Kami no yama Azumaya

8.0

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.0/10, based on 675 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	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 Current ryokan	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 Old Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath

Location

999-3141 Yamagata, Kaminoyama, Shinyu 1-23 , Japan

Staff 8,5/10

Facilities 7,8/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 7,8/10

Value for money 7,6/10

Location 7,3/10

Kaminoyama Onsen BaseSet in the Shinyu hot spring area, convenient for exploring Kaminoyama Onsen.

Castle Walk AccessKaminoyama Castle is reachable on foot, adding easy local sightseeing.

Scenic Hot Spring BathsKnown for spacious bathing facilities, including open-air and view-oriented baths.

Local Tohoku CuisineMeals highlight Yamagata ingredients and regionally rooted ryokan dining.

Mountain Area ViewsSome stays emphasize mountain-facing scenery for a calm, seasonal atmosphere.

Classic Ryokan FeelJapanese-style rooms and traditional hospitality create an authentic stay experience.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town convenience is the strongest driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, walk the small castle-town area, sleep, bathe again after breakfast, and move on the next day. A second night works only if you want a slower rhythm or a nearby excursion such as Zao-side scenery or local wine/fruit stops.

Trip-planning verdict: Well suited to a 1-night or relaxed 2-night stay in Kaminoyama Onsen, especially for bath time, dinner, and a short castle-town walk rather than heavy sightseeing.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay depthKaminoyama is pleasant but compact, so many travelers will run out of close sightseeing after one full day.

Not a city baseChoose Yamagata City or Sendai instead if you want dense dining, nightlife, and frequent urban transit.

Check bath details by room/planShared onsen is clear, but private or in-room bath expectations should be checked carefully before booking.

Muku no Ne (on-site)

on-site

Named in-house dining spot; French-style meals are noted, likely for dinner and other meal service.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Bright meal venue used for the ryokan's breakfast buffet with Japanese and Western choices.

Shofuku (nearby)

nearbyabout 5 min walk

Nearby yakiniku option in the same Shinyu area for grilled meat.

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 Kaminoyama-Onsen Station and take a short taxi ride with luggage, or walk if packing light and weather is good. If flying, Yamagata Airport is usually the most practical airport, with onward ground transfer via Yamagata city or rail connections best checked locally.

Kaminoyama-Onsen Stationstation
710 mYarai, Kaminoyama, Yamagata 999-3134, Japanabout 10–20 min on foot, depending on route and luggageabout 5 min by taxishort local transfer; best checked locally
Best overall access point for rail travelers, including JR services and Yamagata Shinkansen connections. Taxi is the easiest final leg with luggage.
Mokichi Kinenkan-mae Stationstation
2.7 kmKaminoyama, Yamagata, Japanabout 35–50 min on foot, so not ideal with luggageabout 10 min by taxilimited local rail usefulness; best checked locally
Closer on the map than major hubs, but generally less useful for most visitors than Kaminoyama-Onsen Station.
Yamagata Stationstation
11 kmKasumi-cho, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 25–35 min by taxi, depending on trafficabout 20–35 min by train to Kaminoyama-Onsen Station, then short taxi or walk
Useful major transfer hub if changing between regional rail, shinkansen services, buses, or airport access into Yamagata city.
Kaminoyama-Onsen Station Front Bus Stopbus
710 mNear Kaminoyama-Onsen Station, Yarai, Kaminoyama, Yamagata, Japanabout 10–20 min on foot from the ryokan area if used in reverseabout 5 min by taxi to the ryokanuseful for local and regional bus links; exact timings best checked locally
Useful if arriving by regional bus or connecting within Kaminoyama and nearby areas, but less convenient than a taxi for the final approach.
Yamagata Airportairport
30 kmHigashine, Yamagata, Japanabout 45–60 min by car or taxi, depending on trafficusually around 60–90 min with onward bus and rail connections; best checked locally
Most practical airport for this ryokan. Best for domestic arrivals into Yamagata Prefecture, with onward transfer via Yamagata city or rail hub connections.
Sendai Airportairport
56 kmNatori, Miyagi, Japanroughly 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr 15 min by car, depending on traffic and road conditionsoften around 2–3 hr with airport rail plus intercity train connections; best checked locally
Useful as a larger airport alternative when flight options are better than Yamagata Airport, but it is a longer onward transfer.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Easy from Kaminoyama-Onsen StationThe ryokan is only a short ride from JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station, which makes arrival simple if you are traveling by train with luggage. That convenience is especially helpful for a one-night ryokan stop in Yamagata.
Real onsen with open-air bathingIt offers both large communal baths and an open-air bath, so the stay feels like a proper hot-spring experience rather than just a traditional hotel. This is one of the clearest reasons to choose it over a standard city property.
Wide room selectionThe property has Japanese-style, Japanese-western, single, and twin room types, giving more flexibility than many smaller ryokan. That makes it easier for couples, friends, or mixed-preference travelers to find a suitable setup.
Good fit for drivers and groupsWith a large parking capacity, it is practical for road trips or larger family gatherings where access and logistics matter. Many ryokan in older onsen towns are less convenient if you arrive by car.
More facilities than a small innThis is a larger ryokan with extras such as a bar, game corner, vending machines, laundry support, and bicycle lending. Travelers who want a fuller in-house stay may find it more convenient than a minimalist traditional inn.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Less intimate atmosphereWith around 60 rooms, this is not the kind of ryokan that feels deeply private or highly personalized. Travelers seeking a quiet, small-scale luxury retreat may find it too sizable.
Dinner is not in-roomMeals are served in the restaurant rather than in your guest room, so the experience is less exclusive than classic kaiseki-in-room ryokan stays. If private dining is important to you, this may disappoint.
No private bath optionThere is no reserved private bath listed, which can be a drawback for couples, tattooed guests who avoid public baths, or anyone uncomfortable with communal bathing. The onsen experience here is mainly public-bath oriented.
Style may feel more practical than refinedThe property appears geared toward convenience and capacity rather than a highly curated design-led stay. If you want standout architecture, premium suite luxury, or a very polished modern aesthetic, it may feel ordinary.
Best for convenience, not seclusionIts appeal comes from accessibility and broad facilities in Kaminoyama Onsen, not from remote scenery or an isolated retreat atmosphere. Travelers dreaming of a hidden mountain ryokan may prefer a more secluded property.

Current position: 43rd out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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