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Ryokan Ginzanso
999-4333 Yamagata, Obanazawa, Ginzanshinhata 85, Japan – Great location - show map
Like the Onsen, the friendly staff, can see they are trying their best to make us comfortable😊. The scenary of Ginzan Onsen was breathtaking and worth to come.
SingaporeThe lady served our dinner was very nice and she helped us to locate our lost mobile phone charger. Her english is fluent and really a great asset of your hotel.
AustraliaThe pillow and futon was very comfortable. Also, the staff was very helpful in getting the correct yukata size for us.
JapanA beautiful Ryokan. We had the rooms with the private onsens with amazing views of mountains. The food is absolutely amazing. Must have experience for anyone travelling to Japan
AustraliaNot cheap but you do get what you pay for i.e. fantastic room, great food and an authentic ryokan experience in a traditional and scenic spot.
United KingdomVery good Japanese style hotel , Ryokan. Every has a nice view.
ThailandThe onsen was really nice. We enjoyed both the dinner and breakfast very much. :)
SingaporeUsually I stay in smaller-size ryokan accommodations but Ginzan-so was the only location with vacancies at Ginzan Onsen during my travel weekend, so I reluctantly booked there. What a pleasant surprise, then, to find that despite its relatively large size, Ginzan-so has an intimate atmosphere. Service was friendly and welcoming; the meals were delicious; the baths exceeded my expectations immensely; the free coffee in the lounge was a nice extra touch.
JapanVery good meals, very spacious and nice room, great view,
JapanIt took us about three hours to go to Oishida from the Tokyo Station via Shinkansen, the shuttle bus driver was waiting for us once we arrived in Oishida, the shuttle bus drive was about 20-30 minutes. the overall stay at Ginzanso was fantastic, the staff there, the food, the hot springs, everything, nothing to complain. it was an expansive stay but it was a worth spend.
ChinaGinzanso 3 stars
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Situated in Obanazawa, Ginzanso provides a bar. Located in the Ginzan Onsen district, the property provides guests with access to a hot spring bath. Free WiFi is provided. Free shuttle service from Obanazawa Station to the property is available upon prior reservation.
Guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom, rooms at Ginzanso also feature a mountain view. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels.
An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property.
Obanazawa Station is a 40-minute drive away. Sendai is 28.6 miles from Ginzanso, while Yamagata is 24.2 miles away. Yamagata Airport is 14.3 miles from the property or an hour ride away on paid airport limousine service.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Breakfast info
Asian
Good coffee!
FREE private parking!
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
Closest airports *
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Yamagata Airport14 miles
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Sendai Airport36.5 miles
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Shonai Airport43.4 miles
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RetryFacilities of Ginzanso Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
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Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
View
- River view
- Mountain view
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Lift
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Ginzanso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Please inform the property in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs. Additional fees may apply.
When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.
Please inform Ginzanso in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Legal information
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