GUESTHOUSE LAPPY: a guesthouse in Ureshino Onsen, Saga
Stay like a local.
Get to know the town.
On a quiet, car-free lane across the river from Ureshino's hot-spring town.
A room-only guesthouse with five private rooms and one men-only dormitory. LAPPY CAFE is on the ground floor, and the rooms are upstairs.
About us
Hello, and welcome.
We are the Okubos, and we run GUESTHOUSE LAPPY.
After traveling all around Japan, we started this guesthouse and cafe because we wanted to treasure the connections between people.
Ureshino has more than hot springs and tea. It has warm people and time that flows slowly.
We hope LAPPY becomes your base for enjoying Ureshino, and that you feel the charm of the town and its people.
We look forward to meeting you.
A day at LAPPY (example)
On a day at LAPPY, you can ask your hosts for tips and then walk around the hot-spring town.
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1 Arrive
Walk 7 minutes from Ureshino Onsen Bus Center and drop off your bags at LAPPY.
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2 Ask your hosts
Ask the two of us where to go today.
Guests often ask us, "I only have half a day. What should I do?"
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3 Walk the town
Browse the old candy shops and greengrocers, then enjoy a hot spring and dinner in town.
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4 Next morning
The next morning, you can order a coffee at LAPPY CAFE downstairs before you head out.
Things to do in Ureshino, recommended by your hosts
Besides the famous sights, we share favorite shops that only locals know and seasonal spots worth visiting.
"Where should I go today?"
Feel free to ask us.
Places to walk on your first visit (3)
Town walk
Wander the lanes of the hot-spring town
Walking around town, you will find old-fashioned candy shops, greengrocers and shops loved by locals. Ask us first, and we will help you decide where to go.
Hot spring
Bathe at Siebold-no-Yu, the public bath
Enjoy the hot springs at the public baths in town, within walking distance. You can walk to Siebold-no-Yu from LAPPY by crossing the river.
Tea
Taste Ureshino tea
Ureshino is known for its tea as well as its hot springs. We will recommend tea shops that suit the season.
Things to plan with your hosts (3)
Local specialty
Choose where to eat onsen tofu
Along with tea, Ureshino is famous for onsen tofu, simmered in hot-spring water. Ask us which restaurants serve it.
Local spots
Go somewhere only locals know
Many guests tell us, "I want to go somewhere local." We will introduce shops where locals go and seasonal favorites.
Short on time
See Ureshino in half a day
Guests also ask, "I only have half a day. What should I do?" We will plan the order with you to fit your time.
Rooms (4 types, 6 rooms)
Every room is a Japanese-style room named after a flower. Solo travelers, families and groups are all welcome.
Rates are shown on the booking page once you choose your dates and number of guests.
Private rooms for 1–2 (3 rooms)
Suisen, Shobu, Kikyo
Tatami rooms with a small sunroom by the window.
Private room for 2–4
Yuri
A tatami room with a low table, on the river side.
Private room for 3–6
Botan
Our largest tatami room, on the river side, for families and groups.
Men-only dormitory (6 beds)
Asagao
A shared room with three wooden bunk beds.
Getting to Ureshino Onsen, and local map
LAPPY is on a lane across the river from the hot-spring town. Cars cannot use the lane, so it is quiet enough to hear the river flowing beside the house.
The lane in front of the guesthouse is closed to cars. Please park at the Times Siebold parking lot nearby and walk. Taxis cannot drive up to the door either.
- Address
- RIVER SIDE HOUSE 2F, 89 Iwayagawachi-ko, Ureshino-machi, Ureshino, Saga 843-0304, Japan (LAPPY CAFE is on 1F)
- Train / bus
- 7 minutes on foot from Ureshino Onsen Bus Center. 5 minutes by car from Ureshino-Onsen Station, but cars cannot reach the guesthouse itself, so you will get out nearby and walk. 30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Airport.
- Car
- 5 minutes from Ureshino IC. 20 minutes from Takeo-Onsen Station and Yutoku Inari Shrine. Cars cannot reach the guesthouse itself.
- Parking
- We have no parking of our own. Please park at a nearby lot such as Times Siebold-no-Yu parking (500 yen per day) and walk.
- Check-in
- 15:00–18:00 (check-out by 10:00)
Frequently asked questions (9)
For anything not covered here, contact us by phone, email or Instagram DM.
Please check before booking
Is there a hot spring bath at the guesthouse?
There is no hot spring bath at the guesthouse. The shower room (1), bathroom, toilets (separate for men and women) and washbasins are shared.
For a hot spring, walk to a public bath in the hot-spring town, such as Siebold-no-Yu.
Are meals included?
No. We are a room-only guesthouse and do not serve meals. Guests can use LAPPY CAFE on the ground floor from 9:00 to 11:00 every morning. Cafe food and drinks are paid separately from your room. If you would like to use the cafe before check-out but earlier than 9:00, please book in advance.
For dinner, you can walk to restaurants in the hot-spring town. The maps on our Walking Ureshino page may help.
Can I come by car? Is there parking?
Cars cannot drive up to the guesthouse because the lane in front is too narrow for vehicles. We have no parking of our own.
Please park at a nearby lot such as Times Siebold-no-Yu parking (500 yen per day) and walk to the guesthouse.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00. Check-out is by 10:00.
Other questions
What facilities and amenities do you have?
Every room has air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle are shared. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap and a hair dryer are free to use.
Towels (rental), toothbrushes and yukata robes are available for a fee.
Can I stay alone?
Yes. The private rooms Suisen, Shobu and Kikyo can be booked by one person. Men can also choose the shared dormitory, Asagao.
Is there a cancellation fee?
Cancellation is free up to 3 days before arrival. The fee is 30% two days before, 50% the day before, and 100% on the day of arrival or for no-shows. For bookings made through other booking sites, that site's cancellation policy applies.
Can I smoke?
The whole building is non-smoking. There is a smoking area beside the entrance.
Can I stay with children?
Yes, families with children are welcome. We kindly ask you to be considerate of other guests. A baby cot and a baby bath are available.
Rates for children are shown on the booking page when you choose the number of guests.
Booking and contact
If you know your dates
Check availability and book on our official booking page.
- See the latest availability by date and number of guests.
- After booking, you can contact us directly about your plans.
The booking page (an external site) opens in a new tab.
- Choose dates and guests
- Choose a room
- Enter your details and confirm
If you want to ask about dates or plans
We also take bookings and questions by phone, email and Instagram DM.