Ryokan Yamatoya

I felt good, and the service was excellent!

The food was delicious. The bath was also very comfortable. I'd like to go back again. The landlady was also a very nice person. Also, the entire building was decorated with paintings, bronze statues, and other things, making it a wonderful inn.

I was intrigued by the mixed reviews of this inn, so I stayed there. In conclusion, I completely understand the pros and cons. I really liked it and would like to return, but I'd like to share my thoughts on the pros and cons below. The semi-open-air bath in my room is a natural hot spring, with a sulfurous aroma and plenty of hot spring minerals. The view outside is of the stone walls and cliffs of the adjacent park. It's a little lonely, but the Inokoyu at Fuboukaku has a similar feel, so I guess it's fine as it is. While it would certainly be better if I could see the sky or greenery, I really liked having the semi-open-air bath all to myself. The room was also spacious, well-designed, and immaculately cleaned, making it a very comfortable stay. The bathroom always smelled great. The futon was comfortable, and I slept soundly. Dinner was well-seasoned, and most of the dishes were delicious. The Yamagata beef sukiyaki was particularly tasty. * was also excellent. There were two slices of meat, but one more would have been even better. My only disappointment was that the sashimi wasn't particularly tasty, and the grilled fish was cold and tough. I thought the grilled fish at the company cafeteria was better. If these two fish dishes had been better, dinner would have been perfect. The breakfast portion was just right. The homemade ganmodoki was also delicious. With grilled salmon, natto, and *, I have no complaints. It was a hot spring, but it would have been better if it had been served raw. However, their signature * was delicious. The large public bath, both the rock and marble baths, are designed in a Showa-era style. There was no open-air bath, and the view wasn't that great. I enjoyed the many paintings and sculptures in the building, but it's probably a matter of personal preference. Also, the stairs to the second and third floors are steep, so you have to use the handrail, but for some reason, it was sticky. I wish they'd wiped it down more thoroughly. I've written a lot about this, but it's only a five-minute taxi ride from Akayu Station on the Shinkansen line, and it's conveniently located just a three-hour door-to-door trip from my home in Tokyo. I'll definitely go back again if I feel like relaxing in a hot spring with the scent of sulfur.

I went to Akayu Onsen Yamatoya in Yamagata Prefecture for a girls' trip for the first time in a while. I was worried about the snow, but we arrived safely. I booked the Meiki Room. It was a calming Japanese-style room. There was a private bath (a semi-open-air bath in the hot spring) that you can use 24 hours a day. There was a Roman bath and a rock bath in the building, each with their own atmosphere and the temperature of the water was just right, so I was able to use both. All the fatigue from the trip was blown away in an instant. There was still snow outside, so bathing while watching the snow was the ultimate luxury. For dinner, the main dish was Yamagata beef sukiyaki. I was impressed by the delicious meat that melted in my mouth. I also had a full breakfast. The homemade ganmodoki was different from what I usually eat, and it seemed to be made by a chef, so it was delicious. The landlady was friendly and came to greet me at dinner. It was a great vacation to soak in the hot springs, eat delicious food, and feel the warmth of the people. I thought it would be nice to come again when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Thank you for all your help.