Hard to fault anything.

Good breakfast. Beautiful property. Good location near castle and coast. Very well maintained ryokan in a very interesting town.

Stayed in April 2024

The experience in the traditional Japanese style ryokan was amazing. We arrived before check in. They welcomed us even we arrived early. The room was in 1st floor name of 'Genkai'. The room was able to open the large window that make us see the lovely garden. Even though it was rain during our staying, the garden was enough to enjoy for a night. The dinner and breakfast are so so nice. Me and my friend absolutely fall in love to yoyokaku. I want to say thank you for staffs of yoyokaku and really look forward to next our visit.

Stayed in March 2024

Location not very near city centre. Overall, everything is 👌

The ambience. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

+ every detail was perfect, stylish, friendly, traditional, Japanese

Stayed in March 2024

The water pressure of shower can be stronger, and the bidet in toilet doesn’t work

The property is very well maintained, comfortable and clean

Stayed in February 2024

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This is the best ryokan I have ever stayed in Japan. In the middle of the property there is a beautifully maintained Japanese garden, and we are given a room that opens out to the garden. We sleep very well on the comfortable futon and the space is quiet day and night. There is a gallery in the ryokan showcasing the works of a famous Karatsu family of potters, and artworks are displayed everywhere. The food, both breakfast and dinner, is superb. We have the opportunity to chat with the retired owner of the ryokan who lives on the premises. He and his wife are very kind and happy to interact with guests. The ryokan is very close to the sea and in the morning we take a walk along the beach, enjoying the coolness and the most beautiful light. We will definitely come again next time we visit the area. Thank you everyone for the wonderful service and thoughtfulness in bringing us the best experience.

Stayed in February 2024

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Excellent scenic view of the traditional Japanese garden and exceptional hospitality. Love it and will definitely visit again.

Stayed in February 2024

Everyone was so friendly, the environment was beautiful and the staff were accommodating to our dietary restrictions.

Stayed in January 2024

We are only sad we didn’t have more time here!

It was perfect. Peaceful, calm, quiet. It was a snowy day in January and the Ryokan was kept warm. The staff is so kind and helpful! Breakfast was incredible and the dining room overlooking the gardens was so nice. The bedding was exceptionally comfortable compared to other Ryokans we have stayed in. There isn’t a single complaint we have! We will stay again!

Stayed in January 2024

We would loved to have had dinner there but that's hardly a dislike!

This was probably the best Ryokan that we stayed at during one month in Japan. We had a car but it was an easy 20 minute walk into town. The building is beautiful & we loved the pine tree garden (thank you to the retired owner for showing us around the garden & sharing his passion). The breakfast was delicious & all the staff were so helpful & attentive, with excellent recommendations for eating out. We would have liked to have stayed longer .....

Stayed in November 2023

Amazing breakfast, lovely family, warm and luxurious onsen... incredible garden. Highly recommended!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing. You won't regret staying here !

They have a beautiful garden with bonsai that we are so well maintained. Traditional and top notch ryokan! Managed to meet the boss and he hosted us well. Very clean and beautiful.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing.

Yoyokaku offers a traditional japanese stay and that's exactly what you are getting on a very high level of care, execution and attention to detail. We stayed for 2 nights with breakfast and dinner. The food is really great and plenty. Impossible to go hungry, even when you don't like everything that is served. For the western visitor: Be clear and specific on what you don't eat. They cater for your needs and wishes but if it isn't mentioned, you might find something as part of the Kaiseki dinner you won't eat. But having that said, it is fine because there is plenty. I was lucky my partner eats everything and had a great time eating dished he remembered from home stays while he lived in Japan ages ago. The shabu shabu we had the other night was absolutely wonderful and had outstanding sauces accompanying the high quality beef and vegetables. The rooms are traditional with tatami mats and sleeping on a futon was really comfortable. We didn't try the communal onsen in the facility but I'm sure it is nice. We had a room on the first floor with a gorgeour view over the impecably maintained pine tree garden. It is so peaceful and quiet there, we would love to come back one day. We had the pleasure of meeting the (now retired) owner who still resides on the grounds and heard interesting stories of the long history of Yoyokaku and the adventures of his life. A great compliment to him and all staff members for all the care and hospitality they are putting in to make your stay a wonderful experience. Location: Direct neighbourhood is a quiet residential area. You can hear the waves from the beach when you open the window or sit in the garden. Karatsu castle and the small town centre are in walking distance (10 and 20 minutes). But you can ask to be shuttled there or to the trainstation as well.

Stayed in September 2023

Very good breakfast and wonderful dinner(kaiseki). Room was very clean and cozy. Location was very good to stay in Karatsu(There was a convenience store nearby). All the staff were very kindly, and we were very thanks.

Stayed in September 2023

cleaning and sanitation of old wooden buildings was a concern.

Beautiful garden, old but cozy wooden house! Surely I'll come again.

Stayed in September 2023

I didn't like leaving

Yoyokaku is a sublime inn and garden. Everything was perfect. The bath/pottery/evening meal/breakfast/staff, it was an utter idyll at the end of a fairly busy few weeks travelling through Japan. The first day we did very little but chill out in the grounds and room and could have done this for about a week I think!

Stayed in August 2023

None.

Its Japanese garden. Services. Made me feel welcomed.

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing I can think of.

The staffs were very friendly. Foods were excellent. The place were beautiful.

Stayed in July 2023

The service was so kind. The property is gorgeous and the baths are so relaxing. The breakfast is delicious - it was an unforgettable stay!

Stayed in July 2023

Wonderful friendly helpful staff, beautiful surroundings and delicious food.

Stayed in May 2023

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Hotel staff very friendly. Beautiful ryokan

Stayed in June 2023

The whole installation is breathtaking. on top of this, the staff is incredible kind and helpful - whenever we needed a suggestion for a restaurant, an activity or something else, they were there for us.

Stayed in June 2023

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service is very nice and employee are also very nice even they don’t know the English but they will do their best to help you

Stayed in June 2023

Exceptional dinner in our room and service to the highest Japanese standard. They picked us up at the train station and gave us a lift when we checked out. Stunning architecture and garden even in the rain. Exceeded all our expectations!

Stayed in May 2023