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Since the founding of Wataya in 1876, we have stressed the importance of hospitality; and fine Japanese cuisine for over 130 years.
Karatsu located about one hour from Fukuoka city, is a traditional Japanese castle town. It is famous for its pottery Karatsu-yaki and its colorful local festival Karatsu-okunchi (Nov. 2-4).It also has many tourist spots such as Hikiyama-kaikan, Kagami-yama, Niji-no-Matsubara, Karatsu pottery kiln.
Wataya is located in the center of Karatsu, in a building constructed in the Meiji era by Masahei Tashiro, the coal mine king, as his family home. This spacious building set in a large Japanese style garden was later converted into a Japanese-style restaurant and also provides accommodation in quiet and comfortable rooms.