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Kameya Hotel

Yunohama Onsen, Tsuruoka

Featuring an open-air bath, Kameya Hotel is located in the Yunohama Onsen district of Tsuruoka, only 3.5 km from Kamo Aquarium. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

F
Fabian
From
Germany
Beautiful hotel rooms with a nice view, super friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$157.79
1 night, 2 adults

Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery

Tendo Onsen, Tendo

Situated in Tendo in the Yamagata region, Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery features accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

F
Felicitas
From
Switzerland
Extraordinary, kind and attentive staff, beautiful facilities. The meals were fantastic. Hotel is in a rather remote area, expect mainly Japanese speaking guests and staff. Translation apps will be helpful :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$372.96
1 night, 2 adults

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya

Tendo Onsen, Tendo

Boasting natural hot spring baths, Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is located a 15-minute walk from JR Tendo Station, 50 km from Sendai.

M
Mariko
From
Hong Kong
Very beautiful hotel. Great onsen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Price from
US$225.42
1 night, 2 adults

Hayamakan

Kaminoyama Onsen, Kaminoyama

Guests at Hayamakan can enjoy traditional multi-course meals and relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths.

G
Gina
From
Germany
Staff is sooo friendly and helpful with everything. There is shuttles to the station every 20minutes and the rooms are so spacious and clean and with attention to detail - we loved it. The outside Onsen is beautiful and tattoo friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Price from
US$190.20
1 night, 2 adults

Tamonkan

Mount Haguro, Tsuruoka

Located just 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Tamonkan features accommodation in Tsuruoka with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a concierge service.

J
Jason
From
Canada
Everything was amazing. The room was beautiful, the food delicious, and the beds comfortable. They also had a wonderful hot bath onsite. The owner helped us out by letting us check in early and driving us to the station when leaving because there was an unexpected landslide which made taxis unavailable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Price from
US$112.71
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zao Onsen

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial lift, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy.

H
Horia
From
Romania
One of the best ryokans we’ve stayed at in Japan. The location feels straight out of a Ghibli movie, with over 300 years of history and an amazing atmosphere. We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed some of the best Japanese food each day at the ryokan restaurant. Since both me and my partner have tattoos, we booked the private onsen every evening through reception. The real highlight was the staff. They went above and beyond to make our stay special, spoke good conversational English, and checked in daily to ensure everything was perfect. Highly recommended for an authentic, cozy ryokan experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
US$309.95
1 night, 2 adults

Tendo Hotel

Tendo Onsen, Tendo

Set just 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Tendo Hotel provides accommodation in Tendo with access to an open-air bath, free bikes, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

a
annie
From
Singapore
The breakfast spread was good and we enjoyed our 4 mornings of good breakfast. It is Japanese style mixed with some western, there are juices, tea, coffee and desserts. The staff serving breakfast was very polite and neat. What we like best is the private room Japanese dinner which we enjoyed for the 3 nights. Very exclusive and different night, different menu. On our last night our dinner was changed from 2nd floor to the 10 floor which allow us to see the night scene of this little town. I highly recommend this for family or honey moon couple. We booked 3 rooms and requested for our rooms to be next to one another and the hotel helped us with this request. The Onsen in this Ryoken was clean and comfortable both indoor and outdoor. Walking from Tendo station to here is about 15 mins. The room is super comfortable, clean, shower and WC separated, well furnished in Japanese style. If I have a chance, will return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$194.42
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukinoike

Kaminoyama Onsen, Kaminoyama

Located in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, with Kaminoyama-Onsen Station nearby, Tsukinoike provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

D
Dorothy Lim
From
Singapore
Everything about it. The moment you enter the Ryokan, how welcoming the staff, being served nice cold welcome drinks and hot towels as the check in process happened at the sofa and not at a counter. This Ryokan though small in size provides the homely feel. The meals (dinner and breakfast) were both excellent. We enjoyed it very much.The public bath was nicely decorated too. The owners of the Ryokan definitely placed a lot of efforts to it's design, decorations etc. My husband and I wished we were staying another night instead of our overnight stay. We will return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$239.51
1 night, 2 adults

Uesugi no Miyu Gotenmori

Akayu Onsen, Nanyo

Offering an open-air bath and mountain view, Uesugi no Miyu Gotenmori is set in Nanyo, 32 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 1.9 km from Akayu Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$345.17
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukasaya Ryokan

Yutagawa Onsen, Tsuruoka

Set in Tsuruoka, 12 km from Kamo Aquarium, Tsukasaya Ryokan features accommodation with a hot spring bath. This 4-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space.

H
Hubert
From
Switzerland
We felt like home: warmly welcome, very friendly people, exceptional food. Very supportive (we wanted vegetarian food and ist was no problem) Thank you very much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$154.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Area was lovely. The zao outdoor spa recommended was up hills to the top of the town, so far to walk, hotel would not give us a lift up to the outdoor spa, even though they offer a discount. Staff were nice and helpfull. Hotel onsen was lovely
Guest review by
jennifer
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$133.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
We would definitely recommend this ryokan as the staff was warm, helpful and considerate, the room was spacious and nicely decorated, the baths were indoor but had large windows with a nice view of a japanese garden, and the food was very very good; the staff could even accomodate the needs of my vegetarian partner. The price was also really convenient. In conclusion, we had a wonderful experience during our stay there.
Guest review by
Ayurzana
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$447.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Onsens and Japanese foods
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Kerrie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$114.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The bedroom was spacious and comfortable. We tried the private onsen and it was also an amazing experience. We ordered to have dinner and breakfast in our room and it was an amazing feast! They even catered vegetarian for us which is a huge bonus in Japan.
Guest review by
Veronica Furey
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$112.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
The owners are extremely lovely and accomodating. The food was superb and the building is magical. The small onsen tub was perfect for winding down after a hike up Mt Haguro.
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Andreas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$157.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Friendly staff, comfy bed, nice amenities, designated parking spot, coffee provided on lobby floor for limited hours. Easy access to the onsen. Really enjoyed the breakfast - worth the price. Nicely designed hotel and recommended to those looking for a place to stay in Tsuruoka.
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Janice
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Excellent Dinner and Breakfast. All inclusive drinks. Private Onsen/Hot spring was amazing. Staff were very accommodating and the Cherry blossom in full bloom along the nearby river was a huge bonus. Excellent artworks throughout the property
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Currie
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
We had a lovely stay at Hagurokan. Excellent Japanese hospitality- we felt very welcomed and cared for. The ryokan itself is beautiful, and the traditional meals were so good. Every dish was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend!
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Lojen
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$169.06
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Have been to numerous onsen stay in Japan, this one ranks one of the best if not the best. The set dinner is overwhelming, the service is the best I have encountered in all my stay; After we have checked out of the hotel & as we were early for the public bus, we waited at hotel open area. The staff came to confirm our bus timing & specially made some traditional Japanese tea & served it with candies too. The thoughtful service really made our day. Thank you.
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WILLIAM
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Such a nice relaxed feel from the moment you arrive. Room size was good with a lovely outlook. Food (we had breakfast and dinner) were amazing traditional fair. Onsens were lovely.
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Kristy
Young couple