Yutagawa Onsen Senso Yudagawa

♨️Silky free-flowing hot spring water and seasonal Shonai cuisine in Tsuruoka's back parlor

Yamagata · Yutagawa Onsen Senso Yutagawa

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Yutagawa Onsen, Tsuruoka's Back Parlor

• 🏯The inn sits in Yutagawa Onsen, a hot spring village long known as the "back parlor" of Tsuruoka.
• 🌿Yutagawa Onsen is counted among the three famous hot springs of the Shonai region.
• 🪵Uno Hall beside the front desk offers warm wooden tables and chairs for relaxing.

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Free-Flowing Large Bath

• ♨️The large bath, Warayu, is fed by natural hot spring water flowing straight from the source.
• 💧The sodium-calcium sulfate water is silky, and the inn says it leaves skin smooth.
• 🩹Listed benefits include arteriosclerosis, burns, chronic skin conditions, neuralgia and poor circulation.

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18 Tatami Rooms

• 🛏️All 18 rooms are Japanese-style, with capacity for up to 70 guests.
• 🪟Layout, view and facilities vary by room, and some rooms have no private bath or toilet.
• 🛌Up to two beds can be arranged if requested when booking.

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Seasonal Food from Shonai's Sea and Mountains

• 🍶Dinner is served at tables and chairs in Senso Hanten, the third-floor banquet hall.
• 🐟Creative dishes feature seasonal seafood and mountain produce from the Shonai Plain, surrounded by the Dewa Sanzan mountains.
• 🥩The upgrade plan includes Yamagata beef, and extra dishes such as sashimi, tempura and crab can be added.

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Facilities

• 🌳A garden-style courtyard on the fourth floor shows off each season.
• 🛋️Lounges in the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-floor halls offer space to unwind.
• 🎤The third-floor banquet hall has movable walls that open it up to 120 tatami mats, plus a sound system.

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Rooms for Guests with Pets

• 🐕Dedicated pet-friendly rooms reopened after renovation in January 2024.
• 💴Pet fees are 1,500 yen per small dog and 2,000 yen per medium dog; cats and other small animals are charged the small-dog rate.
• 📅Advance booking is required (no same-day reservations), and guests should bring their own manner belts.

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Nearby Sights

• 🌸The village has its own plum grove park and bamboo forest.
• 🪼Visit Kamo Aquarium (Kurage Dream-kan), famous for its jellyfish, and Tsuruoka Park, a renowned cherry blossom spot.
• ⛩️Dewa Sanzan Shrine on Mt. Haguro, with its 2,446 stone steps and cedar avenue, and Zenpo-ji, a temple guarding the sea, are within reach.

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Access

• 🚌Take the bus bound for Yutagawa Onsen from Tsuruoka Station and get off at Yutagawa Onsen; the inn is a 30-second walk.
• ✈️Flights from Haneda to Shonai Airport take about 1 hour, then 30 minutes by car to the inn.
• 🚗Free parking is available but has a height limit and room for only about 13 cars; overflow parking is at the shared lot at the village entrance.

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18 Tatami Rooms

• 🛏️All 18 rooms are Japanese-style, with capacity for up to 70 guests.
• 🪟Layout, view and facilities vary by room, and some rooms have no private bath or toilet.
• 🛌Up to two beds can be arranged if requested when booking.

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Seasonal Food from Shonai's Sea and Mountains

• 🍶Dinner is served at tables and chairs in Senso Hanten, the third-floor banquet hall.
• 🐟Creative dishes feature seasonal seafood and mountain produce from the Shonai Plain, surrounded by the Dewa Sanzan mountains.
• 🥩The upgrade plan includes Yamagata beef, and extra dishes such as sashimi, tempura and crab can be added.

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Expect silky free-flowing hot spring water and seasonal Shonai cuisine in a quiet onsen village, with pet-friendly rooms available. Facilities differ by room and some have no private bath or toilet, so check before booking.

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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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Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 22:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; 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 Yutagawa Onsen Senso Yudagawa?

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

Where is Yutagawa Onsen Senso Yudagawa located?

It is in Tsuruoka. Address: 13 Yutagawa.

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.