Yamagata Ryokans &amp; Traditional Inns

Free parkingNon-smoking roomsFamily rooms

Set in Zao Onsen, 200 m from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with ski-to-door access and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 3-star ryokan offers a ski pass sales point. The ryokan features family rooms. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a shared bathroom, rooms at Takasagoya Ryokan also have a city view. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Guests at Takasagoya Ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like skiing. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 43 km from the ryokan.

9.1

Tamonkan

Tsuruoka

Free parkingNon-smoking rooms

Surrounded by sacred mountains and untouched nature, Tamonkan is housed in a historic Japanese-style building. Complimentary tea and snacks are served to welcome guests. Dewa Shrine is located an 8-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Fitted with traditional décor and tatami (woven-straw) flooring, each room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, a fan and an electric kettle. Bathroom and toilets are shared with other guests. Tamonkan provides a gift shop and drinks vending machines on site. Massages can be requested at an additional charge. Free parking is offered. The property is a 35-minute bus ride from JR Tsuruoka Station and a 30-minute drive from Shonai Air Port. Hagurosan Ski Resort is a 10-minute drive away. The nearest convenience store can be reached within a 10-minute drive. Featuring ingredients from local mountains, homemade dinner and breakfast are served in the spacious dining room with tatami flooring.

9.1

Morinoyu

Nanyo

Located a 5-minute drive from JR Akayu Train Station, Morinoyu offers indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, and simple yet stylish rooms with modern amenities. Free WiFi access is available at public areas. Rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. A green tea set, Yukata robes and an air purifier/humidifier are also provided. In the en suite bathroom, guests will find shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms feature a bath with hot spring water. After unwinding in the hot spring baths, guests can take a leisurely stroll in the garden, or arrange for a soothing massage. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and vending machines. The property also offers free parking. Japanese set meals are served, for both breakfast and dinner, at the private dining room. Meals feature local ingredients such as Yonezawa beef and fresh vegetables. The historical Kumano Shrine is a 17-minute drive away, while Eboshiyama Park can be walked to in just 7 minutes. Guests can take a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute drive to Lake Hakuryu. Yamagata Airport is a 1 hour drive away.

More Ryokans in Yamagata

9.1

Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato

A 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato offers guests an indoor/outdoor hot spring and free Wi-Fi use throughout the property. Complimentary welcome drink and red bean soup are served upon arrival. Room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding and an en suite bathroom. All rooms are furnished with a seating area, flat-screen TV and air conditioning/heating. At Kinosato Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado, guests can enjoy soaking in the public hot spring baths, get a soothing massage for a surcharge or simply relax with a cup of green tea in the tea room. Gift shops and ski storage rooms are also available on site. For dinner, a Japanese-style course meal featuring local vegetables and Zao beef is served. For breakfast a Japanese set meal is served. Both meals are served in the dining area. JR Yamagata Station is a 40-minute bus ride from the property. Guests can access the Zao Okama Lake within a 40-minute drive, or visit the Risshakuji Temple located within a 45-minute drive away.

Zao Shiki no Hotel

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December 2021 - 28 February 2022) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter. Until it reopens, you will only be able to use the indoor baths. Please note that the outdoor baths, indoor baths and footbaths of "Hanareyu Hyakuhappo" are open for use as usual. Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Karaoke and sauna rooms are on-site and ski storage is provided. Yama no Uta restaurant serves Japanese dishes and a breakfast buffet. Shiki no Hotel Zao is a 5-minute walk from Zao Rope Way Station, a 15-minute drive from Yamagata City Wild Plants Garden and a 90-minute drive from Okama Crater. Lina World is a 30-minute drive away. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute drive away.

Free parkingNon-smoking rooms

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya

Tendo

Boasting natural hot spring baths, Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is located a 15-minute walk from JR Tendo Station, 80 km from Sendai. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available on site. A free shuttle service from JR Tendo Station can be arranged upon prior request. Certain rooms feature a private bathroom with a spa bath, while others have free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests will find a kettle in the room. A flat-screen TV is provided. The ryokan offers soothing natural hot spring bath in wooden cypress tubs and an open-air hot springs bath. A shared lounge features a tatami (woven-straw) floor and view of a Japanese garden. The ryokan also offers free use of bicycles. Guests can enjoy Japanese kaiseki multi-course meal carefully prepared with local produce for dinner. A Japanese and Western-style buffet is served for breakfast. Yama-dera Temple is a 15-minute drive, while Jakushoji Temple is a 10-minute car ride from Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya. The nearest airport is Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport, 15 minutes by car. Sendai Airport can be reached via a 75-minute drive.

Wakamatsuya

Wakamatsuya is situated a 3-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and the Zao Bus Terminal. It houses 3 public hot spring baths, including one which can be privately used based on availability. Its Japanese-style rooms offer mountain views. Free WiFi access is available in public areas and in all guest rooms. The property is a 33-minute drive from Lina World and a 45-minute drive from the Yamagata Train Station. A free transfer is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Rooms feature satellite TV, along with tea making facilities and a fridge. They also offer a private bathroom with bath and shower facilities and a hairdryer. A breakfast set menu is available and is served in the dining room. Guests can also opt for a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner (kaiseki). Guests can sing their hearts out at a karaoke session open during summer or have fun skiing. There are also shops in the hotel, and massage services can be requested.

Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Meigetsuso

Kaminoyama

Built on a 10,000 square metre property, Meigetsuso is located a 10-minute drive from Kaminoyama Onsen Station. Guests can enjoy the various flora of the Japanese Garden and Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning/heating, an en suite bathroom, and a fridge. Each room also comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. At Meigetsuso Ryokan, all meals are served at the guest rooms. For dinner, a Japanese-style course meal is served. For breakfast, guests can choose between a Western-style or Japanese-style breakfast. Guests can unwind and relax in the indoor and outdoor public hot spring baths. Private outdoor baths are also available on a first-come, first-served basis. Massages, yoga lessons and Pilate’s lessons are offered at a surcharge. Guests can also visit the library with a courtyard view for some quiet reading. The property is a 20-minute drive from the Saito Mokichi Memorial Museum and a 30-minute drive from one of the most famous skiing and snowboarding resorts, the Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Guests can also access the Kaminoyama Castle within a 10-minute drive from the property.

8.7

Matsukaneya Annex

Free parkingNon-smoking rooms

Located in Zao Onsen, Matukaneya Annex offers 3-star accommodation with hot spring baths including a free-flowing natural hot spring bath. The property features a restaurant serving unique cuisine. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation is equipped with a terrace and a shared lounge. At Matukaneya Annex guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. The reception can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The nearest airport is Yamagata (Junmachi), 28 km from Matukaneya Annex, and the property offers a free shuttle service.

8.7

Hagurokan

Tsuruoka

Situated among spiritual mountains with a rich history, Hagurokan offers traditional Japanese-style guest rooms in a historic building. Haguro Pagoda, one of Japan’s National Treasures, is a 20-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. JR Tsuruoka Station is a 35-minute bus ride away and Shonai Airport can be reached within a 40-minute drive. Hagurosan Ski Resort is a 10-minute drive from the property. Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each air-conditioned room comes with facilities like TV and electric kettle. A low table and cushions are provided in the seating area. Bathroom is shared with other guests. Hagurokan provides free luggage storage, and guests can use internet PCs and a printer in the lobby. Guests with a meal-inclusive plan can savour homemade Japanese dishes prepared with local ingredients.

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Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan