[Tendo onsen] Surprisingly close! A couple's onsen trip at Yamagata's famous hot springs. 8 recommended ryokan

Have you ever wanted to avoid the crowds and spend some time relaxing with your partner in a quiet place? In that case, we recommend Tendo Onsen, a hidden hot onsen in Yamagata, just over an hour from Haneda Airport. There are many onsen inns where you can relax, each with its own unique charm, so you can find the perfect room and onsen for the two of you. Soaking in onsen will relieve your daily fatigue and allow you to relax and forget about time.

Tendo onsen, famous for the production of shogi pieces, is a famous hot spring that is known only to those in the know, and you can enjoy the beautiful changes of the seasons. In spring, the weeping cherry blossoms of Kuratsugawa River are in full bloom. There are also tourist spots such as Risshakuji Temple, commonly known as Yamadera, which has a spectacular view surrounded by greenery, and the Hiroshige Museum, where you can enjoy ukiyo-e art. There are also tours to Ginzan onsen, a popular tourist destination in Yamagata. Let's take a look at some recommended ryokan for couples in Tendo onsen.

"Tendo Hotel" is about 4 minutes by free shuttle bus from "Tendo Station". There is a wide variety of rooms, including Japanese modern rooms, calming Japanese rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms with carefully selected furniture, so you can enjoy a fresh stay every time you visit. Each room has a spectacular view, which will relax your mind.

An open-air bath where you can enjoy onsen while watching the powerful waterfall. Feeling the sound of the water overflowing from the waterfall and the wind with your whole body will blow away your daily fatigue. The spacious hot onsen has a skin-beautifying effect, so you can stretch your legs and take a relaxing bath.

The long-awaited dinner. Depending on the season, you can enjoy delicious dishes made with local ingredients such as "Tsuyahime" and "Yamagata beef" from Yamagata. The dishes look gorgeous and make you feel happy even before you start eating.

Tendoso is located about a 5-minute taxi ride from Tendo Station. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the good old days of Japan, and is relaxing. The building is a single-story building with a luxurious space, perfect for couples who want to spend some quiet time relaxing.

The large bath is spacious and relaxed. Just being in the large wooden bath will calm your mind and relieve your daily fatigue. Enjoying the swaying of the trees outside is a blissful experience. Some rooms have semi-open-air baths, so you can enjoy the onsen onsen whenever you like without worrying about other people or the time. Recommended for couples who want to share some time alone together in a hot onsen in a private space.

The dinner "Tendoso Kaiseki" includes Yonezawa beef, a premium Yamagata brand beef that is rarely available. Also, the famous "broiled eel" from "Tendo Sou," which was founded as an eel restaurant! The sumptuous kaiseki cuisine, using only the finest ingredients and seasonal produce, is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

From "Tendo Station" take the shuttle service for about 5 minutes to arrive at "Hohoemi-no-Takinoyu". You will feel relaxed as soon as you arrive at the inn surrounded by lush greenery and a garden. Why not escape from your busy daily life and stay with your partner in a room with an open-air bath? You can feel the townscape and nature of Tendo from the open-air bath. The magnificent scenery will calm your minds and provide you with a gentle time.

This is the large public bath. There is also a drinking fountain. There is a large public bath in the guest room. Both are relaxing and soothing baths. There is also a special experience where you can make onsen eggs in Tendo's onsen, and a complimentary glass of beer to soak in after the bath. It's nice to know that there are other things to enjoy besides soaking in onsen.

There are plenty of dishes that allow you to enjoy plenty of local ingredients, with a focus on Yamagata beef. At this ryokan, you can also enjoy dishes that incorporate vegetables grown on the inn's own farm. Locally produced food that is kind to both nature and people will give you energy to recover from your tired body.

From "Tendo Station" take the shuttle service for about 5 minutes to arrive at "Hohoemi no Kuyufu Tsuraya". Once you step into the lobby, the scenery is full of atmosphere and you will be transported to an extraordinary world. There are 4 types of rooms, so choosing the right one is part of the fun. The exciting time will begin even before your trip begins.

If you want to enjoy some time alone together as if you were at home, we recommend a room with onsen. The room has either a cypress bath or a ceramic bath. The fresh air from outside is also pleasant, and you'll want to bathe in it many times during your stay. This is the perfect stay for a quiet trip.

