Yamagata Station × Recommended 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.

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.

■■Newly Renovated Guest Rooms & Lounge Opening in July 2024!■■An all-inclusive style Accommodation where you can enjoy our original craft beer delivered fresh from our directly operated brewery, along with a bar, beer terrace, library, and more.Dining features premium dishes that pair perfectly with drinks, including Yamagata beef and fresh local vegetables. For bathing, relax in spacious large public baths with Tendo Onsen water, and private baths are also available.

Surrounded by lush greenery and numerous mountains, including Gassan and Zao, which are selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, Yamagata City offers a serene natural environment. Our Hotel is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Yamagata Station, making it an ideal base for both sightseeing and business. All 204 guest rooms are over 21 square meters in size, and except for the universal rooms, feature separate bath and toilet facilities, making them perfect not only for business travelers but also for families and groups. Each room is equipped with a humidifying air purifier to ensure a comfortable stay. When visiting Yamagata, we warmly invite you to stay at our Hotel.

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 15-minute drive from Yamagata Station. Enjoy a cozy Onsen getaway at a fully indoor resort—comfortable in both sunny and rainy weather. Orchard × craft × café, a large bath with our own hot spring source, and beautifully presented dishes featuring Yamagata beef. In December 2022, the ofuro café opened inside the property! At Yuyu no Sato Yusa, our highlights—“the top-floor large bath with views of the Zao mountain range” and “Japanese set meals featuring Yamagata beef and Yonezawa beef”—are now enhanced with even more fun from the ofuro café.Guests can use the ofuro café for free before check-in from 10:30 on the day of arrival! Enjoy one of Tohoku’s largest collections with 8,000 books while sipping complimentary coffee or detox water. In our large sauna—the first in Yamagata Prefecture to offer self löyly—we also host heat-wave sessions using fruit aromas! Draft beer and fruit liqueurs are also free! A guest-only lounge is available—spend a relaxing time at Yuyu no Sato Yusa.

0 minutes from JR Yamagata Station. This is a prestigious city hotel with excellent accessibility and diverse urban functions. Spacious public areas and guest rooms with a bright and soft atmosphere equipped with the latest facilities. Enjoy high-grade comfort and the largest banquet hall in Yamagata. Additionally, adjacent to the Espal Yamagata shopping center, you can fully enjoy a sophisticated and charming hotel life.

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.

Please enjoy the ultimate Onsen experience at Zao Kokusai Hotel with the skin-beautifying, milky-white free-flowing natural hot spring “Hachiemon-no-Yu,” as well as three private baths (additional fee applies).

A designer resort designed by the world-renowned architect, the late Kenzo Tange. Its distinctive exterior and arched restaurant create a true resort atmosphere. The views from the upper floors are exceptional. Enjoy local flavors of Zao cuisine and a relaxing getaway with healing time at Zao Onsen.

A Property in the heart of Zao, perfect for fully enjoying the Zao Onsen experience. Located in the center of Zao Onsen, it offers an ideal location for trekking in summer and skiing in winter. Guests staying here can enjoy over 50 types of activities offered by the Takamiya Group Facilities and around the Zao area. The Onsen at Lucent Takamiya features 100% natural hot spring water, boasting the highest acidity among the famous Zao Onsen, known as the "beauty-enhancing water." For those who prioritize dining, enjoy a colorful Japanese kaiseki meal showcasing the culinary treasures of Yamagata, along with the highly popular and high-quality branded beef, "Yamagata Beef," prepared on a ceramic plate grill. Rooms are available in three distinct buildings, allowing you to choose according to your preferences and needs.

Tsuruya is an Accommodation with tatami flooring throughout. As the tea ceremony flourished from the Azuchi–Momoyama period onward, tatami came to cover entire Rooms, and Japanese people began sitting in seiza.Beyond tea ceremony, many Japanese arts ending in “-do”—such as calligraphy, flower arrangement, and judo—are deeply connected to tatami, which is considered a foundation that helped shape the Japanese spirit.Space, cuisine, and hospitality—this is what a Ryokan offers as it embraces the beauty of Japan’s four seasons in every detail. Step inside and, even on your first visit, you may feel a nostalgic calm and a special sense of comfort.The interior features corridors built around a Japanese garden, allowing you to enjoy garden views from many points throughout.Please savor the feel of tatami under bare feet or socks and spend a relaxing moment at your leisure.

A Ryokan with its own natural Onsen source. The unique milky-white Onsen of Zao is strongly acidic with numerous benefits, and the sulfur aroma delights Onsen enthusiasts. With abundant water flow, it is, of course, 100% sourced directly. As the name suggests, enjoy the Onsen with all "five senses."

Conveniently located in the city center with excellent access for both business and sightseeing. Guest rooms are spacious and designed for you to stretch out and relax, and the Hotel also features a mini lounge area where you can take a break with complimentary drinks. For breakfast, we offer a buffet with a wide selection of Japanese and Western dishes, including Yamagata local specialties and the Hotel’s original curry. Artwork such as paintings and sculptures is displayed throughout the building, creating a classic, calming atmosphere.

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.

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.

A newly renovated Japanese-modern Ryokan in Zao Onsen. Surrounded by nature, this Ryokan features a harmonious blend of traditional charm and modern design in a Japanese-style space. All Rooms are non-smoking and designed with functional Japanese-modern aesthetics. Enjoy the renowned historic hot spring of Zao Onsen, one of the most famous in the Tohoku region, and savor Yamagata's specialty dishes, including the "Yaki Shabu Zen." Experience the warmth of natural wood and spend your time in a slow and relaxing atmosphere. The Takamiya Group's activities are also recommended for children full of energy. In winter, enjoy winter sports in a prime location with stunning views of Yamagata Zao.

The Property, which reopened in June 2020, is a simple and affordable Japanese-style Business Hotel, complete with an Onsen large bath. Conveniently located for sightseeing, it also offers free parking for up to 100 vehicles. The new Business wing features 20 single rooms, each equipped with a semi-double bed and clean, stylish flooring. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch TV, and individual air conditioning. Additionally, guests can enjoy the beautifying effects of the Onsen and dishes made with locally sourced Yamagata rice.

You can enjoy two types of baths: a strongly acidic, milky-white Onsen and a colorless, clear, mildly alkaline bath.Why not take in Zao’s nature through the seasons and savor Yamagata’s seasonal ingredients?

The "Sakaeya Hotel," known for its high-quality natural hot springs, features a variety of bathing facilities such as the large communal baths "Tono-yu" and "Hime-yu," the celestial baths "Orihime & Kengyu," Ondol-style stone saunas, and mugwort steam baths. Guests can enjoy a luxurious stay in Western-style rooms equipped with two Simmons semi-double beds, Japanese-style rooms with panoramic views of the Tendo cityscape, or special rooms featuring semi-open-air baths and relaxation spaces. While admiring the ever-changing beauty of nature throughout the seasons, savor the flavors of Yamagata's local cuisine, meticulously prepared by our head chef.