onogawaonsen azumasou

8.2

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.2/10, based on 169 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sakaeya Hotel	10.0/10	118
🥈 2nd	Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya	9.4/10	965
🥉 3rd	Shouhakutei Azumaso	9.3/10	179
4th	天童荘 TENDOSO	9.6/10	29
5th	Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso	9.2/10	1,267
6th	Hayamakan	9.2/10	730
7th	Tendo Hotel	9.2/10	539
8th	Tamonkan	9.2/10	313
9th	Hagurokan	9.2/10	90
10th	Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan	9.2/10	89
11th	Wakamatsuya	9.1/10	670
12th	Kinosato, auberge gastronomique à Zaō Onsen	9.1/10	316
13th	Tsukinoike	9.3/10	38
14th	Uesugi no Miyu Gotenmori	9.1/10	64
15th	Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU	9.0/10	436
16th	Kameya Hotel	9.0/10	207
17th	Takasagoya Ryokan	9.0/10	196
18th	Zao Shiki no Hotel	8.9/10	749
19th	Tachibanaya	8.9/10	182
20th	YuiLocalZao	9.6/10	5
21st	Arimakan	8.9/10	42
22nd	Yūsuitei Isagoya	8.8/10	639
23rd	Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery	8.8/10	480
24th	Oyado Morinone	8.8/10	255
25th	Yura Onsen Yaotome	8.8/10	141
26th	Matsukaneya Annex	8.8/10	35
27th	ShirabuOnsen Higashiya	8.8/10	32
28th	Tsukasaya Ryokan	8.8/10	7
29th	Namegawaonsen Fukushimaya	8.6/10	70
30th	Saikatei Jidaiya	8.6/10	304
31st	Takamiya Hotel Lucent	8.6/10	1,662
32nd	Yuuyu No Sato Yusa	8.5/10	85
33rd	Bankokuya	8.5/10	178
34th	Ikkyu -Seaside Hotel-	8.2/10	8
35th	Takamiya Ryokan Sagiya Sansorai	8.2/10	13
36th	Yumorinoyado Sannozyou	7.9/10	6
37th	Ringoya, Zaō Onsen	8.2/10	25
38th	Senso Yutagawa	8.2/10	37
39th	Meitoya So	8.3/10	1,390
40th	onogawaonsen azumasou Current ryokan	8.2/10	169
41st	Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel	8.1/10	56
42nd	Kansyokan	8.1/10	78
43rd	Kami no yama Azumaya	8.0/10	675
44th	Tofuya Ryokan, Onogawa Onsen, Sauna, Barrier-free	7.3/10	31
45th	Takamiya Bettei Kuon	7.4/10	643
46th	Hotel Tetora Resort Tsuruoka	7.2/10	191
47th	Keyaki no Yado, source ambrée	4.1/10	25

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Hot Spring Town Mountain Setting Garden Setting Valley Scenery Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen

Location

992-0076 Yamagata, Yonezawa, 小野川町２４７１, Japan

Staff 7,5/10

Facilities 7,5/10

Cleanliness 7,5/10

Comfort 7,5/10

Value for money 10,0/10

Location 7,5/10

Verified Onogawa LocationConfirmed at 2471 Onogawamachi in Onogawa Onsen, Yonezawa, not another Azumasou.

Flowing Spring BathsThe ryokan highlights abundant natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source.

Free Private BathOvernight guests can reserve one complimentary private bath session per stay.

Yonezawa Beef MealsDinner features local Yonezawa beef and seasonal regional ingredients from Yamagata.

Hillside Onsen ViewsSet on higher ground, it overlooks the hot spring town and surrounding mountains.

Long-Established RyokanOperating since 1789, it offers a traditional stay with a homecoming-style atmosphere.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the main driver: arrive by mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, eat a ryokan meal, walk the small onsen area, bathe again at night, then leave after breakfast or add one more slow day for Yonezawa town sights.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night onsen stay or calm 2-night break in Onogawa Onsen, not as a high-efficiency sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited base valueThe immediate area is small, so travelers focused on packed sightseeing can overstay here after two nights.

Access is not station-easyIt is around 20 minutes from central Yonezawa by car or bus, with no ryokan shuttle listed.

Not fully private-bath focusedA reservable private bath exists, but this is not an in-room open-air bath style luxury ryokan.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Ryokan meal venue for seasonal dinner and breakfast.

Breakfast Room (on-site)

on-site

Simple Japanese breakfast with local rice and morning staples.

Ryuge (nearby)

nearbyabout 6 min walk

Casual ramen shop near the Onogawa Onsen entrance.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via JR Yonezawa Station and continue by local bus to Onogawa Onsen or by taxi if carrying luggage. If flying, Yamagata Airport is the most practical regional airport, but the final approach is still easiest via Yonezawa.

