TACHIBANAYAHave a special vacation at this ryokan with 370 years of history.

Welcome to Tachibanaya, a calming ryokan in a quiet mountain valley surrounded by lush greenery.
Take your time relaxing at Atsumi Onsen, a hot spring that has long been known as one of the greats.

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Departure (Arrival) Arrival (Departure)
Bangkok, Thailand Sendai Airport
South Korea Seoul Narita Int'l Airport
Haneda Airport Shonai Airport
Haneda Airport Sendai Airport
  • Access by air
  • Access by train

Access by airAccess by air

Narita Int'l Airport(LCC)

  • Airplane
    About 1 hour
  • Shonai Airport
  • Connecting bus
    About 30 minutes
  • JR Tsuruoka Sta.
  • Limited express train
    About 20 minutes
  • JR Atsumi onsen Sta.
  • Free shuttle available:
    About 5 minutes
    (reservation required)
  • Tachibanaya

Narita Int'l Airport(LCC)

  • Airplane
    About 1 hour
  • Shonai Airport
  • 35 minutes
    by rental car
  • Tachibanaya

Haneda Airport

  • Airplane
    About 1 hour
  • Shonai Airport
  • Connecting bus
    About 30 minutes
  • JR Tsuruoka Sta.
  • Limited express train
    About 20 minutes
  • JR Atsumi onsen Sta.
  • Free shuttle available:
    About 5 minutes
    (reservation required)
  • Tachibanaya

Haneda Airport

  • Airplane
    About 1 hour
  • Shonai Airport
  • 35 minutes
    by rental car
  • Tachibanaya

Access by trainAccess by train

We offer a free shuttle bus service for journeys of 90 minutes or less from the ryokan.
(For groups of 15 or more people, this service is limited to the first two groups.)

We offer a free shuttle bus between Atsumi-Onsen Station and Tachibanaya. (Reservations required)

JR Tokyo Sta.

  • Joetsu Shinkansen
    About 2 hours 40 minutes
  • JR Niigata Sta.
  • Limited express Inaho
    About 2 hours
  • JR Atsumi onsen Sta.
  • Free shuttle available:
    About 5 minutes
    (reservation required)
  • Tachibanaya

JR Niigata Sta.

  • Limited express Inaho
    About 2 hours
  • JR Atsumi onsen Sta.
  • Free shuttle available:
    About 5 minutes
    (reservation required)
  • Tachibanaya

JR Sendai Sta.

  • Limited express Komachi
    About 2 hours 40 minutes
  • JR Akita Sta.
  • Limited express Inaho
    About 2 hours
  • JR Atsumi onsen Sta.
  • Free shuttle available:
    About 5 minutes
    (reservation required)
  • Tachibanaya

MEALDelicious food and hospitality that will stay in your memory.

MEAL MEAL MEAL

Try the delicious seasonal flavors of Yamagata.
Experience the local produce with all five of your senses.

Try Yonezawa and Yamagata beef, Shonai pork, and vegetables and rice nurtured by the people and the land.
We also offer a variety of fresh fish, shellfish, and other seafood nurtured in the great Japan Sea.
Shonai is so well-known for its quality produce it is called the "food capital".
Savor the intricate cuisine made from seasonal and local ingredients using the techniques of our head chef.

SPAImmerse yourself in the richness of nature and the murmur of the clear stream. Free your body and soul in a high quality hot spring while appreciating the changing seasons.

  • OUTDOOR BATH
  • LARGE BATH
  • PRIVATE BATH
For women: Cypress open-air bath
For women: Cypress open-air bath

For women
Cypress open-air bath

Refresh yourself with the beautiful hot spring water and the aroma of cypress wood.

Enjoy the silky feel of the water on your skin while being surrounded by the relaxing fragrance of cypress.
The pond surrounding the open-air bath (women's only) is filled with goldfish, which young children enjoy.

For men: Stone open-air bath
For men: Stone open-air bath

For men
Stone open-air bath

A rustic open-air bath

A stone, open-air bath with a rustic feel, surrounded by large rocks.
It entices visitors into a world beyond their daily lives.

