Saifuya Ryokan

🏮A Ryokan Down an Alley Where Showa Time Stands Still

Fukuoka · Saifuya Ryokan

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Yanagawa, the Water Town — a Retro Ryokan Down a Back Alley

• 🏮Tucked down an alley off the Yanagawa shopping street, a ryokan still standing as the wooden building it was in early Showa
• 🐱Hand-written calligraphy and the resident house cat greet guests in this warm, welcoming space
• 🚉About an 8-minute walk from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station, easily reached from both Fukuoka and Kumamoto

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From Ryotei to Ryokan, an 88-Year Story

• 🎎It first opened as the ryotei restaurant Saifuya, in the old pleasure district of the castle town Yanagawa
• 🚄It became a ryokan in April 1975, the same year the Shinkansen line to Hakata opened
• 🖼️Transom carvings and alcoves still carry the atmosphere of its ryotei days, preserved as retro touches throughout

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Creaking Wooden Corridors and Rooms That Are Each Their Own

• 🪵Wood-plank corridors and a somewhat steep staircase set the old-fashioned mood
• 🛏️Every second-floor room has a different layout, so each one offers its own distinct atmosphere
• 🖌️Even the nicks in the pillars and the faded ceilings are worth taking in as Saifuya's history

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Kaiseki Cuisine Built on the Ariake Sea's Finest

• 🦐Dishes draw on ingredients unique to the Ariake Sea — mudskipper, sea anemone, Yanagawa-style hot pot, and kutsuzoko flatfish
• 🍶The Ariake Sea, with tidal flats stretching out as far as 6km at low tide, is a treasure trove of local delicacies
• 🍽️Enjoy the kaiseki course served on Bizen and Arita ware

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GROOVY, an Old-Fashioned Coffee Shop with Music and Games

• 🎵GROOVY, an old-style coffee shop themed around sound and play, sits within the inn
• ☕A good spot to unwind after a Yanagawa boat ride or dinner
• 🎨A gallery of Bizen ware and Ariake mudflat-fired pottery can be enjoyed here too

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A Showa-Era Bathhouse, Rented Out Private

• ♨️The bathhouse can be reserved privately, so families can relax at ease
• 🕰️The vented ceiling structure remains just as it was built in early Showa
• 🕒Baths open from 15:00 — soak away travel fatigue as soon as you check in

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Sunset over the Ariake Sea and the Scenery of a Water Town

• 🌅The sun sets spectacularly over the Ariake Sea and its spread of seaweed farms
• 🚣Take in Yanagawa, a water town where nature, history, and culture all meet
• 🖋️A canal town rich in atmosphere, and also the hometown of poet Hakushu Kitahara

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Stay However Suits You

• 🛌A simple room-only plan starts from 5,700 yen per person, per night
• 🍚A breakfast plan featuring Ariake Sea ingredients starts from 7,200 yen per person, per night
• 🍶There's also a plan that includes making your own sake label, from 8,700 yen per person, per night

In a wooden ryokan layered with the atmosphere of the Showa era, step away from the noise of daily life for a while and give yourself a gift of quiet time. Come on over to Yanagawa, the water town, where the house cat and the finest of the Ariake Sea await.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 11:00 · Last Check In: 26:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Saifuya Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Saifuya Ryokan located?

It is in Fukuoka Yanagawa. Address: 45 Tsubaharamachi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩182,488 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.