Hotel Tetora Resort Tsuruoka

7.2

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.2/10, based on 191 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	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 Current ryokan	7.2/10	191
47th	Keyaki no Yado, source ambrée	4.1/10	25

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Sea Views Hot Spring Town Countryside Escape Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

997-1117 Yamagata, Tsuruoka, Shimogawa Shojiba 358-3, Japan

Staff 7,4/10

Facilities 7,0/10

Cleanliness 7,6/10

Comfort 7,0/10

Value for money 7,1/10

Location 7,0/10

Yunohama Onsen BaseVerified in the Yunohama Onsen area, suited for hot-spring stays by Tsuruoka.

Easy Airport AccessAbout 10 minutes by car from Shonai Airport, convenient for fly-in travelers.

Simple Tsuruoka AccessRoughly 20 minutes by car from Tsuruoka Station and Tsuruoka IC.

Free Large ParkingFree parking for around 80 cars is useful for self-drive trips.

Near Aquarium VisitsOfficial plans highlight Kamo Aquarium, about five minutes away by car.

Longer Onsen StaysOffers multi-meal therapeutic stay plans for slow, budget-conscious hot-spring breaks.

Recommended stay1 nightAccess is the strongest driver here: arrive for check-in, use the sea-view hot spring and open-air bath, have dinner, walk the beach or onsen area, then leave after breakfast for Kamo Aquarium, Shonai Airport, or onward Shonai sightseeing.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night Yunohama Onsen stay or airport-side coastal stop, not a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Weak walking baseThe setting is coastal and relaxed, but not dense with restaurants, shops, or urban conveniences on foot.

Easy to overstayTwo nights can work with nearby coastal sights, but the immediate area is too limited for most longer stays.

Not luxury-ledChoose it for value, hot spring, and location logic rather than refined ryokan service or high-end design.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

On-site banquet-style meal venue for breakfast and dinner.

Suzume (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Recommended local izakaya with changing daily dishes.

Ryuo (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Well-known nearby Chinese restaurant popular in the area.

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 Tsuruoka Station or Shonai Airport and continue by taxi or local bus toward the Yunohama/Shimogawa coastal area. If carrying luggage, a taxi from Tsuruoka Station or from the airport is usually the most practical final approach.

Tsuruoka Stationstation
8.6 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxi or carabout 35–50 min by local bus plus a short final transfer, best checked locally
Main rail gateway for arrivals from within the region; best used with a taxi for the last stretch to the ryokan.
Yunohama Kaiganbus
1.8 kmabout 20–30 min, depending on route choiceabout 5–10 min by taxi or carcoastal route stop with local bus access, best checked locally
Useful if you are already using the Yunohama coastal bus line, but not the easiest stop for a first arrival with suitcases.
Yunohama Onsenguchibus
2.0 kmabout 20–30 min, not ideal with luggageabout 5–10 min by taxi or carserved by local buses toward the Yunohama coast; schedules should be checked locally
A workable bus stop for budget-conscious travelers, though the last segment is usually easier by taxi.
Yunohama Onsenbus
2.2 kmabout 20–35 min if weather and luggage allowabout 5–10 min by taxi or cardirect coastal bus area stop; final local timing best checked locally
Useful local bus access point for the nearby hot-spring and beach area, but a short taxi is better if you have bags.
S-MALL Bus Terminalbus
8.2 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxi or carabout 35–50 min by bus toward Yunohama/Shimogawa area, best checked locally
Good transfer point for local buses from central Tsuruoka; practical if rail arrivals connect better here than at the station frontage.
Shonai Airportairport
3.8 kmabout 10–20 min by taxi or carabout 20–40 min depending on bus connection and stop choice
Usually the most convenient airport for this property; especially practical if you want the shortest airport-to-ryokan transfer.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Coastal onsen settingThe hotel sits in the Yunohama area near the Sea of Japan, giving the stay a relaxed seaside feel that is different from a city hotel in central Tsuruoka.
Good base for Kamo AquariumIt works well if Kamo Aquarium is on your plan, since the property is a short drive away and saves you from commuting from farther inland.
Rooms with sea viewsSome rooms offer ocean-facing views, which can make the stay more memorable, especially around sunset or in calmer weather.
On-site hot spring bathsThe property offers hot-spring bathing, including the kind of communal bath experience many travelers want from a regional Japanese stay.
Useful for budget-minded resort seekersIt gives you resort-style basics like parking, larger-hotel facilities, and a leisure-oriented atmosphere at a more accessible level than high-end ryokan stays.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Aging building feelMultiple guest impressions point to an older property, so expect a more dated atmosphere rather than a freshly renovated or design-forward stay.
Service can feel unevenSome guest feedback suggests operational inconsistency, especially around meal handling and front-desk coordination, which may matter if you want a smoother full-service experience.
Not ideal for walking-based tripsThe hotel is outside central Tsuruoka, so it is less convenient if you want to explore the city on foot or rely heavily on the station area.
Overall quality is mid-rangeThis is not positioned like a luxury ryokan, so travelers expecting standout cuisine, premium rooms, or highly curated hospitality may come away underwhelmed.
Review scores are mixedRecent ratings across booking platforms are not consistently strong, which suggests the experience can vary depending on room type, expectations, and timing.

Current position: 46th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	7.2/10	191
47th	Keyaki no Yado, source ambrée	4.1/10	25