kiyonoya

I live in Fukuoka, and my partner and I stayed here for a trip within the prefecture, also to enjoy cherry blossom viewing. This time we chose the relatively affordable “Seoto” Room. We considered other nearby Ryokan as well, but we’re truly glad we chose this one!What left the biggest impression was the food. Both dinner and breakfast were carefully prepared, with a wide variety of vegetables, fish, and meat—everything was so satisfying for both body and soul. In particular, I’ll never forget how delicious the white rice was! Was it rice from Ukiha? At breakfast, there were several kinds of pickles served buffet-style that you could portion onto your plate yourself, which made choosing them fun too. It was so good that I was debating whether to get another bowl of rice when a female staff member kindly noticed and asked, “Would you like more rice?”—that made me really happy.The Room also felt clean and surprisingly spacious for an affordable option. The Ryukyu tatami mats were stylish and extremely comfortable! We could see the Chikugo River from the window, which felt wonderfully open.For the Onsen, we reserved the rooftop open-air bath (private family bath) in advance. Having a private space where we could also enjoy the sauna was amazing!One note—this may vary by season—but there were truly a lot of small flying insects. Maybe because it’s along the river? If you really dislike insects, please be aware.The staff’s service was excellent as well. It was very moving that they even greeted us on arrival and saw us off when we left. This has become an Accommodation we absolutely want to return to! I had been interested in a guest room with an open-air bath originally, so next time I’d like to stay in that type of Room. It became a wonderful memory for us. Thank you very much!

I stayed here for business.I love Onsen, but this was my first time experiencing a source you can drink (it seems quite rare).The slightly silky water was the perfect temperature—not too hot or too lukewarm—so comfortable that I could have soaked for ages.The Room was also very clean, and I regret not booking a Multiple Night Stay.The Accommodation staff were very hospitable, and I was extremely satisfied.I would love to stay again.