Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there from Yonezawa Station?
About 26 minutes by Yamako bus from JR Yonezawa Station, or about 18-20 minutes by car from Yonezawa-Chuo IC on the Tohoku-Chuo Expressway. From Tokyo Station, Yonezawa Station is about 2 hours 10 minutes by Yamagata Shinkansen. Please note that the inn does not run a shuttle bus.
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00.
Pets (1)
Can I bring a pet?
We do not accept guests with pets.
Traveling with children (1)
Can I stay with children?
Yes, you can stay with children. Children aged 3-6 are charged a facility fee of 1,050 yen, and those aged 2 and under stay free. Please check when booking for details.
Rooms (1)
How many rooms are there, and of what types?
It is a small detached-style inn with 22 to 26 rooms. Every room is an atmospheric Japanese room looking out on the pond. Plans with a room with its own open-air bath are also available.
Hot springs (1)
What are the qualities of the hot spring?
It is a sodium chloride spring first tapped 1,200 years ago, a beauty bath with the scent of sulphur, used at 100 per cent from the source. Known as water like a lotion for the skin, it draws hot spring enthusiasts from across Japan. There are two bathing halls, Seseragi and Asamidori.
Hot springs / Facilities (1)
Is there a private bath, and what does it cost?
There is a private family bath. From stays on and after 1 April 2026 it is charged at 2,000 yen per party for 40 minutes.
Hot springs / History (1)
What is the connection with Ono no Komachi?
Onogawa Onsen has a founding legend that the poet Ono no Komachi discovered the spring about 1,200 years ago. Known as a beauty bath, it draws many visitors for its association with her.
Sightseeing / Activities (1)
Can I see fireflies in early summer?
In early summer fireflies dance by the river, a magical sight. The area also offers cherry picking and kamakura snow huts in winter, with activities through the seasons.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
We serve kaiseki cuisine built around Yonezawa beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu. Popular plans include the Gyuniku Zanmai set with a choice of main dish, and Yonezawa beef sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. Dinner can also be served in your room.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is free parking for 80 vehicles, on a first-come basis.
Other (6)
What time is check-in?
15:00.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
What is the address?
2070 Onogawa-machi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture
How do I get there?
About 26 minutes by Yamako bus from Yonezawa Station on the JR Yamagata Shinkansen. About 18-20 minutes by car from Yonezawa-Chuo IC on the Tohoku-Chuo Expressway. There is no shuttle bus from Yonezawa Station.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Not available.
What time is check-out?
10:00.