Nestled by the river, Wataya Besso offers a serene retreat. Unwind with an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), indulge in Japanese cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants, or explore shopping and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax in the Japanese garden or enjoy table tennis and bike rentals.
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. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Ureshino. Visit our Ureshino travel guide
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 massage or a facial. 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 such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and hot springs on-site
Self-parking (surcharge), a vending machine and a gift shop
Ping pong, books and a front desk safe
Room features
All 129 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Uncovered parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self parking
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 lift
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 films
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2530 for adults and from 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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 on-site 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 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wataya Besso on 7 Apr 2026 start from ฿4,013, 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?
Checkout 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 and Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring. Toyotamahime Shrine and Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center are also within 15 minutes. Ureshino-Onsen Station is 20 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Wataya Besso Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Excellent traditional experience, onsen is great and the traditional food sets (both breakfast and dinner) are very nice.
Only problems I had overall were maintaince going on during my stay (landscaping and some light building work), and some parts of the building are showing their age (especially in the onsen and lobby areas).
Bonus note, some of the hole in the wall restaurants nearby are excellent and the rual area nearby is great for a break from the big cities (it has that fresh air countryside feel).
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!
well. for the price. not good. my room : ok size, old bath tub with moss. smells like soy soyce spill, next room
loud i can hear kids screaming at 1 am.
also on going construction in front. sauna water is so little, sauna is so old and so cold. toilet is so cold. my ass frozen. i made reservation 3 months ago but they did not say ‘dinner is not available’. had to look for local restaurant for 1 hour. luckly we found local restaurant. if not, i could have eaten at 7/11 store. been to many japanese ryokan and hotel. this is the worst local motel with nothing around. this is tourist trap motel in middle of nowhere. nothing traditional about it. i rather drive 1 hour to kumamoto stay in nikko hotel or the blossom kumamoto hotel.