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Amenities Men's and women's baths: Dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap (and face wash), shower caps, cotton swabs
For women: Brush, cleansing oil, toner, lotion
For men: Hair styling liquid, hair tonic, aftershave moisturizer, razors
Bathing hours 4:00~10:00 / 12:00~25:00
For women: Communal Baths

For women
Communal Baths

Enjoy the ancient and famous Atsumi Onsen to your heart's content.

Atsumi Onsen has a long history, and has been much loved by many writers and artists.
Relax your body and soul by unwinding in this hot spring that's smooth and gentle on the skin.

For men: Communal Baths

For men
Communal Baths

Unwind both your mind and body from the inside out.

This spacious large bath gives you a sense of freedom.
The water reflects the green of the trees, and the bath gives off the feel of an outdoor bath while still being inside.

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Amenities Men's and women's baths: Dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap (and face wash), shower caps, cotton swabs
For women: Brush, cleansing oil, toner, lotion
For men: Hair styling liquid, hair tonic, aftershave moisturizer, razors
Notes Men: Number of baskets → 54, wash place → 18
Women: Number of baskets → 48, wash place → 16
Bathing hours 4:00~10:00 / 12:00~25:00
Two scenic, private open-air baths
Two scenic, private open-air baths

Two scenic, private open-air baths

Enjoy some relaxing private time.

Enjoy some private time with your family or friends.
We also provide baby soap, baby mats, and other necessities for a baby's onsen debut.

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Amenities Refrigerator with drinks (charged separately), baby mat, baby soap
Price 3,000 yen for 1 hour (excluding tax)
Bathing hours 4:00~10:00 / 12:00~25:00

GUEST ROOMFrom annex rooms that look out onto the Japanese garden to Welcome Baby rooms.

  • SPECIAL GUEST ROOM
    [ KANSUISOU ]
  • GUEST ROOM
    [ EAST ]
  • GUEST ROOM
    [ WEST ]
  • GUEST ROOM
    [ SOUTH ]
  • GUEST ROOM
    [ WESTERN ]
Annex Kansuisou
Annex Kansuisou
Annex Kansuisou
Annex Kansuisou
Annex Kansuisou
Annex Kansuisou
Annex Kansuisou

Annex Kansuisou

Spend a special vacation at Annex Kansuisou.

This deluxe space of only ten rooms welcomes you.
Enjoy a time of intimate luxury with a special someone at Annex Kansuisou.

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Number of Guest Rooms 10 rooms
Facilities All rooms have en-suite indoor baths, pit-type kotatsu, and refrigerators with drinks (charged separately)
Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, toiletries pouch (Mikimoto), hand towels, bath towels, toothbrush sets, comb,
hair brush, razors, yukata, slippers (depending on the accommodation plan, there may be tabi socks)
Occupancy 2 to 5 people
Room layout 10 tatami mats + 4.5 tatami mats
Guest rooms in the East Building
Guest rooms in the East Building
Guest rooms in the East Building
Guest rooms in the East Building
Guest rooms in the East Building
Guest rooms in the East Building

Guest rooms in the East Building

The East Building is the newest in the ryokan, and it has guest rooms that look down on the river or the garden.
Either type is spacious, and has a pit-type kotatsu. Enjoy an elegant day off.

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Facilities Pit-type kotatsu, full access Wi-Fi, warm-water bidet toilet, satellite TV, phone, refrigerator, electric hot water pot, safe, teapot
Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, toiletries pouch (Mikimoto), hand towels, bath towels, toothbrush sets, comb,
hair brush, razors, yukata, slippers (depending on the accommodation plan, there may be tabi socks)
Occupancy 2 to 6 people
Room layout 10 tatami mats + 4.5 tatami mats
Notes The free safe is underneath the TV.
Hand towels and bath towels are provided in the washroom.
For the front desk, dial extension 8.
Each room's extension number is the same as its room number.
Guest rooms in the West Building
Guest rooms in the West Building

Guest rooms in the West Building

Spacious rooms with pit-type kotatsu. Enjoy staying warm in the winter, or relaxing at your leisure in any other season too.

