Atsushio Onsen Yamagataya

Two years ago, I made a Reservation, but my father passed away and I had to Cancel the Reservation at short notice. It had been on my mind ever since, so this time I made another Reservation and stayed here.I truly enjoyed the best of the countryside! Honestly, it feels higher quality than many Hotels. The food was carefully prepared, with great flavor and texture in every dish, and the Room and bathroom were designed to be comfortable and easy for anyone to use.Above all, the hospitality is outstanding! If you want to experience the countryside, I highly recommend staying at Yamagataya!!

I chose this as the closest Onsen for my Kitakata trip, and it was a fantastic find. There used to be several Ryokan in this area, but they have closed down, and now only Yamagataya remains. By making smart use of the traditional Facility while adapting to modern needs, they have continued refining it into a Ryokan where guests can truly relax. Efforts to improve guest satisfaction were evident throughout—barrier-free corridors, a seat inside the elevator, and a lounge with complimentary welcome drinks.The sodium-rich spring warmed me through to the core. Dinner was carefully prepared and delicious, with just the right portion size—especially appreciated by older guests. Above all, the white rice was simply outstanding. I almost wished it didn’t come at the end of the course—I’d love to have rice served at the start so I could enjoy it alongside the dishes. But breakfast more than made up for it: there was an abundant spread of locally sourced sides that made you want to keep eating rice, so I felt fully satisfied.If I had one small request, I’d be happy if there were EV charging facilities.I truly hope this kind of “great Ryokan” will remain for many years to come.