Mokichi Memorial Museum Station × Accommodation With Miso CuisineRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A highland Property nestled in the serene forests and by the lakeside of Zao Onsen. The "Hanare-yu Hyakuhappo" offers a unique Zao Onsen experience with its sulfuric aroma and milky white waters welcoming you with a warm "welcome." Enjoy the open-air bath, indoor bath, and foot bath while taking in the breathtaking views of the Zao mountain range and Ryuzan. Savor exquisite dishes prepared to perfection using seasonal ingredients, including Yamagata beef, offering a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The renovated Rooms, such as the Junior Suite and Japanese-style Deluxe Twin, provide a luxurious space to unwind and rejuvenate from your travels. Surrounded by the nature of Zao, indulge in a refined and elegant moment.

A long-established Ryokan in the Zao Onsen town with a proud history of over 1,000 years. The retro interior, filled with Taisho-era charm, features tatami flooring throughout the building. Enjoy our private hot spring source, producing an abundant 720 liters per minute, along with carefully crafted dishes made with delicious local ingredients.

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 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.

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.