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Wataya Besso

4.0 star property
Escape to a tranquil haven where spa treatments meet scenic riverside views. Discover serenity with every step.

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Nestled by the river, Wataya Besso offers a serene retreat. Unwind with an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), indulge in Japanese cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants, or explore shopping and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax in the Japanese garden or enjoy table tennis and bike rentals.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is £108
8 Jun - 9 Jun

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room - Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room - Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Miyabi-kan Japanese-style room with open air bath, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-style Twin Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-style Twin Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-style Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building High Floor Barrier Free Twin with Bath, City View

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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Main Building High Floor Corner Twin with Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Annex Royal Suite, Connecting Japanese-Western Mixed with Bath, River View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

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 Marchen Mura are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Ureshino. 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
  • Miyuki Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 佐嘉平川屋 嬉野店
    9 min walk
  • 山小屋 嬉野店
    8 min walk
  • cafe moka
    7 min walk
  • 中島美香園
    7 min walk
  • 一粒茶屋すいしゃ
    7 min walk

About this property

Wataya Besso

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 facial, a body treatment or a Thai massage. 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.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and hot springs on-site
  • Self-parking (surcharge), ping pong and books
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and coworking spaces
Room features
All 129 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately JPY 2530 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Wataya Besso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wataya Besso?

As of 2 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wataya Besso on 8 Jun 2026 start from £108, 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.

How much is parking at Wataya Besso?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

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?

Checkout 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 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

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 326 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

yuka

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

YOUNGJOON

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

Logan

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

chiufang

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

mikael

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

Seek mooi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

EUNHYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally speaking, it was cost effective and nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teri

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

8/10 Good

Seiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
so good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAEJOONG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
너무 너무 좋았어요. 온천도 좋았고 직원 매너도 좋았고 료칸 내부 곳곳이 아름다운 작품들로 구경하는 재미가 좋았어요.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

KAMURA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフは非常に丁寧。建物自体は少し古め
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Chih han

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
溫泉真的很讚
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

ami

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
タワー館、窓際埃と黒ずみだらけ。 古いので上段の足音、もろ聞こえる。 朝食は種類豊富。 温泉豆腐を出してるが溶けやすいらしく、カスみたいな豆腐をすくい集めて渡された。 形なしほぼ豆乳。 悲しい。 楽しみにしてた温泉はチェックインは15:00なのにこの日に限って17:30から営業。 チェックイン時に言われる。 ホームページ記載無し。 無駄な時間。 シャワーは水しかでない。 しばらくしてスタッフのおばさんが温度測りにきて急にお湯で始める。 大浴場もぬるく最悪。 みんな裸でうろうろパニック。 浴場にフロントに通じるインターホンも無し。 朝も営業時間内にお湯止められまた水。 本当に最低な温泉旅行になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

BYUNGHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
직원 친절하고 세세하게 안내받음. 시설은 노후하나 현대식으로 단장되어 있음. 대욕장 등 온천시설과 여러가지 테마가 있어서 즐기기 좋았음.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUNG TAEK

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

볼게 많은 호텔

규모가 크고 볼 게 많은 호텔
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taisuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
築年数の古さは気にはなるものの清潔感があり快適に過ごす事ができた　要所要所にオシャレな展示物があるので高級感もあるとても良い旅館だと思う
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKESHI

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

嬉野茶、最高！

チェックインの時に嬉野茶の試飲チケットを頂いて、初めて日本茶を飲んだのが嬉しかったと娘が言ってくれました。また、朝食のバイキングも美味しかったし、家族で宿泊したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAZUYOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素晴らしい施設でした。スタッフの方々もすごく親切でまた利用したいと思ってます。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全般に良かったですが、客室に結構な風切り音がしてました。それが残念です。また、サウナがもう少し広いと嬉しいです！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Noriko

温泉が良かったけど、夜のお湯の温度が少し高いのが気になった。 朝食のビュッフェは食材が新鮮でとくにサラダの野菜が美味しかった。また、お米や海苔もすごく美味しかった。 売店で売り切れのものが多数展示されていて、残念だった。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hyomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
온천물도 좋고 조식식사도 부페스타일이었지만 사람이 몰리지않게 시간분배를 해서 붐비지않게 먹을수있어 좋았어요 터미널 도착해서 전화하면 호텔 무료 송영버스가 와서 편하게 이동 가능해요. 주변 메인도로도 도보5분이면 갈수있어요
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素晴らしい宿泊でした。 大浴場も清潔で広く宿の雰囲気もよかったです。 ただ、足湯があると思って探したのですが、少し前に廃止となっていたのでご注意をしてください
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025