80%Yamamoto Ryokan

This is a decent ryokan in Fukuoka. It was kinda hard to find, as the gas station that the directions refer to is no longer there, but if follow the directions and turn right at the construction site, you'll find it. It's not really conducive to meeting people and going out to the bars or clubs... more This is a decent ryokan in Fukuoka. It was kinda hard to find, as the gas station that the directions refer to is no longer there, but if follow the directions and turn right at the construction site, you'll find it. It's not really conducive to meeting people and going out to the bars or clubs (which are great in Fukuoka), but the location is much better than the hostel in town, since it's only a 10 - 15 minute walk to where all the nightlife is at.close

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by tjinchico – posted on Feb 4, 2008

10

This ryokan should not be offered to foreigners: (1) No Credit Card accepted, only cash payment in advance (2) No breakfast offered (3) Communication was extremely difficult or even impossible (no way in english or with some japanese words) (4) No information material for transport and... more This ryokan should not be offered to foreigners: (1) No Credit Card accepted, only cash payment in advance (2) No breakfast offered (3) Communication was extremely difficult or even impossible (no way in english or with some japanese words) (4) No information material for transport and sightseeing provided Regarding (1) through (4), 7000 Yen per night is too much. Fun was not expected. We already know ryokans that provide much better conditions for foreigners. We expected: (1) Credit Card payment (2) Communication with some basic knowledge of english language (3) Breakfast offering (no matter japanese or continental, simple or not)close

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by drmpwa – posted on Oct 16, 2006

1

no one in hostel.. horrible..

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by Ditros – posted on Aug 2, 2006

6

Just sleep and go out. I think that the price goes with the property.

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by Grays7968 – posted on Aug 2, 2006

3

The Reception man spoke very little english. It was rather difficult to communicate. The building was very hard to find.

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by jedi-j – posted on Jul 3, 2006

1

VERY convenient Only about 100 meters from the subway. Large clean rooms. Excellent facilities for the price.

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by Netbr – posted on Jun 8, 2006

8

This is a lovely new ryokan. Very clean with good sized rooms. Breakfast is great and the owner is very friendly and speaks good english. We really enjoyed our stay and will stay there again when we are next in Japan.

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by redph – posted on May 14, 2006

2

I never saw the owners at all after arriving (for 4 days)!!!!

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by thelos – posted on Apr 29, 2006

3

It was a little hard to find the ryokan, but it was worth it. The staff was really friendly and nice, even though we kept screwing up. We forgot a gaijin card, got locked out, and mistook the checkout time. We felt terrible, but the ryokan people were really helpful and understanding. They... more It was a little hard to find the ryokan, but it was worth it. The staff was really friendly and nice, even though we kept screwing up. We forgot a gaijin card, got locked out, and mistook the checkout time. We felt terrible, but the ryokan people were really helpful and understanding. They even gave us towels when we left 40 minutes too late.close

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by caspa8545 – posted on Dec 6, 2005

1

It would have been hard to find had we not taken a taxi and been helped by a bilingual staff member at our first hotel. The signage is in japanese. That said once we got our barings, it's very close to Canal City and the 5 min. walk takes you through a quaint little shrine. The staff speak little... more It would have been hard to find had we not taken a taxi and been helped by a bilingual staff member at our first hotel. The signage is in japanese. That said once we got our barings, it's very close to Canal City and the 5 min. walk takes you through a quaint little shrine. The staff speak little English but are very friendly. 2 little dogs greeted us while we waited a few moment for some staff to check us in. The actual 'hostel' is oddly laid out. We were taken through what seemd a maze of hallways. But our room was decent and was quite traditional, with tatami matts, bed rolls and green tea. We slept better here than at a much more expensive hotel. The room was cool, but the big puffy duvet kept us very warm. Shared bathroom facilties. We'd stay here again.close

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by Joyfulg – posted on Nov 29, 2005

1

a bit too expensive but good

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by FHans – posted on Sep 6, 2005

4