Oyado Chikurintei

8.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.8/10, based on 1 review.

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 Current ryokan	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	7.8/10	3,081
30th	Saga Fuga	2.3/10	4

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Garden Setting Mountain Setting Hot Spring Town Hot Spring Bath Open-Air Bath Public Onsen

Location

843-0022 Saga, Takeo, 武雄町大字武雄４１００御宿竹林亭, Japan

Staff 8,8/10

Facilities 8,8/10

Cleanliness 8,8/10

Comfort 8,8/10

Value for money 8,8/10

Location 8,8/10

Garden Estate SettingSet within Mifuneyama Rakuen, giving the stay a secluded and scenic atmosphere.

Takeo Onsen BathsEnjoy smooth Takeo Onsen waters in relaxing baths, including open-air options.

Rooms With Open-Air BathsSome guestrooms include private open-air baths for a quieter in-room onsen experience.

Access to Rakan no YuGuests can also use the acclaimed Rakan no Yu bath at nearby Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel.

Intimate 11-Room StayWith only 11 rooms, the ryokan feels calm, private, and attentive.

Near Takeo Onsen StationAccessible from Takeo-Onsen Station by a short taxi ride, useful for rail travelers.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and ryokan rhythm are the strongest reasons to stay: arrive mid-afternoon, use the baths, eat kaiseki dinner, walk Mifuneyama Rakuen, sleep late, then enjoy breakfast and a short Takeo town visit before moving on. A second night works if you want a slower bath-focused stay with seasonal garden time, but the immediate sightseeing area is not dense enough for most travelers to justify longer.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a high-end destination ryokan in Takeo for a restorative 1-night splurge or a calm 2-night nature-and-onsen break, not as a busy sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Weak long-stay baseThe ryokan is built for baths, meals, and garden atmosphere more than multi-day urban sightseeing.

Limited walkable town feelIt sits inside the Mifuneyama Rakuen grounds, so casual restaurant-hopping and station-area convenience are limited.

Luxury pricing riskYou may overpay if you arrive late, skip dinner, or leave early without using the baths and garden setting.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Seasonal Japanese dinner served in a private room-style setting.

Tea Bar (on-site)

on-site

Guest-only tea bar at Haginoo Ochaya in Mifuneyama Rakuen.

Kaji synergy restaurant (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Ryokan-recommended dinner spot in Takeo for consecutive-night stays.

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 travelers, arrive at JR Takeo-Onsen Station and take a taxi for about 5–10 minutes, especially with luggage. If arriving by air, Fukuoka Airport is usually the most convenient big-airport gateway, while Saga Airport can also work for a quieter regional arrival.

Takeo-Onsen Stationstation
1.4 kmabout 25–35 min on foot, depending on route and luggageabout 5–10 min by taxi or carabout 10–20 min by local bus or taxi transfer
Best overall rail gateway for the ryokan. Most guests should use a taxi from here rather than walk with luggage.
Saga Stationstation
28 kmabout 45–60 min by car depending on trafficabout 45–75 min via JR to Takeo-Onsen Station, then short taxi ride
A useful secondary rail hub if you are connecting from other parts of Saga Prefecture, but most visitors should transfer onward to Takeo-Onsen Station.
Hakata Stationstation
59 kmabout 1.5–2 hours by car depending on trafficabout 1–1.5 hours by limited express or connecting JR services to Takeo-Onsen Station, then short taxi ride
Major intercity rail hub for travelers coming from Fukuoka and for airport-to-rail transfers. Very practical if you are arriving through Fukuoka Airport.
Mifuneyama Rakuen Bus Stopbus
50 mabout 2–8 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxidirect local bus access from Takeo-Onsen Station may be available; travel time is roughly about 10–15 min
Useful if you want the closest bus stop to the ryokan area, but service frequency is best checked locally.
Tera-no-Shita Bus Stopbus
170 mabout 3–8 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxilocal bus timing varies; best checked locally
Potentially convenient for local bus users staying in the Mifuneyama area, though it is less important than Takeo-Onsen Station for most arrivals.
Saga Airportairport
27 kmabout 50–70 min by car depending on trafficoften requires a bus or taxi connection via Saga area, then rail or road onward; best checked locally
A reasonable quieter regional airport option, especially for travelers already planning a Saga-based itinerary, but connections are generally less direct than via Fukuoka.
Nagasaki Airportairport
31 kmabout 1–1.5 hours by car depending on trafficcan be workable via bus or rail connections toward Takeo-Onsen, but transfer patterns vary
Useful mainly for travelers arriving from routes better served by Nagasaki. It can work, but it is usually less straightforward than Fukuoka Airport for many itineraries.
Fukuoka Airportairport
60 kmabout 1.5–2 hours by car depending on traffictypically about 1.5–2.5 hours via subway or taxi to Hakata, then JR to Takeo-Onsen Station, then short taxi ride
Usually the most useful major airport for domestic and international visitors because onward rail access via Hakata is straightforward.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Beautiful garden settingThe ryokan sits within the vast Mifuneyama Rakuen grounds, so the atmosphere feels secluded and scenic rather than urban. This makes the stay especially rewarding in seasons when the garden landscape is at its best.
Intimate, low-room-count stayWith only 11 rooms, the property feels calm and exclusive, with less hallway traffic and a more personal rhythm than larger resorts. It suits travelers who value privacy and a quieter pace.
Strong traditional ryokan characterThis is a sukiya-style Japanese inn with a distinctly classic feel, so the experience leans elegant and atmospheric rather than generic luxury. It is a strong fit if you want a stay that feels rooted in place.
Onsen experience with varietyGuests can enjoy the ryokan’s large bath and open-air bath, and some rooms also include their own private open-air bath. That gives couples and privacy-focused travelers better flexibility than a standard shared-bath stay.
Convenient for a premium retreatAlthough it feels tucked away, it is only about a 5-minute taxi ride from Takeo-Onsen Station, and advance shuttle service is available. That balance of access and seclusion is useful for travelers arriving by train.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Very expensive for the areaThis is a luxury ryokan, and the pricing is notably high compared with many other stays in Saga. It makes most sense if the garden setting and traditional exclusivity are central to your trip.
Not ideal for families with young kidsThe property does not accept children under junior-high-school age. Travelers with younger children will need to choose a different ryokan.
Small scale means fewer facilitiesIts charm comes from being intimate, but that also means you should not expect the breadth of amenities of a large resort hotel. If you want multiple restaurants, entertainment zones, or extensive wellness facilities on-site, it may feel limited.
Traditional style may feel formalThe atmosphere is polished and distinctly Japanese, which many guests love, but it may feel too quiet or ceremonious for travelers wanting a casual, contemporary stay. This is more retreat-like than lively.
Better for staying in than exploring on footThe appeal is centered on the ryokan and garden environment rather than a walkable town-center hotel experience. If you want to step outside into busy streets, shops, and nightlife, the setting may feel too contained.

Current position: 19th out of 30 ryokans in Saga.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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