Question 1

How do I get there by bus?

Accepted Answer

Take a Shonai Kotsu bus bound for Yunohama Onsen from Tsuruoka Station on the JR Uetsu Line; the journey to the terminus at Yunohama Onsen takes about 37-40 minutes. The inn is about 3 minutes' walk from the bus stop.

Question 2

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Question 3

How many rooms are there?

Accepted Answer

There are about 40 to 48 rooms in total, mainly Japanese style, with many facing the sea. Larger rooms such as the Japanese-style wide deluxe twin are also available.

Question 4

Do all rooms have a sea view?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every room looks out over the Sea of Japan. The sunset over the horizon directly in front is a particularly fine sight, chosen as one of Japan's hundred best sunsets.

Question 5

Is there a library or reading space?

Accepted Answer

There is a library corner called the Isagoya Bunko, with shelves of works by writers from the Shonai region and related books.

Question 6

What kinds of baths are there, and how many?

Accepted Answer

There are six baths, each with its own character. The large communal baths alternate between men and women: the sea side has a dry sauna, and the town side a mist sauna and a spacious open-air bath. A private bath is also available.

Question 7

What are the qualities of Yunohama Onsen?

Accepted Answer

It is a historic spring, with a legend that a turtle healed its wounds here. The water is soft and smooth, and guests praise the way it leaves the skin feeling moist.

Question 8

Is there a sauna?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are saunas in the large communal baths: a dry sauna in the sea-side bath and a mist sauna in the town-side bath (the two alternate between men and women).

Question 9

Is it convenient for sightseeing in Shonai?

Accepted Answer

Being in Tsuruoka City, it is well placed for attractions in the Shonai area such as Mount Haguro (Dewa Sanzan Shrine), Tsuruoka Park and the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium.

Question 10

What is distinctive about the food?

Accepted Answer

Our local kaiseki cuisine, making generous use of fresh seafood from the Shonai coast, is very popular. Dishes such as sake-steamed abalone showcase seasonal Shonai ingredients.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is parking for 70 vehicles, free and with no booking needed.

Question 12

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 37-40 minutes on a Shonai Kotsu bus bound for Yunohama Onsen from Tsuruoka Station on the JR Uetsu Line (alight at the terminus), then about 3 minutes on foot. By car it is about 20 minutes from Tsuruoka Station.

Question 13

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 14

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1-8-7 Yunohama, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture

Question 15

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Not available.

Question 16

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

11:00.

Question 17

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

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