Kitayamagata Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

■■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.

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.

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.

An accommodation where you can enjoy a spectacular open-air bath with a view of a grand waterfall, even in the heart of the city. Savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine in private rooms or at well-spaced seating. The facility is family-friendly with a kids' play area and various rental items to ensure children have fun too. The baths boast the largest size in Tendo, featuring soft water rich in moisturizing properties that leave your skin smooth. Additionally, all indoor spaces are designed for accessibility with flat floors and easy-to-open doors, ensuring comfort for everyone through universal design features.

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.

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.

Enjoy a Japanese set meal featuring Yamagata beef as the main dish, prepared with seasonal ingredients.A small inn with a nostalgic, comforting atmosphere. The softly colored lobby offers a calm, tranquil space to unwind.

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.

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.

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 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.

The unique open-ceiling lobby lounge offers a sense of Zao's changing seasons. Relax and unwind in the soothing Onsen with natural hot spring water flowing into rock and cypress open-air baths. Enjoy your stay surrounded by the forest, taking your time to relax as much as you wish. From the windows, you can admire panoramic views of Zao's mountains and ski slopes, experiencing the beauty of nature throughout the seasons.

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.

At a traditional Japanese Ryokan with over 100 years of history, you can experience heartfelt hospitality. All rooms offer views of a Japanese garden, and you can enjoy local cuisine featuring seasonal flavors from Yamagata. Additionally, at Tendo Onsen, the only open-air bath without a roof allows you to savor the charm of each season. The large bath 'Sato no Yu' is gentle on the skin and popular as a warming bath. Professional massage services are also available.

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.

A long-established Accommodation with 35 years of history. Enjoy soothing stays with sweeping views of the Yamagata–Zao mountain range from the bath.We offer two types of hot springs: a rare free-flowing natural spring and a gentle large public bath that is kind to the skin. The soft water is ideal for families with small children and solo travelers who want to enjoy a long, relaxing soak.At our open-air rooftop glamping area, take in panoramic mountain views and gaze up at the starry sky for an extraordinary escape that refreshes the soul. Spend your time your way and savor blissful bathing.

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.

Right in front of the JR Yamagata Station West Exit, the closest hotel to the Yamagata Terrsa venue, frequently hosting conferences! An ideal location for business and sightseeing! Free high-speed internet, Wi-Fi available in all rooms! Relax at the coffee lounge with complimentary drink service from 12:00 to 24:00!

Yuno Ka Matsunoyu is a traditional Japanese Ryokan with an Onsen, located in the heart of the hot spring town yet maintaining a serene and verdant ambiance. For over 90 years since its opening, it has been cherished as a warm and welcoming property. The charming building harmonizes with its surroundings, offering a tranquil and relaxing experience.