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The Akayu Onsen "Akayu Onsen Mori no Yu," continuing since the Edo period, is a traditional single-story hot spring inn surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden showcasing seasonal scenery. Relax and stretch out in the spacious interior. Forget trivial matters and enjoy complete relaxation.

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.

The Onsen, known as "Bijin no Yu" derived from the legend of Ono no Komachi, is fully sourced from 100% natural hot springs. In October 2024, it will be renovated to include new room terrace open-air bath guest rooms, a bedrock bath utilizing Onsen heat, and the post-bath café "Anmapon," among other attractions. Enjoy creative cuisine featuring "Yonezawa Beef," one of Japan's top three wagyu, and seasonal ingredients from Yamagata.

Located in the heart of Onogawa Onsen, the secluded retreat of Yonezawa, Tofuya Ryokan offers a barrier-free interior ensuring safety for wheelchair users and the elderly. Enjoy the 100% natural flowing Onsen and the renowned Yonezawa beef cuisine with your family.

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.

Yumori Takumi-an Yamakawa, boasting a history of over a century, is a property utilizing the Onogawa Onsen, which has been open for over a thousand years. The onsen, with its high salt concentration and excellent moisturizing effects, offers a texture akin to lotion. The spacious Japanese-Western style rooms, combining a tatami area and a bedroom, provide a relaxing space. Enjoy the luxurious Onogawa Onsen in the atmospheric rock-built open-air bath and the stone-built large bath. Additionally, savor the flavors of Yonezawa, from local dishes and fresh local vegetables to exquisite meat dishes.

This is a property at Shirabu Onsen, surrounded by the rich nature of Mount Azuma and the source of the Mogami River. The natural onsen with over 700 years of history can be enjoyed in the famous Olympic bath and open-air bath. We offer mountain delicacies, including the local brand Yonezawa beef, and provide comfortable rooms for a pleasant stay throughout the year.