Takamiya Bettei Kuon

7.4

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.4/10, based on 643 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	8.0/10	675
44th	Tofuya Ryokan, Onogawa Onsen, Sauna, Barrier-free	7.3/10	31
45th	Takamiya Bettei Kuon Current ryokan	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 Riverside Location Mountain Setting Quiet Village Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen

Location

999-7204 Yamagata, Tsuruoka, Yuatsumi Yunoshiri 83-3, Japan

Staff 8,0/10

Facilities 7,5/10

Cleanliness 7,5/10

Comfort 7,0/10

Value for money 7,0/10

Location 7,0/10

Atsumi Onsen SettingSet in Atsumi Onsen, giving guests an authentic hot spring town base.

Eight Bath VarietyKnown for multiple hot spring bathing options, including indoor, open-air, and private baths.

Shonai Seasonal CuisineMeals highlight local Shonai ingredients, balancing regional seafood and mountain produce.

Modern Ryokan StyleBlends contemporary design with Japanese ryokan atmosphere for an easy traditional stay.

Spacious Room ChoicesOffers Japanese-style rooms and bed-based options, useful for different travel needs.

Station Transfer ConvenienceAbout three minutes by taxi from Atsumi Station, with pickup service available.

Recommended stay1 nightThe strongest driver is its quiet onsen-town setting: arrive mid-afternoon, bathe before dinner, enjoy the seafood-focused meal, sleep, take morning baths and a short town walk, then move on. A second night works only if you want a slow pace or a nearby Tsuruoka-area side trip.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night onsen break in Atsumi Onsen, or 2 nights only if you want a slower rural Tsuruoka stop with limited but real nearby sightseeing.

Know before booking

Limited sightseeing baseAtsumi Onsen is small and calm, so travelers focused on dense sightseeing can run out of things quickly.

Access takes planningIt is not beside a major city station; station pickup or a taxi transfer is useful after arriving by rail.

Not an urban stayChoose elsewhere if you want nightlife, lots of restaurants, or easy walkable variety after dinner.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue for kaiseki dinner courses and breakfast buffet.

Mokkemokke (on-site)

on-site

On-site half-buffet style dinner option with seafood and local dishes.

San Getsu (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Nearby Japanese restaurant in Atsumi Onsen known for traditional dishes.

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 or Tsuruoka, then continue by rail or bus to Atsumi Onsen and take a short taxi ride with luggage to the ryokan. If coming by train, Atsumi Onsen Station is the key rail stop and usually the most straightforward final transfer point.

Atsumi Onsen Stationstation
1.3 kmNot ideal on foot with luggage; best checked locally.about 5–10 min by taxilocal onward transfer time varies; about 10–20 min including waiting is typical
Best rail access point for the ryokan. Use a short taxi ride after arriving, especially with luggage or in poor weather.
Tsuruoka Stationstation
23 kmabout 50–70 min by car depending on conditionsabout 70–100 min by bus to Atsumi Onsen, then a short final transfer
Useful regional transfer hub if you are arriving from wider Yamagata, Niigata, or airport-bus connections. Better as a transfer point than as the final stop for the ryokan.
Atsumi Onsen Bus Stopbus
130 mabout 1–5 min depending on exact stop position and entrance usedabout 3–5 min by taxidirect bus access from Tsuruoka area; timings vary
Most convenient local bus stop if you are already on the Tsuruoka–Atsumi route. Good for light luggage, but a very short taxi may still be helpful.
S-MALL Bus Terminalbus
23 kmabout 50–70 min by car to the ryokan areaabout 75–105 min by route bus toward Atsumi Onsen, subject to schedule
Helpful alternative Tsuruoka-side bus hub, especially for travelers already staying in central Tsuruoka or arriving by highway or airport bus.
Tsuruoka Ekimae Bus Stopbus
23 kmabout 50–70 min by car to the ryokan areaabout 70–100 min by route bus toward Atsumi Onsen, subject to schedule
Practical bus departure point from central Tsuruoka if train times do not align. Check local schedules because service frequency may be limited.
Shonai Airportairport
27 kmabout 45–60 min by cartypically about 80–120 min via airport bus to Tsuruoka and onward bus or rail/taxi
Most useful airport for this ryokan. Usually the best air option, especially when paired with airport bus to Tsuruoka and then onward ground transport.
Niigata Airportairport
85 kmabout 2.5–3.5 hr by caroften about 3.5–5 hr via Niigata Station and JR connections, depending on transfers
Secondary airport option for travelers combining this stay with Niigata. Less convenient than Shonai Airport, but workable by rail.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Multiple baths add varietyThis ryokan is known for offering several different hot spring baths, including indoor, open-air, and private-use options, so the bathing experience feels more varied than a standard single-bath inn.
Spacious rooms by ryokan standardsStandard Japanese-style rooms are around 38 m², which gives noticeably more space than many traditional inns and works well for couples, families, or travelers with luggage.
Good fit for mixed sleeping preferencesBesides classic tatami rooms, it also has Japanese-Western rooms with beds, making it easier for guests who want ryokan atmosphere without sleeping fully on futons.
Sea-and-mountain cuisine focusMeals highlight local ingredients from both the Sea of Japan and the surrounding Shonai area, which makes dinner a meaningful part of the stay rather than just a hotel add-on.
Convenient for a quiet Atsumi Onsen stayIt sits at the entrance of Atsumi Onsen and offers pickup from JR Atsumi Station with reservation, which helps if you want an easier arrival in a less urban hot spring town.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the most atmospheric old ryokanIts style is more contemporary than deeply historic, so travelers chasing a highly traditional, time-worn inn with classic wooden charm may find it less evocative.
Views lean toward mountains, not dramatic seaside sceneryAlthough it is in a coastal onsen area, the rooms and baths are more associated with seasonal mountain and garden views than with sweeping ocean panoramas.
Remote if you want city actionAtsumi Onsen is a quiet resort area, so this is not ideal for travelers who want walkable nightlife, lots of cafés, or easy access to major city attractions.
Bath access may require planningPrivate bath use and the full bath experience can depend on timing and availability, so spontaneous guests may not always get the exact bathing setup they want when they want it.
More comfort-focused than luxury-focusedThe property offers solid ryokan comforts, but travelers expecting a top-tier luxury retreat with highly exclusive design, premium in-room onsen inventory, or elevated resort-style facilities may want more.

Current position: 45th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	7.4/10	643
46th	Hotel Tetora Resort Tsuruoka	7.2/10	191
47th	Keyaki no Yado, source ambrée	4.1/10	25