Overview

Only three hours from Tokyo on the Yamagata Shinkansen, Tendo Hotel brings you into the heart of Yamagata’s seasonal charm. The ryokan offers spacious hot spring baths, elegant Japanese-style rooms, and meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Located in Tendo, a town known for fruit and shogi, this ryokan provides the perfect mix of traditional comfort and local discovery. Let your journey unfold in a space where the food is memorable, the baths relaxing, and the natural beauty always within reach.

Accommodation

Every room at Tendo Hotel gives you a front-row seat to the seasonal colors of Yamagata. Choose the room that suits your travel style:

• Japanese Style Room (Standard): A tatami room offering a calm, classic atmosphere. The space ranges from compact to slightly larger layouts, depending on your preference.
• Japanese Style Room with Beds: Combines traditional design with Western comfort, featuring beds instead of futons. These rooms are spacious and ideal if you’re looking for a relaxed stay with less floor seating.
• Premium Style Room: Located on the top floor, this Japanese-Western room offers generous space and scenic views. You can stretch out, enjoy the quiet, and savor the peaceful ambiance.
• Accessible Room with Hot Spring: Designed with universal access in mind, this room includes a private bath with natural hot spring water.

Each room includes Wi-Fi, yukata, towels, toothbrush sets, shampoo, and other essentials. Combs, razors, and shower caps are available in the first-floor amenity corner.

Dining

Your stay includes a carefully prepared Japanese kaiseki dinner and a breakfast buffet. The chefs at Tendo Hotel highlight the best seasonal produce from Yamagata in every dish.

• Dinner: Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki meal filled with dishes like simmered vegetables, sashimi, grilled items, and regional specialties. The menu changes with the seasons to reflect the freshest ingredients available.
• Breakfast: The buffet includes Japanese, Western, and Chinese options. You’ll find local delicacies as well as hearty classics, giving you plenty of energy for the day ahead.

Dinner is served between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Breakfast is available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Onsen and Wellness

Tendo Hotel’s large public bath includes both indoor and outdoor spaces. The highlight is the Waterfall Viewing Hot Spring, where you can soak while watching the flowing water and feeling the breeze. The facility also includes a sauna for deeper relaxation.

Public Bath Hours: 11:30 AM to midnight and again from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Sauna Hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Guests with Tattoos

You are welcome to use the public baths freely, including the outdoor waterfall-view bath. No restrictions apply to tattoos.

Facilities

The ryokan provides everything you need for a smooth and comfortable stay:

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
• Large baths with saunas
• Amenity corner with personal care items
• Yukata and slippers available in-room
• Free parking for up to 250 vehicles
• Shuttle service to and from JR Tendo Station (email in advance to arrange)

Activities

Tendo Hotel is perfectly positioned for seasonal adventures and cultural experiences. Within an hour’s drive, you can explore:

• Seasonal Fruit Picking: Depending on the time of year, you can pick cherries, peaches, or grapes in this area known as the “Kingdom of Fruit.”
• Shogi Town Experience: Learn about Tendo’s 160-year-old shogi-making tradition at the Tendo City Shogi Museum, right next to the station.
• Yamadera Temple: Climb the 1,000 steps of Risshakuji for sweeping views and a spiritual atmosphere. This historic temple has stood for over 1,300 years.
• Mt. Zao: In winter, witness the famous “ice monsters” formed by hoarfrost. The area also features skiing and natural hot springs.
• Ginzan Onsen: A nostalgic town with historic wooden inns and quiet, snowy streets. This location was featured in the drama “Oshin” and is accessible by car or train and bus from Tendo Hotel.

Additional Features

• Direct access via the Yamagata Shinkansen
• Seasonal meals that reflect the local landscape
• Nearby temples, fruit farms, and traditional craft experiences
• Shuttle to JR Tendo Station included with your stay
• Convenient location for exploring Ginzan Onsen and Mt. Zao
• Spacious and scenic rooms designed for comfort and reflection

Tendo Hotel lets you experience the seasons of Yamagata through its views, flavors, and warm hospitality. Whether you’re traveling to explore the region or simply relax in a traditional setting, this ryokan offers a welcoming home for your journey.