Yūsuitei Isagoya

8.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.8/10, based on 639 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 Current ryokan	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

Sea Views Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Private Onsen Sauna

Location

997-1201 Yamagata, Tsuruoka, 湯野浜温泉游水亭いさごや, Japan

Staff 8,9/10

Facilities 8,7/10

Cleanliness 8,8/10

Comfort 8,6/10

Value for money 8,1/10

Location 9,0/10

Beachfront Sea ViewsSet by Yunohama Beach, with ocean views widely highlighted across rooms and common areas.

Sunset-Facing StayThe ryokan is especially noted for dramatic sunsets sinking into the Sea of Japan.

Six Distinct BathsGuests can enjoy six baths with different styles, adding variety to the onsen experience.

Shonai CuisineMeals emphasize local Shonai food culture, a core part of the ryokan’s appeal.

Traditional Coastal AtmosphereA modern Japanese ryokan feel pairs well with the classic Yunohama Onsen seaside setting.

Relaxing Resort MoodHot springs, sea scenery, and a calmer beachside location create an easy unwind-focused stay.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and bath time are the main draw here: arrive by mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, enjoy the seafood-focused kaiseki, and stay a second night only if pairing Kamo Aquarium or a Tsuruoka/Haguro outing with a slower onsen rhythm.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a scenic one-night or relaxed two-night Yunohama Onsen stay for ocean views, baths, kaiseki, and a few nearby Tsuruoka-area sights.

Know before booking

Thin sightseeing zoneYunohama itself is better for bathing and sea views than for filling several full sightseeing days.

Transit is not fastIt is workable by bus from Tsuruoka Station, but not a convenient base for rapid daily temple and city hopping.

Private bath costs extraThe reservable view bath is not simply included by default, so budget and reserve after check-in.

Saryo Tsukioka (on-site)

on-site

Main dining venue for kaiseki meals with sea views.

Hakusa (on-site)

on-site

Private-style ryotei room used for dinner for groups or families.

Hisui Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Tea lounge and library space for soft drinks and a quiet break.

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 Shonai Airport if flying domestically, or via JR Tsuruoka Station if coming by rail, then continue by bus or taxi to Yunohama Onsen. If you have luggage or arrive outside convenient bus times, a taxi for the last segment is the simplest option.

JR Tsuruoka Stationstation
8.7 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20-30 min by taxiabout 35-55 min by local bus, best checked locally
Main rail gateway for most visitors arriving by JR; practical transfer point to bus or taxi for Yunohama Onsen.
Sakata Stationstation
17 kmabout 35-50 min by taxiabout 60-90 min by bus or rail-plus-bus combination, best checked locally
Secondary rail option; less direct than Tsuruoka Station but can still be useful depending on your itinerary in the Shonai area.
Yunohama Onsen Bus Stopbus
70 mabout 3-10 min depending on the exact inn approachnot usually neededlocal arrival point
Most useful local bus stop for the ryokan area; convenient if you prefer not to take a taxi from Tsuruoka.
Kamo Aquarium Bus Stopbus
3.9 kmabout 50 min walkabout 10-15 min by taxiabout 10-20 min by bus from the Yunohama side when services align
Useful intermediate stop on some bus approaches and a practical landmark if combining arrival with sightseeing.
Esmall Bus Terminalbus
8.4 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20-30 min by taxiabout 35-55 min by bus to Yunohama Onsen area
Useful regional bus hub in central Tsuruoka, especially if transferring between station-area transport and local buses.
Shonai Airportairport
4.9 kmabout 10-15 min by taxiabout 20-35 min depending on bus timing and stop used
Best airport for this ryokan; usually the most convenient arrival point for Yunohama Onsen.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Big sea-view atmosphereThis ryokan sits in Yunohama Onsen by the Sea of Japan, and the property is especially appealing for travelers who want an open coastal setting rather than a mountain hot-spring mood.
Sunset-facing roomsThe property is known for rooms with sea views, and some room types even highlight horizon views from the bed or bath area. That makes it particularly attractive for guests planning to spend real time in the room, not just sleep there.
Strong onsen varietyIt is repeatedly described as having six baths with different styles, giving the stay more variety than a ryokan with only one main bath. This is a good fit if bathing is a core part of why you are booking a ryokan at all.
Shonai food focusThe inn positions itself as a culinary stay and is especially tied to local seafood and regional kaiseki from the Shonai area. If dinner is one of the main reasons for your trip, this ryokan has a clear identity beyond just scenery.
Convenient for Shonai AirportIt is relatively close to Shonai Airport by car, which makes it easier than many rural ryokans for short stays or fly-in trips. That can be a real advantage if you want an onsen night without a long final transfer.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the easiest by public transportAccess is simpler by car than by train, with Tsuruoka Station still requiring a bus ride or drive. If you want a seamless rail-based trip with minimal transfers, this may feel less convenient.
Best value depends on loving the sea viewA big part of the appeal is the ocean-facing setting, so travelers who do not care about coastal scenery may not feel the same payoff. This is especially true if you usually spend little time in the room or baths.
Traditional resort feel over boutique minimalismThis is a classic onsen ryokan experience rather than a small design-led hideaway. If you want sharply modern interiors or an ultra-trendy luxury concept, the style may not fully match your taste.
Weather can shape the experienceBecause the ryokan leans heavily on sea views and sunset ambiance, bad weather can noticeably reduce the emotional impact of the stay. On gray or stormy days, the headline scenery is less rewarding.
The area is quiet at nightYunohama Onsen suits travelers seeking a calm retreat, but it is not a lively city neighborhood packed with evening options. If you want nightlife, lots of cafés, or walkable urban variety, the location may feel too sleepy.

Current position: 22nd out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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