Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel

8.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.1/10, based on 56 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 Current ryokan	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 Garden Setting Old Town Hot Spring Bath In-Room Bath Kaiseki Cuisine

Location

999-3141 Yamagata, Kaminoyama, Shinyu 1-33, Japan

Staff 8,0/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 8,0/10

Value for money 9,0/10

Location 8,0/10

Historic RyokanA long-running traditional inn with a well-established local presence and classic ryokan atmosphere.

Kaminoyama OnsenSet in Kaminoyama Onsen, offering natural hot spring baths for a classic stay.

Garden SettingKnown for grounds with seasonal scenery, adding a calm and scenic feel.

Walkable SightsKaminoyama Castle and the old samurai house area are nearby on foot.

Yamagata CuisineLocal flavor is a key draw, with Yamagata regional dishes often highlighted.

Warm HospitalityReview patterns consistently praise the welcoming service and relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the main driver: arrive mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, sleep well, walk to nearby castle streets next morning, then move on. A second night works only if you want a slower bath-focused stay or nearby local walks.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night stay in Kaminoyama Onsen for baths, dinner, and an easy castle-and-town walk rather than a big sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Thin nightlifeKaminoyama Onsen is quiet at night; choose elsewhere if you want bars, late dining, or urban energy.

Not a long baseThe immediate town supports a short stay well, but many travelers may run out of nearby sights after two nights.

Bath details varyPrivate in-room onsen exists only in some special rooms, so do not assume every room has a bath.

KITCHEN TSUKIOKA (on-site)

on-site

Main buffet restaurant with Yamagata dishes and live kitchen items.

GardenBar & Cafe Senkeien (on-site)

on-site

Garden-view lounge for drinks and simple snacks.

Sakaiya Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Refreshed on-site lounge near the garden; drink-focused stop.

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 by rail at Kaminoyama-Onsen Station and continue by taxi or a manageable walk depending on luggage and weather. If flying, Yamagata Airport is usually the most practical airport, while Sendai Airport is a secondary option for broader flight choice but a longer onward transfer.

Kaminoyama-Onsen Stationstation
770 m1-1-1 Yarai, Kaminoyama, Yamagata, Japanabout 12–18 min on footabout 5 min by taxishort local ride or best checked locally
Best all-around arrival point for this ryokan. A taxi is the easiest choice with luggage, while walking is feasible in good weather.
Mokichi Kinenkan-mae Stationstation
1.7 kmKaminoyama, Yamagata, Japannot ideal on foot for most travelersabout 8–12 min by taxilimited usefulness for most visitors
Nearby local station, but usually less convenient than Kaminoyama-Onsen Station unless your itinerary already matches this line stop.
Yamagata Stationstation
11 kmKasumicho area, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30–40 min by taxi, traffic dependentabout 25–40 min by train to Kaminoyama-Onsen Station, then short taxi or walk
Useful regional transfer hub for travelers coming by Shinkansen or local rail connections before changing for Kaminoyama-Onsen.
Kaminoyama Bus Terminalbus
970 mCentral Kaminoyama area near the station and civic facilities, Kaminoyama, Yamagata, Japanabout 15–20 min on footabout 5–10 min by taxibest checked locally
Potentially useful for local or intercity bus arrivals, but rail plus taxi is usually simpler for first-time visitors.
Yamagata Airportairport
30 kmHigashine, Yamagata, Japanabout 50–70 min by car, weather dependentusually requires bus and/or train transfer; best checked locally
Most practical airport for this ryokan if flight schedules suit you. Good choice for reaching Kaminoyama without the longer Sendai transfer.
Sendai Airportairport
56 kmNatori/Iwanuma area, Miyagi, Japanabout 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr by car, traffic dependenttypically a longer rail transfer via Sendai and Yamagata or Fukushima; best checked locally
Useful as a backup airport with wider flight options, but onward travel is notably longer than from Yamagata Airport.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Walkable castle-area settingThe hotel sits in Kaminoyama’s Shinyu area close to Kaminoyama Castle and the old samurai-house district, so you can add local sightseeing without needing a long transfer.
Good onsen facilities for a bigger stayIt offers a garden-style large bath and open-air bath, which makes it appealing if soaking is a central part of your trip rather than just a bonus amenity.
More facilities than a small ryokanThis property has extras such as a buffet restaurant, garden bar and cafe, karaoke boxes, table tennis, and a shop, giving you more to do on-site in the evening.
Easy for drivers and groupsWith free parking for a large number of cars and a sizeable overall capacity, it works especially well for road trips, family gatherings, and multi-room stays.
Non-smoking rooms throughoutAll guest rooms are non-smoking, which is a meaningful advantage for travelers sensitive to smoke and unusual for some older traditional properties.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Less intimate than a classic ryokanWith over 100 rooms and substantial banquet and group facilities, the atmosphere is more like a large traditional hotel than a quiet, deeply personal ryokan retreat.
Some areas may feel datedThe property has a long-established style, so travelers looking for sleek modern interiors or newly renovated minimalist rooms may find the design old-fashioned.
Not right next to the stationKaminoyama-Onsen Station is not immediately outside the hotel, so arriving on foot with heavy luggage is less convenient than staying beside the station.
Can attract group trafficBecause the hotel is set up for banquets, meetings, and larger parties, public areas may feel busier or less serene at certain times.
Experience leans practical over exclusiveThe broad facility mix is convenient, but travelers seeking a highly curated luxury ryokan with private-bath focus and a strong sense of seclusion may prefer a smaller property.

Current position: 41st out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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