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Miyamaso Takamiya
Book Miyamaso Takamiya in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— One of the most popular Japanese hot spring inns. This hot spring has 1900 years of history, and is filled with spring water bubbling up naturally. The nine hot ...
YAMAGATA THE TAKINAMI
Book Yamagata The Takinami in Akayu Kaminoyama Onsen (Yamagata)―― This ryokan was renovated into a modern space by relocating and restoring a 350-year-old building. All guest rooms come with open-air hot sprin...
Meigetsuso
Book Meigetsuso in Zao-Kaminoyama Onsen (Yamagata)—— There are various kinds of secluded accommodations with open-air baths. With three types of private-use hot spring baths. 25 minutes by taxi to Zao. Access:...
Zao Uta no Yado Wakamatsuya
Book Zao Uta no Yado Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)―― With a private-use hot spring baths. A beautiful view of the mountains from the rooms. 3 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mou...
Nippon no Yado Koyo
Book Nippon no Yado Koyo in Zao-Kaminoyama Onsen (Yamagata)—— The hot spring is one of the three major hot springs of beauty in Japan, and the cuisine features the famous wagyu, Yonezawa beef. 25 minutes by ta...
Hatagonokokoro Hashimotoya
Book Hatagonokokoro Hashimotoya in Zao-Kaminoyama Onsen (Yamagata)— The view of the mountains of Zao from spots such as the room and open-air baths is beautiful. There are various kinds of guest rooms with ope...
Notoya Ryokan
Book Notoya Ryokan in Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata)―― With a private-use hot spring baths. An old folk house-style inn built with traditional construction methods and specified as a tangible cultural property. Locat...
Fujiya Inn
Book Fujiya Inn in Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata)―― With five types of private-use hot spring baths. An inn with a Japanese modernistic design (Architect: Kengo Kuma). Located at the center of the old townscape in Gi...
Tachibanaya
Book Tachibanaya in Atsumi Onsen (Yamagata)―― Beautiful Japanese gardens, historically rich hot springs, and a full array of secluded private rooms. This area has been thriving for 1000 as a therapeutic bath a...
Bankokuya
Book Bankokuya in Atsumi Onsen (Yamagata)―― Experience a spirit of hospitality that has graced guests for three hundred years. This famous bath began flourishing as a therapeutic bath one thousand years ago, a...
Zao Kokusai Hotel
Book Zao Kokusai Hotel in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— Brimming with rustic flavor, the wooden Hachiemon bath is famous. Enjoy 100% "kakenagashi" (never recycled) sulfur bathing with floating "yu no hana" （sediment ...
Takimikan
Book Takimikan in Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata)―― The huge open-air bath is located on the highest spot in the area and provides a liberating view. An old folk house-style inn built with traditional construction met...
