Nakagawa Station (Yamagata Prefecture) × Flower-Viewing 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.

The Akayu Onsen "Akayu Onsen Mori no Yu," continuing since the Edo period, is a traditional single-story hot spring inn surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden showcasing seasonal scenery. Relax and stretch out in the spacious interior. Forget trivial matters and enjoy complete relaxation.

Cherishing the spirit of the tea ceremony, “Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku” (harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility), we welcome you with once-in-a-lifetime hospitality.All seven Rooms feature open-air baths with free-flowing natural hot spring water, and meals can be enjoyed at your leisure in your Room.Step away from the bustle and surrender to serenity for a soothing stay that lets your heart unwind.

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.

All guest rooms feature open-air baths with natural Onsen water flowing directly from the source. We offer 19 rooms in 3 different types. Here at Akayu Onsen, you can enjoy the finest Onsen with a faint scent of sulfur. The area is rich in culture, with ties to the legacy of Uesugi Yozan. The Okitama Basin nurtures exceptional rice, vegetables, and fruits. The rice transforms into sake, and the grapes into wine. "Yamagataza Takinami" is a Facility where you can enjoy not only the natural beauty and culture of Yamagata but also the finest Onsen and rich flavors. We hope you will take your time to fully experience "Yamagata" with all your senses and enjoy a relaxing stay.

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.

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.

Sanso Rai Mikiya is a single-story retreat that blends into the surrounding countryside, where time flows at an unhurried pace. Rebranded and reopened in January 2020, it welcomes you as a peaceful rural Accommodation that brings out the true beauty of life in Yamagata. Savor meals featuring “satoyama harvests” from our own garden and rice fields, unwind in free-flowing hot spring baths, and spend a relaxing stay in traditional Japanese spaces that invite you to slow down and follow your heart. We look forward to welcoming you to an irreplaceable stay—one that may bring back something you had almost forgotten.

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.

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.