Hana No Shizuku

7.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.8/10, based on 69 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Yoyokaku	9.8/10	374
🥈 2nd	UreshinoOnsen URESHINO YADOYA	9.5/10	247
🥉 3rd	Mizuno Ryokan	9.4/10	68
4th	Karatsu Seaside Hotel	9.2/10	1,286
5th	Taishoya	9.1/10	269
6th	Urari Takeo Garden Terrace Spa Resorts	9.1/10	216
7th	Tsukasa Ryokan	9.1/10	138
8th	Kakureisen	9.3/10	29
9th	Ureshino Motoyu	9.0/10	142
10th	Furuyu Onsen Oncri	9.0/10	130
11th	Ryokan Oomuraya	8.9/10	1,586
12th	ONCRI-Karatsu おんくり唐津	8.9/10	489
13th	Shukubō Shingetsu	9.5/10	9
14th	Riverside Hotel Karatsu Castle	8.8/10	524
15th	Ichifukuso	8.9/10	40
16th	Ryokan Yoshidaya	8.7/10	992
17th	Kyotoya	8.6/10	2,822
18th	Ryokan Ōmasa, auberge apaisante dans une ancienne ville-château	8.6/10	47
19th	Oyado Chikurintei	8.8/10	1
20th	Kaze no Mori, Oku-Takeo Onsen	8.5/10	219
21st	Hotel Kasuien	8.4/10	194
22nd	Ureshino Onsen Yadoya Uchiroji	8.4/10	215
23rd	Onyado Takasago	8.4/10	313
24th	Oyado Yumechidori	8.3/10	29
25th	Yuzennoyado Toukai	8.3/10	404
26th	Wataya Besso	8.0/10	728
27th	Hana No Shizuku Current ryokan	7.8/10	69
28th	Ureshino Onsen Yusyuku Sarayama	7.9/10	225
29th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Ureshinokan	7.8/10	3,081
30th	Saga Fuga	2.3/10	4

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Riverside Location Hot Spring Town Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen Reservable Bath Open-Air Bath

Location

843-0304 Saga, Ureshino, Ureshino-machi Iwaya Kawauchiko 445-1, Japan

Staff 8,4/10

Facilities 7,6/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 7,8/10

Value for money 7,7/10

Location 7,2/10

Ureshino Onsen SettingLocated in Ureshino Onsen, close to the town’s classic hot-spring atmosphere and sights.

Silky Hot SpringThe onsen is a standout draw, with notably soft, skin-smoothing Ureshino spring water.

Private Bath OptionPrivate family bath use is available, adding flexibility for couples or small groups.

Walkable Local SightsToyotamahime Shrine and Todoroki Falls are reachable on foot from the ryokan.

Near Ureshino-Onsen StationUseful access point for rail travelers, with the station roughly a short walk away.

Small Ryokan ScaleWith a limited room count, the stay feels quieter and more intimate than larger hotels.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the main driver here: arrive for check-in, bathe before dinner, sleep in, enjoy breakfast, then walk or short-hop to nearby Ureshino sights. A second night works if you want slower baths, tea-town pacing, or a nearby outing before moving on.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night onsen stay or relaxed 2-night Ureshino stop, not as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Thin sightseeing baseUreshino has enough for a short stay, but most travelers will run out of nearby sights after one full day.

Car or bus helpfulIt is not at a major station; access is easier with a bus, taxi, or car rather than rail-only plans.

Outside main coreThe ryokan sits just outside the busiest onsen center, so evening wandering is quieter than central stays.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue for breakfast and dinner at the ryokan.

Bar Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Simple lounge/bar space for drinks and relaxing.

Soan Yokocho (nearby)

nearbyabout 9 min walk

Popular local spot known for Ureshino's signature hot-spring tofu.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most rail travelers, arrive at Ureshino-Onsen Station and continue by taxi or local bus, as the ryokan is in the hot-spring district rather than beside the station. If coming by air, Nagasaki Airport is usually the most practical airport gateway, while Takeo-Onsen Station remains a useful transfer hub for regional rail connections.

