったこと。 長く入ってもらいたい為と思いますし、人それぞれ好きな温度もありますので、それぐらいの温度設定なんでしょうね。 古い家屋でもwifiも繋がりしっかり暖房は効いてました。 ご飯も頂いたのは朝食だけでしたが、とても美味しかったです。麦のおかゆもなかなか食べる機会はなかったのでいい経験です。 また泊まってもいいなーって思えるお宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

ZungHyuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
옛스러우나 세련된 감각이 돋보이는 료칸이었습니다..한국말을 잘하시는 직원분 포함 모든 분들이 친절하여 편안하고 아늑한 1박을 하며 제대로 힐링할 수 있었습니다..정원도 아름다웠구요..단 다양한 온천욕을 원하실 분에게는적합하지않을듯 합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

YU HUEI

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

服務滿分

服務週到貼心，居住環境佳，日式庭園美麗
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice taditional Japanese style hotel. Excellent service with delicious shabushabu.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pottery building, nice breakfast, we really love it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and excellent food. Called and someone came to pick us up at the bus station in pouring rain. The owner gave us a tour of the gardens and his new building after breakfast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Hayoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
이번이 4번째인데 갈때마다 식사가 매우 훌륭하고 일하시는분들의 접객태도도 매우 좋습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019