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.

Reviews 14th placeReview Ranking in Tohoku
  • Every dish was delicious. I was especially captivated by the flavor and presentation of the Japanese-style mousse. With each course that followed, I could feel the care put into every detail, and even the dessert was outstanding. If it were closer, I would want to stay every time the menu changes.In the past, I loved the cuisine at a nearby Ryokan and stayed there every month. However, when the head chef changed, I was surprised at how much the taste could change even though the menu remained the same. I truly hope your cuisine will continue to be preserved.Each staff member welcomed us with a warm, natural smile and kind service, and it made me feel this is a wonderful Ryokan. Thank you very much.

    ピース7 6/7/2026
  • Although we visited in the rain, we came for the Onsen and the food, so it didn’t bother us. Soon after arrival, we were shown to the private baths, and we enjoyed both this property’s private baths and those at the sister property. It was convenient that they could be used freely when available; however, many were marked “in use,” so timing is important. Including the sister property, there seem to be 8 or 9 baths in total, and it’s difficult to visit them all in one night. The main public bath at this property was also spacious enough, including an open-air bath. The meal featured an all–rock oyster menu and was very delicious. The quiet Yutagawa Onsen area also had its own charm and atmosphere. Unfortunately, amenities were limited to a toothbrush only, so I deducted one point.

    ひらまん 8/1/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Spa facility
Open-air bath / Free-flowing hot spring / Large public bath / Private bath / Free shuttle service
IN14:00~18:00
OUT11:00
Number of rooms15 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted
Japanese-style room 8 tatami "Katsura"
Feb 2012Renovated
  • Japanese-style Room
  • Capacity 1~3 people

Flexible Travel Style [No Meals/Room Only] - Enjoy 9 Private Hot Spring Baths and a Large Public Bath with Natural Flowing Hot Spring Water (Check-in by 6:00 PM)

IN 14:00~18:00
OUT 11:00
¥23,540
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥19,714
(USD 124.57)

Flexible Travel Style [Breakfast Included] Private room with freshly made breakfast ~ Enjoy 9 different hot spring baths including a large public bath and private baths (Check-in by 6:00 PM).

IN 14:00~18:00
OUT 11:00
¥31,240
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥26,154
(USD 165.26)
Japanese-style room 10 tatami "Koyuki"
Feb 2012Renovated
  • Japanese-style Room
  • Capacity 1~5 people

Flexible Travel Style [No Meals/Room Only] - Enjoy 9 Private Hot Spring Baths and a Large Public Bath with Natural Flowing Hot Spring Water (Check-in by 6:00 PM)

IN 14:00~18:00
OUT 11:00
¥25,960
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥21,734
(USD 137.33)

Flexible Travel Style [Breakfast Included] Private room with freshly made breakfast ~ Enjoy 9 different hot spring baths including a large public bath and private baths (Check-in by 6:00 PM).

IN 14:00~18:00
OUT 11:00
¥33,660
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥28,174
(USD 178.03)
Japanese-style room 8 tatami + Bedroom "Wakaba"
Feb 2012Renovated
  • Japanese-Western room
  • Capacity 1~5 people

Flexible Travel Style [No Meals/Room Only] - Enjoy 9 Private Hot Spring Baths and a Large Public Bath with Natural Flowing Hot Spring Water (Check-in by 6:00 PM)

IN 14:00~18:00
OUT 11:00
¥30,800
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥25,784
(USD 162.92)

Flexible Travel Style [Breakfast Included] Private room with freshly made breakfast ~ Enjoy 9 different hot spring baths including a large public bath and private baths (Check-in by 6:00 PM).

IN 14:00~18:00
OUT 11:00
¥38,500
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥32,226
(USD 203.63)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

Room
Room

Add a touch of "elegance" to warm hospitality.

Onsen and bath
Onsen and bath

Please fully enjoy your own "moment of relaxation."

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Hot Springs & Baths
    Hot Springs & Baths
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services
  • Meal
    Meal

Basic Information

TaxesHot Spring Tax 150 yen extra (adults only, not required for those under 12 years old)
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastThere 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
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • ○ Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • ○ Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • ○ Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • × Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • × Slippers
  • ○ facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • ○ Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • ○ Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • ○ Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • ○ Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • × Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • ○ Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • ○ Private bath
  • × Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • ○ Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • ○ Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
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
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
14:00~10:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring (Heating)
Remarks
【Yama no Yu】Features indoor and outdoor baths. Men: 14:00~19:30 / Women: 20:00~10:00 the next morning 【Kawa no Yu】Only indoor baths available. Includes a large aquarium with swimming goldfish. Women: 14:00~19:30 / Men: 20:00~10:00 the next morning ※ Yama no Yu and Kawa no Yu alternate genders based on time.
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
1
Business Hours
14:00~10:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring (Heating)
Remarks
The open-air bath is only available at 'Yama no Yu'. Men: 14:00~19:30/Women: 20:00~10:00 the next morning
Private bath
The number of Private bath
1
Business Hours
14:00~10:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring (Heating)
Remarks
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.
Room with Onsen Indoor Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
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"
In some facilities, heating or adding water for temperature adjustment may be performed. Additionally, please note that in some parts of the facility, the hot spring water may not be free-flowing from the source. For more details, please contact each facility.

SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone
OthersFree Wi-Fi available throughout the entire building

Reviews

Overall Score
4.78
The best (55)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.64
  • Facility
    4.69
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.82
  • Meals
    4.87
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.82
  • Satisfaction
    4.85

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

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Access Information

Address
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
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.

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.

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