Nakagawa Station (Yamagata Prefecture) × Accommodation With Relaxing Welcome LoungeRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

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.

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.