Akayu Onsen Tansen Hotel

♨️930 Years of Akayu Onsen, a Renowned Spring Discovered by a Samurai

Yamagata · Akayu Onsen Tansen Hotel

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930 Years Since Opening: The History of Akayu Onsen

• ♨️A renowned spring with 930 years of history, discovered in 1093 by Kamo no Jiro Yoshitsuna
• 🩸The water, said to have healed a wounded soldier and turned blood-red in the process, gave the spring its name Akayu, or 'red bath'
• 🏯A storied bathing resort ranked in the eastern komusubi position on the Edo-period hot spring rankings

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Two Grand Baths, Each with Its Own Character

• 🏛️'Roman,' an ancient Roman-style bath with marble and a circular tub
• 🌲The 'Ancient Hinoki Bath,' filled with the scent of cypress, soothes all the senses
• 🕓The men's and women's baths swap completely at 4 AM, so guests can enjoy both

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An Open-Air Bath Overlooking the Garden

• 🪨Both grand baths include an adjoining open-air rock bath
• 🌸Watch spring buds, summer greenery, autumn leaves, and winter snow from the bath
• 🌙For safety, the open-air bath closes from midnight to 6 AM in winter

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Private Family Bath

• 🛁A fully private family bath with a generous all-hinoki tub
• ♿Handrails at the tub and washing area allow wheelchair users to bathe directly
• 💴¥1,650 for 45 minutes (tax included), same-day reservations accepted

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7 Room Types

• 🏯A lavish three-room 'VIP suite' and a two-room 'special room' are both available
• ♨️12.5, 10, and 8-tatami rooms with an in-room hot spring bath, so you can soak anytime
• 🛏️Choose down to a Japanese-Western twin-bed room, to suit any trip

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Yonezawa Beef and Yamagata's Cuisine

• 🥩The head chef hand-picks authentic Yonezawa beef from the neighboring town each day
• 🍶Local cuisine made with Okitama's mountain vegetables and top-grade, glistening rice
• 🍡Breakfast offers all-you-can-eat mochi in 4 varieties, plus the popular Yamagata specialty natto mochi

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A Relaxing Lobby and Facilities

• 📚A spacious lobby with a comic corner of about 1,000 volumes and a coffee/tea space
• 🐶A footbath for dogs at the entrance, plus a new lounge opened in spring 2026
• 🛍️The gift shop stocks Akayu wine and Yamagata specialties

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A Thousand Cherry Trees and Nearby Sights

• 🌸The 'Senbonzakura' of Eboshiyama Park, just behind the hotel, blankets spring in cherry blossoms
• 🍷Sakai Winery, in the noted grape-growing area of Nan'yo, sits right next to the hotel
• 🚕About 7 minutes by taxi from JR Akayu Station on the Yamagata Shinkansen, with free parking for about 100 cars

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An Open-Air Bath Overlooking the Garden

• 🪨Both grand baths include an adjoining open-air rock bath
• 🌸Watch spring buds, summer greenery, autumn leaves, and winter snow from the bath
• 🌙For safety, the open-air bath closes from midnight to 6 AM in winter

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Private Family Bath

• 🛁A fully private family bath with a generous all-hinoki tub
• ♿Handrails at the tub and washing area allow wheelchair users to bathe directly
• 💴¥1,650 for 45 minutes (tax included), same-day reservations accepted

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The warm waters of Akayu Onsen, opened 930 years ago, come with a blood-red legend and melt away body and mind alike. With two grand baths, an open-air bath, local Yonezawa beef cuisine, and a thousand cherry trees nearby, it's an ideal base for exploring Yamagata's Okitama region.

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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.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 24:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Akayu Onsen Tansen Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Akayu Onsen Tansen Hotel located?

It is in Ginzan · Yamagata Nanyo. Address: 988 Akayu, Nanyo-shi, Yamagata.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩156,822 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.