Tsuruoka City, Yutagawa Onsen. Enjoy the clear and gentle waters along with the seasonal flavors.
The Kyubei Ryokan, established in the mid-Edo period, is a small property featuring a Japanese garden.
We’d been looking forward to staying here because of its great reputation for food. Every dish was carefully prepared, and the homemade sweet bean paste in the dessert was lightly sweet and delicious. We wanted to eat it again, so we made a Reservation for November. At the large public bath “Kawa-no-Yu,” you can enjoy natural hot spring water while watching goldfish. There is also a private bath on the 3rd floor of the main building. You can also use the private baths at the annex Tamaya, making this Accommodation perfect for amazing food and Onsen!
jiruko 9/27/2026I stayed here after relatives in Shonai recommended it as an Accommodation with excellent food, and it exceeded my expectations. From appetizers to dessert, everything was carefully prepared—making the most of the ingredients with creative touches—and the portions were generous. Every dish was delicious, and I left completely satisfied. Breakfast was just as impressive as dinner, with a wide variety of items and great flavor. After the wonderful meal, it was also nice to relax in the Onsen bath in my Room. The staff’s bright smiles were another highlight. I’d love to come back to enjoy seasonal dishes at a different time of year, and also explore the Onsen town and try visiting private baths at other facilities.
ぶーるぶらん 8/23/2026
Facilities and Services
See All- Hot spring
- Spa facility
| IN | 14:00~18:00 |
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| OUT | 11:00 |
| Number of rooms | 15 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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Introduction of the Accommodation

Add a touch of "elegance" to warm hospitality.

Please fully enjoy your own "moment of relaxation."
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | Hot Spring Tax 150 yen extra (adults only, not required for those under 12 years old) |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. We request that children staying be 10 years old or older, or at least in the fourth grade of elementary school. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | Available 【Aromatherapy】
The therapist will bring a dedicated bed to your Room and provide the treatment.
■ Back Body & Head 50 minutes 10,000 yen
■ Facial, Head & Body 70 minutes 13,000 yen
■ Reflexology 40 minutes 6,500 yen
■ Healing Head Spa 40 minutes 7,000 yen
Other courses are also available. Reservations are generally required in advance, but same-day Reservation may be possible.
【Relaxation Bodywork】
■ Body Massage 40 minutes 4,000 yen
■ Oil Foot Reflexology 20 minutes 2,500 yen |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Room with Onsen Indoor Bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Sodium Calcium Sulfate Onsen (formerly known as Gypsum Mirabilite Spring). Bathing indications: Rheumatic diseases, gout, wounds, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, post-illness recovery, fatigue recovery, etc. ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | Free Wi-Fi available throughout the entire building |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.67
- Facility4.71
- Hospitality & Service4.86
- Meals4.88
- Onsen & Bath4.79
- Satisfaction4.88
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Yamagata PrefectureTsuruoka-shi, Yutagawa Otsu 19
TEL:+81-235-35-2777
【By JR】 (Example Timetable)
■ Tokyo 9:12~ (Joetsu Shinkansen) ~10:49 Niigata 10:57~ (Limited Express Inaho) ~12:45 Tsuruoka
■ Tokyo 7:12~ (Yamagata Shinkansen) ~10:54 Shinjo 11:15~ (Local Train) ~12:02 Amarume 12:09~ (Limited Express Inaho) ~12:19 Tsuruoka
■ From Yamagata Station, the express bus is convenient. (Example Timetable)
Tokyo 10:00~ (Yamagata Shinkansen) ~12:44 Yamagata Station 13:08~ (Express Bus) ~14:47 Shonai Kanko Bussankan Stop ~15 minutes by taxi
【By Airplane】 (Example Timetable)
Haneda Airport 11:10~ ANA ~12:10 Shonai Airport (4 round trips daily)
■ From Shonai Airport, take the limousine bus to Tsuruoka Station (25 minutes, 760 yen).
From Tsuruoka Station, take the Shonai Kotsu Bus bound for Yutagawa Onsen (25 minutes, 510 yen). From the Yutagawa Onsen bus stop, it is a 2-minute walk to our facility. Alternatively, take a taxi from Tsuruoka Station (20 minutes, approximately 3,000 yen).
■ From Shonai Airport, a taxi to Yutagawa Onsen takes 30 minutes and costs approximately 6,000 yen.
【By Express Bus】 (Example Timetable)
■ For guests coming from Sendai
Sendai Station 12:15~14:50 Shonai Kanko Bussankan ~15 minutes by taxi to Yutagawa
■ For guests coming from Yamagata
Yamagata Station 13:08~14:47 Shonai Kanko Bussankan ~15 minutes by taxi to Yutagawa
【By Car】
From Tohoku Expressway Murata JCT ~ Yamagata Expressway towards Sakata ~ (partially general roads) ~ Tsuruoka IC ~ proceed on Route 7 towards Niigata and turn left.
From Kanetsu Expressway ~ Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway ~ (partially general roads) ~ Tsuruoka West IC ~ proceed on Route 7 towards Akita and turn right.