Ureshino-Onsen Stationstation
2.7 kmUreshino, Saga, Japanabout 35 min walkabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 15–25 min by local bus or taxi connection
Best primary rail access point for most visitors; use a taxi if carrying luggage or arriving after local bus frequencies thin out.
Sonogi Stationstation
5.8 kmHigashisonogi, Nagasaki, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxivaries; local bus connections may be possible but are best checked locally
Secondary access option from the conventional rail side; generally less convenient than Ureshino-Onsen Station for most travelers.
Takeo-Onsen Stationstation
12 kmTakeo, Saga, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 25–35 min by taxi or carabout 35–60 min by train/bus connection, best checked locally
Useful regional transfer hub, especially for JR connections beyond the shinkansen segment; not the closest final stop, but often important in the overall journey.
Ureshino Onsen Bus Centerbus
870 mUreshino Onsen area, Ureshino, Saga, Japanabout 10–20 min on foot, depending on luggage and routeabout 5–10 min by taxishort local transfer within the onsen area
Useful if arriving by highway or regional bus; walking may be manageable for light packers, but a short taxi ride is easier with suitcases.
Nagasaki Airportairport
21 kmOmura, Nagasaki, Japanabout 35–50 min by car, depending on traffictypically requires a bus and/or rail transfer; allow about 60–100 min
Usually the most practical airport for this ryokan, especially for domestic arrivals into western Kyushu.
Saga Airportairport
31 kmSaga, Japanabout 70–90 min by carusually a longer multi-step bus and rail journey
Possible alternative airport, but generally less convenient than Nagasaki Airport unless your flight or onward plans strongly favor Saga.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent Ureshino onsen experienceThe property uses Ureshino’s famous beautifying hot spring water, with source-fed baths and a large communal bath designed for long, relaxing soaks. That makes it a strong pick if the bath quality is your main reason for staying in Ureshino.
Some rooms have private bath appealSeveral room types include open-air, observatory-style, or rock-bath setups, so you can enjoy the onsen in a more private setting. This is especially attractive for couples or guests who prefer bathing on their own schedule.
Riverside setting with seasonal charmAll rooms face the riverside, and the property especially highlights cherry blossom season as a scenic time to stay. If you value a softer, more atmospheric ryokan mood, that setting adds a lot to the experience.
Good choice for trying Saga flavorsDinner centers on Saga beef and other local Kyushu produce, giving the stay a stronger regional identity than a generic inn meal. Travelers who want their ryokan stay to include local cuisine should find that appealing.
Useful mix of room stylesThe ryokan offers traditional Japanese rooms as well as a barrier-free Western twin option. That gives it more flexibility than many small ryokans if your group has different sleeping or accessibility needs.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Access is easier by car than by trainThe property highlights car and bus access rather than being a straightforward station-side ryokan. If you want a very easy rail arrival with little onward travel, this may feel less convenient.
Best rooms may require paying upThe most memorable experience comes from upgraded rooms with open-air or observatory baths, while simpler room categories are more standard. Budget bookers may not get the version of the stay that looks most appealing in photos.
Private baths are not included by defaultThe reserved outdoor bath is offered for an extra fee and requires a reservation. If you expect private onsen access to be automatically included, that can be disappointing.
Dining is less intimate than in-room kaisekiBreakfast and dinner are served in the dining hall rather than as a private in-room meal. Travelers seeking a more exclusive, classic kaiseki-in-your-room ryokan style may prefer another property.
Not the best fit for ultra-luxury expectationsWhile it has attractive rooms and baths, it does not read like a full-scale luxury ryokan with extensive premium facilities throughout. Guests wanting a top-end, highly polished resort atmosphere may find it more modest than expected.

Current position: 27th out of 30 ryokans in Saga.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
22nd	Ureshino Onsen Yadoya Uchiroji	8.4/10	215
23rd	Onyado Takasago	8.4/10	313
24th	Oyado Yumechidori	8.3/10	29
25th	Yuzennoyado Toukai	8.3/10	404
26th	Wataya Besso	8.0/10	728
27th	Hana No Shizuku Current ryokan	7.8/10	69
28th	Ureshino Onsen Yusyuku Sarayama	7.9/10	225
29th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Ureshinokan	7.8/10	3,081
30th	Saga Fuga	2.3/10	4