Tendo Hotel

9.2

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.2/10, based on 539 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 Current ryokan	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	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 Mountain Setting City Center Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

994-0025 Yamagata, Tendo, Kamata Honcho 2-1-3, Japan

Staff 9,4/10

Facilities 9,2/10

Cleanliness 9,4/10

Comfort 9,2/10

Value for money 9,0/10

Location 9,1/10

Tendo Onsen SettingSet in Tendo Onsen, convenient for soaking and exploring central Tendo sights.

Large Hot Spring BathsSpacious public baths are a standout feature for relaxing after travel.

Waterfall Open-Air BathOpen-air bathing with a waterfall view adds a memorable onsen atmosphere.

Yamagata Kaiseki DiningSeasonal kaiseki meals highlight local Yamagata ingredients and regional flavors.

Good Shinkansen AccessReachable from Tokyo by Yamagata Shinkansen, then a short taxi ride.

Broad Room ChoiceOffers Japanese rooms, bed-style options, and some accessible hot spring rooms.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the strongest driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, use the baths before dinner, sleep early, enjoy breakfast, then explore central Tendo sights or continue onward. A second night works if you want a slower bath-focused stay with a museum, park, or shogi-themed walk.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night onsen stay or relaxed 2-night Tendo stop, not a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay depthTendo has enough for a relaxed short stay, but many travelers will run out of compelling nearby sights after two nights.

Meals matterNo-meal or breakfast-only plans can be inconvenient because restaurant choice around the hotel is not especially broad late in the day.

Not a station-side stayThe hotel is in Tendo Onsen, not directly at Tendo Station, so rail-first travelers should account for bus, taxi, or shuttle timing.

Dining Momiji (on-site)

on-site

Modern on-site dining for seasonal kaiseki meals.

Phoenix Dining Hall (on-site)

on-site

Main breakfast venue with broad buffet selection.

Sun Garden Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Lobby lounge for a light drink or relaxed 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 rail travelers, arrive at JR Tendo Station and take a short taxi ride, especially with luggage. For air arrivals, Yamagata Airport is the practical nearby airport, then continue by airport ground transport toward Tendo and finish by taxi if needed.

JR Tendo Stationstation
1.3 kmHoncho 1-chome area, Tendo, Yamagata, Japanabout 12–18 min on footabout 5–8 min by taxilimited local transfer options; taxi is usually simplest
Best overall rail arrival point for the ryokan. Practical for shinkansen and local JR access, with taxi recommended if carrying bags.
Tendo-Minami Stationstation
2.3 kmMinami-machi area, Tendo, Yamagata, Japanabout 25–35 min on footabout 8–12 min by taxiusually less convenient than JR Tendo Station
Useful mainly for local JR movements, but generally less convenient for first-time visitors than JR Tendo Station.
Sakurambo-Higashine Stationstation
8.8 kmSakurambo Ekimae area, Higashine, Yamagata, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15–25 min by taxi to the ryokancan be combined with airport access, but final transfer planning is needed
Useful as a regional transfer station, especially when connecting from Yamagata Airport area, but not as direct for the ryokan as JR Tendo Station.
Tendo Onsen Bus Areabus
60 mKamata Honcho / Tendo Onsen area, Tendo, Yamagata, Japanabout 3–8 min on foot depending on stop usedabout 3–5 min by taxilocal bus usefulness varies and should be checked locally
Potentially helpful for travelers already moving within Tendo or nearby cities, but bus convenience is secondary to taxi for most ryokan guests.
Yamagata Airportairport
5.9 km3008 Kashiwara Shinrin, Hanyu, Higashine, Yamagata, Japanabout 10–20 min by taxi depending on trafficairport ground transport to the Tendo area is available; final timing is best checked locally
Most useful airport for this ryokan. Good choice for domestic arrivals, with onward transfer to Tendo easier than from larger distant airports.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Established Tendo Onsen addressThis is a well-identified property in Tendo Onsen, making it a dependable base if you specifically want to stay in the main hot-spring district rather than a generic business hotel.
Spacious traditional roomsThe hotel is known for roomy Japanese-style accommodation, which is especially appealing for families, groups, or travelers who want tatami comfort instead of a compact standard hotel room.
Strong onsen-focused stayThe property is built around the hot-spring experience, so it suits guests who want a classic soak-and-relax rhythm rather than just a place to sleep.
Good access for regional travelIt works well for arriving via Yamagata Airport or for travelers moving around Tohoku, with practical access to Tendo rather than a remote countryside location.
Useful full-service facilitiesFree parking, Wi-Fi, card payment support, and multiple room categories make the stay easier for mixed travel styles, including couples, families, and older guests.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not right by the stationIf you want to walk straight from Tendo Station with luggage, this hotel may feel less convenient than a stay immediately around the station area.
Classic style over boutique designTravelers looking for a sleek, design-led luxury ryokan may find the atmosphere more traditional and conventional than distinctive or cutting-edge.
Early checkout feelThe 10:00 AM checkout is less relaxed than hotels that offer a later departure, which can make the final morning feel rushed.
Large-property atmosphereBecause it operates as a substantial full-service hotel, it may not deliver the quiet, intimate feeling of a very small ryokan with deeply personalized service.
Best value depends on meal planAs with many onsen hotels, the overall experience is often strongest when dinner and breakfast are included, so room-only travelers may not feel they are getting the full appeal.

Current position: 7th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥈 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 Current ryokan	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