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A traditional Japanese ryokan with multiple buildings, a stone bridge, and a river. - Wataya Besso (Ureshino)
A modern building with large windows, a wooden deck, and an umbrella. - Wataya Besso (Ureshino)
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a wooden hot tub, sliding doors, and a low ceiling. - Wataya Besso (Ureshino)
A traditional wooden bath with a view of a mountain landscape. - Wataya Besso (Ureshino)
A bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with cushions, a table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows. - Wataya Besso (Ureshino)
Luxury
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Upscale ryokan by the river

You can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and shopping on site at Wataya Besso. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Thai massage, a facial, or a body treatment. Be sure to enjoy Japanese cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a Japanese garden.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television on a wooden stand, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Japanese Style Room - Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television on a wooden stand, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Japanese Style Room - Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a TV.

Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a wooden hot tub, sliding doors, and a low ceiling.

Miyabi-kan Japanese-style room with open air bath, Non Smoking

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

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A traditional Japanese-style hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a sliding door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs.

Japanese-style Twin Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Japanese-style Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television on a wooden stand, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Japanese-style Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Ureshino, Wataya Besso is on the riverwalk. Hizen Yumekaido and Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Toyotamahime Shrine and Hizen Yoshida-Yaki Pottery Hall. Huis Ten Bosch and Saga Ninja Village are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Ureshino travel guide
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738 Shimojuku, Ureshino-machi, Ureshino, Saga-ken, 843-0301

What's nearby

  • Hizen Yumekaido
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Toyotamahime Shrine
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Todoroki-No-Taki Falls
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ureshino-Onsen Station
    20 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • 山小屋 嬉野店
    8 min walk
  • 佐嘉平川屋 嬉野店
    9 min walk
  • 中島美香園
    7 min walk
  • ダイニングすずしろ
    8 min walk
  • made in ピエール・エルメ 和多屋別荘
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,530 for adults and JPY 2,530 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 6,600; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • 日本料理　利休
  • 李荘庵

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Thai massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 7:00 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2530 for adults and JPY 2530 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 6600

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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 Wataya Besso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wataya Besso?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wataya Besso?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wataya Besso located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this spa ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Hizen Yumekaido, Saga Ninja Village, and Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring. Toyotamahime Shrine and Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center are also within 15 minutes. Ureshino-Onsen Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Wataya Besso Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 343 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort Food were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and safe hot spring area and Wataya Besso for rest spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent services. Very Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel in Ureshino

Modern hotel with good onsen and great service. Beautiful view from 12th floor tower. Room nicely decorated and homely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent traditional experience, onsen is great and the traditional food sets (both breakfast and dinner) are very nice. Only problems I had overall were maintaince going on during my stay (landscaping and some light building work), and some parts of the building are showing their age (especially in the onsen and lobby areas). Bonus note, some of the hole in the wall restaurants nearby are excellent and the rual area nearby is great for a break from the big cities (it has that fresh air countryside feel).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT service upon arrival!! Walked us to the room and thoroughly explained everything. Huge property so its like a maze in the beginning. Very good and unique onsen, loves the small rotemburo feeling!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Generally speaking, it was cost effective and nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hot spring hotel!

This hotel locates a bit far from the bus center, but still within 15minutes walk. The room, interior and hot spring were perfect! The staff is well trained and very kind. Its breakfast is also nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoying spa with nice access to the nature

Good environment and location, enabling easy access to the stream and green area. Nice spa, kind staff, delicious breakfast. nicely serviced free tea
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
so good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very large ryokan in Ureshino. Unfortunately, we were not able to book dinner. Breakfast buffet was sub par.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a little accident, the front desk staff helped making phone calls, and accompany me to interview with police. Wonderful service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely onsen hotel, Excellent service!

Check in was quick. Service was impeccable. Even though not very fluent in English, the staff tried their best to communicate. The hotel is by the river, and has amazing views. Japanese room we stayed in was very spacious. Buffet breakfast had a huge selection, and the hotel provides almost all the amenities you would need at the onsen. We encountered a few tour groups during our stay, so it can get quite crowded at times in the onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls were thin. Above and below and beside me people partied all night. There were no English speaking staff, and I couldn't express this to them. The rooms and hallways are run down. The onsen is not well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice!

Both the lady and gentleman at the reception are completely nice and helpful. Arrived hotel a bit late at night (around 8:30pm) and would like to have dinner at the Saga Gyuhinkan. Restaurant was almost closed but glad they finally accept us for meals. There's a Chinese waiter and he's very helpful too. Onsen opens till 12am for guest with room so that we can still enjoy it after dinner. Sauna inside hot spring area is small but clean. A very wide range of food served during breakfast, truly worth for money and recommend for anyone who visit Ureshino. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not recommended. tourist trap

well. for the price. not good. my room : ok size, old bath tub with moss. smells like soy soyce spill, next room loud i can hear kids screaming at 1 am. also on going construction in front. sauna water is so little, sauna is so old and so cold. toilet is so cold. my ass frozen. i made reservation 3 months ago but they did not say ‘dinner is not available’. had to look for local restaurant for 1 hour. luckly we found local restaurant. if not, i could have eaten at 7/11 store. been to many japanese ryokan and hotel. this is the worst local motel with nothing around. this is tourist trap motel in middle of nowhere. nothing traditional about it. i rather drive 1 hour to kumamoto stay in nikko hotel or the blossom kumamoto hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
露天風呂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
客室、温泉、施設、朝食は素晴らしいかったです。よい経験をさせていただきました。 お茶屋さん併設の本屋さんがあって、チェックアウト後ものんびりさせてもらいました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
また行きたい
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
료칸으로서 최첨단 시설을 기대하진 않았습니다. 충분히 깨끗하고 좋습니다. 무엇보다 온천이 최고입니다. 아침식사는 과하지 않고 적당한 일본식과 서양식이 함께 있었습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
깨끗한 객실.. 매우 훌륭한 수질..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
清潔な客室
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026