2-Star Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

The location is excellent, just a 2-3 minute walk to the left from the Yamagata JR station exit. It's very close to the No. 1 bus stop for Zao, and Kasumi Park is within 1 kilometer, within walking distance. The rooms are clean and spacious, and although a bit old, they are well maintained! Note that the check-in counter is on the 3rd floor, so please pay attention when you go there to avoid getting lost like I did.

The facilities are a bit old, but the rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. And the cost-performance ratio is excellent.

リピートあり最高食事は値段なりだし、建物も老朽化してるけどそんなもん全部吹っ飛ばしてロケーションと、寂れた感じが波の音と最高の噛み合わせとなり、ここでしか味わえない風景と音を感じられる。僕は部屋に入った時、普通に感動した。部屋の痛み具合さえ芸術に感じられる程だ。いやもうこの旅館は、経営されてるご主人や奥様、お2人を含めて完璧な芸術作品と言えるのでは無いだろうか。WiFiもなく、ネットも繋がりつらいが、ここで小説や創作物なんかやったら、余計な情報が入らず、とても捗るのではなかろうか。とにかく何が言いたいかと言うと最高だったということ。

Small, family-run hotel right by the train station. Reasonable facilities for the price. You make your own bed, towels and nightgowns can be rented for 100 yen each. Tea is free day and night. The area and the hotel are quiet, although as far as I can see it is fully booked. You can have breakfast in the café on the ground floor, very cozy with a funny owner. All in all, a nice stay.

老闆娘親切，早餐豐富，地點佳，

普通に泊まれればいいという考えなので、よかったと思います。上杉祭りと合戦場の真ん中を選んで正解でした。

Clean and hygienic. The hostess is great. The facilities inside are old, covered with blankets, I have never seen it. Walking distance from the National Treasure Five-Centre Tower. There is also a Sanshan Museum very close.

My room, shared restrooms, & bath were extremely clean! The home is full of character & clearly well-taken care of. Right by Yamagata Station & perfect place to shop. Bunch of parks as well, Kajo Park in particular has the Yamagata Castle Ruins. I spent a day going to Ginzan Onsen, further away compared to Zao. Definitely beautiful view but make sure you are aware of the bus & train schedules, because they come by roughly once an hour. The hostess is as nice as the reviews say she is! A little awkward at first, but she'd chat with me & patient when I tried speaking in Japanese. Very cheery personality! There was an avalanche risk warning, but she reassured me I'll be safe going to Ginzan Onsen. She'd come out to greet or see me off each day. Overall, very pleasant! Amenities were great! She provided basic necessities without extra charge (toothbrush/paste, towels) AND a yukata!! The futon was already set out for me when I arrived. Each night, when I returned, the bath was ready so I could go straight to showering & soaking. Lastly the amazing breakfast like the other reviews have stated. So cheap for how much food she gives you! Great variety, the rice smelled amazing, & a little different each meal. You come down at the agreed time, sit at a table with the TV on, & eat the meal in peace. Overall, the best place I stayed at in Japan & will definitely book again when visiting Yamagata! You really get to live the traditional Japanese-lifestyle!

I was a little stuck at check-in. Even though I make a reservation in Japan, I am registered as a traveler from overseas. It was very good except check-in. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. There was a very clean feeling and the amenities were solid.

I will stay here again next time I have a chance to go skiing in Zao. The service was very good. We stayed four nights in a row and the dinners were different for four days. It’s no problem to take a bath, dry your snowshoes, or do laundry. There happens to be a Malaysian girl who can speak Chinese (smiling every day) Great stay experience