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Nagisakan Kimura Karatsu Chaya

Karatsu City, Saga, Japan
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Founded in 1894, this seaside inn is related to prominent Japanese poet Mokichi Saito and Japanese painter Shigeru Aoki. Check out our Karatsu special squid sashimi and fresh Genkai seafood.

Guest review score

Excellent
Reviews: 91
4.4

Access

Karatsu Station
16 min walk
Nishi-Karatsu Station
7 min drive
Higashi-Karatsu Station
10 min drive

Property facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking lot
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
  • Banquet hall
  • Grand bath (no hot spring)

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
2 room types
The view from the window is soothing.
View from the room
All rooms face the sea.
No smoking
Ocean view
13.0 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Bidet toilet
  • ・Karatsu's specialty, "Ikizukuri squid" is fresh and transparent, and the more you chew it, the sweeter it gets.
    Only 2 rooms left!
    Free cancellation until 23 Dec
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £259.17
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【Fresh squid sashimi, Saga beef, and abalone with a hint of the sea♪】 A plan to [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 23/12/2025 23:59(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 A luxurious plan packed with the flavors of Saga! Enjoy fresh squid, Saga beef, and our specialty abalone. Please savor the cuisine filled with the deliciousness of Saga♪ Of course, meals are served in your room! 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 Rooms are Japanese-style with a great view, equipped with bathrooms and toilets, facing the white sandy beach. [Dinner] Freshly caught live squid sashimi from Yobuko Port in Karatsu City, Saga beef steak, a brand beef from Saga Prefecture, 50g per person, and the tender and exquisite 'Grilled Dancing Abalone' (one per person). This is a luxurious plan that includes banquet cuisine called 'Nagisa Kaiseki.' About the meat... Saga Beef Sirloin♪ ※ We use Saga Beef of the highest rank (Grade 5). Saga Beef Sirloin is characterized by its high quality and tender texture that melts in your mouth. Dinner can be enjoyed leisurely in your room. Savor dishes crafted with care by the head chef and cooking staff. 【Breakfast】 Breakfast is served at the Karatsu Chaya, which offers a great view. Delicious miso soup made with dried sardines (niboshi) from Karatsu, miso from Karatsu, and tofu from Karatsu. Breakfast includes the popular sea bream rice porridge. 'Karatsu's Tourist Attractions' It's a 7-minute walk to [Karatsu Castle], which is perfect for cherry blossom viewing. It's a 1-minute walk to the mansion of a coal mine owner, [Former Takatori Residence]. You can enjoy the floats and videos of the Karatsu Kunchi Festival; it's a 10-minute walk to the [Hikiyama Exhibition Hall]. It's a 5-second walk to the white sandy [Nishi no Hama Beach]! ※ Please note that if squid cannot be supplied due to rough seas, a sashimi platter will be served instead. ※Please note that payments made on-site are accepted in cash only. ※For customers using online card payment, any additional charges such as drinks during your stay must also be paid in cash. Please understand this in advance. ※All rooms are 【non-smoking】.

    Rakuten Special Offer
    £259.17
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    23/12/2025 23:59 (JST)
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

  • The view from the window is soothing.
    Only 2 rooms left!
    Free cancellation until 23 Dec
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner in room
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £297.56
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【Enjoy luxurious seafood and meat♪】Karatsu specialty live squid sashimi and live [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 23/12/2025 23:59(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    ☆・・‥…━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆ Luxurious banquet cuisine with seafood that can only be enjoyed here and marbled Saga beef! Relax and enjoy in a room with a full ocean view♪ ☆・・‥…━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆ Rooms are Japanese-style with a great view, equipped with bathrooms and toilets, facing the white sandy beach. [Dinner] Meals enjoyed leisurely in your room include live squid sashimi freshly caught at Karatsu City Yobuko Port, vibrant live Ise lobster sashimi, marbled Saga beef steak (50g), and the Nagisa banquet cuisine plan. Savor dishes crafted with care by the head chef and cooking staff. 【Breakfast】 Breakfast served at the scenic dining area 'Karatsu Chaya' with a great view. Miso soup made with dried sardines (iriko) from Karatsu, miso from Karatsu, and tofu from Karatsu. Delicious miso soup. Featuring Karatsu-produced mentaiko, dried fish, and a luxurious main dish for breakfast: [Tai Chazuke]♪ From 'Karatsu Chaya', you can also enjoy views of Takashima, home to Hoto Shrine, and the beautiful sea. 'Karatsu's Tourist Attractions' It's a 7-minute walk to [Karatsu Castle], which is perfect for cherry blossom viewing. It's a 1-minute walk to the mansion of a coal mine owner, [Former Takatori Residence]. You can enjoy the floats and videos of the Karatsu Kunchi Festival; it's a 10-minute walk to the [Hikiyama Exhibition Hall]. It's a 5-second walk to the white sandy [Nishi no Hama Beach]! ※ Please note that if squid cannot be supplied due to rough seas, a sashimi platter will be served instead. ※Please note that payments made on-site are accepted in cash only. ※For customers using online card payment, any additional charges such as drinks during your stay must also be paid in cash. Please understand this in advance. ※All rooms are 【non-smoking】.

