Nakagawa Station (Yamagata Prefecture) × Playful And Fun AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Awarded a spot in the "Top 100 Hotels and Ryokans in Japan Chosen by Professionals" for 40 consecutive years. Our cuisine, featuring A5-grade Yonezawa Beef and Yamagata Beef, Japan's top-rated rice "Tsuyahime," and fresh vegetables directly sourced from contracted farmers, is highly praised by our guests. The lobby exudes rich Japanese ambiance, and there is a Kyoto-style restaurant on-site. Within the premises, you can find the remains of a 1,300-year-old Sue ware kiln, which is the origin of the establishment's name and is designated as a cultural property of the prefecture. Guests can enjoy painting on Raku ware, and the gallery inside the facility displays over 3,000 works by prominent figures from various fields. In addition to the open-air bath on the first floor, there is a private open-air bath on the third floor for complete privacy, and an observation open-air bath on the eighth floor offering views of the Zao mountain range to the east. Our cuisine highlights the local flavors of Yamagata, with specialties such as Yonezawa Beef steak, sukiyaki, Onsen-steamed shabu-shabu, and Yamagata's famous imoni stew, all of which are highly popular.

An adults-only hideaway Accommodation with 20 Rooms, nestled in a vast forest of 4,000 tsubo overlooking the Zao Mountain Range. Enjoy exquisite cuisine with in-Room breakfast and dinner served in your private dining area. A seamless, private stay with no need to move about will weave a story that is yours alone.Two types of private baths are available free of charge. Many Rooms also feature open-air baths, so you can indulge whenever you like, as many times as you wish. Public spaces to enrich your stay include a sake cellar, library, and yoga room. Please enjoy refined time indoors—relaxing as if this were your second home.

A property where nostalgic Japan meets modern sensibilities, Yamagata Kaminoyama Onsen - Hayamakan. We welcome you with a traditional Japanese ambiance, seasonal pride dishes, and heartfelt hospitality.

A tranquil hideaway exclusively for adults with 14 rooms, "Oyado Mori no Ne."With a climate of stark temperature differences, fertile soil that nurtures abundant fields, rich ingredients full of natural flavors, and serene mountain landscapes.At "Oyado Mori no Ne," we express the essence of Yamagata's culture, accumulated since the Jomon era, with a modern touch.Cherishing the forest, "Oyado Mori no Ne" embraces a new concept: "A Property that is comfortable for both the forest and people." We are committed to initiatives that are kind to the forest and the natural environment.Escape the busyness of daily life and immerse yourself in the unique world of the forest. Enjoy a stay that is gentle on nature and people, offering a truly relaxing experience.

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.

2023 NEW OPEN! A three-room auberge Onsen Ryokan where you can enjoy freshly sourced Onsen with a focus on water quality and cuisine crafted by a Michelin-starred chef. All Rooms are over 135 square meters, featuring a maisonette style with two bedrooms and a private open-air Onsen bath made of cypress wood. Additionally, two Rooms are equipped with private saunas, offering a luxurious space for a carefree stay, akin to a private villa. The property includes a restaurant building, a private bath "Yumuro," and a fire pit, providing delightful experiences beyond the Rooms. The highlight is the dinner! At the live kitchen restaurant, the Michelin chef prepares a course meal right before your eyes, featuring seasonal local ingredients with creative presentations and exquisite flavors. From check-in to check-out, this Property offers an unforgettable experience that can only be found here.

Enjoy a Japanese meal featuring Yamagata beef and seasonal ingredients. A small, nostalgic accommodation where you can relax and feel at ease. The lobby, with its gentle colors, offers a space of soft tranquility.

This is a distinguished property with a history as the "Akayu Goten" villa of the Uesugi family, lords of the Yonezawa domain. Enjoy a hot spring tour at "Higashi-yu," featuring five baths such as the large stone bath and square bath, and "Nishi-yu," with six baths including the Aomori Hiba wood bath and barrel bath. After savoring a kaiseki meal incorporating carefully selected ingredients from Yamagata, such as Yonezawa beef, relax in a tranquil Japanese-style room.

Ryokan Yamato-ya, nestled in the Akayu Onsen, welcomes guests into a space reminiscent of an art gallery. The interior, harmonizing tradition and modernity, offers a special experience to all visitors. We promise a stay that refreshes both body and mind while enjoying the seasonal beauty of nature. Indulge in a luxurious moment.

Reopened after renovation in 2020. Enjoy free on-site flat parking for 100 cars and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.A reasonably priced Japanese-style Business Hotel featuring a large hot-spring bath with free-flowing source water and an authentic sauna.For meals, we offer wholesome dishes made with ingredients mainly from Yamagata Prefecture.We also have an on-site workation Facility, ideal for remote work and online meetings during business trips.