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Takasagoya Ryokan 3 stars

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen and only 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests. The ryokan features family rooms. perfect stay the food is great the hospitality is overwhelming, way over the japanese standard

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9
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
€ 59
per night

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya 4 stars

Tendo Onsen, Tendo

The ryokan offers soothing natural hot spring bath in natural stone 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. Very beautiful hotel. Great onsen.

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9.2
Superb
218 reviews
Price from
€ 118
per night

Tamonkan 2 stars

Mount Haguro, Tsuruoka

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. 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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9.3
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso 4 stars

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. The wooden structure of the property portrays a traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby. Our stay at Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso was one of our highlights of our honeymoon! The hotel is insanely charming and very well kept. You can see it's an old building but it doesn't look old or worn down. The staff are friendly and polite, and greet you by the door when you arrive and leave the hotel. They were also very accomodating to us when we asked to keep out futons out, as we wanted to take a nap during the day. Dinner and breakfast was amazing and a lovely experience, it was delicious and presented nicely and staff was attentive and friendly. Our suite was amazing, and we loved having our own private bath outside on a balcony overlooking a snowy hill.

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9
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
€ 276
per night

Oyado Morinone

Kaminoyama Onsen, Kaminoyama

Situated in Kaminoyama, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Oyado Morinone offers accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a public bath. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. This was the most elegant and restful stay of my life. Food is incredible - deserves a bib gourmand! Rooms are large and comfortable with a view. Onsen is lovely. The best is the free alcohol and hot drink service in the evenings around the fireplace. Definitely stay here if you can! It’s once in a lifetime type stuff

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9.4
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
€ 210
per night

Tsukasaya Ryokan 4 stars

Yutagawa Onsen, Tsuruoka

Tsukaya Ryokan is a accommodation with a history of over 300 years. All rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors.

Guests can enjoy meals and sake rice wine in a private dining room, or have a soak in the hot spring bath on site, boasting free flowing spring water retrieved directly from the spring source. Of all the hotels and ryokans I stayed at during my two weeks traveling Japan, the night at Tsukasaya Ryokan was by far my favorite. Mrs. Shoji personally came out and greeted me at my taxi. From that moment onward, I felt as if I was receiving an experience personalized just for me. After showing me to my room, Mrs. Shoji informed me of several local attractions (parks, shrines, temples, etc.) that were lovely to visit prior to returning for dinner. Every moment of the stay felt thoughtfully crafted and authentic. The food was delicious, containing many dishes that I had never before experienced. The onsen, while small and enclosed, was at just the right temperature and left my skin feeling the best it has in years. The design of the structure was charming and authentic (as best that a foreigner like myself can judge). The staff were friendly and accommodating.

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9.4
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
€ 76
per night

Hagurokan 2 stars

Mount Haguro, 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. 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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9
Superb
69 reviews
Price from
€ 44
per night

Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato 4 stars

Zao Onsen

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.

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
€ 250
per night

Meigetsuso 5 stars

Kaminoyama Onsen, 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.

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. Beautiful setting; the room had everything we needed; public areas for relaxing we’re comfortable and inviting. The staff and service was superb; the food was excellent.

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9
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
€ 164
per night

Kansyokan 4 stars

Semi Onsen, Mogami

Situated just 14 km from Shinjo Station, Kansyokan provides accommodation in Mogami with access to pool with a view, an open-air bath, as well as a lift. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a spa centre. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. This place was visited by the Emperors of Japan so definitely worth it to get expensive and get the suite, it was massive and able to fit 7 people. Definitely worth if travelling in groups. Also the hotelier is very very very helpful. He helped us to plan our day itinerary and arrange drivers for us. Very accomodating and staff is very very very helpful. Breakfast is included and the facilities is amazing.

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8.4
Very good
585 reviews
Price from
€ 45
per night

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FAQs about ryokans in Yamagata

  • Couples travelling in Yamagata loved staying at Tamonkan, Yunohara and Yuuyu No Sato Yusa.

    Similarly, these ryokans in Yamagata are highly rated by couples: Oyado Morinone, Arimakan and Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso.

  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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  • There are 55 ryokans in Yamagata you can book on Booking.com.

  • Many families visiting Yamagata loved staying at Tsukasaya Ryokan, Tamonkan and Oyado Morinone.

    Similarly, Meigetsuso, Tendo Hotel and Yunohara are also popular among family travellers.

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Yamagata for this weekend is € 276.26, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya, Tamonkan and Takasagoya Ryokan are some popular ryokans in Yamagata.

    In addition to these ryokans, Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso, Oyado Morinone and Tsukasaya Ryokan are also popular in Yamagata.

  • Saikatei Jidaiya, Yura Onsen Yaotome and Hotel Koyo have received great reviews from guests in Yamagata regarding the views from these ryokans

    Guests staying in Yamagata also spoke highly of the views from these ryokans: Tendo Hotel, Hayamakan and Matsukaneya Annex.

Ryokans that guests love in Yamagata