TSUKINO HOTEL

Located right in front of Sakata Station, this was a very clean Hotel. At the breakfast buffet, we enjoyed local Yamagata specialties such as “dashi,” “imoni” (taro stew), “mukisoba,” and Sakata ramen. Perhaps because of the season, there was also squid sashimi, making it a very satisfying meal.I rated the bath lower only because our Room had a unit bath and we did not use the Onsen, so I gave an average score. That said, the bathroom was very clean as well. Opinions may vary, but I personally liked that there were two types of showers.It’s a Hotel I would like to stay at again. If I had to mention one downside, smoking areas are limited to outdoors and the 3rd floor only, which may feel inconvenient for smokers.

We were lucky with the weather and could see both Mt. Chokai and the sunset sinking into the horizon from our Room. We stayed for a Multiple Night Stay, and the Hotel breakfast was excellent, with different menu items each day and seasoning that felt healthy (not too bland). The location is right by JR Sakata Station, with the highway bus stop directly in front. The city library is located on the lower floors of the Hotel. If you come to Sakata, this is a Hotel I would highly recommend!!