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Wataya Besso

4.0 star property
Riverwalk ryokan with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Exterior
Cafe
Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking
Cafe
Hot springs

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Japanese-style Twin Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

Japanese-style Twin Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

Japanese Modern Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese-style Room with indoor bath, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room - Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room - Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
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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. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Ureshino.
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738 Shimojuku, Ureshino-machi, Ureshino, Saga-ken, 843-0301

What's nearby

  • Hizen Yumekaido - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marchen Mura - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hizen Yoshida-Yaki Pottery Hall - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Ochi Station - 30 min drive
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪made in ピエール・エルメ 和多屋別荘 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ダイニングすずしろ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪一粒茶屋すいしゃ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chocolaterie6区 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪えびね - ‬5 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 body treatment, a facial, or a massage. Be sure to 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 like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and hot springs on site
  • Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Table tennis, books, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)

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 elevator

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 movies

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2530 for adults and 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

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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Wataya
Wataya Besso
Wataya Besso Inn
Wataya Besso Inn Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ureshino, Japan - Saga Prefecture
Wataya Besso Ryokan
Wataya Besso Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ryokan Ureshino

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 Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wataya Besso on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $169.49, excluding 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?

Check-out 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, Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring, and Miyuki Park. Toyotamahime Shrine and Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Wataya Besso Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 299 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Seek mooi

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Seiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
so good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

shigeo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

JunHo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONG KOOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myung sung

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

?

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

こういち

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CHUN CHEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

mira

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

기대이하예요.

쓸데없이 호텔만 컸지 대욕탕도 별로. 방 컨디션도 별로 룸키가 열쇠인것도 별로 모든게 별로예요.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENJI

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

norihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
温泉は良いお湯でスタッフの方もとても親切な方でした。また来たいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYOSEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sunao

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOOHYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025