When will the pharmacy be available in the inn?

We will welcome Ailley Pharmaceutical within the facility on December 1, 2025, and plan to start offering the new stay experience from April 2026.

What services will be available at the in-house pharmacy?

Services include health consultations with pharmacists, condition support during your stay, and a new wellness experience that encompasses food, sleep, scent, and mental care.

What is the purpose of this project?

The purpose is to update the traditional 'onsen therapy culture' of Kinosato for modern times and create a 'Japanese-style longevity' that nurtures both body and mind.

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[First in Japan] Updating 1,300 Years of Hot Spring Cure Culture. A Pharmacy Opens Inside a Hot Spring Ryokan, Offering Stays that Tune Body, Sleep, and Diet

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Wataya Besso in Saga Prefecture partners with Ailie Pharmaceutical to open Japan's first in-ryokan pharmacy in April 2026, offering wellness stays that modernize traditional hot spring therapy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will the pharmacy be available in the inn?: A: We will welcome Ailley Pharmaceutical within the facility on December 1, 2025, and plan to start offering the new stay experience from April 2026.
Q: What services will be available at the in-house pharmacy?: A: Services include health consultations with pharmacists, condition support during your stay, and a new wellness experience that encompasses food, sleep, scent, and mental care.
Q: What is the purpose of this project?: A: The purpose is to update the traditional 'onsen therapy culture' of Kinosato for modern times and create a 'Japanese-style longevity' that nurtures both body and mind.