Shioyu Naginoto

Perched on Karatsu’s ocean edge, this beach ryokan sits minutes from Nijino Matsubara and a short drive to Kagami Shrine and Karatsu Castle. About an hour by car from Fukuoka city center and close to the Genkai coast, it’s an easy escape for sea-side relaxation and family-friendly shore time.

A compact ryokan with 23 air-conditioned rooms, blending traditional coastal calm with modern comforts. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, safes and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms offer separate tubs and showers with toiletries and hair dryers. The property is famed for its hot bath—called the “bath for beauties”—and daily housekeeping keeps stays effortless.

Soak in hot springs, unwind in the spa and sauna, or book an onsite massage. There’s a diving club, karaoke, kids’ playrooms and a gift shop. Free Wi-Fi and free self-parking make logistics easy. Expect sea-breeze mornings and relaxed coastal vibes throughout the grounds.

24-hour front desk, luggage storage and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Train station pick-up service is available free of charge, plus free self parking onsite.

Kinpa no Ma restaurant serves masterful seasonal cuisine inspired by local Karatsu and Genkai flavors. A bar/lounge on property lets you round out evenings with drinks after a day of sea and spa.