Miyawaka Toranoyu

We pushed the two beds together, and it was spacious and comfortable. The pillows, however, were too flat for me. It was great to be able to grab amenities from the counter as needed, and the hairdryer wasn't too hot but dried hair quickly. The shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and facial wash were all so well-stocked that I didn't even need to take anything out of my bag. It took about 40 minutes after renting a car in Hakata, and the drive wasn't too difficult as the road was straightforward. The parking lot was spacious and easy to find. I loved the tranquil and quiet rural Japanese scenery and mountains we saw along the way. Public transport accessibility is very poor, though. It's even hard to get to nearby restaurants. There are restaurants and grocery stores about a 10-minute drive away. The private hot spring bath in the room was the best part. The water was very hot, so I had to mix in a lot of cold water. The bathroom, toilet, and sink were all well-equipped, allowing for a truly relaxing stay. The room was spacious, which I appreciated. All the drinks and mochi-like snacks in the fridge were complimentary. The dinner buffet wasn't as amazing as I'd seen on Instagram or YouTube; it was just okay. Considering this is a value-for-money ryokan that offers a buffet instead of kaiseki, it's a decent choice if it's your first time staying at a ryokan. The buffet food is comparable to a budget hotel buffet in Korea. Breakfast, served at the same spot, was neither great nor bad. I spent 3 nights in Fukuoka Tenjin and 1 night at Miyawaka Toranoyu, and it was a good experience. Most of the guests were Japanese, and we were the only Koreans. Many Japanese families also seemed to come with children and elders. It took about 40 minutes to get to the airport after check-out. All the staff members were kind and friendly.

This onsen hotel is about a 30-minute drive from Fukuoka and includes a buffet for both breakfast and dinner. The variety of food at the buffet was pretty good. However, the tatami flooring in the room wasn't very clean. On the other hand, the private onsen in the room was quite clean, even cleaner than some more expensive hotels.

This hotel is very comfortable, and the dinner and breakfast buffets offer a great variety of dishes! The staff are also very friendly! The private onsen (hot spring bath) was incredibly relaxing!

The carriages and bathrooms were very clean. The staff were also very friendly and I would definitely use this service again!

I visited with a friend on our annual trip. 😊 We were even more satisfied than the reviews suggested! The food was the best part! Everything was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming! We had photos taken at night and in the morning, which made for a wonderful memory. 😊 My friend and I have decided to return to Tora no Yu next year! The only thing that bothered us was the number of steps in the room. Thank you so much for a wonderful two-day, one-night stay!