Ryokan Yamatoya

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 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.