Around Zao Country Club × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

A 15-minute drive from Yamagata Station. Enjoy a cozy Onsen getaway at a fully indoor resort—comfortable in both sunny and rainy weather. Orchard × craft × café, a large bath with our own hot spring source, and beautifully presented dishes featuring Yamagata beef. In December 2022, the ofuro café opened inside the property! At Yuyu no Sato Yusa, our highlights—“the top-floor large bath with views of the Zao mountain range” and “Japanese set meals featuring Yamagata beef and Yonezawa beef”—are now enhanced with even more fun from the ofuro café.Guests can use the ofuro café for free before check-in from 10:30 on the day of arrival! Enjoy one of Tohoku’s largest collections with 8,000 books while sipping complimentary coffee or detox water. In our large sauna—the first in Yamagata Prefecture to offer self löyly—we also host heat-wave sessions using fruit aromas! Draft beer and fruit liqueurs are also free! A guest-only lounge is available—spend a relaxing time at Yuyu no Sato Yusa.

Founded in 1644, this Accommodation in Kaminoyama Onsen is renowned for its “beauty bath” waters. Enjoy seasonal Yamagata cuisine at the buffet restaurant “KITCHEN TSUKIOKA,” renewed in 2024, along with a rice-cracker grilling experience, complimentary lounge drinks, after-bath ice treats, a kids’ corner, karaoke, table tennis, and other warm hospitality unique to the Accommodation.

Welcome to Tsuki no Ike.In our softly lit lounge, you can relax on a variety of uniquely designed sofas. Gentle music invites you into a calm, unhurried time.Please enjoy your stay in Kamiyama at your leisure.

The Property, which reopened in June 2020, is a simple and affordable Japanese-style Business Hotel, complete with an Onsen large bath. Conveniently located for sightseeing, it also offers free parking for up to 100 vehicles. The new Business wing features 20 single rooms, each equipped with a semi-double bed and clean, stylish flooring. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch TV, and individual air conditioning. Additionally, guests can enjoy the beautifying effects of the Onsen and dishes made with locally sourced Yamagata rice.

Approximately 3.7 km (5 minutes by car) from Tohoku Chuo Expressway Yamagata Kaminoyama IC Approximately 6 km (10 minutes by car) from Yamagata Expressway Yamagata Zao IC Approximately 15 minutes by car from Yamagata Station 2.5 km (approximately 30 minutes on foot) from JR Ou Main Line (Fukushima-Yokote) Zao Station ■ Free flat parking available (130 spaces, first-come, first-served basis) ■ Complimentary buffet breakfast included ■ Wi-Fi available throughout the property ■ WOWOW channel accessible in rooms ■ Front desk staffed 24/7 ■ Separate large public baths for men and women available ■ Coin-operated laundry and dryers provided on-site ■ Paid cleaning service offered

A Ryokan where you can fully enjoy Kaminoyama’s natural Onsen, modern kaiseki cuisine from Yamagata, and fine sake to your heart’s content. From the large public bath, you can take in a panoramic view of Kaminoyama. We offer a wide variety of guest rooms to suit your stay style, from suites with open-air baths featuring Simmons beds to traditional Japanese-style rooms. Our natural Onsen, “Tsuruhagi-no-Yu,” features an open-air bath, a tatami-mat large public bath, and a sauna, making it comfortable and safe for everyone from families with children to seniors. For dinner, we serve modern kaiseki showcasing local flavors along with premium branded meats such as Yamagata beef and Yonezawa pork. We also offer Plans that include access to an exclusive lounge with all-you-can-drink local sake, Yamagata wine, craft beer, and more, as well as private reservable open-air baths for a more personal bathing experience. In our shared spaces available to all guests, we also have a manga library with over 8,000 volumes available to read freely—perfect for spending your time relaxing just the way you like.

A Property where you can enjoy exquisite Yamagata beef cuisine served in your Room. The luxurious Japanese-Western style Room stands out for its spaciousness and excellent Facilities, with perfect barrier-free accessibility. From the open-air bath on the 7th floor, you can take in panoramic views of seasonal landscapes and the townscape of Kaminoyama, with private use available during certain times. We offer ingredients nurtured by Yamagata's nature at reasonable prices and continue to serve breakfast and dinner in your Room to bring smiles to our guests' faces.