Yoyokaku, with over 100 years of history since the Meiji era, embodies Japanese tradition and aesthetics.
The building preserves its architectural beauty to this day, featuring a spacious entrance hall unchanged since the rickshaw era and elegant guest rooms with traditional alcoves.
Experience Japanese traditional beauty through all five senses in spaces where time flows quietly, including the Japanese garden that reflects the changing seasons and long corridors.
Timeless Architectural Beauty
The spacious entrance hall remains unchanged since the rickshaw era.
Long corridors offer views of the Japanese garden, where you can experience the quiet flow of time and changing seasons.
Japanese Beauty Through the Five Senses
The building cherishes natural sounds that enhance the ambiance of each space.
Sounds of the sea, birds, insects, and wind…
A 400-year-old black pine tree standing on the grounds serves as a historical witness, once revered as the guardian deity of rice fields.
Guest Rooms with Traditional Alcoves
While some aspects differ from modern building standards, these differences rather highlight its historical value.
Each room is decorated with seasonal wildflowers, bringing the natural essence of Karatsu indoors.
Enjoy exquisite cuisine prepared with seasonal and local ingredients.
Fusion of Art and Tradition
The inn houses a gallery of Ryuta-gama pottery, where you can appreciate the ceramic techniques and aesthetic sensibilities passed down through generations. Art pieces including tableware, tea sets, and flower vases that harmonize tradition with contemporary style elegantly adorn this space.
An Inn Living with its Community
The inn actively incorporates local ingredients, pottery, and tea, serving dishes that showcase the fresh seafood from the Genkai Sea.
With extensive networks among chefs, it serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation in the local ryokan industry.
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Information
洋々閣 Yoyokaku
Address: 2-4-40 Higashi-Karatsu, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Website: http://www.yoyokaku.com/