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Facilities Pit-type kotatsu, full access Wi-Fi, warm-water bidet toilet, satellite TV, phone, refrigerator, electric hot water pot, safe, teapot
Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, toiletries pouch (Mikimoto), hand towels, bath towels, toothbrush sets, comb,
hair brush, razors, yukata, slippers (depending on the accommodation plan, there may be tabi socks)
Occupancy 2 to 6 people
Notes The free safe is underneath the TV.
Hand towels and bath towels are provided in the washroom.
For the front desk, dial extension 8.
Each room's extension number is the same as its room number.
Guest rooms in the South Building
Guest rooms in the South Building
Guest rooms in the South Building

Guest rooms in the South Building

Calming rooms in a pure Japanese style.
There are two types of room: those that are 8 tatami mats wide, and larger ones that feature a 12 tatami mat room with an adjoining 4.5 tatami mat room.

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Facilities full access Wi-Fi, warm-water bidet toilet, satellite TV, phone, refrigerator, electric hot water pot, safe, teapot
Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, toiletries pouch (Mikimoto), hand towels, bath towels, toothbrush sets, comb,
hair brush, razors, yukata, slippers (depending on the accommodation plan, there may be tabi socks)
Occupancy 2 to 4 people
Notes The free safe is underneath the TV.
Hand towels and bath towels are provided in the washroom.
For the front desk, dial extension 8.
Each room's extension number is the same as its room number.
Western-style twin rooms
Western-style twin rooms
Western-style twin rooms
Western-style twin rooms

Western-style twin rooms

We offer western-style twin rooms for people who prefer to sleep in a bed.
These rooms are recommended for couples. One of the rooms is barrier-free (wheelchair accessible).

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Facilities full access Wi-Fi, warm-water bidet toilet, satellite TV, phone, refrigerator, electric hot water pot, safe, teapot
Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, toiletries pouch (Mikimoto), hand towels, bath towels, toothbrush sets, comb,
hair brush, razors, yukata, slippers (depending on the accommodation plan, there may be tabi socks)
Occupancy 2 people
Notes The free safe is underneath the TV.
Hand towels and bath towels are provided in the washroom.
For the front desk, dial extension 8.
Each room's extension number is the same as its room number.

FACILITYwe provide all the necessary facilities for guests to rest and relax.

  • LOBBY
  • JAPANESE GARDEN
  • DINING /
    BANQUET HALL
  • SHOP
  • YUKATA
LOBBY
LOBBY
LOBBY
LOBBY

From the Shiki lounge, you can gaze at the brilliantly green garden. After nightfall, lamps reflecting on the surface of the water create a fantastical scene. The lounge is a relaxing space you can use whenever you please.
One of the pillars in the grand lobby, where guests are greeted, displays a Manyoshu poem by Emperor Shomu. Tachibanaya's name is said to have come from this poem.
Have some coffee and seasonal snacks (konjac balls) while gazing out at the garden.
We hand out tourist maps for when you want to go out and explore the onsen town. Feel free to ask the staff for directions to wherever you want to go.

JAPANESE GARDEN
JAPANESE GARDEN
JAPANESE GARDEN
JAPANESE GARDEN

When you step out into the inner garden, seasonal flowers will fill your sight. From spring to the beginning of fall, you will see lush greenery and plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, camellias, Asian skunk-cabbages, irises, lilyturfs, Japanese silverleafs, and many other seasonal flowers blooming. When the fall foliage begins to show, flowering dogwoods, winged spindle-trees, Japanese maples, cherry trees, Japanese spindle-trees, and others shine brightly between the evergreen trees, so you can enjoy beautiful Japanese scenery with each season. Naturally, the garden turns into a snowy landscape in winter. You can also feed the colorful koi and wild ducks from spring through fall.

DINING / BANQUET HALL
DINING / BANQUET HALL
DINING / BANQUET HALL
DINING / BANQUET HALL

Along with the Dining Tachibana, which has recently been remodeled for individual guests, there are private banquet rooms for small groups, and even a large banquet hall that can hold up to 320 people.

SHOP
SHOP
SHOP
SHOP
SHOP

Here you can find many local specialties, including Atsumi pickled radish and genroku mochi. Besides those, our store also offers accessories, Japanese-patterned tenugui cloth, and other items made by local artists.

