Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU

9.0

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.0/10, based on 436 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 Current ryokan	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	7.2/10	191
47th	Keyaki no Yado, source ambrée	4.1/10	25

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hot Spring Town City Center Station Access Mountain Setting Cherry Blossoms Hot Spring Bath

Location

994-0025 Yamagata, Tendo, Kamata Honcho 1-1-30, Japan

Staff 9,2/10

Facilities 9,1/10

Cleanliness 9,2/10

Comfort 9,0/10

Value for money 8,7/10

Location 8,7/10

Verified Tendo LocationExact match for Kamata Honcho 1-1-30 in Tendo Onsen, not another Takinoyu.

Large Public BathsSpacious gender-separated baths are a standout feature for relaxed, uncrowded soaking.

Yamagata Food FocusMeals highlight Yamagata beef and locally grown produce, giving dinner real regional character.

Good Sightseeing BaseUseful base for Yamadera, Zao area, airport access, and wider Yamagata touring.

Room VarietyWide room selection includes traditional styles and some upgraded private-bath options.

Easy Arrival OptionsFree parking and station shuttle support smooth arrivals for drivers and rail travelers.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsAccess is the strongest stay-length driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, enjoy baths and dinner, then use the next day for Yamadera, central Tendo sights, or a regional drive before moving on. A second night works if you want a slower bath rhythm and one nearby excursion, but the immediate onsen-town area alone is usually too limited for a longer stay.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a comfortable 1-night ryokan stay or a relaxed 2-night Yamagata-area base, not as a long immersive onsen retreat.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay areaTendo Onsen itself is convenient but not dense enough in major sights for most travelers to justify 3+ nights.

Station is not doorstep-closeJR Tendo Station is roughly a 15-minute walk, so luggage-heavy arrivals should plan taxi or shuttle.

Not a secluded nature hideawayThis is in an onsen town within Tendo city, so expect convenience more than remote scenery.

HAYAMA (on-site)

on-site

Reservation-only kappo dining with seasonal local cuisine and mountain views.

Komorebi (on-site)

on-site

Dining room with open kitchen, wine cellar, and private table rooms.

Tenpo (nearby)

nearby3 min walk

Ryokan-run cafe and eat-in spot outside the main building.

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 at JR Tendo Station and use the ryokan's shuttle if arranged in advance or take a short taxi ride with luggage. If flying, Yamagata Airport is the most useful airport and is typically a short taxi transfer away.

JR Tendo Stationstation
270 mTendo, Yamagata, Japanabout 15–20 min on footabout 5 min by taxiabout 5–10 min by local transfer or ryokan shuttle if arranged
Best all-around rail arrival point; practical for shinkansen and local train users, and a taxi is easiest with luggage.
JR Tendo-Minami Stationstation
2.1 kmTendo, Yamagata, Japannot ideal on foot for most travelersabout 10–15 min by taxiusually less convenient than via Tendo Station
A secondary rail option if your route specifically uses this station, but Tendo Station is usually the easier arrival point.
Onsen Nishi Bus Stopbus
150 mTendo Onsen area, Tendo, Yamagata, Japanabout 2–5 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxilocal bus timing should be checked locally
Potentially the handiest bus stop for travelers already on a local onsen-bound bus, with only a short final walk.
Tendo Station-mae Bus Stopbus
240 mNear JR Tendo Station, Tendo, Yamagata, Japanabout 15–20 min on foot if continuing to the ryokan areaabout 5 min by taxi from herebest checked locally; useful mainly for local bus connections
Useful if transferring from local buses at Tendo Station, but less convenient than a taxi for check-in luggage.
Yamagata Airportairport
5.9 kmHigashine, Yamagata, Japanabout 15–20 min by taxibest checked locally; taxi is usually simplest
Most useful airport for this ryokan and the preferred flight gateway for a straightforward arrival.
Sendai Airportairport
53 kmNatori, Miyagi, Japanabout 1 hr 20 min by car in favorable conditionsusually requires rail or highway-bus transfers and takes noticeably longer than flying into Yamagata
Useful as a wider-flight alternative when Yamagata Airport schedules do not fit, but it is less direct.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Large onsen facilitiesThe ryokan’s main baths are notably spacious, with a combined bathing area around 1,000 square meters, so the public onsen experience feels more relaxed than in smaller inns.
Private bath with local characterIts reservable garden bath offers 100% natural hot spring water, and the themed baths add a playful Tendo touch, including one inspired by the city’s famous shogi culture.
Excellent for food-focused staysMeals highlight Yamagata beef, seasonal local produce, and even organic vegetables grown on the ryokan’s own farm, which gives dinner and breakfast a more regional identity than a standard hotel meal.
Good base for exploring YamagataThe location works well for day trips, with access to places like Yamadera, Zao, Ginzan Onsen, and Yamagata Airport, making it practical if you want one ryokan stay plus sightseeing.
Some rooms feel genuinely upgradedHigher-category Tokinohana rooms add open-air baths, views over Tendo and the mountains, and lounge access with drinks and snacks, giving the stay a more special feel if you book up.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not a secluded countryside retreatThis is an in-town Tendo Onsen property, so the atmosphere is more convenient and accessible than remote or deeply scenic ryokans tucked into mountains or forest.
Experience varies a lot by room typeThe property offers a broad spread from standard rooms to premium suites, so the stay can feel very different depending on what you book; the most memorable perks are not included in every room.
Private bath may cost extraWhile the private garden bath is a highlight, it is not universally included and can require an additional charge unless bundled with a specific room plan.
Check-out is fairly earlyWith a 10:00 check-out, the departure pace can feel a bit rushed if you prefer slow ryokan mornings with extra bath time and a relaxed breakfast.
Less ideal without a dinner planPart of this ryokan’s appeal is its food experience, so staying room-only or arriving too late can reduce the value and make the experience feel less distinctive.

Current position: 15th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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