ROUTE INN Hotels in Tsuruoka

My biggest mistake of this trip to Yamagata is to book this hotel. It's a good hotel but it's in the middle of nowhere. You will want to stay around the city of Yamagata province which is also called Yamagata city just so you can get to famous tourist spots. However this is 4 hours away from all of these. I had to book another hotel so I can stay 1 day in the city when I wanted to visit these places and the traveling time just completely made me exhausted. It took like 1 day to go to a place and 1 day to go back. It was so terrible, I was crying. This place is closed to Shonai airport not Yamagata airport so I also had to book another flight from Shonai. I wasted so much money for transportation. It was such a terrible experience. However the hotel is incredibly beautiful with smart design in everything. I loved the onsen very much. If it was just a vacation/restcation for relaxing purpose or isolate yourself from the human word, it's the best choice for you. Since its in the middle of the endless rice field, there is nothing to eat except for paying very high price to eat at the hotel's restaurant. And the food was just okay. The beauty of this hotel was like a trap. Its like I was blind from its beauty and couldn't see all other disavantages.

The food was devised in various ways, and there was something like table service, so I was able to enjoy it deliciously. Although the hotel is old, I didn't get the impression that it was very clean. The bath is not good enough, and the amenities and towels provided in the room are like those of a business hotel. I got the impression that it was just like an old group banquet trip. Also, there is a hotel that has closed down in the neighborhood, but it was not good enough to have something that is crumbling.

Located in Tsuruoka, Hotel Inn Tsuruoka is within a 5-minute drive of Nangakuji Temple and Tsuruoka Park. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Taihinkan and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Shonai Shrine.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.At Hotel Inn Tsuruoka, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.Make yourself at home in one of the 195 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and pay movies provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

A 350 year old temple inn, Shukubo Daishinbo offers Japanese-style accommodation, a large public bath and free Wi-Fi. Featuring a garden and free parking, the property lies surrounded by nature. Guests can witness Buddhist prayers. Daishinbo Shukubo is a 10-minute walk from the Haguro Pagoda, while Mount Haguro is a 10-minute drive and the Mount Haguro Ski Area is a 15-minute drive. Tsuruoka Station is a 25-minute drive, and Shonai Airport a 40-minute drive. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, an LCD TV and air conditioning. Yukata robes are provided, while toilets and bathing facilities are shared. The Shukubo serves Japanese vegetarian meals in the dining area.

Warm hospitality, careful cleaning and cleanliness. Kind consideration for families with babies. The feet are also flat. The temperature measurement and alcohol disinfection are also called out, giving a sense of security. There is also an explanation of local vegetables for the meal, and you can enjoy seasonal foods deliciously. I chose my favorite yukata and obi and took a walk in Yunomachi. First of all, we talked to the tourist information center. This was good! I was able to imagine the plan concretely, got a pamphlet, got event information about walking around the town, and 2 nights and 3 days became very fulfilling. I went to Shibataya, where the traditional textile ”Shinaori” is placed, every day, and I was impressed by the depth and rareness of the Shinaori. I bought a nice brooch, salt from Yamagata grape raw liquid, and Denden Taiko. I bought delicious bread at the bread studio Vanveil, bought cakes instead of Genroku mochi at Yamatoya confectionery store, and walked along the Onkai River. On the way, there was a hot water place so I drank it. (There is no cup because it is a corona disaster. Bring a paper cup from the inn) The morning market is also on the approach to the hot spring shrine. We do it every day from ５ 30 to ８ 30. You can buy local vegetables and sake. It seems that red kabuki pickles will come out when it gets a little colder. There is also a rose garden, and it is a small hot spring town, but you can enjoy it quite a bit.

The appearance is very impressive. According to the station's proximity, the biggest advantage is to take the airport bus and turn around. Next to the local shopping mall, the hotel has a door leading directly to the shopping mall. The largest room in the annex building, the space is okay, but the facilities are a bit old. I heard that the main building has been renovated recently, I guess it’s better? Breakfast is okay, Japanese-style rice miso soup type, Western-style only has bacon small intestine. The rice is delicious. Yamagata is an agricultural county! The service is of course good, some front desks do not understand English, and communication is strenuous. There is also a key to leave at the front desk, which is very interesting.

The room isn't gorgeous, but it's compact but comfortable with a large desk and sofa. There is also a refrigerator, so you can drink the juice you bought cold. The wall-mounted TV is large, and if the weather is fine, you can always gaze out at Mt. Chokai from the window. The large public bath with alkaline spring quality is comfortable. I was able to check in quickly and relax. The welcome drink had a rich repertoire of local sake, and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks, so I had a good time every night. The dinner bento plan is a special mention, and every side dish at the city bento shop makunouchi is delicious. It may be the first time that I was satisfied with the meal at the makunouchi bento. Good breakfast. Tsuyahime was delicious, and I was satisfied with the side dishes made with local ingredients. Above all, it is the staff. Front desk staff, breakfast venue staff, natural smiles and voices. Regarding the corona countermeasures, I was very impressed with the fact that they were resolutely enlightened so that they could hear properly about wearing masks and gloves. The area around the hotel is quiet, but there is a convenience store next door, and there is a shopping center and a downtown area around the station within 10 minutes, so it was nice to take a short walk. Since I stayed for several nights, I stayed at the hotel during the day, but I was able to spend a very comfortable holiday because I was able to visit delicious foods in the city instead of visiting unreasonable sightseeing spots.

Overall, I think it's good value for money. Hot springs and public baths are lukewarm. I'm a little happy that there is a bag at the entrance of the bath where you can put wet towels etc. The bath in the room was free-flowing from the source, and it was so hot that it turned red in a second when I entered with the water dripping from the beginning. It felt good after adjusting it with hot water. It would be nice if there was confirmation of allergies and wasabi at the time of meal and check-in. For dinner, sashimi is served at a hot spring. I would have been happier if I had white rice or breakfast rice cooked for dinner. Breakfast is normal. I ate two clams in my clam miso soup and both were crispy and sad from the morning. The family who went with me was also jerking. It's difficult to choose between Japanese and Western, but it would be nice if it was a breakfast buffet or a light seafood bowl for breakfast instead of sushi for dinner. The building and cleaning are solid, and the structure is gorgeous. I wonder if the elevator can't be helped, but I'm worried about the sound of the door. I've been impressed by how well-maintained an older Japanese-made elevator can keep it, so I'd be happy if I could consult with the manufacturer and improve it. Room and cleanliness. Amenities are also taken care of. It's a pity that there is a bath towel for each person in the room, even though there is a hot spring bath. I'm happy to have two, one for the room and one for the large bath. It would be nice if there were less razors and combs in the public bath and a bath towel or milk or ice cream after the bath. The futon is a little firm. If you have one more futon, you're in a luxury inn. I wrote a harsh review because I thought it was delicious and wasteful, but overall this service at this price was very good.