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Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade ryokan in Yamagata with a full-service spa

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is P8,495
P9,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24

Room options

View all photos for [No floor designation] Run of House with Toilet and Sink, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

[No floor designation] Run of House with Toilet and Sink, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata, 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Okama Crater - 26 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Located close to Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway, Gokan no Yu Tsuruya provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a hot tub. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs/mineral springs or the 24-hour public bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bidets, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot spring
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Full-service spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from noon - 9:30 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 109 ºF
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7:20 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from noon to 9:30 AM
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Inn Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Ryokan
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Is Gokan no Yu Tsuruya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya?

As of Mar 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya on Mar 23, 2025 start from P 8,495.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gokan no Yu Tsuruya located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this spa ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway. Zao Sanroku Ropeway and Zao Super Slider are also within 15 minutes.

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Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 220 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHIN CHIA

Perfect location Perfect onsen Perfect meal free shuttle bus to and from Zao Ski area
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Wan

Located right inside Zao Onsen District, I arrived by car. A very well facilitated hotel, with lift (especially important for travellers which big luggages), private onsen is available for booking. The reception team and hospitality teams speaks some English, and are very warm and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prithep

Very friendly staffs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waikit

Very nice place, room is very big. all staffs are amazingly helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Great ryokan near the main road of zao. Excellant staff, friendly service with awesome private and public onsens. Big family room was perfect to section off our teenager. Only issue was limited self catering options if you dont take the pricey breakfast/dinner option, single small lawsons in town
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka U

Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Staff are very helpful, warm and cozy ambience. Onsen is super nice, loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice customer service, with absolutely delicious dining experience😀 The onsen is very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Thank you for making the stay special
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beng Ooi

great location, hotel onsen is good
Hotel staff are friendly and helpful, recommend us good restaurant and advise us what is best time to see snow monster, lift tiket and cable car ticket buy from hotel save us some money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

MAN SZE JANET

Friendly and helpful staff, great hospitality! Room is spacious (traditional Japanese futon style). Private onsen available for booking for free (per room per day), public onsen is also available at almost 24/7. Highly recommend to book at least 1 set of on-site dinner breakfast, local produces used.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Incredible expe
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAR SIONG

Nice Japanese style of stay, we arrived late but the staff wait until we arriving. They are helpful and room was clean

10/10 Excellent

Maria

A magical one night stay.
We had a great stay at this Ryokan - An adult plus two teenagers. very comfortable and the private onsen are a plus. The only unfortunate part was that they were not serving dinner the day we stayed, which meant needing to look elsewhere - slim pickings in Zao this time of year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandy

staff were incredible. could help enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Chin Fai

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H. Johnson

Incredible stay at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya for a ski and onsen vacation. Staff are incredibly friendly, the private and public onsens are phenomenal, and the room was just what I needed to enjoy 5 days in Zao. I'd recommend booking breakfast and dinner ahead if you plan to stay in for dinner. Options around Zao were at times slim, particularly late in the evening. Highly recommend Gokan no Yu Tsuruya to anyone looking for a relaxing way to spend some time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ナオキ

This traditional Japanese hotel is located right in front of the bus stop from Yamagata station. Room was a little old look but very clean and maintained. Food and hot springs were very very recommended! Staffs were not good at English but used communicating with foreigners with google translation etc. So no worry. They were very nice and full of hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

emery

An amazing hotel that I learned about from a friend. Easy to get to as it is directly across from the bus station. Can walk to the ski slopes, which is about five minutes away. Make sure to include breakfast and dinner, as they are amazing served in the room. each room also gets an hour in the private onsen, which is amazing. There is also a public Hot Springs available anytime. English is limited, but the staff are super friendly attentive, and get things done. Ski storage and the set up is perfect to arrive in the morning, Ski, while your room gets ready and then also Ski after you check out. They sell discounted tickets which saves 1100 yen (cash only).
breakfast set
Dinner set
View from 610
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyable stay
Great service. Staff are happy and pleasant. And the translation audio device they use makes communication easier. There is a one-time free-use of a private onsen bath among 5 choices during the entire stay. The public open-air bath within the hotel is also not bad. I got a corner room with a view on the ski slopes and it's spacious Japanese style so I have enjoyed my stay very much. The hotel is right across the bus terminal so getting in from Yamagata train station is very convenient. There is also free shuttle service to the Zao ropeway for skiing/snowboaring or cable car to view the snow monsters. Without ski/snowboard gear, it's actually quite an easy 10-minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chun Ying

非常人性化、貼心的職員。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zak

非常棒的溫泉飯店，服務極佳，地點非常好
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Sze Dede

員工非常友善，房間好大整潔，早晚餐好味，會再入住！
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TZUTING

雖然是有點年紀的老舊旅館了, 但館內依舊維持的非常好, 非常乾淨 館內的服務人員都非常親切, 讓人如同在家一般放鬆的感受 房間寬敞舒服, 免費提供的雙人湯屋也很讚，但溫泉的溫度有點太高了, 即便泡進去一段時間還是好難適應 整體而言值得五顆星的日式溫泉旅館
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting Cheung

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024