Overview
You’ll discover a seasonal tasty retreat with nostalgic, relaxing spaces at Saikatei Jidaiya. This ryokan creates an atmosphere that blends retro charm with calm elegance, inviting you to unwind at every turn.
Accommodation
Choose from seven unique guest rooms featuring open‑air baths. Each room offers a soothing “Yu” space where you can breathe the hot‑spring air and soak in comfort. Options include:
- Akane (renewed Nov 2022): A corner room with a semi‑open‑air bath, spacious tatami area seating up to six and views of the Zao mountain range.
- Yamabuki Aya: A panoramic inner‑bath room overlooking Zao, with a stylish low bed, walk‑in closet and accessible amenities.
- Daidai (open‑air bath with courtyard): 18 tatami mats of space, larger circular bath adjacent to a tsubo garden, perfect for two.
- Shiraran Aya (white stylish bath): Open‑air bath, a bed‑convertible sofa, ideal for relaxing indoors and out.
- Moegi: Cypress‑scented open‑air bath, terrace, massage chair—great for couples or family time.
- Asagiiro / Konpekiiro: Chic semi‑open bath rooms featuring designer chairs and unique pebbled bathtub finishes.
All rooms provide LCD TV, mini‑fridge, air‑conditioning, humidifier, yukata, and thoughtful layout to suit families, couples or those with accessibility needs.
Dining
You’ll dine privately in a restaurant styled with retro Japanese charm. The menu highlights include:
- Creative Japanese‑Western kaiseki using local bounty and seasonal ingredients.
- Premium Yamagata beef steak or roast beef, lightly marbled and easy to enjoy.
- A balanced “Quaor Balance” meal option—low‑calorie, full of flavor, with mindful salt content. Reservations required several days in advance.
- A seasonal buffet of fruits, sweets, soft‑serve ice cream and local Yamagata wine.
- Children’s meals available—reserve in advance and feel free to specify allergies, though full elimination isn’t always possible.
Onsen and Wellness
The ryokan’s hot springs feature skin‑friendly therapeutic waters. You can relax in “Kaminoyama Onsen Kuaoruto,” a health‑focused resort concept combining nature, springs, cuisine and walking for holistic wellbeing.
Guests with tattoos
Tattooed visitors can still enjoy rooms with private open air baths.
Facilities
A nostalgic, cozy lobby and common area let you unwind with a calm retro aesthetic.
One complimentary use of the private open‑air bath with tsubo garden per stay (45 minutes, reservation required).
On‑site amenities include massage chairs in select rooms, humidity control, and comfortable seating.
Activities
Use the reservation‑based Zao Shuttle Bus to connect Kaminoyama Onsen with Zao Onsen—perfect for winter tree‑ice viewing or sightseeing.
Stroll around the nearby hot spring castle town of Kaminoyama and explore seasonal local shops and attractions.
Additional Features
Booking directly through the official site gives you special benefits: free draft beer or La France juice and that one free private bath session.
Staff personally source seasonal vegetables from local farmers and the executive Chef Takashi Yoshida and Western Chef Shinya Suzuki craft meals with attention to taste, volume and satisfaction.