    Rakuten Special Offer
    £297.56
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner in room
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    23/12/2025 23:59 (JST)
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

  • Karatsu Castle, white sand and Nagisakan Kimura
    Only 2 rooms left!
    Free cancellation until 23 Dec
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £297.56
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【Premium seafood ingredients and exclusive ginjo sake with special benefits♪】 A [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 23/12/2025 23:59(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★★★★★ The high-quality exclusive ginjo sake 'Furukaratsu', which continues to win gold awards nationwide, 300ml will be provided per room or for every group of three guests! Enjoy exquisite seafood cuisine for dinner♪ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Rooms are Japanese-style with a great view, equipped with bathrooms and toilets, facing the white sandy beach. [Dinner] Fresh seafood and dishes made with carefully selected ingredients will be served. Transparent squid sashimi, lobster sashimi, turban shell, sea bream... and more A luxurious version using plenty of local ingredients. 【Breakfast】 Breakfast served at the scenic dining area 'Karatsu Chaya' with a great view. Miso soup made with dried sardines (iriko) from Karatsu, miso from Karatsu, and tofu from Karatsu. Delicious miso soup. Featuring Karatsu-produced mentaiko, dried fish, and a luxurious main dish for breakfast: [Tai Chazuke]♪ From 'Karatsu Chaya', you can also enjoy views of Takashima, home to Hoto Shrine, and the beautiful sea. 'Karatsu's Tourist Attractions' It's a 7-minute walk to [Karatsu Castle], which is perfect for cherry blossom viewing. It's a 1-minute walk to the mansion of a coal mine owner, [Former Takatori Residence]. You can enjoy the floats and videos of the Karatsu Kunchi Festival; it's a 10-minute walk to the [Hikiyama Exhibition Hall]. It's a 5-second walk to the white sandy [Nishi no Hama Beach]! ※ Please note that if squid cannot be supplied due to rough seas, a sashimi platter will be served instead. ※Please note that payments made on-site are accepted in cash only. ※For customers using online card payment, any additional charges such as drinks during your stay must also be paid in cash. Please understand this in advance. ※All rooms are 【non-smoking】.

    Rakuten Special Offer
    £297.56
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    23/12/2025 23:59 (JST)
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

Room details

[8 tatami] A white sandy beach with an expansive view of Karatsu Bay right in front of you [Japanese room] [Non-smoking] [Ocean view]

No smoking
Ocean view
13.0 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Bidet toilet
The view from the window is soothing.
View from the room
View from the room
No smoking
Ocean view
16.2 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Bidet toilet
  • ・Karatsu's specialty, "Ikizukuri squid" is fresh and transparent, and the more you chew it, the sweeter it gets.
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until 23 Dec
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £263.97
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【Fresh squid sashimi, Saga beef, and abalone with a hint of the sea♪】 A plan to [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 23/12/2025 23:59(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 A luxurious plan packed with the flavors of Saga! Enjoy fresh squid, Saga beef, and our specialty abalone. Please savor the cuisine filled with the deliciousness of Saga♪ Of course, meals are served in your room! 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 Rooms are Japanese-style with a great view, equipped with bathrooms and toilets, facing the white sandy beach. [Dinner] Freshly caught live squid sashimi from Yobuko Port in Karatsu City, Saga beef steak, a brand beef from Saga Prefecture, 50g per person, and the tender and exquisite 'Grilled Dancing Abalone' (one per person). This is a luxurious plan that includes banquet cuisine called 'Nagisa Kaiseki.' About the meat... Saga Beef Sirloin♪ ※ We use Saga Beef of the highest rank (Grade 5). Saga Beef Sirloin is characterized by its high quality and tender texture that melts in your mouth. Dinner can be enjoyed leisurely in your room. Savor dishes crafted with care by the head chef and cooking staff. 【Breakfast】 Breakfast is served at the Karatsu Chaya, which offers a great view. Delicious miso soup made with dried sardines (niboshi) from Karatsu, miso from Karatsu, and tofu from Karatsu. Breakfast includes the popular sea bream rice porridge. 'Karatsu's Tourist Attractions' It's a 7-minute walk to [Karatsu Castle], which is perfect for cherry blossom viewing. It's a 1-minute walk to the mansion of a coal mine owner, [Former Takatori Residence]. You can enjoy the floats and videos of the Karatsu Kunchi Festival; it's a 10-minute walk to the [Hikiyama Exhibition Hall]. It's a 5-second walk to the white sandy [Nishi no Hama Beach]! ※ Please note that if squid cannot be supplied due to rough seas, a sashimi platter will be served instead. ※Please note that payments made on-site are accepted in cash only. ※For customers using online card payment, any additional charges such as drinks during your stay must also be paid in cash. Please understand this in advance. ※All rooms are 【non-smoking】.

