Saikatei Jidaiya

8.6

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.6/10, based on 304 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 Current ryokan	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 Quiet Village Mountain Setting Private Onsen Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

999-3242 Yamagata, Kaminoyama, Hayama 9-5, Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 9,0/10

Comfort 9,0/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 7,0/10

Verified Hayama LocationConfirmed in Hayama, Kaminoyama Onsen, not another Jidaiya property elsewhere.

Private Bath OptionsOffers reservable private baths, useful for couples, families, or quieter soaking.

Baths in Some RoomsSeveral guestrooms include their own hot spring or semi-open-air bath.

Well-Regarded Local MealsMeals emphasize Yamagata ingredients, with dinner especially praised by guests.

Quiet Small-Ryokan FeelA compact, calmer property suited to travelers wanting a more intimate stay.

Traditional AtmosphereThe inn highlights nostalgic Japanese styling rather than a modern hotel feel.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsDining and baths are the strongest drivers here: arrive mid-afternoon, use the onsen before dinner, enjoy the private-room meal, bathe again after breakfast, and leave next day; add a second night only for a slower Kaminoyama walk-and-soak stay.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a quiet 1-night onsen stay in Hayama, with 2 nights only if you want a slower bath-and-walk rhythm around Kaminoyama.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay areaKaminoyama has a few worthwhile local sights, but not enough density for most travelers to justify many nights here.

Not station-centralThe ryokan sits in Hayama Onsen rather than beside the station, so arrivals are easier by taxi or arranged pickup.

Quiet eveningsThis is a calm hillside onsen area, not a nightlife or restaurant-hopping district.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Private retro-style dining room for dinner and breakfast.

Benten Sushi (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Useful nearby sushi option in Kaminoyama.

Yamagata Wine Cave (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Nearby wine bar for local pours and light bites.

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 Kaminoyama-Onsen Station by JR and take a short taxi to the ryokan; walking may be possible in fair weather with light luggage but is less convenient uphill. If flying, Yamagata Airport is usually the most practical regional airport, while Sendai Airport can work for broader flight options but usually involves a longer onward transfer.

Kaminoyama-Onsen Stationstation
1.5 kmabout 20–30 min on foot, depending on route and luggageabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 10–20 min if using local bus or taxi connection
Best overall rail gateway for the ryokan, including Yamagata Shinkansen access; taxi is the easiest final leg with luggage.
Yamagata Stationstation
13 kmabout 25–35 min by car or taxi to the ryokanabout 10–15 min by train to Kaminoyama-Onsen Station, then a short taxi
Useful secondary rail hub if you are transferring within Yamagata Prefecture; continue to Kaminoyama-Onsen Station for the easiest final approach.
Takamatsu Hayama Onsenbus
430 mabout 5–10 minabout 3–5 min by taxilocal bus stop near the Hayama Onsen area; service frequency is best checked locally
Useful if you are already using local or highway bus services, but less convenient than a taxi for first-time arrivals with bags.
Sendai Station Bus Stop (Kaminoyama/Sendai Line)bus
56 kmabout 0.9 h by carroughly 2 to 2.5 hours by highway bus to the Kaminoyama side, then a short local transfer or taxi
A practical long-distance bus access point for travelers coming from Sendai; helpful if rail timing is inconvenient.
Yamagata Airportairport
31 kmabout 45–60 min by car or taxi, depending on traffictypically requires bus or taxi transfer via Yamagata city or a rail connection; best checked locally
Usually the most useful airport for this ryokan if you are flying domestically into the region.
Sendai Airportairport
57 kmabout 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr by car, depending on trafficcommonly around 2.5 to 3.5 hours with rail or bus combinations
Worth considering for broader flight choices, but onward transfer is notably longer than from Yamagata Airport.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Quiet small-inn atmosphereThis is a compact ryokan rather than a big hotel, which gives the stay a calmer, more personal feel. It fits travelers who prefer a peaceful onsen night over a busy resort environment.
Strong Yamagata beef focusThe property is especially known for serving high-grade Yamagata beef, making dinner a real highlight if local regional food matters to you. It is a better fit for travelers who book a ryokan as much for the meal as for the room.
Rooms with private bath optionsSome rooms come with their own bath, which is a major advantage for couples, privacy-minded guests, or anyone who does not love public bathing. This can make the ryokan experience more comfortable without losing the traditional feel.
Good base for Kaminoyama OnsenIt is in the Hayama area of Kaminoyama Onsen, making it a practical base for a classic hot-spring stay in this Yamagata town. The setting works well if you want to slow down and use the ryokan as the main event.
Easy arrival by carThe ryokan offers on-site parking, which is useful for road-trippers exploring Yamagata or combining Kaminoyama with Zao and nearby areas. That makes the stay smoother than station-area properties if you are driving.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the most walkable spotIt is not right next to a major station, so guests relying fully on trains and walking may find arrival less convenient. The location is easier if you use a car or arrange transport.
Limited big-hotel facilitiesTravelers expecting extensive public spaces, multiple dining venues, or a resort-style lineup of amenities may find it modest. The appeal here is intimate ryokan charm, not large-scale facilities.
Traditional style over modern luxuryIf you want sleek contemporary design or high-end international hotel polish, this ryokan may feel more classic than upscale-modern. It is better suited to guests who actively want a Japanese inn atmosphere.
Food may feel narrow for some guestsThe strong emphasis on local beef is a plus for many, but it can be less ideal for vegetarians or travelers with very specific dietary needs. Guests who are not excited by Japanese kaiseki-style meals may also get less value from the stay.
Best for a slow stay, not city actionKaminoyama Onsen is more about relaxation than nightlife or dense sightseeing right outside the door. If you want lots of attractions within a short walk, the area may feel too quiet.

Current position: 30th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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