Nakagawa Station (Yamagata Prefecture) × Stays Popular For Special And VIP RoomsRecommended 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 unique accommodation where you can enjoy rare fishing experiences. You can try three types of fishing: crucian carp, rainbow trout, and koi. We offer rooms with private rivers for koi fishing from the terrace and special rooms where you can fish for crucian carp directly from your room. There is also an indoor fishing pond, allowing you to enjoy fishing even on rainy days. Other amenities are equally appealing. For dog lovers, we have a spacious dog run and pet-friendly rooms available. The new special suite in the annex is highly recommended for large dogs as it allows them to roam freely indoors. For dining, we serve seasonal creative cuisine featuring the flavors of Yamagata's local ingredients. You can also enjoy Yonezawa beef, a specialty of Yamagata, or opt for an outdoor BBQ experience tailored to your preferences.