- Dinner served in guest room or dining room
- Breakfast served in dining rooms
- Dinner is Japanese full-course cuisine (for second night, you can choose Shabu shabu)
Karatsu [Saga Prefecture]
Karatsu is a charming historical town on the Karatsu Bay. Yoyokaku is an elegant traditional ryokan in Karatsu that retains beauty and aesthetics of old Japan. Traditional architecture stands in a vast Japanese garden filled with pine trees. The ryokan is truly Japanese in that interiors are gracefully designed in a subtle yet sophisticated manner.
Cuisines utilizing fresh seafood are beautifully presented on Karatsu pottery, world-famous pottery of this region. Yoyokaku also has a gallery of works displaying highly-reputed potters of Nakazato family.
| Accommodation Type | Traditional Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Access | 1.5 hours from Fukuoka (using local train or car) |
| Price Range* | Approx. 30,000 yen / person or above |
| Environment | Quiet area in historical town of Karatsu |
| Room | 19 |
| Private Bath | Most rooms equipped with private bath |
*Per person per night, for double occupancy on week days in regular seasons including dinner and breakfast. Please check when booking.
Basic Information
Dining
Bath
- Private bath in most rooms
- Shared indoor common bath
Others
- Gallery of works by famous potter of Nakazato family
- Check in 15:00
- Check out 10:00
- English: OK
- Internet: Wi-Fi available
Room Type and Prices
All rooms are Japanese-style, featuring futon bedding on traditional tatami flooring. Each room has its own unique layout and character. Most rooms are equipped with a private bath. Depending on the room type, guests can enjoy a peaceful view of either the main garden or the courtyard.
- 1 Japanese-style room (10-12 tatami mats, with a view of the main garden, private bath)
- 2 adjoining Japanese-style rooms (with a view of either the courtyard or the main garden, private bath
Prices differ depending on room type and seasonality, generally starting from 30,000 yen / person for double occupancy under the standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check with us when booking.
Access
Transportation
From Tokyo
- Tokyo - Fukuoka: Flight by 2 hours
- Fukuoka - Karatsu: Train or Car by 1.5 hours
From Karatsu station, take a taxi for 5 minutes.
Recommended Activities
Sightseeing (Karatsu, Imari, Arita, Yobuko)
