Onyado Takasago
8,4/10 Excellent - Based on 10 reviews
Onyado Takasago sits in the Ureshino Onsen district of Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, offering a compact, traditionally styled ryokan experience. Housed in a low-rise building with a terrace and river-facing views and seasonal foliage, the property centers on its hot-spring facilities: an open-air bath and a public onsen fed by the local springs. This modest inn positions itself as a convenient ryokan with onsen in Saga for travelers seeking straightforward Japanese-style accommodation close to the town’s footbaths and local attractions.
Guest rooms are simply furnished and air-conditioned, each providing a seating area and a flat-screen television; many room types share bathroom facilities while common spaces include a public bathing area. The ryokan provides complimentary Wi‑Fi and on-site parking, and the public baths are the primary bathing option rather than private in-room onsen. Breakfast service is available and multilingual staff can assist with local transport and sightseeing arrangements. The inn’s layout and communal baths reflect traditional ryokan rhythms—quiet communal relaxation and short walks between rooms and hot-spring facilities.
Located within Ureshino’s compact hot-spring town, Onyado Takasago makes a practical base for exploring the skin-softening springs, local tea culture and nearby trails and heritage sites across western Kyushu, and is within reach of nearby cities. Travelers looking to combine simple, traditional lodging with easy access to hot-spring bathing will find it an accessible choice, marketed as a ryokan with onsen in Kyushu. The property suits short stays focused on bathing and local culinary experiences rather than extended luxury resort amenities.
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Review summary for: Onyado Takasago
Positive Reviews
Very friendly, welcoming staff
Multiple guests noted staff were kind and attentive, creating a homely, welcoming atmosphere that made guests feel comfortable and well looked after.
Clean, well-maintained onsen with excellent water quality
Reviewers described the baths as very clean and well maintained; several highlighted the high quality of the water and an overall pleasant bathing experience.
Excellent meals—kaiseki dinner and strong breakfast
Guests praised the local kaiseki dinner and described the breakfast as excellent or pleasantly tasty, with food repeatedly mentioned as a highlight.
Cozy accommodation and comfortable rest
The property was described as a cozy place to rest and refresh, offering comfortable rooms and a relaxing atmosphere for leisure stays.
Nice river-side location and room views
Some guests enjoyed rooms overlooking the river and noted the property’s close proximity to the bridge/river, providing a good view and convenient riverside setting.
Negative Reviews
Onsen and open-air bath are small
A guest mentioned the onsen bath is small, which may limit space during busy times despite being very clean and well maintained.
Open-air bath lacks a scenic view
One reviewer noted the outdoor (rotenburo) bath does not offer a notable view, which could disappoint guests expecting a panoramic setting.
Possible nighttime noise from the river
A guest reported that because the river flows right beside the property, it can be somewhat noisy at night for those sensitive to sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Room capacity varies by type; most rooms are designed for two guests while some larger rooms can host up to four people, and the ryokan is a small property with around ten rooms in total.
The ryokan offers multiple onsen options including a public bath, open-air (rotenburo) baths, guest rooms with private baths, and a footbath, all using Ureshino’s characteristic hot spring water.
Yes — the property has reservable private baths (kashikiri) that guests can book, usually through the front desk or when making a reservation.
A free shuttle is available from the nearest bus stop with advance notice (typically requested at least one day ahead); there is no regular airport shuttle, so guests usually use public transport, taxis or rental cars from Nagasaki or Saga airports.
The ryokan is within walking distance of Ureshino-Onsen area (about a 10-minute walk from the local station), reachable by local bus from JR stations, and is a short drive from the Ureshino IC on the expressway with on-site parking available.
Standard check-in starts at 15:00 (3:00 PM) and check-out is by 10:00 AM (some listings show an 08:00–10:00 window); guests should arrive by around 18:30 if they want to be served dinner, and the property has a late-night curfew around 01:00.
Staff primarily speak Japanese; some staff may speak limited English, so guests are advised to prepare simple requests in advance or use a translation app for smoother communication.
Pets are not permitted at the property; while private baths can be reserved for exclusive use, booking the entire ryokan for private hire is not a standard option — contact the ryokan directly for special arrangements.
Meals focus on traditional Japanese kaiseki and local Saga specialties — commonly featuring Ureshino onsen yudofu (hot-spring tofu) and Saga beef — and are served either in guest rooms or in dining areas depending on the chosen plan.
The ryokan is located in Ureshino Onsen town with onsen parks, tea shops, and local attractions nearby (such as the Hizen/Ninja-themed sites); convenience stores and small supermarkets are within walking distance for basic supplies.