- Massive and impressive structures with tranquil traditional Japanese gardens; warm and caring hospitality -
Historic town of Karatsu with the tradition of Hikiyama is home to some of the most notable, elegant traditional ryokan. With Karatsu Onsen springing up in the central downtown area, some of the traditional inns come with onsen hot tubs. Also available only at these traditional Japanese ryokan are classic Japanese breakfast and dinner menus with a plenty of fresh, local produce of the region.

The high-rise resort hotel looking over Karatsu Bay and Nijinomatsubara is widely popular among couples and family visitors. Outside the hotel room window expands the stunning view of Karatsu with its changing scenery in each and every season. For those visiting for business, we highly recommend our business hotels. There are tons to choose from – many offer a very reasonable price in and around the downtown restaurant and shopping district with an easy access to the train station and the bus center.

Public hostels offer an easy access to nearby natural amenities such as the National Park and the Quasi-National Park. All three of them operated by Saga Prefecture are conveniently located within Karatsu City. From Kokumin-shukusha Nijinomatsubara Hotel right on the premises of pine cove Nijinomatsubara, Kokumin-shukusha Hadomisaki with a stunning view of the sunset and the nearby islands, Kokumin-shukusha Yobuko Lodge with their famous fresh squid cuisine, Kokumin-shukusha Irohajima with a bath tub looking over the vast sea and the islets of all sizes - the public hostels are also great for an extended stay in Karatsu.