Overview

After years of renewal, the beloved Kameya in Yamagata’s Yunohama Onsen has transformed into KAMEYA HOTEL. With a new concept—bringing warmth into life—this ryokan welcomes you to a peaceful stay steeped in elegance, comfort, and the soothing legacy of a thousand-year onsen tradition. Here, you rest by the sea and breathe deeply beneath the open sky. Every element of your stay—from the architecture to the cuisine—connects you to the natural richness of Shonai.

Accommodation

HOURAI Floor (11th Floor)

Inspired by the mythical paradise “Hourai,” these top-floor suites offer a deeply restorative stay with access to a private guest lounge.

Classic Suite: Enjoy 101m² of space, an open-air bath, in-room dining, and a corner room design that adds panoramic views.

Concept Suite: Features a 103m² layout, three beds, in-room hot spring bath, and exclusive lounge access.

Standard Suite: A 79m² twin room with the same elegant details and private onsen bath.

Junior Suite Classic: A 40m² Japanese-style room with serene interiors, in-room hot spring, and meals served in your room.

Concept Rooms (8th Floor)

Each of these rooms presents a unique theme and offers an in-room onsen.

• Akagane, Oku, Sagan, Suikyo: All four rooms measure 40m², accommodate two people, and include twin beds and a private hot spring bath.

Retreat Rooms (5th Floor)

Six rooms, each 40m² with twin beds and private indoor onsen. These rooms offer a cozy retreat with restful privacy.

Deluxe Rooms (9th–10th Floors)

Deluxe Twin Rooms: 40m² rooms with in-room hot springs and in-room dining service.

Corner Deluxe Classic: Traditional Japanese-style room with two spacious tatami rooms (10+6 mats), perfect for families.

Deluxe Classic: A 12-tatami mat Japanese room that comfortably accommodates up to four guests.

Standard Rooms (6th–7th Floors)

Twelve rooms, each 40m² with tatami flooring and twin beds, providing a simple and restful space with elegant Japanese design.

Dining

Hourai Kaiseki

Guests staying on the top HOURAI floor enjoy a special multi-course kaiseki dinner featuring seasonal ingredients and refined preparation.

Ryugu Kaiseki

In the historic Ryugu annex, you savor a blend of traditional Japanese and French techniques, served one plate at a time in an elegant dining room.

Shonai Journey Kaiseki

This is the signature course at KAMEYA HOTEL. Carefully selected local ingredients bring the flavors and cultural heritage of Shonai to life through every dish.

Breakfast

Start your morning with a spread built around the region’s prized rice—Tsuyahime. Pair it with seasonal sides that enhance the flavor of every grain. Every bite connects you to the richness of Shonai’s culinary traditions.

Onsen and Wellness

The origins of Yunohama Onsen trace back to a mythical turtle that healed its wounds in the sand. This story lives on in every bath at KAMEYA HOTEL.

Spring Quality

The onsen water is a natural sodium-calcium chloride spring. Rich in minerals, it helps your body retain warmth, supports healing, and eases skin conditions. All baths use only free-flowing water—no added heat or dilution.

Bathing Facilities

• Stone Bath
• Hinoki Cypress Bath
• Open-Air Bath

Hours

Evening: Check-in to midnight

Morning: 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Drinkable Onsen Water

Only at KAMEYA HOTEL can you taste the spring water. Located at the entrance, this spot offers a sip of longevity-blessed mineral water said to help with atrophic gastritis and constipation.

Sauna

Located in the historic annex Ryugu, the Ryugu Sauna offers two distinctive experiences:

• Sea (Umi): Overlooks the Japan Sea with wide views of the horizon and sunsets.
• Sky (Sora): A quieter room focused on calming sky views and inner peace.

Access

• Evening (Check-in–10:00 PM): Men use “Umi”, Women use “Sora”
• Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM): Women use “Umi”, Men use “Sora”

Reservations are required for all sauna sessions. Please indicate your preference when booking your stay.

Facilities

The Shonai region is renowned for rice and sake. At KAMEYA HOTEL, you’re never far from this rich cultural backdrop.

Public Areas: Traditional architecture, rice-themed art, and thoughtful details throughout.

Common Spaces: Enjoy displays of Yamagata’s seasonal transitions and craftsmanship.

Nearby Breweries: Shonai is home to 18 sake breweries, a testament to its history and quality water sources.

Access

By Train

From Tokyo, take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Niigata, transfer to the limited express to Tsuruoka Station. From there, it’s 40 minutes by bus or 25 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Take the Kan-Etsu, Hokuriku, and Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressways to Route 7, or via Tohoku Expressway and Yamagata Expressway to Route 112. Either way, the trip takes around 6 hours.

By Air

From Tokyo to Shonai Airport is about 50 minutes. From the airport, a taxi ride to the hotel takes approximately 10 minutes.