YUKATA
YUKATA
YUKATA
YUKATA

Tachibanaya rents out cute yukata for women for free! Feel free to wear them anywhere in the ryokan or garden, but also out on walks along the Atsumi River or to the various foot baths in Atsumi Onsen town.

SIGHTSEEINGTour the popular and attractive sightseeing spots.

  • Mt. Haguro

    Mt. Haguro

    This tranquil and sacred mountain is home to not only a five-story pagoda designated as a National Treasure, but also the grandest thatched roof shrine building in Japan.
    The 2,446 stone steps lined with Japanese cedar trees give the area a sacred feel.

  • Kamo Aquarium

    Kamo Aquarium

    The aquarium is the place to learn about the creatures and culture of Shonai Beach, and has recently reopened as the "Dream House of Jellies." Here, you can see a variety of unique and diverse creatures, with jellyfish as the center of attention.

  • Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set

    Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set

    Great, world-renowned movies were filmed right here in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture.
    Experience the worlds of these films on the Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set—the largest outdoor set in Japan—and at the Somaro tea house.

  • Somaro

    Somaro

    Somaro has been popular as the restaurant Soma-ya since the Edo period. The current wooden main building was built right after the original building had burnt down in the great fire caused by the Shonai Earthquake of 1894. Built around an earthen storehouse that survived the fire, it was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) by the national government in November 1996.

  • Chido Museum

    Chido Museum

    Western-style buildings from the Meiji period and multi-story private houses have been transferred here to be preserved. This is a cultural facility with many highlights, including the Shoin-style garden and various important cultural properties.

  • Mogami River Basyo Line Decent

    Mogami River Basyo Line Decent

    Enjoy beautiful seasonal landscapes all year round—verdant green, colorful autumn foliage, or snowy—along with the boatman's songs and some superb guiding. Surrounded by greenery, the scenery is truly breathtaking.

  • Zenpoji Temple

    Zenpoji Temple

    Located northwest of Tsuruoka City—a castle town in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture—this temple has many important buildings, including a five-story pagoda. This huge temple, known as the Temple of the Dragon God, has a history stretching back for 1200 years.

  • Homma Museum of Art

    Homma Museum of Art

    The building is a remnant of the Homma family's estate—a long-established family from Sakata City. This museum primarily exhibits gifts from the Tohoku clans which have been passed down through the generations.

  • Neju-no-matsu Garden

    Neju-no-matsu Garden

    Enjoy beautiful landscapes with every season—green summers, falls full of foliage, and snowy winters.

  • Marine Park Nezugaseki

    Marine Park Nezugaseki

    This gravel beach is both clean and peaceful. With a man-made rock pool to one side, it is a great swimming beach where parents with small children can safely have fun in the ocean.

INFORMATION

There are English signs in our ryokan. English-speaking staff is available at the front desk. We also receive and respond to email inquiries in English. (Please note that it may take us a couple of days to respond.)
We are unable to respond to inquiries, either by email or at the front desk, in Chinese (both traditional and simplified) or Korean. Thank you for your understanding.
Vegetarian meals Vegetarian meals are available. 
Note: Please inform us when you make a reservation.
Bringing Food / Drink into the Ryokan Please refrain from bringing outside food and drink to our ryokan. There are vending machines with beverages inside the building.
Check In Time Check-in is between 15:00 and 19:00. (Please contact us if you will be checking in after 18:00.) Note: Please be aware that the check-in and check-out times may vary by accommodation plan.
Wi-Fi Information You can connect to the Internet through the free Wi-Fi in the guest rooms, conference room, banquet halls, convention hall, restaurants, lobby, and lounge.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi
throughout the hotel
Luggage Check We can hold onto your luggage at the front desk before check-in and after check-out. (Please keep valuables with you.)
Credit Cards JCB,VISA,mastercard,AMERICAN EXPRESS,UC,DC,NICOS,UFJ,Saison
Cancellation Policy
6 or 7 days before your stay:
10% of the accommodation fee
4 or 5 days before your stay:
20% of the accommodation fee
2 or 3 days before your stay:
30% of the accommodation fee
The day before your stay:
50% of the accommodation fee
On the day / cancellation without notice:
100% of the accommodation fee
Note: Different rules apply to groups of 14 or more people.