Ratings based on 191 Verified Reviews
3.5 Room cleanliness
3.4 Service & staff
3.3 Room comfort
3.3 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Nov 2024
Easy to find and the room a nice size
by A verified traveler from London
Posted 21 Oct 2024
The main problem I had was the toilets and the washing areas, due to me being 6ft I had problem using them. If you are around 5ft 5 it will ok.
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Apr 2024
It's a beautiful Showa Era Ryokan that's over 70 years old. There is a 200 yen accommodation tax when checking in (this tax applies for all accommodations in Fukuoka), which I happily paid for as I want to support sustainable tourism).
You leave your shoes at the main entrance and use slippers throughout the Ryokan. You are provided a toothbrush, yukata, and a prepared tea set that you can pour hot water in immediately to consume.
I believe I met the owner's father, who checked me in. He was incredibly patient, introduced me to my room (which was clean and tidy), set up my bedding, and guided me to where the facilities were while explaining in Japanese with some English translations. The amenities are a little outdated, but in exchange-- the accommodation is affordable and breakfast is an available option. The walls are also a little thin-- so you will hear some noise from the outside, this did not bother me though as the area was quiet during the night. The check-out time is 10AM and I easily did so by leaving my room key in the basket at the main entrance.
In summary, the Yamamoto Ryokan is an affordably wonderful and historic place to spend your nights. They have an instagram: @yamamotoryokan and a cute Shiba Inu dog named; Charmie. I sadly didn't get to meet the dog but heard them barking in the morning.
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Dec 2023 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Pleasant for a simple stay at this ryokan.
Posted 30 Jul 2023 on HotelsI had another great experience at a Japanese ryokan. The owner was caring and efficient with what he needed to do before handing over room key.
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 May 2023 on Travelocity
A little small and worn, but very nice place! The hosts were friendly and the place was well kept and clean.
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 May 2023 on Travelocity
I had to duck at every doorway, but the place was nice and very clean.
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Dec 2021
by A verified traveler from Fukuoka
I don’t recommend this hotel
Posted 2 Sep 2018When I checked in this hotel I felt myself in scary movie “Wrong Turn 2”. Staff not welcomed us, room facilities is not good, one bathroom for all guests, Internet is so slow and sometimes disappeared, room facilities is terrible, i so regret of staying in this hotel, checking was not refundable otherwise I would stay in another hotel:(
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted 25 Jun 2018
Shared bathrooms, insufficient electric outlets ( just one in our room ) , on the plus side staff doesn’t get in your way, breakfast was ok for the paid price , good location
