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Meigetsuso

Kaminoyama Onsen (Zao), Yamagata, Tohoku
★4.7

Location

5-50 Hayama, Kaminoyama-shi, Yamagata, Japan

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Contact

📞 023-672-0330

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About

Meigetsuso in Zao-Kaminoyama Onsen offers a unique experience with various secluded accommodations featuring private open-air baths, where guests can enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Zao and the surrounding mountains, especially magical at sunset and sunrise. The ryokan's attentive and friendly staff provide exceptional service, making every effort to communicate in English and attending to guests' needs with care and precision. Visitors consistently praise the exquisite meals prepared with local Yamagata ingredients, the peaceful atmosphere with multiple library nooks and lounges, and the beautiful garden setting that creates a perfect blend of traditional and modern Japanese hospitality.

Rooms

20

Access

35 minutes by bus from Yamagata Airport to Yamagata Station, then 10 minutes by JR Ou Main Line to Kaminoyama Onsen Station and 6-min taxi ride from there

Nearby Attractions

Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March), Ginzan Onsen, Yamadera Temple