Uesugi no Miyu Gotenmori

9.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.1/10, based on 64 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 Current ryokan	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	7.2/10	191
47th	Keyaki no Yado, source ambrée	4.1/10	25

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Hot Spring Town Garden Setting Cherry Blossoms Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Private Onsen

Location

999-2211 Yamagata, Nanyo, Akayu 989, Japan

Staff 9,4/10

Facilities 9,2/10

Cleanliness 9,1/10

Comfort 9,0/10

Value for money 8,4/10

Location 8,3/10

Historic Uesugi LegacyFormer Uesugi family villa with a rare heritage setting and longstanding hot spring history.

Twelve Bath VarietyEnjoy a wide bath lineup, including distinctive indoor and open-air hot spring baths.

Signature Rock BathThe dramatic Ryujin bath is a standout feature guests remember most.

Convenient Akayu AccessAbout 7 minutes from Nanyo-Takahata IC, with reserved shuttle from Akayu Station.

Local Yamagata CuisineSeasonal Japanese meals highlight Yamagata ingredients and regional breakfast specialties.

Cultural Stay ExperienceArrival sake, local wine tasting, armor displays, and garden spaces add memorable character.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsBath variety is the clearest stay-length driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, use multiple baths before dinner, switch baths again after dinner and next morning, then add a town walk or nearby shrine/winery only if staying a second night.

Trip-planning verdict: Strong fit as a 1-night to 2-night onsen stay in Akayu Onsen, especially for bath-focused travelers, couples, and anyone pairing relaxation with a short town walk.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay areaAkayu works well for a short onsen break, but most travelers may run out of nearby high-density sightseeing after two nights.

Station transfer planningJR Akayu Station is not at the door, so arrival is smoother if you reserve pickup or use a taxi.

Town is quiet at nightChoose this for baths and ryokan time, not for nightlife or late-evening restaurant hopping.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue for seasonal Japanese dinner and breakfast.

Private Dining (on-site)

on-site

Guest meal setting often arranged as a private room for dinner and breakfast.

Tea Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Light drinks space within the ryokan; exact menu is limited.

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 Akayu Station and use the ryokan's pickup service if available and reserved in advance; otherwise take a short taxi ride with luggage. If flying, Yamagata Airport is usually the most useful airport, followed by a taxi or rail-and-taxi combination depending on your timing.

Akayu Stationstation
1.8 kmabout 25–35 min on foot, depending on route and luggageabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 5–15 min by local transfer or pickup, best checked locally
Best overall rail access point. Most visitors should use this station, then take the ryokan pickup if arranged or a short taxi ride.
Takahata Stationstation
6.6 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxiusually longer than via Akayu Station; best checked locally
Useful as an alternate Shinkansen/JR station, especially if your rail plan suits Takahata better, but it is less convenient than Akayu for final access.
Yonezawa Stationstation
16 kmabout 35–50 min by taxiabout 45–75 min by train and transfer, depending on connections
A larger regional rail hub with more onward options, but usually not the simplest final approach compared with Akayu Station.
Akayu Onsen Exit (Expressway Bus)bus
610 mabout 5–15 min on foot depending on exact stop position and baggageabout 3–8 min by taxibest checked locally
Useful only if arriving by highway bus. Can be practical for light luggage, but a short taxi may be easier.
Nanyo-Takahata IC area accessbus
3.2 kmabout 45 min walkabout 10–15 min by car or taxinot ideal for most rail travelers; best checked locally
Relevant mainly for self-drive, charter car, or highway coach users rather than standard rail-based arrivals.
Yamagata Airportairport
44 kmabout 45–60 min by taxioften around 1.5–2.5 hours with rail or bus combinations, depending on timing
Most useful airport for this ryokan. Best for domestic arrivals, then continue by taxi or a combination of airport transport and rail.
Sendai Airportairport
66 kmabout 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 30 min by car or taxi, depending on conditionsoften about 2.5–4 hours with rail transfers, depending on timing
Reasonable fallback airport when flight choices are better than Yamagata, but onward travel is noticeably longer.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Rare historic atmosphereThis ryokan is tied to the Uesugi family and presents itself as the former Akayu villa of the Yonezawa domain lords, which gives the stay a distinctive heritage feel rather than a generic hot-spring hotel.
Excellent bath varietyThe property is especially appealing for bath lovers because it offers 11 different baths split between east and west bathing areas, including stone, cypress, barrel, and source-fed tubs.
Strong local-food appealMeals are a highlight if you want a regional experience, with Yonezawa beef and seasonal Yamagata ingredients positioned as a core part of the stay.
Traditional rooms with personalityThe room lineup leans heavily into classic Japanese-style lodging, and several named room types suggest more character than a standard chain-hotel setup.
Easier access than many rural ryokanIt is in Akayu Onsen in Nanyo and can be reached from Akayu Station with a free pickup on request, which makes it more convenient than remote ryokan that require long local transfers.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not a modern design hotelTravelers looking for a sleek, contemporary luxury aesthetic may find the experience more traditional and old-school than stylishly modern.
Dining may feel fixedThis is the kind of ryokan where the meal plan is part of the experience, so guests wanting lots of restaurant choice or casual grab-and-go flexibility may feel constrained.
Vegetarian needs have limitsVegetarian meals require advance notice, and the kitchen notes that completely separate preparation is not possible, which may be a drawback for stricter dietary requirements.
Less convenient on footAlthough access is straightforward by car or station pickup, it is not the best fit for travelers who want to step out directly into a dense sightseeing or dining district by foot.
Classic ryokan routine appliesCheck-in and check-out timings are fairly structured, so it may suit slower onsen stays better than travelers who want late arrivals, loose schedules, and maximum flexibility.

Current position: 14th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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