    Rakuten Special Offer
    £263.97
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    23/12/2025 23:59 (JST)
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

  • All rooms face the sea.
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until 23 Dec
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £302.36
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【A Feast of Seafood!!】Fresh, translucent squid, plump and sweet spiny lobster sa [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 23/12/2025 23:59(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    ◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇ Fresh squid caught in Yobuko, luxurious Ise lobster, exquisite abalone... Enjoy luxurious seafood cuisine served in your ocean-view room!! ◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇ Rooms are Japanese-style with a great view, equipped with bathrooms and toilets, facing the white sandy beach. [Dinner] This luxurious plan includes live squid sashimi caught at Karatsu City's Yobuko Port, live Ise lobster sashimi still moving, and a grilled dancing abalone (one per person) that becomes tender and delicious when cooked, along with a banquet cuisine. Savor dishes crafted with care by the head chef and cooking staff. 【Breakfast】 Breakfast served at the scenic dining area 'Karatsu Chaya' with a great view. Miso soup made with dried sardines (iriko) from Karatsu, miso from Karatsu, and tofu from Karatsu. Delicious miso soup. Featuring Karatsu-produced mentaiko, dried fish, and a luxurious main dish for breakfast: [Tai Chazuke]♪ From 'Karatsu Chaya', you can also enjoy views of Takashima, home to Hoto Shrine, and the beautiful sea. 'Karatsu's Tourist Attractions' It's a 7-minute walk to [Karatsu Castle], which is perfect for cherry blossom viewing. It's a 1-minute walk to the mansion of a coal mine owner, [Former Takatori Residence]. You can enjoy the floats and videos of the Karatsu Kunchi Festival; it's a 10-minute walk to the [Hikiyama Exhibition Hall]. It's a 5-second walk to the white sandy [Nishi no Hama Beach]! ※ Please note that if squid cannot be supplied due to rough seas, a sashimi platter will be served instead. ※Please note that payments made on-site are accepted in cash only. ※For customers using online card payment, any additional charges such as drinks during your stay must also be paid in cash. Please understand this in advance. ※All rooms are 【non-smoking】.

    Rakuten Special Offer
    £302.36
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    23/12/2025 23:59 (JST)
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

  • The view from the window is soothing.
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until 23 Dec
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner in room
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £302.36
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【Enjoy luxurious seafood and meat♪】Karatsu specialty live squid sashimi and live [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 23/12/2025 23:59(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    ☆・・‥…━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆ Luxurious banquet cuisine with seafood that can only be enjoyed here and marbled Saga beef! Relax and enjoy in a room with a full ocean view♪ ☆・・‥…━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆・‥…━━━━━━☆ Rooms are Japanese-style with a great view, equipped with bathrooms and toilets, facing the white sandy beach. [Dinner] Meals enjoyed leisurely in your room include live squid sashimi freshly caught at Karatsu City Yobuko Port, vibrant live Ise lobster sashimi, marbled Saga beef steak (50g), and the Nagisa banquet cuisine plan. Savor dishes crafted with care by the head chef and cooking staff. 【Breakfast】 Breakfast served at the scenic dining area 'Karatsu Chaya' with a great view. Miso soup made with dried sardines (iriko) from Karatsu, miso from Karatsu, and tofu from Karatsu. Delicious miso soup. Featuring Karatsu-produced mentaiko, dried fish, and a luxurious main dish for breakfast: [Tai Chazuke]♪ From 'Karatsu Chaya', you can also enjoy views of Takashima, home to Hoto Shrine, and the beautiful sea. 'Karatsu's Tourist Attractions' It's a 7-minute walk to [Karatsu Castle], which is perfect for cherry blossom viewing. It's a 1-minute walk to the mansion of a coal mine owner, [Former Takatori Residence]. You can enjoy the floats and videos of the Karatsu Kunchi Festival; it's a 10-minute walk to the [Hikiyama Exhibition Hall]. It's a 5-second walk to the white sandy [Nishi no Hama Beach]! ※ Please note that if squid cannot be supplied due to rough seas, a sashimi platter will be served instead. ※Please note that payments made on-site are accepted in cash only. ※For customers using online card payment, any additional charges such as drinks during your stay must also be paid in cash. Please understand this in advance. ※All rooms are 【non-smoking】.

    Rakuten Special Offer
    £302.36
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner in room
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    23/12/2025 23:59 (JST)
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 01/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

Room details

【10 tatami】A white sandy beach where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Karatsu Bay stretching out before your eyes [Japanese room] [Non-smoking] [Ocean view]

No smoking
Ocean view
16.2 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Bidet toilet