Bankokuya

8.5

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.5/10, based on 178 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 Current ryokan	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

Riverside Location Mountain Setting Hot Spring Town Quiet Village Cherry Blossoms Public Onsen

Location

999-7204 Yamagata, Tsuruoka, Tei 1 Yuatsumi, Japan

Staff 8,9/10

Facilities 8,8/10

Cleanliness 8,9/10

Comfort 8,5/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 7,8/10

Atsumi Onsen SettingIn the Atsumi Onsen area of Tsuruoka, ideal for a quiet hot-spring stay.

Historic PrestigeA long-running traditional ryokan with a strong reputation built over many generations.

Varied Hot Spring BathsGuests can enjoy multiple bath styles, including open-air and distinctive indoor baths.

Relaxing Traditional AmbienceClassic ryokan character creates a calm, restorative atmosphere suited to slower travel.

Well-Regarded HospitalityWidely noted for attentive service that matches the property’s established ryokan character.

Good Two-Meal StayCommonly offered with half-board, fitting travelers seeking an easy onsen getaway.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the main stay driver: arrive mid-afternoon, use the large baths before dinner, sleep in, enjoy breakfast, then walk the quiet riverside town. A second night only makes sense for a slower bath-focused stay or a nearby coastal detour, not for dense sightseeing.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a destination ryokan or 1-2 night onsen break in Atsumi Onsen, not as a high-mobility sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Thin sightseeing areaAtsumi Onsen is pleasant but small, so many travelers will feel finished after one full evening and morning.

Not urban-convenientChoose elsewhere if you want many restaurants, nightlife, frequent trains, or easy city-based day trips.

Room type mattersPrivate bath options exist, but not every room has the same bath style or level of privacy.

Fuyo (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site Japanese dining room for dinner and breakfast.

Private Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Private meal setting used for selected kaiseki plans.

Suehiro Sushi (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Local sushi restaurant in Atsumi Onsen with seasonal seafood.

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 at JR Atsumi Onsen Station and continue by the ryokan shuttle if arranged or by short taxi ride with luggage. If flying, Shonai Airport is usually the most practical airport, followed by ground transfer toward Tsuruoka and the Atsumi Onsen area.

Atsumi Onsen Stationstation
5.9 kmNot practical for most travelers; best not walked with luggageabout 5–10 min by taxi or ryokan shuttleabout 10–20 min depending on local bus or pickup timing
Best arrival station for the ryokan. This is the most useful rail access point, especially if you can arrange the inn's pickup service in advance.
Tsuruoka Stationstation
24 kmabout 35–50 min by car depending on road conditionsabout 50–80 min by train and/or bus transfer via Atsumi Onsen Station area
Useful regional hub if you are arriving from wider Shonai or changing from highway bus services, but not the closest station to the ryokan.
Amarume Stationstation
36 kmabout 50–70 min by carabout 60–100 min with train transfer patterns
A useful rail interchange on the Uetsu Main Line area for some itineraries, though most guests should still target Atsumi Onsen Station as their final rail stop.
Atsumi Onsen Bus Area (onsen town local stop area)bus
20 mabout 3–8 min depending on exact stop usedabout 3–5 min by taxibest checked locally because service can be limited
Helpful for local bus users, but services in the area may be infrequent. Better suited to light luggage than large suitcases.
Atsumi Kanko Kyokai-mae Bus Stopbus
60 mabout 5–10 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxilocal bus timing should be checked locally
Useful if coming from Atsumi Onsen Station by local bus. Good last-leg stop for travelers comfortable with a short walk.
Shonai Airportairport
27 kmabout 45–60 min by car or taxitypically requires bus or taxi connection via Tsuruoka side; allow about 60–90 min or more
Most useful airport for this ryokan. Best for domestic arrivals that connect efficiently into the Shonai area.
Yamagata Airportairport
70 kmabout 2 hr by car in favorable conditionsabout 2 hr or more with bus, rail, and local transfer combinations
Can work if flight options are better, but it is less convenient than Shonai Airport for reaching this ryokan.
Niigata Airportairport
85 kmabout 2–2.5 hr by carabout 2 hr or more with combined airport, rail, and local transfers
A secondary airport option for some domestic routes. Usually less convenient than Shonai Airport, but potentially useful when coming from cities with better Niigata flight coverage.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Historic ryokan atmosphereThis property is known as a long-running traditional inn with more than 300 years of history, which gives the stay a stronger sense of place than a standard modern hotel. If you want a classic ryokan mood rather than a generic resort feel, it stands out.
Varied onsen bathing experienceBankokuya is especially appealing if the baths are the main reason for your trip, because it is associated with multiple bath styles including open-air bathing and distinctive wooden and silk baths. That variety makes it easier to enjoy repeated soaks over a one- or two-night stay.
Refined full-service stayThe ryokan is set up for the classic Japanese inn experience with dinner-and-breakfast plans, spacious common areas, and attentive hospitality rather than a simple room-only stop. It suits travelers who want to settle in for the evening instead of going back out.
Good base for a quiet onsen townIts location in Atsumi Onsen works well for travelers seeking a calmer hot-spring town with riverfront scenery and a slower pace than major resort hubs. You can enjoy the local onsen ambiance without the heavier crowds of Japan's most famous spa destinations.
Large-scale comfort for couples or familiesWith substantial facilities and parking capacity, Bankokuya is easier than many small ryokan for guests arriving by car or traveling in groups. It offers a more comfortable option for travelers who want traditional lodging without feeling cramped.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Remote from major sightseeing hubsBankokuya is in Atsumi Onsen on the outskirts of the wider Tsuruoka area, so it is not the most convenient base for travelers wanting fast access to major city attractions or a dense restaurant district. Reaching the area usually takes more planning than staying near a big station.
Best experience may require a higher budgetThis is not positioned like a budget inn, and the most satisfying stay typically involves meal-inclusive plans and better room categories. Travelers trying to keep costs low may find the value harder to justify.
Less suited to nightlife seekersAtsumi Onsen is more about quiet evenings, baths, and ryokan dining than late-night entertainment. If you want bars, shopping, or lots of after-dinner activity within walking distance, the area can feel too subdued.
Traditional style may feel formalGuests looking for a highly casual, contemporary boutique stay may find the experience more ceremonial and classic than expected. That is part of the charm for many people, but not for everyone.
Station access is not ultra-convenient on footEven though the ryokan is reachable from the local rail area, it is not the kind of place most travelers would choose for effortless station-to-hotel walking with luggage. It is a better fit for guests using a taxi, shuttle arrangement, or car.

Current position: 33rd out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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