Yamagata The Takinami Hotel - Nan'yo

Historical ryokan with 24-hour on-site hot spring baths and Michelin-star-level dining in Nan'yo

Accommodations

Yamagata The Takinami offers 19 guest rooms, each with a private open-air onsen bath fed by natural spring water. Rooms on the first floor feature bathtubs carved from a solid block of stone. All accommodations include garden views, air conditioning, and soundproof construction for allergy-free comfort.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a multi-course dinner (up to 10 courses) featuring local Yamagata ingredients such as Yonezawa beef and seasonal mountain vegetables. Guests dine at a chef's table counter where the chef presents each course with explanations. The hotel's sommelier pairs meals with local sake including Juyondai and wines from Yamagata's Kenzo Estate.

Onsen and Wellness

The Takinami's hot spring baths are available 24 hours a day, with both indoor and outdoor open-air baths. Guests can book beauty services and massage treatments on-site. The geothermal water is pure and undiluted, drawn directly from the Akayu Onsen source just a minute's walk away.

Location and Activities

Yamagata The Takinami in Nan'yo is located a 1-minute walk from Akayu Onsen and within easy reach of Zao Onsen Ski Resort (32 km). The hotel offers bicycle rental for exploring the scenic surroundings, and a free shuttle service from the nearby station. Guests can join a morning sightseeing tour to Eboshiyama Park led by the owner's brother.

Services and Extras

Complimentary Japanese-style breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM, included in the stay. The Takinami provides free private parking, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. English-speaking staff and the owner personally interact with guests, offering cultural activities like soba-making sessions and sake tasting.

• Location: 1-minute walk from Akayu Onsen, 32 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort
• Rooms: 19 rooms with private open-air onsen bath and stone tubs
• Dining: 10-course chef's table dinner with Juyondai sake pairing
• Wellness: 24-hour hot spring baths and on-site beauty treatments
• Included: Breakfast, shuttle service, soba-making, and sake tasting