[Tendo onsen] Relax and refresh on a solo trip♪ 7 recommended hotels and ryokan

You're exhausted both physically and mentally after being busy with work and housework... Many people find it difficult to relax at home, even if they try to unwind. When you're feeling stressed, we recommend a solo trip where you can enjoy yourself to the fullest without having to worry about anyone else. Eat lots of your favorite foods to relieve stress, then relax in onsen. For a carefree solo trip, we recommend Tendo onsen, where you can enjoy sightseeing spots full of nature and onsen.

Tendo is the number one producer of shogi pieces in Japan. There are shogi-related objects all over the city. There are also many tourist spots rich in nature, such as Maizuruyama, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Furthermore, Tendo is known as the Fruit Kingdom, as it is a thriving fruit growing region, including La France pears and cherries. Enjoy fruit picking at Osho Orchard and seasonal fruit parfaits at a cafe run by the orchard. After enjoying sightseeing and gourmet food, head to a onsen onsen. We will introduce you to some inns in Tendo Onsen that are perfect for solo travelers.

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"Takinoyu no Yado Taki no Yu," where you can feel the comfort of traditional Japanese style, is about a 5-minute drive from Tendo Station. A free shuttle service (reservation required) is provided to the inn, so you can arrive at the hotel without getting lost. After dropping off your luggage in your room, head to the soothing teahouse "Tsusen-an" in the courtyard. The beautiful seasonal scenery, such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, is perfect for refreshing.

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The Japanese Modern Twin Room in the annex, where solo travelers can stay, offers a garden view. The view of abundant nature from the window will soothe your mind and body. Relax and enjoy your time in a relaxing space. Also, the Superior Twin Room and Japanese-style room are also available for solo travelers, so please make a reservation according to your preferred style.

For dinner, enjoy Yamagata beef steak + Japanese and Western full course meal at the stylish Tendo dining restaurant "Komorebi" which also has a wine cellar. Enjoy organically grown vegetables from your own farm and Yamagata beef cooked to your liking. As it is a private room, you can enjoy your meal without worrying about anyone else. Depending on the plan, you may also receive a complimentary glass of wine.

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This is the large public bath, "Kurenai no Yu." It's a spacious space where you can stretch out your arms and legs and relax in the bath. There is also a drinking fountain in the large bath, so you can drink onsen spring water. It is said to be effective against constipation, so if you are suffering from constipation, why not give it a try? In addition, you can make one onsen egg for each person in the building using the onsen water. It's also nice to taste the warm, soft onsen eggs.

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Sakura Momo no Hana Yubo Ichiraku is located about a 5-minute drive from Tendo Station. Its attractions include an open-air bath with natural hot spring water and the Tendo Brewery, a rare on-site brewery. If you book the all-inclusive plan, you can enjoy as much original craft beer, cocktails, snacks, and more as you like. This is a recommended inn for women who like alcohol.

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The room for solo travelers is the "Twin Room." The fluffy bed will blow away the fatigue of your trip in an instant. In addition, they also offer a cute yukata robes to choose from. Wear a gorgeous yukata and spend a special day.

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For dinner, why not try the original Japanese "Basic Kaiseki" course at the dining restaurant, where you can taste seasonal ingredients from Yamagata and local dishes such as "Imoni" (potato stew)? Yamagata's brand beef "Yamagata Beef" is a supreme dish with its tender meat. There is also an "alcohol drink bar" (charged) where you can drink as much craft beer or local sake as you like with dinner.

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This is a large public bath where you can enjoy the changing of the seasons. Even from the open-air bath where the water flows directly from the source, you can enjoy the view of cherry blossom trees in spring and light snow in winter, which is very picturesque. In addition, there are three types of private baths (fee required): rock, cypress, and ceramic, where you can have onsen all to yourself, giving you a luxurious feeling. After getting out of the bath, try a gulp of freshly brewed draft beer from the on-site brewery.
*The cypress bath and rock bath will be temporarily closed until July 2022 due to renovation work.

"Shohakutei Azumaso" is a traditional, long-established ryokan that was founded over 100 years ago. It is located about an 8-minute drive from Tendo Station, and they offer a free shuttle service to the inn (reservations required), so be sure to take advantage of it. The charms of this inn are its open-air bath with no roof, giving a feeling of openness, and the cat hostess, "Mai-chan." Her round eyes and fluffy fur are so cute that they will instantly soothe your tired heart ♡

If you're traveling solo and want to indulge, we recommend a room with a bathtub that flows directly from the source. This is in the annex, "Koin," with an indoor cypress bath. You can enjoy the view of the Japanese garden from the window and the hot spring onsen all to yourself. The inn also offers a service of choosing a cute colored yukata♪ Also, although you can't stay alone, there are rooms with open-air baths that have been chosen as the stage for the official shogi match, "Oza-sen."

For dinner, reserve private dining plan and enjoy the food at your leisure. Choose from a variety of plans, including the "Japanese Kaiseki" plan for solo travelers only available on weekdays, or a sukiyaki plan featuring "Yamagata beef," known for its fine, sweet fat. We also recommend trying a tasting set of Yamagata local sake (additional charge) to go with your meal.

This open-air bath is the only one in Tendo onsen that does not have a roof, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of each season with a sense of openness. Tendo onsen is also known as a "famous hot spring for beautiful skin," and its soft, warm water is popular. After enjoying onsen, why not try a relaxing massage? It's also a perfect way to reward yourself for all your hard work.

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"Hohoemi no Kuyufu Tsuraya" is a lovely inn with a cypress bathtub, a beautiful Japanese garden and a lobby decorated with Tendo Mokko interiors. It is about a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from Tendo Station, so it's nice to stroll through the onsen town on your way to the inn. If you book the ladies' plan, you will receive special benefits such as a colorful yukata rental, amenities from the Thai-born natural skincare brand "THANN", and a glass of sake or wine.

