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🌿An inn in the heart of Sakata, where time moves to its own quiet rhythm

Yamagata · Wakaba Ryokan

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Right in the Center of Sakata

• 🏙️A downtown ryokan in the heart of Honcho, Sakata City, Yamagata
• 🚶Close to Sakata Kaisen Ichiba seafood market, convenient for both dining and sightseeing
• 🏯Historic sites like the old Abumiya merchant house and Yakushi Shrine are 5 minutes away by car

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A Round-the-Clock Herbal Bath

• ♨️An herbal bath steeped in medicinal plants, open freely around the clock
• 💆Said to help with shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, poor circulation, neuralgia, and fatigue recovery
• 🚻Separate baths for men and women, stocked with skincare for women and aftershave for men

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Purely Japanese-Style Tatami Rooms

• 🛏️All 36 rooms are traditional Japanese-style, floored in tatami
• 🌳Choose a 6-mat room overlooking the garden or a spacious 10-mat non-smoking upgrade
• 🪥A choice of buckwheat, polyester, or feather pillows, plus yukata and toiletries

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Seasonal Seafood from the Sea of Japan

• 🐟'Yuzen,' a dinner set piled high with fresh Sea of Japan seafood
• 🍱Also choose 'Tokubetsu-zen,' an original course built on Japanese cuisine
• 🍴The attached restaurant 'Shinme' also serves à la carte dishes, ramen, and set meals

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Breakfast Made by the Proprietress

• 🍚Breakfast made with 100% Shonai-grown rice and fresh eggs from partner farms
• 🥢A nutritionally balanced breakfast the proprietress prepares by hand every day
• ⏰Served to guests from 7:00 to 9:00 AM

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Amenities for Business and Extended Stays

• 📶Free high-speed internet in every room, well suited to business travel
• 🔌EV charging has been available since September 2024
• 💺A massage chair and massage service are available for relaxation

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Restaurant Shinme

• 🍜The in-house restaurant serves its signature ramen, set meals, and à la carte dishes from around ¥300
• 🕕Open 6:00–10:00 PM (closed Sundays), last order 9:30 PM
• 🎉Banquet plans for parties and special occasions accommodate up to 30 guests

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Getting to Sakata

• ✈️About 1 hour 30 minutes from Shonai Airport
• 🚆About 4 hours 45 minutes from Tokyo Station to Sakata Station (via Shinjo)
• 🚗Check-in at 2:00 PM · check-out at 11:00 AM

A downtown Sakata ryokan bringing together Sea of Japan seafood, a round-the-clock herbal bath, and a breakfast the proprietress prepares with care. It makes a comfortable base for sightseeing or business alike.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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