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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.

Dinner and breakfast exceeded expectations. Everyone was so helpful and polite. The room and private onsen was amazing. It was a great way to relax.

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9.1
Superb
213 reviews
Price from
£103
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
£322
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
113 reviews
Price from
£72
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
47 reviews
Price from
£80
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
49 reviews
Price from
£149
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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8.6
Fabulous
30 reviews
Price from
£105
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
£103
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: £47.33
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 694 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: £169.76
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 213 reviews
    Very beautiful hotel. Great onsen.
    Mariko
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.51
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 47 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: £169.76
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 213 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: £169.76
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 213 reviews
    Service and friendliness of employees. Dinner very good. Hotel public onsen very nice
    Eric
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £169.76
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 213 reviews
    fantastic dinner and breakfast. friendly staff, nice onsen and front desk able to communicate in English.
    Hong
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £130.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 113 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: £130.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 113 reviews
    I loved the Onsen and our japanese style room. We had a nice view from the room. Buffet breakfast was delicious and had many local dishes.
    Andrea
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £130.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 113 reviews
    very attentive and polite staff, nice onsen; Very good breakfast. Tatami bed is so comfortable.
    Kok Meng
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £169.76
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 213 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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