Solo travelers can stay in this "Modern Japanese Twin Bed Room." The appeal of solo travelers is being able to relax and watch TV while lying in bed, read a book while looking at the scenery outside, or do whatever you like. Also, with the ladies' plan, check-out is until 11:00, so you don't have to worry if you oversleep in.

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For dinner, why not try the high-grade "Tsukizen" plan in the dining room, which uses seasonal ingredients from Yamagata? The main dish, "Yamagata beef and Shonai pork mixed shabu-shabu," is an irresistible dish for meat-loving women. Also, for breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese set meal made with Yamagata's brand rice, "Tsuyahime."

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This large public bath, "Tenku no Yu," is the inn's pride and joy, a bath made entirely of cypress. The scent of cypress will soothe your tired body and mind. The open-air bath, where you can enjoy the changing of the seasons, is also highly recommended. Tendo onsen is slightly alkaline, and is known to have beneficial effects for women, such as beautiful skin and moisturizing properties.

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Matsu no Yu Yu no Ka, located in a quiet area surrounded by greenery, is attractive for its two types of hot onsen that flow directly from the source. With only 12 rooms on a 4,000m2 site, it is perfect for solo travelers as you can spend time without worrying about being seen by others. In addition, there is a free shuttle from Tendo Station to your arrival time, so it is easy to get to the hotel. It is best to make a reservation for the shuttle the day before you stay to make it smoother.

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Here, you can only book the "Solo Travel Plan" on weekdays. The room you choose is up to the hotel, but you can stay in a two-room Japanese-style room, a room with a semi-open-air bath, or a two-story "Maisonette A" like this one. You can spend a luxurious time relaxing on the terrace of your room while gazing at the beautiful garden. Make the most of your time alone.

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For dinner, relax in your room and enjoy a "multi-course meal" centered on Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients from Yamagata. The first dish that comes out of the meal is a dish that makes you feel the season, such as fuku beans, soybean gomoku, oni shrimp, and kinba spring rolls (depending on the season). Not only does it taste good, but it also looks beautiful ♪, and it is also recommended to enjoy local famous sake with meal, such as Yamagata's local sake "Dewa Sakura" and "Tendo wine".

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Matsu no Yu Yu no Ka is the only place in Tendo onsen where you can enjoy two types of hot onsen: sodium calcium sulfate springs and simple springs. This is the outdoor genkotsu bath, a rock bath carved out of about 20 tons of Zao stone. Bathing in this open space with a view of the garden will help you forget your daily fatigue. Enjoy the two types of free-flowing hot onsen that gush forth to your heart's content.

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Hotel View Kuroda is about 3 minutes by car or 12 minutes on foot from Tendo Station. When you step inside the inn, you will be greeted by a Japanese-modern lobby with a view of the garden. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. After your bath, you can relax in the lounge, which is a great place to plan your solo trip.

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This is Bashokan's Deluxe Single Room, perfect for solo travelers. It's spacious at 18.4 square meters, and the bed is double-sized, so you can relax in comfort. Single rooms in the main building are also available for solo travelers. All rooms are equipped with the finest down comforters and Simmons beds, so you can sleep in comfort.

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Book a plan that includes dinner and enjoy the chef's carefully selected "Special Beef Gozen." You can choose between "Sukiyaki" or "Shabu-shabu" for your meat dish. Enjoy the melting texture of the meat, whichever you prefer. meal is served at Japanese Cuisine Shiki, the only meal in Tendo onsen that offers a panoramic view of Mt. Gassan.

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Let's relieve the fatigue of daily life and travel in this large public bath "Mai no Yu" where you can fully enjoy the hot onsen. The weak alkaline mineral spring water is expected to have a wonderful fatigue recovery effect. Stretch out your arms and legs in the spacious bath and enjoy the ultimate relaxation time.

Tendo onsen Sakaeya Hotel is located about 6 minutes away from Tendo Station by a free shuttle bus (reservations required in advance). This hotel offers a variety of baths, including an open-air observation bath, mugwort steam baths, and foot baths. This hotel prioritizes genuine hospitality, so you can enjoy your solo trip in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a wooden terrace facing the courtyard and lobby, so you can relax while looking out at the pond.

For solo travelers, we recommend the standard Japanese-style room in the South Wing. Although it is reasonably priced, having a 10-tatami Japanese-style room all to yourself is a luxury. Since you are traveling alone, you can use the room however you like, spreading out your luggage and lounging on the tatami.

For dinner, you'll enjoy dishes that are carefully prepared using local Yamagata ingredients. Depending on the timing, you may also enjoy dishes such as Shonai pork nabe and Yamagata beef sukiyaki, so look forward to them. For breakfast, there are a wide variety of side dishes and rice accompaniments that are so popular you'll want to eat three bowls of rice! Unlike the usual hectic breakfast, you can take your time and enjoy the luxurious time savoring each dish.

This inn is also proud of its open-air observation bath, which is rare in Tendo onsen. You can enjoy the open-air bath while watching the Dewa mountains change appearance with the seasons. You can also experience "mugwort steaming," where the lower half of the body is steamed with steam made from a decoction of mugwort and several types of herbal medicines, so you can detoxify and feel refreshed from the inside out!

Tendo onsen, has many lodgings that are friendly to solo travelers. Enjoy onsen to your heart's content, eat Yamagata's local cuisine, and sleep whenever you want... A free solo trip is the perfect way to change your mood. When traveling solo, be sure to visit Tendo onsen, where you can enjoy both sightseeing and onsen to your heart's content.