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- From 2:00 PM to 11:00 AM (if you are exploring nearby, approximately one hour before or after is not an issue)
- Parking space
- Overall length 5.5 m Vehicle width 2.2 m Vehicle height ---
- Number of parking spaces
- 20 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)Free shuttle service is available (reservation required by the day before)
(Pick-up)
Tsuruoka Station departs at 15:00 ~ Shonai Tourism and Culture Center departs at 15:15 ~ Yutagawa Onsen
(Drop-off)
Yutagawa Onsen departs at 10:30 ~ Shonai Tourism and Culture Center ~ Tsuruoka Station
【Period】Operates year-round except for certain periods
※ Please check the official website for information on periods without shuttle service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 14:00~10:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring (Heating) The open-air bath is only available at 'Yama no Yu'. Men: 14:00~19:30/Women: 20:00~10:00 the next morning
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Sodium Calcium Sulfate Onsen (formerly known as Gypsum Mirabilite Spring). ・Spring efficacy: Bathing indications: Rheumatic diseases, gout, wounds, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, post-illness recovery, fatigue recovery, etc.
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Spa facility・Free shuttle service
I would like to know the access information.
【By JR】 (Example Timetable) ■ Tokyo 9:12~ (Joetsu Shinkansen) ~10:49 Niigata 10:57~ (Limited Express Inaho) ~12:45 Tsuruoka ■ Tokyo 7:12~ (Yamagata Shinkansen) ~10:54 Shinjo 11:15~ (Local Train) ~12:02 Amarume 12:09~ (Limited Express Inaho) ~12:19 Tsuruoka ■ From Yamagata Station, the express bus is convenient. (Example Timetable) Tokyo 10:00~ (Yamagata Shinkansen) ~12:44 Yamagata Station 13:08~ (Express Bus) ~14:47 Shonai Kanko Bussankan Stop ~15 minutes by taxi 【By Airplane】 (Example Timetable) Haneda Airport 11:10~ ANA ~12:10 Shonai Airport (4 round trips daily) ■ From Shonai Airport, take the limousine bus to Tsuruoka Station (25 minutes, 760 yen). From Tsuruoka Station, take the Shonai Kotsu Bus bound for Yutagawa Onsen (25 minutes, 510 yen). From the Yutagawa Onsen bus stop, it is a 2-minute walk to our facility. Alternatively, take a taxi from Tsuruoka Station (20 minutes, approximately 3,000 yen). ■ From Shonai Airport, a taxi to Yutagawa Onsen takes 30 minutes and costs approximately 6,000 yen. 【By Express Bus】 (Example Timetable) ■ For guests coming from Sendai Sendai Station 12:15~14:50 Shonai Kanko Bussankan ~15 minutes by taxi to Yutagawa ■ For guests coming from Yamagata Yamagata Station 13:08~14:47 Shonai Kanko Bussankan ~15 minutes by taxi to Yutagawa 【By Car】 From Tohoku Expressway Murata JCT ~ Yamagata Expressway towards Sakata ~ (partially general roads) ~ Tsuruoka IC ~ proceed on Route 7 towards Niigata and turn left. From Kanetsu Expressway ~ Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway ~ (partially general roads) ~ Tsuruoka West IC ~ proceed on Route 7 towards Akita and turn right.
Is parking available?
・Fee: Free for guests ・Parking Hours: From 2:00 PM to 11:00 AM (if you are exploring nearby, approximately one hour before or after is not an issue) ・Parking space: Length 5.5m Vehicle width 2.2m Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces: 20 cars ・Valet Service: Unavailable The parking lot is located in the Onsen town, about a one and a half minute walk from the Ryokan. Please check the Ryokan's location on the map before visiting. If you contact us, we will come to pick you up.
Please provide information about Room with Onsen Indoor Bath.
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 14:00~10:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring (Heating) You can enjoy free access to a total of seven private baths. 【Kyubee Ryokan's Hinoki Private Bath】 A private bath that has been enjoyed by Yuming, Candies, and Sayuri Yoshinaga! 【1-minute walk: Three private baths at our sister Ryokan, Shukukaya】 Semi-open-air panoramic private bath "Manten," spacious Hinoki-style private bath "Yuugiri," and spacious stone private bath "Asatsuyu." 【2-minute walk: Three private baths at our sister Ryokan, Masuya Ryokan】 Private baths "Ume no Yu," "Take no Yu," and "Kodai Hinoki no Yu." No Reservation is required, and you can bathe as many times as you like. Simply switch the sign to "In Use" and lock the door from the inside before entering.
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
Do you have esthetic massages?
Yes, there is. 【Aromatherapy】 The therapist will bring a dedicated bed to your Room and provide the treatment. ■ Back Body & Head 50 minutes 10,000 yen ■ Facial, Head & Body 70 minutes 13,000 yen ■ Reflexology 40 minutes 6,500 yen ■ Healing Head Spa 40 minutes 7,000 yen Other courses are also available. Reservations are generally required in advance, but same-day Reservation may be possible. 【Relaxation Bodywork】 ■ Body Massage 40 minutes 4,000 yen ■ Oil Foot Reflexology 20 minutes 2,500 yen
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