About this property

Boasting natural hot spring baths, Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is located a 15-minute walk from JR Tendo Station, 31 mi from Sendai. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available on site. A free shuttle service from JR Tendo Station can be arranged upon prior request. Certain rooms feature a private bathroom with a spa bath, while others have free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests will find a kettle in the room. A flat-screen TV is provided. The ryokan offers soothing natural hot spring bath in natural stone tubs and an open-air hot springs bath. A shared lounge features a tatami (woven-straw) floor and view of a Japanese garden. The ryokan also offers free use of bicycles. Guests can enjoy Japanese kaiseki multi-course meal carefully prepared with local produce for dinner. Japanese set meal is served for breakfast. Yama-dera Temple is a 15-minute drive, while Jakushoji Temple is a 10-minute car ride from Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya. The nearest airport is Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport, 15 minutes by car. Sendai Airport can be reached via a 75-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast Info

    • Asian

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tang
    United States United States
    Staff were exceptionally kind and accommodating. The room was huge and gorgeous and clean. I loved soaking in the public and private baths.
  • Edwin
    United States United States
    What a great find in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture. Not many tourists know of Tendo but it’s served by Shinkansen bullet train so I picked it. Hotel itself is wonderful, offering station pickup/dropoff; the highlight were the meals. I took the...
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    Beautiful property. The room was spacious! Even for Western standards. The private onsen was very nice. We did not try the public onsen. The staff were courteous and helpful. Although the staff had limited English proficiency, they all used a...
  • Christian
    United States United States
    Wow. What can I say. This location was incredible and one of the greatest regrets is that I could not stay longer. From the way the reception was waiting for me outside upon my arrival, to they way they introduced me to the hotel, to the 5 star...
  • Geraldo
    United States United States
    The staff was very inviting and friendly. They welcomed us warmly and offered to carry our luggage to our room. The food offered was delicious and our room was spacious. I would recommend visiting this ryokan especially if you plan on visiting...
  • Nataly
    United States United States
    Dinner and breakfast exceeded expectations. Everyone was so helpful and polite. The room and private onsen was amazing. It was a great way to relax.
  • Saowarat
    Thailand Thailand
    Everything about the hotel is beyond my expectation. Hospitality service are first class and all staffs treat their guests with care. The onsens are nice and comfort. The room is great and large. The hotel is well-decorated. The facility and...
  • Luke
    United States United States
    The dinners were absolutely fantastic. The hotel and gardens were very beautiful. Definitely the highlight of my time in Japan. I was extremely pleased with my stay.
  • Hadar
    Israel Israel
    This place is a wonder. The staff is great, and exceeded my expectations with their service. This hotel has an Onsen, which can be problematic for people with tattoos, but the staff made sure that I can go in and use the Onsen anyways, just had to...
  • Manatsanan
    Thailand Thailand
    super nice hospitality and great service from staff. room is very new and very clean. location is great. close to many malls and restaurants. and only 40 mins to zao ropeway. really enjoy staying here. onsen is great too

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, a breakfast may be Japanese breakfast set, based on the availability.

Please inform Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.