Arato Station × Flower-Viewing AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

Shirataka Town in Yamagata Prefecture, praised as the "Arcadia of the East," is a place where beautiful nature remains untouched. In 2021, historic storehouses and residences, watched over by the Iide Mountain Range, were fully renovated into "Dozo Suites" accommodations. Surrounded by a vast garden, all four storehouses have been transformed into private luxury spaces as "one-building rental suites with cypress baths." Enjoy an extraordinary stay in these charming rooms while admiring rare trees and natural beauty in the garden, experiencing the tranquil and serene flow of time in this peaceful countryside.For dining, a young chef skilled in French cuisine crafts dishes that highlight local ingredients while embracing regional culture and traditions. Dinner features a course menu showcasing "local gourmet delights," paired with exquisite Japanese sake or wine for an elevated experience. Breakfast includes traditional fermented foods such as miso soup, natto, and pickles—an ideal way to rejuvenate your body at the start of the day.Savor seasonal culinary treasures rooted in local traditions while reflecting on the charm of these historic storehouses. Indulge your mind and body during your serene stay amidst this quiet countryside retreat.

The Hotel, which reopened in April 2024 after renovations, features two restaurants, banquet halls, and a fitness club, with the addition of a new bathing Facility "Yuparu" and a bakery "Parsona"! "Yuparu" includes the first carbonated spring bath and sauna in the Okitama region, available for use by our guests. The restaurants include the panoramic restaurant "Charois" on the 9th floor and the Japanese cuisine restaurant "Iiden" on the 1st floor. Additionally, Rooms of moderate type and above have been newly renovated, offering a fresh and modern design. Whether you use it as a base for exploring the Okitama region or enjoy a relaxing stay within the Property, you can experience various styles of enjoyment.