IMAIZUMI Station × Accommodation With Onsen Spa RelaxationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Cherishing the spirit of the tea ceremony, “Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku” (harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility), we welcome you with once-in-a-lifetime hospitality.All seven Rooms feature open-air baths with free-flowing natural hot spring water, and meals can be enjoyed at your leisure in your Room.Step away from the bustle and surrender to serenity for a soothing stay that lets your heart unwind.

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.

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.

Ryokan Yamato-ya, nestled in the Akayu Onsen, welcomes guests into a space reminiscent of an art gallery. The interior, harmonizing tradition and modernity, offers a special experience to all visitors. We promise a stay that refreshes both body and mind while enjoying the seasonal beauty of nature. Indulge in a luxurious moment.

Directly connected to JR Takahata Station, just a 0-minute walk from the East Exit. Free parking available (about a 2-minute walk, suitable for large vehicles). 12 minutes from Yonezawa Kita IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway. Twin rooms with train views available on the second floor! Complimentary access to the adjacent Taiyokan Onsen. All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with humidifying air purifiers, Wi-Fi, and Simmons beds.