TakamiyaBetteiKuon,AtsumiOnsen,Shonai

A designer ryokan where the large public baths overlooking the garden’s seasonal beauty and the famous free-flowing natural hot spring bring restorative relaxation

Yamagata Tsuruoka City

"Takamiya Bettei Kuon, Atsumi Onsen, Shonai" is a designer onsen ryokan in Atsumi Onsen, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, where tradition and modern style come together in harmony. An inn run by the Meito Ichimon Takamiya Group, it offers the luxury of fresh, free-flowing natural hot spring water from Atsumi Onsen, a spring with a history spanning 1,000 years. The property features large public baths, Sansui and Satobito, where you can soak in skin-friendly, exceptional hot spring water while taking in the beautiful seasonal scenery of the garden. It also has a compact low-temperature dry sauna, a crisp cold plunge bath, and private reservable baths.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large public baths Sansui and Satobito

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

Large public baths where you can leisurely enjoy the hot spring while looking out over the beautiful seasonal scenery of the garden. The spacious stone baths are filled with fresh, free-flowing natural hot spring water from Atsumi Onsen, which has a history of 1,000 years since its opening. The spring water contains salt and sulfates, penetrates gently into the skin, warms the body from the core, and is expected to provide strong heat retention and relaxation benefits.

Private bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A private bath where you can luxuriate in Atsumi Onsen’s fresh, free-flowing natural hot spring water all to yourself in a private space. Designed in a semi-open-air style, it lets you enjoy the hot spring at your own pace while feeling the pleasant breeze and admiring the garden scenery throughout the seasons. Ideal for a private bathing experience for families and couples.

Open-air bath in guest room

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A private open-air bath with fresh, free-flowing natural hot spring water, installed in special rooms such as the top-floor guest rooms. It offers a higher-end hot spring experience, allowing you to enjoy the rich natural beauty of the garden through the seasons and the refreshing breeze of Atsumi while soaking in a famous spring whenever you like, uninterrupted by anyone.

Sauna

Low-temperature dry sauna

80°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity2people

Men'sWomen's

A very compact dry sauna with a private feel, located inside the large public bath area and suitable for about 2 to 3 people. The room is set to a mild low temperature of around 60°C to 80°C, so even those who do not enjoy very hot saunas can warm up slowly from the inside without feeling breathless and work up a pleasant sweat at their own pace.

Cold Bath

Cold plunge bath

18°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity2people

Men'sWomen's

A compact cold plunge bath for one person, located right next to the sauna room. The sharply chilled water cools and tightens the body that has been gently warmed in the sauna, delivering a refreshing contrast-bath experience.

Business Hours

Monday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
Tuesday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
Wednesday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
Thursday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
Friday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
Saturday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
Sunday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
Holiday
05:00〜10:00
15:00〜01:00
💡 [Day-use bathing] 15:00-20:00 (last entry 19:00) *Adults: 1,000 yen. Private baths are 2,750 yen (50 minutes, reservation required in advance). Day-use bathing may not be available on Saturdays, the day before holidays, or during busy periods.

Closed Days: None

Address

999-7204 Yutsumi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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