Nippon no Yado Furukama

I had a hard time choosing a Ryokan.I had already made a Reservation at an affiliated Hotel, but for some reason I ended up booking overlapping dates and didn’t realize it was a double booking. I only noticed after Furukama kindly called me.Thank you so much.The location was also very easy to find with the navigation system, and even though it was my first time there, I arrived without getting lost at all.We were welcomed with warm smiles and cheerful greetings from everyone, and the explanations were easy to understand.The baths were spacious and wonderful. There were many kinds of shampoo to choose from.We made a Reservation for a private Onsen, and it was so relaxing. Bathing while chatting as much as we wanted was also really fun.And the hair dryer was that high-end model—my hair loved it.After taking our time in the bath, we could relax before dinner. Everything we tried was delicious.Breakfast was buffet-style with lots of local specialties, and you could see the thoughtful touches throughout.It wasn’t a bed but futons, and they were incredibly comfortable—the pillow was excellent too.It was a trip filled with great food, great sleep, and total satisfaction.When we left, everyone saw us off together, and they took a commemorative Hanagasa photo for us in front of the entrance.The building wasn’t particularly new, but it felt clean and bright.Also, there seemed to be many younger staff members. Having so many young people probably means it’s an easy place to work—and it felt good being there.Thanks to Furukama, my first trip to Yamagata was truly enjoyable.It became a place where I definitely want to stay again.And that toilet… quite unique. It gave us something to talk about.

This was my third stay. I usually stay here during the bar season, but this time I wanted to relax with my daughter, so we chose a Room with an open-air bath and the Yamagata beef sukiyaki Plan. The entire property is clean and well maintained, and both the amenities and the shop are well stocked. The Room offers a panoramic view of downtown Kaminoyama, and best of all, the open-air bath was at the perfect temperature and left my skin feeling wonderfully smooth. Everything at dinner was delicious, and we were completely full. If I may make one request: it would be great if we could add the sukiyaki beef later so it stays tender. The pudding was truly amazing—I even bought some for myself privately. I love this Accommodation and will definitely return.