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Yoyokaku

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Karatsu with free parking

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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
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Tomorrow

Sep 15 - Sep 16
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View all photos for Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats, Shared Bathroom with Halfboard

Free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats with Half Board

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese Room, 10 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese Room, 8 + 6 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Free WiFi

Japanese Room, 8 Tatami-mats with Breakfast

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Free WiFi

Japanese Room, 10 Tatami-mats with Half Board

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Karatsu Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nijino Matsubara - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Niji-no-Matsubara - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Karatsu Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yobuko Morning Market - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Watada Station - 14 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪月波楼 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪寿し幸 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪ロッテリア 唐津松浦橋店 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪松風 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ラウンジバー エメラルド - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Yoyokaku

Property highlights
An indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and a conference center are just a few of the amenities provided at Yoyokaku. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and bike rentals
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Yoyokaku have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bidets and hair dryers

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
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

Property is also known as

Yoyokaku Inn Karatsu
Yoyokaku Inn
Yoyokaku Karatsu
Yoyokaku Ryokan
Yoyokaku Karatsu
Yoyokaku Ryokan Karatsu

Frequently asked questions

Is Yoyokaku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yoyokaku?

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 10-minute walk of Genkai and Nijino Matsubara. Niji-no-Matsubara and Karatsu Castle are also within 15 minutes. Watada Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Yoyokaku Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

YOHAN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NARI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

takashi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Masako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seongjae

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

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

10/10 Excellent

KOTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
お風呂 がちょっと小さかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOYOUNG

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manami, Yokohama

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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