The long-awaited dinner time comes. Depending on the season, you can enjoy luxurious shabu-shabu made with Yamagata beef and Shonai pork. You can enjoy dishes made with not only mountain ingredients but also seafood♪ You will surely be satisfied with the luxurious cuisine that allows you to enjoy both.

"Yubo Ichiraku" is about a 15-minute walk from "Tendo Station." Our recommendation is the "Omotoan" suite villa with an open-air bath. The suite stay is all-inclusive. You can enjoy in-house brewed beer, local Yamagata sake, seasonal fruits, and more in the private lounge, and you'll be pampered. You'll have a dreamlike time. Children are not allowed to stay, so this is a superb experience only for adults.

We also recommend going to the large public bath, where you can enjoy a bath while admiring the cherry blossoms, or one of three private baths (rock, cypress, or ceramic), to refresh your mind. Colorful yukata robes are also available for rental for women, adding to the travelling mood.

"Sakuranbo Terrace" is a place where you can enjoy tea during the day and alcoholic beverages at night. It has an open atmosphere and is the perfect place to stop by after a bath. A romantic night on your trip, bathed in the gentle breeze and moonlight. It's sure to get the conversation flowing more than usual.

Azumaso is a historic inn that was founded over 100 years ago. A reservation-based shuttle is available, and it takes about 8 minutes from Tendo Station. If you stay at ryokan, which is filled with hospitality, you will naturally be able to relax and unwind, with morning coffee and matcha service, and colorful yukata rentals.

The open-air bath has no roof and is open to the outside. The sound of the trees, the twinkling stars, and the comfortable breeze on your flushed cheeks will revive your five senses that have become dull in your busy daily life. It's nice to spend some time alone.

If you're a cat-loving couple, why not go and meet Mai-chan, the cat hostess? She's quiet and not shy, so you'll enjoy interacting with her and be comforted by her adorableness. There are also food and goods with Mai-chan motifs in the souvenir corner! They're all so cute that it's hard to choose.

Sakaeya Hotel is located about 6 minutes by car from Tendo Station. When you arrive at the inn, you will be greeted with a delicious kombucha tea and yokan sweets. Spending time in a Japanese-style room filled with Japanese charm will help you relax and unwind. Spending time barefoot will give you a sense of freedom. You will feel as if your mind, which has been tied down by many things, is being freed.

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This is the signature feature of Sakaeya Hotel and the only open-air bath with a view in Tendo onsen. The scenery changes from moment to moment, as well as the changing of the seasons, and is truly moving. By the time you leave onsen, not only your skin but your heart will be restored to its original glow.

For dinner, enjoy dishes made with plenty of Yamagata ingredients! Depending on the season, you can enjoy dishes made with luxurious ingredients such as Yamagata beef, Shonai pork, crab, scallops, and abalone. In addition, local Yamagata sake is available, which is irresistible for alcohol lovers. For breakfast, freshly cooked fluffy rice and a meal set that will make you want to eat more and more rice are prepared.

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The lush Yunoka Matsunoyu is about a 5-minute drive from Tendo Station. The rooms in the main building's Type A feature a semi-open-air bath, allowing you to enjoy onsen at a time that suits you and your partner. The main building's Type B does not have an indoor bath, but instead has a quaint corner with a sunken kotatsu table called the "mini reading room"! It's perfect for couples who want to cherish their time together while staying in the same space.

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This is the only ryokan in "Tendo onsen" where you can enjoy two types of onsen. Outside the large octagonal bath is a beautiful Japanese garden. Relax and enjoy a bath while immersing yourself in an artistic world. In spring, the bright red azaleas bloom in full bloom, making you feel bright and cheerful.

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This is the Genkotsu Bath, an open-air garden bath carved into a 20-ton rock. The open-air bath is so spacious that it will free your mind and soul.

"Tendo onsen" Yamagata a place where time flows slowly. There are many inns with a calm atmosphere that are perfect for when you want to spend some quiet time. If you enjoy onsen and cuisine in this place rich in nature, you can share a relaxing time and deepen your relationship. If you want to go to a quiet place away from the crowds and traffic jams, don't hesitate to go to "Tendo onsen" ♡