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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.

This place is a wonder. The staff is great, and exceeded my expectations with their service. This hotel has an Onsen, which can be problematic for people with tattoos, but the staff made sure that I can go in and use the Onsen anyways, just had to make sure it was empty beforehand. I would highly recommend staying at this place while visiting Yamagata

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9.1
Superb
211 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

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. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

What a cool place! There were so many opportunities to taste the beer that was brewed locally on-site. From the drinks bar at check-in to the tasting room open all day to the all-you-can-drink plan at dinner, the hotel was really quite generous with their liquid offerings. Even non-drinkers are accommodated with plenty of alcohol-free options. We also liked that they had multiple private baths on site. The main onsen were also quite nice. The food was fantastic and the beef served at dinner was some of the best I've had.

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8.4
Very good
120 reviews
Price from
£317
per night

Japanese-style guest rooms feature views of Tendo city or overlook the mountains. Rooms are air conditioned and have tatami (woven straw) flooring, futon mattresses, TV, refrigerator and safety deposit box. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and bath.

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.

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8.9
Fabulous
112 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Situated in Tendo, 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Sakaeya Hotel features accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. Attractively set in the Tendo Onsen district, this ryokan offers a garden. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Roof top bath and breakfast. Coffee at the ground floor lobby was lovely looking into the beautiful garden. The room was nice and clean.

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8.1
Very good
46 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Takinoyu Hotel features a spacious outdoor hot-spring bath, karaoke and massages. Free Wi-Fi is available at the main building, and a free shuttle service is offered to/from JR Tendo Train Station and Yamagata Airport. The ryokan also has a 24-hour reception, a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines.

Rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor with traditional futon bedding or Western beds. Some come with a sofa, while all rooms have an LCD TV, yukata robes and an en suite bathroom.

A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.

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8.7
Fabulous
47 reviews
Price from
£152
per night

The garden views bring the feeling of the changing seasons into the authentic Japanese rooms, which feature tatami mat (woven-mat) flooring and futon bedding. They come with a personal attendant service (nakai-san) and a bathroom with hot spring water.

Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms and lovely outside bath. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Was a very relaxing place to stay. Would recommend the experience.

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8.5
Very good
31 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

At Hotel Ohsho, guests relax in hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals. Bicycle rentals are available for touring the area and you can lounge at the spacious lobby. Free parking is available on-site and JR Tendo Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a TV, a fridge and an en suite bathroom.

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6
Review score
7 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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  • Avg. price/night: £167.55
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 211 reviews
    We were upgraded to a room with a private onsen. The place was clean, staff members were kind, helpful, and very hospitable. Although communication was challenging they tried very hard to answer every question we had, which were many (highly appreciate the guy attending to dinner!) We loved the complimentary roasted green tea and wanted to buy some for souvenir but they didnt sell it. Instead they gave us 5 sachets as souvenir, much appreciated! Would come back if we have a chance.8
    Ina Walks
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £128.45
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 112 reviews
    The onsen was the only good thing - large indoor and outdoor.
    Kristy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £150.79
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 reviews
    It’s my first time staying in a hot spring hotel, and it’s also my partner’s first time experiencing a hot spring bath. Everything is perfect—the room, the view, the food, and the staffs are very friendly. We regretted only staying for one night; we tried to extend for one more night, but they were fully booked. Definitely will go there again next year.
    L
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £42.65
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 689 reviews
    The location really close to Tendo stn where you can catch Shinkansen to Tokyo or train to Ginzan. Book this hotel since I cant reserve Ryokan in Ginzan
    Bella
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £167.55
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 211 reviews
    Nice stay in the hotel with nice Onsen.
    Phannee
    Group
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 46 reviews
    The ryokan is really traditionnal and super cool to sleep and have lunch in. The classic tatami rooms and onsens are a must ! It's a delight after a quite hike in the park to chill around in the facilities. There's even an onsen on the roof that we did not try because we checked in too late so we didn't get the info haha Great surprise was also the adaptability to vegan travelers : they made us a fully vegan breakfast that was super good and filling so thanks for that !
    Matthieu
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £167.55
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 211 reviews
    Beautiful ryokan with a sleek Japanese design. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the comfortable room, beautiful onsen and delicious food
    Hien
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £128.45
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 112 reviews
    Onsen (outdoors is best I think, you over look the waterfall and in our case falling snow). Ryokan style / tatami sleeping arrangements. Generous sized room.
    Pauline
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £128.45
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 112 reviews
    very attentive and polite staff, nice onsen; Very good breakfast. Tatami bed is so comfortable.
    Kok Meng
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £167.55
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 211 reviews
    After 5 years living in Japan, visiting many places, Homoamino Kuyufu Tsuruya his the best Ryokan I experienced so far : Perfect balance between traditional Japanese hospitality mixed with 21st century comfort and amenities. Breakfast and Dinner in private room is simply perfect as well as in room Onsen. In Yamagata prefecture, it will be difficult to find a better place to stay. Day trip to Matsushima or Mountain Area is easily accessible by car.
    FRANCOIS
    Family with young children

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