Nishi-Yonezawa Stationstation
4.2 kmabout 55 min walkabout 15–25 min by taxinot usually the easiest option
Closer than Yonezawa Station in straight-line terms, but generally less useful for most visitors because service and onward connections are more limited.
Yonezawa Stationstation
7.3 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxiabout 25–40 min by local bus, depending on service
Best main arrival point for rail travelers, including Shinkansen connections; usually the most practical transfer hub for reaching the ryokan.
Onogawa Onsen Bus Stopbus
60 mabout 3–8 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxi
Most useful bus stop for the final approach if arriving from Yonezawa Station; convenient if you prefer to avoid a taxi.
Yonezawa Airport Shuttle Stop / Station-front Bus Areabus
7.3 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15–30 min by carbest checked locally
Useful transfer area at Yonezawa Station for changing between train, local bus, and taxi when heading to Onogawa Onsen.
Yamagata Airportairport
65 kmabout 1.5–2 hours by car, depending on conditionstypically around 2–3 hours via ground transfer and Yonezawa
Most practical airport choice for domestic arrivals into this area; best used together with a transfer to Yonezawa before continuing to the ryokan.
Fukushima Airportairport
80 kmabout 2–2.5 hours by carcan be time-consuming and is best checked locally
Possible but usually less convenient than Yamagata or Sendai for reaching Onogawa Onsen unless flights and car access suit your itinerary.
Sendai Airportairport
81 kmabout 2–2.5 hours by car in favorable conditionsoften around 2.5–4 hours via rail transfers
A useful alternative when flight choices are better than Yamagata Airport, but it usually involves a longer multi-step transfer.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Hilltop views over the onsen townThe ryokan sits on higher ground in Onogawa Onsen, which gives many rooms open views toward the hot spring town or the Azuma mountain range. That setting adds a calmer, more scenic feel than a street-level inn.
Strong Yonezawa beef focusThis is a particularly good fit if you want a food-driven stay, because the inn prominently offers Yonezawa beef meals including sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and steak-style plans. It feels more destination-specific than a generic kaiseki dinner.
Rooms with private onsen optionsSome higher-grade rooms come with their own small private onsen bath, which is useful for couples or travelers who prefer a more personal bathing experience. That gives the property more flexibility than ryokan limited to shared baths only.
Pet-friendly annex is a rare plusThe separate Azumaen annex allows guests to stay with pets, and its rooms include indoor baths fed by the same hot spring source. That makes this ryokan stand out for travelers who do not want to leave a pet behind.
Good balance of tradition and accessibilityIt keeps the tatami-ryokan atmosphere, yet it also offers practical features like parking, English support, and daytime onsen access. For international visitors, that can make the stay easier without losing the traditional feel.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the easiest base without a carThe inn is in Onogawa Onsen rather than near Yonezawa Station, so it is better for a quiet retreat than for quick rail-based sightseeing. Travelers planning frequent train hops may find the location less convenient.
Some room types may feel old-schoolThe appeal here is traditional rather than sleek, so travelers expecting crisp modern design or luxury-minimalist interiors may find parts of the stay dated. The charm is more nostalgic than contemporary.
Private-bath rooms are limitedThe most attractive room category with a private onsen is not the standard experience and availability is naturally tighter. If that feature matters a lot, booking late could be disappointing.
Pet annex has trade-offsThe pet-friendly annex is a real advantage, but its in-room bath setup does not include a shower, so some guests will still need to use the main bathhouse. That is practical, but less self-contained than it first sounds.
Best experience depends on liking quiet onsen townsOnogawa Onsen is more low-key than famous large-scale resort areas, so this ryokan suits travelers seeking a slower, local atmosphere. If you want nightlife, lots of shops, or a buzzier resort scene, it may feel too subdued.

Current position: 40th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
35th	Takamiya Ryokan Sagiya Sansorai	8.2/10	13
36th	Yumorinoyado Sannozyou	7.9/10	6
37th	Ringoya, Zaō Onsen	8.2/10	25
38th	Senso Yutagawa	8.2/10	37
39th	Meitoya So	8.3/10	1,390
40th	onogawaonsen azumasou Current ryokan	8.2/10	169
41st	Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel	8.1/10	56
42nd	Kansyokan	8.1/10	78
43rd	Kami no yama Azumaya	8.0/10	675
44th	Tofuya Ryokan, Onogawa Onsen, Sauna, Barrier-free	7.3/10	31
45th	Takamiya Bettei Kuon	7.4/10	643