Taishoya

9.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.1/10, based on 269 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 Current ryokan	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	7.8/10	3,081
30th	Saga Fuga	2.3/10	4

Check-in from 3:00 PM

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

Location

843-0301 Saga, Ureshino, Simojyuku 2276-1, Japan

Staff 9,4/10

Facilities 9,0/10

Cleanliness 9,4/10

Comfort 9,2/10

Value for money 8,8/10

Location 8,9/10

Central Onsen LocationIn central Ureshino Onsen, convenient for footbaths, shrine visits, and town walks.

Skin-Beauty Hot SpringsSource-fed Ureshino baths are especially known for smooth, skin-softening water.

Famous Yu-dofu BreakfastHouse specialty tofu cooked in hot spring water is a standout meal experience.

Historic Ryokan CharmLong-established inn with classic Japanese ambiance and a strongly traditional stay feel.

Garden-View RoomsSome Japanese-style rooms overlook elegant gardens, adding calm and seasonal atmosphere.

Easy Station AccessAccess is straightforward from Ureshino-Onsen Station, with shuttle service available by reservation.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsDining and bathing are the strongest stay drivers here. Arrive by mid-afternoon, check in, soak before dinner, enjoy the ryokan meal, bathe again at night, then use the morning for breakfast, a town walk, or one nearby stop before moving on.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night stay in Ureshino Onsen for baths, kaiseki, tofu breakfast, and a small-town onsen break rather than as a major sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Thin sightseeing areaUreshino works well for a short onsen stay, but the immediate area is not dense enough for many full sightseeing days without extra transport.

Station transfer neededThe ryokan is in central Ureshino Onsen, not beside the shinkansen station, so train travelers should plan the last bus, taxi, or pickup segment.

Not an urban baseChoose elsewhere if you want nightlife, heavy restaurant choice, or fast access to multiple headline sights every day.

Heian no Ma (on-site)

on-site

Main dining hall for guest kaiseki meals and Japanese breakfast.

Tea Salon (on-site)

on-site

Quiet in-house lounge for tea, coffee, and a short break.

Taishoya Yu-dofu Honpo (nearby)

nearby2 min walk

Useful nearby stop for Taishoya tofu products and local take-home specialties.

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 continue by taxi or local bus into the hot spring town. If coming by highway bus or if you want the closest drop-off, Ureshino Bus Center is the most practical final access point and is only a very short walk from the ryokan.

Ureshino-Onsen Stationstation
2.0 kmnot ideal on foot with luggage; better by taxiabout 10-15 min by taxiabout 15-25 min by local bus or taxi connection, depending on timing
Most useful rail gateway for visitors arriving by shinkansen from Takeo-Onsen or Nagasaki; usually the best station choice overall.
Takeo-Onsen Stationstation
12 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30-40 min by car or taxiabout 30-45 min by train and onward transfer via Ureshino-Onsen Station or bus route, depending on timing
Useful transfer hub for travelers connecting from Hakata and other JR lines; not the closest station, but an important interchange on the way.
Ureshino Bus Centerbus
120 mabout 1-3 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxi
Best final public transport stop for this ryokan; especially convenient with light luggage because it is almost beside the property.
Nagasaki Airportairport
21 kmabout 40-60 min by taxi or car, depending on trafficoften about 1-1.5 hr with bus or rail-bus combinations, best checked locally
A very useful regional airport for western Kyushu; often a good choice when flight schedules suit your trip better than Fukuoka.
Kyushu Saga International Airportairport
30 kmabout 1 hr by prebooked shared taxi or caroften about 1.5-2 hr with bus and rail transfers, though direct shared taxi options may be easier
Worth considering if you find a suitable flight, especially because direct prebooked airport-to-onsen shared taxi services can simplify the last leg.
Fukuoka Airportairport
70 kmoften about 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr by car, traffic dependentoften about 1 hr 45 min or a little more via subway and JR transfers, or comparable by express bus to Ureshino area
Usually the most practical major airport for many international and domestic arrivals because of its broad flight network and strong rail connections via Hakata.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent Ureshino hot-spring bathsTaishoya is built around Ureshino’s famous skin-softening hot spring water, with open-air bathing and source-fed baths that are a core part of the stay. This is one of its clearest strengths if you are coming mainly for the onsen experience.
More baths than one ryokan usually givesStaying here can include access to baths at its sister property Shiiba Sanso, giving you a broader hot-spring experience than a single-inn stay. That extra variety is especially appealing for onsen-focused travelers.
Classic ryokan atmosphereThis is a long-established inn with a distinctly traditional feel rather than a generic hotel setup. Travelers looking for a refined, old-Japan mood in Ureshino are likely to find it more memorable than newer chain-style options.
Convenient base inside Ureshino OnsenThe ryokan sits in the center of the hot-spring town, making it practical for strolling to nearby local sights, shops, and footbaths. It works well if you want to explore Ureshino without constantly needing a car.
Dinner feels rooted in the regionMeals highlight kaiseki-style dining with seafood from the Ariake Sea and premium beef, which makes the stay feel tied to Kyushu and Saga rather than interchangeable. That helps the overnight experience feel more destination-specific.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the best fit for ultra-modern tastesTaishoya leans into heritage and traditional styling, so travelers wanting sleek design or a contemporary luxury look may find it dated rather than charming. The appeal here is classic ryokan character, not modern minimalism.
Check-out is fairly earlyThe standard check-out time is 10:00, which can make the morning feel rushed if you like slow breakfasts and a final bath before leaving. It is less forgiving than hotels that offer a later departure.
Station access is not as simple on footIt is convenient once you are in Ureshino Onsen, but the main rail arrival point is not right outside the property, so transfers still matter. If you are traveling heavily by train with luggage, logistics may feel less seamless than at a station-front hotel.
The full experience can become priceyBecause the value is tied to dinner, breakfast, baths, and ryokan service, it may feel expensive for travelers who only need a place to sleep. Budget-focused guests may not fully benefit from what they are paying for.
Traditional ryokan stays come with more structureThis kind of inn usually works best when you follow meal times and settle into the property’s rhythm rather than using it like a flexible city hotel. If you prefer spontaneous late evenings and minimal scheduling, the experience may feel restrictive.

Current position: 5th out of 30 ryokans in Saga.

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 Current ryokan	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