가미노야마 온천 × 눈 구경 목욕으로 인기 있는 숙소평가가 높은 호텔·료칸

This is my favorite Accommodation. It had been far too long since my last visit, but it’s still just as wonderful. The food was exceptional as well. I’ll come back again in a different season. The sake tasting set, matsutake mushroom hot pot soup, imoni (taro stew), udon, and hassun platter were all outstanding.

The Accommodation is pleasantly small, making it convenient to get to the restaurant and the baths. A fireplace welcomes you in both winter and summer. The free space on the second floor is stylish, and the Room is clean and beautiful. The meals are always enjoyable and delicious. For me in my 60s, it’s just the right size, with just the right amount of food—an exceptionally comfortable Accommodation.

I had a hard time choosing a ryokan.\nI had booked an affiliated hotel, but somehow ended up making overlapping reservations and didn’t realize it was a double booking. Koyo kindly called me to let me know.\nThank you so much.\nThe location was very easy to find with the navigation system, and even though it was my first time there, I arrived without getting lost at all.\nWe were welcomed with warm smiles and cheerful greetings from everyone, and the explanations were easy to understand.\nThe baths were spacious and wonderful. There were many kinds of shampoo to choose from.\nWe reserved a private hot spring, and it was great to relax and soak while chatting a lot—it was so much fun.\nAnd the hair dryer was that luxury model!! My hair loved it.\nAfter the bath, we could take our time before enjoying dinner, and everything we tried was delicious.\nBreakfast was also a buffet with lots of local specialties, thoughtfully prepared.\nIt wasn’t a bed but futons, yet they were incredibly comfortable—and the pillows were excellent too.\nIt was a trip filled with great food, great sleep, and total satisfaction.\nWhen we left, everyone saw us off together, and they even took commemorative photos of us in front of the entrance wearing hanagasa hats—such a lovely memory.\nThe building wasn’t particularly new, but it felt clean and bright.\nAlso, there seemed to be many younger staff members. Having so many young employees probably means it’s an easy place to work—everything felt pleasant and positive.\nThanks to Koyo, my first trip to Yamagata was truly enjoyable.\nIt became a place I definitely want to stay again someday.\nAnd that toilet… quite unique. It made for a great conversation topic.

Because we moved our trip home forward at short notice, we ended up making a Reservation the day before. From welcome to farewell, everyone at the Accommodation greeted us with warm smiles throughout. The meals—both dinner and breakfast—were just the right portions for us as a couple in our 60s, and everything was delicious. We especially enjoyed the local cuisine, steak, local sake, and local wine—it was wonderful. The younger staff also chatted with us while explaining the dishes, and our Room was quiet and relaxing, making it a great memory. If I had to mention anything, it would be nice to have two Room keys, and I would have preferred a lighter down comforter. Thank you very much.

I stayed at Hayamakan in Kaminoyama Onsen for one night from September 22. It is an older building, but it was thoroughly cleaned down to every corner, making it a very pleasant Accommodation. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious, and I was truly impressed. At dinner, the staff member who assisted us was a woman from Nepal and new to the job, but she explained everything with a smile and left a wonderful impression. If I could make one suggestion: I couldn’t find the large public bath on the 3rd floor and ended up walking back and forth. It felt like a hidden room, which was interesting, but I think it would be easier to find if there were noren curtains or clearer signage. There were five of us (all men), and everyone commented with smiles that it was truly a great Accommodation. Each of us would like to return again with our families. Thank you very much.

The service was courteous, and the meals were excellent. I especially enjoyed the simple yet Western-style pot-au-feu and would love to have it again. The bath was also very good (I soaked four times). As someone who usually stays at Business Hotels, this reminded me how great an Onsen Accommodation can be.

It’s conveniently located for sightseeing, and the spacious Room is a real highlight. Even though it’s a tatami-style Room, the chairs and table are set at a comfortable height, making it perfect for getting work done on a business trip! The bath was wonderfully warming as well. Among the private baths available, the open-air bath with the best view is on the rooftop. Since there is no indoor bath, it may be quite challenging to use in winter—it takes some courage. That said, it offers a beautiful snowy-view bath experience. I think it has its own charm that’s different from summer scenery.

We were very satisfied with both the Facility and the meals. In particular, we were truly impressed by the wonderful thoughtfulness of all the staff—those at the front desk, those who served our meals, those who saw us off at the entrance, and those who kept the property clean. Thanks to you, it was a wonderful trip and we are very grateful. Thank you very much.