Kohnagai Station × Highly rated for dining at Hotel·Ryokan

Let's enjoy crab and visit the Onsen! A charming accommodation with a unique atmosphere. The private bath is incredibly luxurious! The crab dishes are absolutely extravagant! Highly recommended for everyone. It was a luxurious experience. I want to make it an annual event.

We stayed as a family of three. It was a villa-style Room, and our child was thrilled and had a great time. The meals were delicious, and above all, we were very satisfied with the excellent service from the staff. We used the in-room bath as well as the baths on the 1st and 2nd floors of the separate building. The separate building also has a sauna, so we enjoyed both. As noted in the guidelines, it’s an open space, so those who are concerned may want to be mindful—but we really enjoyed it!

We enjoyed a delicious, filling meal with fresh sashimi, two Takezaki crabs (one male and one female), plenty of grilled oysters, steamed clams, tempura, and crab rice porridge. The Onsen sauna and open-air bath were closed, but the indoor bath had a bubble bath feature, and we went in three times. This is an Onsen Ryokan we would love to visit again.

Since I was traveling by train, it was really helpful that it was close to the station. The Room was compact but very comfortable, and even though the bed was a single, it felt a bit larger! The meals were also very delicious. Even though it was May, the Room was very hot and I tried to turn on the air conditioner, but it wouldn’t start. It was my first time needing to insert a stick at the entrance to turn on the main power, so the front desk staff showed me how. The sunset view from the window was beautiful. It was a quiet and very nice Accommodation!

It’s a Showa-era retro Accommodation, but it was well cleaned and we had a comfortable stay. The meals were simply too lavish!! For dinner shabu-shabu, I was surprised that the amount of meat you’d normally get for about three people at a typical Accommodation was served as a single portion. The seafood was also fresh and very delicious. The meal is very filling, so I recommend arriving with an empty stomach. We were told we could take the dessert fruit back to our Room if we couldn’t finish it, so we enjoyed it after our bath. Breakfast included freshly cooked rice from a traditional kamado stove and plenty of side dishes. Everything was delicious. The after-meal coffee was also appreciated. We also used the rock bath, which had a great atmosphere. Since it was a relatively warm day, it wasn’t uncomfortably cold, which was nice. All the staff were very kind, and I thought the service was excellent. We made wonderful travel memories. Thank you very much.

I took a spontaneous solo trip. The Room was unique, but it was truly the perfect size for one person—an ideal place to switch off and just spend time alone. I made a Reservation with a Plan that did not include crab to save money, but the buffet selection was so substantial that I was completely satisfied even without crab. Above all, my main goal was drinks, and the all-you-can-drink option with a variety of sake was simply great—I enjoyed several types of Saga sake paired with the food. For a solo trip focused on enjoying alcohol, this will be my only choice from now on. Since it’s reasonably priced without crab, I’ll be back. This time I checked in at the last minute and couldn’t use the sauna, so next time I’ll arrive earlier and enjoy the sauna before savoring the drinks and food.

I stayed here while returning home during the summer holidays. Among the many traditional Japanese house accommodations, this one stood out for its elegance—originally a samurai residence, it has a refined presence. In particular, the garden is designed with a small stream running through it, giving charm not only to the building but to the entire property. Inside, fresh flowers of various kinds were arranged throughout, and despite being an unmanned accommodation, it felt thoughtfully cared for with attentive touches. The bath was not an Onsen, but there were so many other appealing qualities that it didn’t feel like much of a drawback. Perhaps because of its location it may be an area that’s harder for tourists to visit, but for travelers from Japan and abroad alike, this accommodation is well worth visiting with the stay itself as part of the purpose of the trip. I would love to return when I have another chance.

Stayed during the May holiday period. The Accommodation is in a remote area, and I felt quite uneasy on the way there, but when I arrived it turned out to be a very large Ryokan. The Room was a spacious Japanese-style room where I could relax, and although some Reviews mentioned the Onsen being a bit cool, it was just the right temperature for me—comfortable enough to soak for a long time. The friendly proprietress was warm and welcoming as well, which made for a calm, unhurried stay. Soft-shell crab tempura was served at dinner and it was delicious, but that was the only crab dish, so it felt slightly underwhelming given how much I had been looking forward to crab. (The other dishes were also excellent, and overall I was satisfied with the meal.) If you’re visiting specifically for crab cuisine, I recommend checking the details in advance.

Enjoy the stunning ocean view right in front of you and wash away all your daily stress. I indulged in my favorite Takezaki crab and fully enjoyed Tara! (laughs) The morning coffee was also delightful. Thank you very much. It would have been even better if the amenities were more comprehensive. I wished there were a few more towels available.

It was my first time visiting the Ariake Sea in Saga Prefecture, and I was treated to a stunning open-air bath and excellent cuisine. I felt truly sorry for not being able to finish all the delicious food. Thank you to all the Ryokan staff for their warm hospitality. Although the Hotel is old, it has charm, and I found it perfect. I would love to stay here again next time.