Tachibanaya

8.9

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.9/10, based on 182 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 Current ryokan	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	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

Garden Setting Hot Spring Town Quiet Village Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Private Onsen

Location

999-7204 Yamagata, Tsuruoka, Yuatsumitei 3, Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 9,0/10

Cleanliness 9,0/10

Comfort 9,0/10

Value for money 8,5/10

Location 8,5/10

Historic Onsen StayLong-established ryokan in Atsumi Onsen with deep heritage and classic Japanese hospitality.

Garden Pond SettingJapanese garden with a large koi pond adds calm views and a refined atmosphere.

Open-Air Hot SpringsRelaxing baths, including wooden open-air bathing, are a standout part of the stay.

Seasonal Yamagata MealsCuisine highlights seasonal flavors from Yamagata's sea, mountains, and rivers.

Traditional Japanese RoomsClassic Japanese-style rooms strengthen the authentic ryokan experience for first-time visitors.

Easy Onsen Town AccessConvenient base within Atsumi Onsen, about five minutes from the station by bus or taxi.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the main driver here: arrive by mid-afternoon, bathe, eat dinner at the ryokan, stroll the small hot spring town, then enjoy breakfast and either depart or add a slow second day for the morning market, footbath, and nearby local stops.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a one-night or relaxed two-night onsen-town stay for travelers who want baths, dinner, and a quiet local walk rather than dense sightseeing.

Know before booking

Limited dining outsideThe area around the ryokan has few food options, so no-meal stays are risky unless you plan ahead.

Not a major sightseeing baseAtsumi Onsen is pleasant but compact, so many travelers will run out of nearby activities after a second night.

Station transfer neededIt is not right at a major station; expect a short taxi, shuttle, or bus link from Atsumi Onsen Station.

Shonai Kuriya (on-site)

on-site

Garden-facing dining room with seasonal Japanese meals.

Dining Tachibana (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site dining venue for ryokan meals.

Chitto Mosshe Cafe (nearby)

nearbyabout 300 m

Footbath cafe for a light lunch and coffee break.

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 train at JR Atsumi-Onsen Station and continue by taxi or ryokan shuttle if available; this is generally easier than walking with luggage. If flying, Shonai Airport is usually the most useful airport, followed by rail or road transfer toward Atsumi Onsen.

Atsumi-Onsen Stationstation
1.8 kmabout 25–35 min on footabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 5–15 min by local bus or shuttle, best checked locally
Best overall rail access point for the ryokan. A taxi or pre-arranged shuttle is usually the most convenient option with luggage.
Tsuruoka Stationstation
24 kmabout 50–70 min by caroften around 1.5–2 hours with train or bus connections, best checked locally
Useful as a regional transfer hub if coming from other parts of Yamagata or the Shonai area. Usually not the final access point, but helpful for onward bus or rail connections.
Sakata Stationstation
39 kmabout 1 hr 10–25 min by caroften around 1.5–2.5 hours with rail connections, best checked locally
A secondary regional rail hub that can be useful depending on your route through the Uetsu Main Line or Shonai area. Less direct than Atsumi-Onsen Station for the final approach.
Atsumi Onsen Bus Stopbus
30 mabout 1–5 min on foot depending on exact stop usedabout 3–5 min by taxilocal bus timing should be checked locally
Useful if arriving from Tsuruoka area by bus and staying within the hot spring town. Practical for light luggage, but exact stop location should be confirmed locally.
Shonai Airportairport
27 kmabout 50–70 min by caroften around 1.5–2.5 hours with bus and rail or bus transfers, best checked locally
Most useful airport for this ryokan. Best for domestic arrivals into the Shonai area, then continue by airport bus, rail connection, or taxi/car.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Historic ryokan feelThis property emphasizes a long history and a classic ryokan atmosphere, which gives the stay more character than a standard hotel. It suits travelers who want a distinctly traditional onsen experience.
Beautiful garden spacesThe inner Japanese garden is a real draw, with seasonal flowers, autumn colors, winter scenery, and even koi and ducks in the warmer months. The garden-view lounge adds to the quiet, reflective mood.
Strong onsen experienceThe baths are a highlight, with gender-specific open-air baths and a private bath option for guests who want more seclusion. The women’s cypress bath and the men’s stone bath create two notably different bathing atmospheres.
Excellent regional cuisine focusMeals lean into Yamagata and Shonai ingredients, including local beef, pork, rice, vegetables, and seafood from the Sea of Japan. This makes the stay especially appealing if dinner and breakfast are part of why you book a ryokan.
Easier access than many rural ryokanAlthough it is in a quiet onsen town, the ryokan offers a free shuttle from Atsumi-Onsen Station with reservation. That convenience lowers the stress of reaching a countryside property without a car.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Remote for sightseeingTachibanaya is in Atsumi Onsen, a quiet hot-spring area rather than a central city base. If you want quick access to major attractions, nightlife, or lots of dining options outside the ryokan, it may feel isolated.
Wi-Fi may not impressThe property’s review data shows weaker guest satisfaction for Wi-Fi than for cleanliness, comfort, or staff. That can matter if you need reliable internet for work or heavy streaming.
Some rooms are more traditional than modernA large part of the room offering is Japanese-style, which may not suit travelers who strongly prefer contemporary layouts or hotel-style design. Even with some western rooms available, the overall feel remains classic rather than sleek.
Accessibility is limited across room typesThere is a barrier-free western-style twin room, but only one is specifically identified that way. Travelers needing fully accessible options should confirm details carefully before booking.
Best value depends on using the ryokan fullyThis is the kind of place that makes most sense if you plan to enjoy the baths, dinner, garden, and slow onsen-town atmosphere. If you will mostly be out all day, the full ryokan experience may feel underused.

Current position: 19th out of 47 ryokans in Yamagata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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