Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya in Tohoku

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya

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Breakfast & dinner
Luxury onsen
Onsen
Onsen for couples
Open-air bath
Private onsen
Private onsen in the room
Tattoos allowed

Overview

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is a luxury ryokan in the Yamagata Tendo Onsen, in Tohoku region. The beauty of nature is the star attraction here, with the ryokan onsen located within perfectly manicured Japanese gardens.

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya prides itself in featuring furniture masterpieces created by a local furniture manufacturer, Tendo Mokko.

Accommodation

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya offers 24 guest rooms, each created for your style of travel. Some rooms do have open air baths for when you want a luxury and private retreat. Some rooms are perfect for those who want to experience a futon while others have western style beds, on tatami floors.

Dining

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya serves kaiseki cuisine at the open dining area Senbazuru, where meals are prepared using seasonal ingredients sourced from Yamagata.

The focus here is on promoting the original taste of ingredients to celebrate what nature offers us. The food leftovers at the Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya are used for fertilizer purposes, so their local farm can grow chemical-free organic vegetables.

Onsen & Wellness

The onsen features sodium calcium sulfate springs. The waters of Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya are sourced from Tendo Onsen, which have been flowing since 1911. Enjoy the onsen in the large indoor and outdoor communal baths, “Ginga no Yu” and “Tenku no Yu,” or in the privacy of your own room.

Guest with tattoos

If you have a tattoo, you can reserve a room with a private onsen to enjoy the onsite facilities.

Facilities

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is designed around a central courtyard, allowing you to enjoy the garden from anywhere within the building. Facilities include:

Small banquet room
Restaurant SenBazuru
Lobby with views of the gardens
Smoking area

Activities

Sightseeing is a very popular activity here. Make sure to check the Yamadera (Rissyaku Temple) and the Wakamatsu Kannon (Wakamatsu Temple). Tendo Park is a hot spot for special events.