Hagurokan

9.2

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.2/10, based on 90 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 Current ryokan	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	7.2/10	191
47th	Keyaki no Yado, source ambrée	4.1/10	25

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Mountain Setting Forest Surroundings Quiet Village Temple District Public Onsen Hot Spring Bath

Location

997-0211 Yamagata, Tsuruoka, Haguromachi Toge 111, Japan

Staff 9,3/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 9,4/10

Comfort 9,2/10

Value for money 9,0/10

Location 9,4/10

Mt. Haguro BaseWell placed in the Toge settlement for visiting Mt. Haguro and Dewa Sanzan sights.

Historic AtmosphereLong-established inn with an Edo-period heritage and a distinctly traditional pilgrim-town feel.

Warm HospitalityRepeatedly praised for kind, attentive hosts and welcoming personal service.

Traditional RoomsTatami-style rooms deliver a classic ryokan stay rather than a modern business-hotel feel.

Relaxing Public BathPublic bath offers a simple place to unwind after shrine visits or mountain walks.

Strong Value StayReview patterns suggest especially strong value for a scenic, character-rich traditional stay.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsMt. Haguro access is the main driver: arrive in the afternoon, settle into the traditional room, take the hot bath, have dinner, then walk or bus to the cedar-lined shrine approach the next morning. A second night works if you want a slower shrine visit, museum stop, or seasonal hiking connection rather than rushing back to Tsuruoka.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night cultural and nature stop at the foot of Mt. Haguro, with 2 nights only if you want a slower Dewa Sanzan rhythm.

Know before booking

Limited evening sceneThis is a quiet pilgrimage village, not a dining or nightlife area, so evenings are calm and options are few.

Shared facilities likelyRooms are Japanese-style and standard listings indicate shared bathroom use, so privacy is lower than full-service onsen ryokans.

Not a long baseThe immediate area is focused on Mt. Haguro and Dewa Sanzan culture, so many travelers would run out of nearby variety after 2 nights.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Traditional meal venue for breakfast and dinner plans.

Saikan (nearby)

nearbynear Mount Haguro summit

Reservation-based shojin cuisine in a historic lodge.

Zuisinmon (nearby)

nearbynear the stone-step entrance

Casual rest stop for light meals near Zuishin Gate.

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 The simplest arrival route is to come into JR Tsuruoka Station, then continue by local bus toward Haguro and get off near Zuishinmon or the Haguro temple-lodging area, or take a taxi if carrying luggage. For air travelers, use Shonai Airport first, then transfer to Tsuruoka Station before the final bus or taxi leg.

Tsuruoka Stationstation
11 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 25–35 min by taxi or carabout 40 min by local bus to the Haguro area, then a short walk
This is the main rail gateway and the most useful transfer point for most travelers arriving by JR from Niigata or inland Tohoku.
Ideha Bunka Kinenkan-maebus
1.1 kmabout 5–10 minvery short taxi ride if neededreachable by local bus from Tsuruoka side; best checked locally
Useful for a shorter final walk in the temple-lodging village area near Hagurokan if your service stops here.
Haguro Zuishinmonbus
2.3 kmabout 5–15 min on foot depending on the exact lodging approachabout 5 min by taxidirect local bus from Tsuruoka Station in about 40 min when operating
Usually the best bus stop for travelers approaching the Mt. Haguro stone-step entrance area; practical if you want to arrive by public transport and walk the last part.
S-MALL Bus Terminalbus
12 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 25–35 min by taxi or car to the ryokan areasimilar overall to Tsuruoka Station connections depending on route
Helpful as a regional bus hub in central Tsuruoka, especially if you arrive by highway bus rather than by train.
Shonai Airportairport
19 kmabout 35–50 min by taxi or cartypically airport bus to Tsuruoka Station in about 30 min, then onward local bus or taxi
This is the most practical airport for Hagurokan and usually the best choice for domestic arrivals, especially from Tokyo via Haneda.
Yamagata Airportairport
49 kmroughly 2–2.5 hours by car in good conditionsusually airport shuttle to Yamagata Station, then express bus to Tsuruoka, then onward local transfer
A secondary airport option only if flight choices are better; it is workable but clearly less direct than Shonai Airport.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent base for Mt. HaguroThe inn sits in Toge, the pilgrimage village at the foot of Mt. Haguro, making it very convenient for visiting the shrine approach and surrounding sacred-mountain area without a long transfer.
Genuinely historic atmosphereHagurokan emphasizes its long history dating back to the Edo period, and the property experience is shaped by that heritage rather than a generic hotel style.
More character than a standard innThe interior features wood-rich spaces, traditional display pieces, hanging scrolls, and historical items, which gives the stay a strong sense of place tied to the Dewa Sanzan area.
Good for travelers curious about local food cultureThe ryokan highlights shojin-style cuisine connected to the mountain worship tradition, so dinner can feel like part of the cultural experience rather than just a meal.
Practical comforts in a traditional settingDespite its old-world feel, the inn offers useful basics such as Wi-Fi and card payment support, which makes a heritage stay easier for modern travelers.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not a luxury onsen retreatThis is a historic pilgrimage-area ryokan, so travelers seeking a high-end spa resort atmosphere or expansive contemporary amenities may find it too simple.
The old-style feel may not suit everyoneMuch of the appeal comes from age, tradition, and classic Japanese interiors, which can feel less sleek or less standardized than newer accommodations.
Best if you specifically want HaguroIts strongest advantage is the location near Mt. Haguro, so it may feel out of the way if your main plan is broader sightseeing around Yamagata or urban convenience in Tsuruoka.
Dining may be too specialized for some guestsTravelers who are not interested in traditional Japanese set meals or shojin-influenced cuisine may not get as much value from one of the inn's distinctive features.
Facilities are more modest than destination resortsThe property appears focused on hospitality, history, and atmosphere rather than extensive in-house entertainment, large baths, or multiple leisure facilities.

Current position: 9th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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