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Wataya Besso

4.0 star property
Riverwalk ryokan with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Exterior
Cafe
Cafe
Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking
Hot springs

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$243
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Explore the area

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738 Shimojuku, Ureshino-machi, Ureshino, Saga-ken, 843-0301
  • Hizen Yumekaido
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nagasaki (NGS)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese-style Twin Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

Japanese-style Twin Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese-style Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Miyabi-kan Japanese-style room with open air bath, Non Smoking

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room - Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room - Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room - Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room - Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the area

Ureshino

At Wataya Besso you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Hizen Yumekaido and Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring. Highlights at this ryokan include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering at Sabai Sabai can include Thai massages and facials. The diner, 日本料理　利休, serves Japanese cuisine. Enjoy access to hot springs and bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Ureshino ryokan, you'll be 30.3 km (18.8 mi) from Huis Ten Bosch.

What's nearby

  • Hizen Yumekaido - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marchen Mura - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hizen Yoshida-Yaki Pottery Hall - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Ochi Station - 30 min drive
  • Fukuoka (FUK) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • えびね
  • ‪そば居酒屋・えびす - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪すいしゃ一粒茶屋 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪cafechino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪風俗王 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wataya Besso

Riverwalk ryokan with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
As a guest of Wataya Besso, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Wataya Besso. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ureshino ryokan.

  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Wataya Besso offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Ureshino ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa, Sabai Sabai. Services include Thai massages, facials and body treatments.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)

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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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 films

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Wataya
Wataya Besso
Wataya Besso Inn
Wataya Besso Inn Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ureshino, Japan - Saga Prefecture
Wataya Besso Ryokan
Wataya Besso Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ryokan Ureshino

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Wataya Besso?

Yep, Wataya Besso has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Wataya Besso?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wataya Besso on 22 Aug 2025 start from NZ$237.53, including 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.

Is there a spa on site at Wataya Besso?

Yep, Sabai Sabai is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments, as well as Thai massages.

What makes Wataya Besso a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wataya Besso.

Does Wataya Besso serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wataya Besso?

No, Wataya Besso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wataya Besso?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Wataya Besso?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wataya Besso?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wataya Besso Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 297 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Teri, Aiea

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

8/10 Good

CHUN CHEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuka, Honolulu

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Young Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jingwen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Best choice

All excellent. A well deserve 5 stars full service hotel Beauty in every detail. Considerate in every gesture. We also didnt paid a hefty price as well. The only drawback is Ureshino is very, very remote.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

NP, Bangkok

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice, hugh hotel. Quality stuffs sold in gift shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Varissara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Angus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Janet Sui Sum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sungjae

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Singapore

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

10/10 Excellent

OSAMU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice hotel to injoy Ureshino onsen

Facilities are old but very well managed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

8/10 Good

Grace, California

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

Onsen getaway

The hotel was really nice and the area is very quaint. The onsen is the best part about this hotel. It is located in a small town so there is not too much to do and transportation is a little difficult. There is no train close by and taxi or car is the best way to get around. We ended up taking taxis most of the time since it was the most time saving and practical way to see the region. The closest train station is about a 30 minute bus ride and 1-3 buses run every hour depending on the day and hour. Make sure you book reservations for dinner since they get full quickly. One night we went to 6 different restaurants trying to eat before we found one that would take us. Also, most of the staff at the hotel are very friendly, but not good with English so it is better if you can speak Japanese.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in two nights for business trip. Facilities is old, but, thereforeI I feel history in his hotel. What I suprised is Wataya besso is very wide hotel. My room is in tower buiilding and it take 5 minutes walking to bath place. And Wataya besso has some hiraya-rooms (that is like banglow) over the river, of course we can be there by walking through the corridor. The bath is very large and open-air bath is very comfortable. This spring quality is little slippery and that's good. Dishes is delicious, especially onsen-tofu is excellent!

8/10 Good

orawan, Bangkok

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

Good onsen hideaway

Nice hotel with good maintainence and great hospitality though in a bit outdated town. The location is great along small shopping street and closed to the water stream where small water fall site and sound is value added . The staffs are very nice. They offered to send off and pick us up at the bus station whenever we came back to town. The onsen in the hotel is nice and the kaiseiki meal is good. We enjoy the buffet breakfast with variety fresh oichii foods. We got a nice view room enjoying the sound of water stream sided the hotel. We feel the hotel's thoughtful intention to keep guests happy by the hotel layouts that provide many private resting area around the hotel. We will stay here again if we come back to Ureshino.

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Singapore

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

Excellent Hotel

I stayed in this hotel for two nights and my family love it. The staff are very helpful too.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel with Onsen facilities

Hotel looking tired and could use a renovation. Onsen facilities are good. Well stock gift shop. The Keiseki dinner was good and breakfast spread extensive.

8/10 Good

Mick, California

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

Great staff!

Staff went out of their way to help us find our next destination. So friendly and went above and beyond to help us feel comfortable.