Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Ureshinokan

7.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.8/10, based on 3,081 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	7.8/10	69
28th	Ureshino Onsen Yusyuku Sarayama	7.9/10	225
29th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Ureshinokan Current ryokan	7.8/10	3,081
30th	Saga Fuga	2.3/10	4

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hot Spring Town Countryside Escape Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath Sauna

Location

843-0301 Saga, Ureshino, Shimojuku 2091, Japan

Staff 8,0/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 7,0/10

Comfort 7,0/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 8,0/10

Walkable station accessAbout a five-minute walk from Ureshino-Onsen Station, making arrivals especially easy.

Ureshino Onsen settingSet in the well-known Ureshino hot spring area, convenient for onsen-town strolling.

Open-air hot springLarge public baths and an open-air bath let guests enjoy the spring water fully.

Family-friendly stayKid-friendly facilities and practical resort-style amenities suit families and group trips well.

Easy parkingFree parking adds convenience for travelers exploring Saga by car.

Near local sightsClose to Ureshino Onsen Park, Hizen Yumekaido, and Todoroki Falls sightseeing spots.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the main driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, use the large baths before dinner, stay for the buffet and evening soak, then walk Ureshino’s small center and leave after breakfast; add a second night only if you want a slower onsen break with nearby town sights or a short local outing.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a one-night or relaxed two-night stay in Ureshino Onsen for bath-focused travelers, families, and value seekers rather than for intensive sightseeing or luxury ryokan expectations.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay depthUreshino is pleasant but compact, so travelers focused on nonstop sightseeing may run out of nearby variety after two nights.

Not a luxury ryokanThis is a large chain onsen hotel with practical rooms and buffet-style dining, not a refined high-end kaiseki retreat.

Public bath rulesVisible tattoos may restrict use of the public bath unless fully covered under property rules.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main in-house buffet venue for dinner and breakfast.

Yococho (nearby)

nearbyabout 350 m

Well-known local restaurant for Ureshino hot spring tofu set meals.

Hirakawaya Tofu & Cafe (nearby)

nearbyabout 750 m

Tofu restaurant and cafe good for light meals, sweets, and tea breaks.

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 via Ureshino-Onsen Station and take a short taxi ride to the ryokan. If coming from a wider JR network route, Takeo-Onsen Station is also a useful transfer hub, but the last leg is usually easiest by train connection plus taxi or local bus.

Ureshino-Onsen Stationstation
2.0 kmNot ideal on foot with luggage; typically about 25–35 min walking depending on route.About 5–10 min by taxi or car.About 10–20 min by local bus or taxi connection, best checked locally.
Best overall rail gateway for the ryokan. Use a taxi for the final leg if carrying luggage or arriving after a long train journey.
Takeo-Onsen Stationstation
12 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyAbout 30–40 min by car or taxi.Often about 35–60 min including onward train or bus connection, depending on transfer timing.
Useful major transfer hub for travelers connecting from the conventional JR network or Relay Kamome services. Usually not the final stop unless you have a preplanned onward connection.
Ureshino Bus Centerbus
460 mAbout 5–10 min on foot.About 2–5 min by taxi.Local arrival point within the onsen town; exact bus times should be checked locally.
Useful for highway and regional bus arrivals into central Ureshino Onsen. A practical last-stop option if you prefer to avoid an extra station transfer.
Nagasaki Airportairport
21 kmRoughly about 45–60 min by car or taxi, traffic permitting.Often about 70–110 min with bus and rail or bus transfers, best checked locally.
Usually one of the most practical airports for this ryokan, especially for domestic arrivals into western Kyushu. Good choice when combining airport access with a short rail or road transfer.
Saga Airportairport
30 kmRoughly about 60–80 min by car or taxi.Often about 90–150 min with transfers, depending on connection timing.
A reasonable secondary airport option, especially if flight schedules or fares are favorable. Better suited to travelers comfortable with an extra ground transfer.
Fukuoka Airportairport
70 kmOften about 90–120 min by car, depending heavily on traffic.Often about 90–140 min by rail via Hakata and Takeo-Onsen or Ureshino-Onsen, depending on connections.
Best for travelers needing the broadest flight selection, including many international services. Usually less nearby than Nagasaki Airport, but often very practical because of strong transport links.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Prime Ureshino Onsen locationIt sits in central Ureshino Onsen, making it easy to combine your stay with a walk to local sights such as Toyotamahime Shrine and the nearby hot-spring town atmosphere.
Good access from the shinkansenThe property is relatively easy to reach for Kyushu travelers, with a free shuttle from Ureshino Onsen Station and a short drive from Ureshino IC.
Strong bath appealThis stay is built around Ureshino’s famous hot-spring experience, with large public baths and multiple bath styles including open-air options rather than just a small inn bath.
Easy meals for mixed groupsThe buffet format is convenient for families and groups because everyone can eat on their own schedule and tastes, instead of committing to a formal kaiseki dinner.
Useful for casual resort-style staysIt works well if you want a less formal ryokan stay with extra leisure elements and day-use options, not just a room and bath for the night.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Less intimate than a classic ryokanThis is a larger chain-style onsen hotel, so the atmosphere is more practical and busy than a small family-run ryokan with personalized service.
Buffet over fine diningTravelers expecting a memorable multi-course kaiseki focused on seasonal local craftsmanship may find the dining experience too standardized.
Crowds can affect the moodBecause it serves both overnight guests and day-use bath visitors, public areas and bath times can feel busier than at quieter high-end inns.
Some travelers may find it datedThe property is appreciated for value and onsen access, but travelers seeking a freshly redesigned luxury feel may prefer a more boutique or premium ryokan in Ureshino.
Not the best fit for tattooed guestsBath use may be difficult for travelers with tattoos unless they can fully cover them under the property's rules, which can be a real limitation for some guests.

Current position: 29th out of 30 ryokans in Saga.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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	7.8/10	69
28th	Ureshino Onsen Yusyuku Sarayama	7.9/10	225
29th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Ureshinokan Current ryokan	7.8/10	3,081
30th	Saga Fuga	2.3/10	4