Miyamaso Takamiya

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54 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301

Highlights

Inside city center

Inside city center

100% Positive
Based on guest reviews
Bath
Tennis court
Ski equipment rentals
Gift/souvenir shop

Facilities

Free parking

Shuttle service

Large indoor bath

Open-air bath (non-mixed)

Bath

Shops

Tennis court

Fax

Service 4.8
Room comfort and quality 4.5
Access 4.4
Location 4.2
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Closest transportation

ZAO Sky Cable is within 0.21 km

Zao Ropeway is within 0.85 km

View map

4.2Excellent

Location rating score

Parking
Lowest price includes
Popular landmarks
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
2.8 km
Frost Covered Trees of Zao
3.3 km
Bunshokan
10.9 km
Kajo Central
10.9 km
Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
11.1 km
Closest landmarks
Chorori
70 m
Sugawa Onsen Shrine
80 m
Zao Hotspring
130 m
Best Rental Pro Shop
180 m
Onsen Ski Lift 2
200 m

Important information

Service4.8
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:00
Location rating4.2
Closest airportYamagata Airport (GAJ)
Distance from airport27.0 km

Rooms available at Miyamaso Takamiya

Detached Special Room with Open-air Hot Spring Bath (Hinakura Type)
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  • Room size: 110 m²
  • Mountain
  • 4 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Bed/s
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  • Room size: 30 m²
  • Mountain
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Maisonette with Open-air Bath (Rian-Sansui Type)
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  • Room size: 45 m²
  • Mountain
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Japanese-style Room with Open-air Bath (Rian-Sansui Type)
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  • Room size: 25 m²
  • Mountain
  • 5 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Bed/s
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  • Room size: 43 m²
  • Mountain
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Modern Japanese-style Corner Room (Japanese-style Room + Bedroom)
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  • Room size: 30 m²
  • Mountain
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Japanese-style Corner Suite (Japanese-style Room + Bedroom)
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  • Room size: 50 m²
  • Mountain
  • 5 futons
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Japanese-style Room
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  • Mountain
  • Non-smoking
  • 6 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Bed/s
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  • Room size: 30 m²
  • Mountain
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Maisonette with Open-air Bath (2 Beds, Rian-Sansui Type)
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  • Room size: 15 m²
  • Mountain
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More about Miyamaso Takamiya Exterior view

More about Miyamaso Takamiya

Opened in 1716, this long-standing ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) situated in Zao Onsen is reaching 300 years of operation. Guests can enjoy a blissful time in 7 different types of bathtubs filled with hot spring water constantly flowing directly from the source and savor delicious Zao cuisine using fresh, seasonable ingredients.

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces unavailable
  • Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet unavailable
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance unavailable
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible unavailable
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Mahjong
  • Shogi
  • Ski rentals
  • Tennis court
Swimming & soaking
  • Bath
  • Large indoor bath
  • Open-air bath (non-mixed)
Services and conveniences
  • Fax
  • Gift/souvenir shop
Sports equipment rental
  • Ski clothes rental
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski shoes rental
  • Sled rental (for kids)
  • Snowboard rental
  • Tennis racket rental
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor] unavailable
  • Car park [outdoor]
  • Shuttle service (reservation required)
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning (free)
  • Bath towel
  • Heating (free)
  • Non-smoking
  • Razor
  • Refrigerator
  • Safety box (free)
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Toilet with bidet
  • Toothbrush
  • TV with free channels
  • Western-style toilet
  • Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot spring
Health benefits
  • Nerve pain/Rheumatism
  • Bone fracture/Scald/Wound aid
  • Neuralgia aid
  • Wound aid
  • Sensitivity to cold aid
Spring quality
  • Sulfur spring

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    15 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    20 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    15 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    20 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Open-air bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    10 persons
  • View
    River
Open-air bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    10 persons
  • View
    River

Location

54 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301

Excellent4.2

Location

Airports
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
    27.0 km
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    45.5 km
Public transportation
  • ZAO Sky Cable
    210 m
  • Zao Ropeway
    850 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Yamagata University Hospital
    8.5 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    280 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
    2.8 km
  • Frost Covered Trees of Zao
    3.3 km
  • Bunshokan
    10.9 km
  • Kajo Central
    10.9 km
  • Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
    11.1 km
  • Yamagata Kyodokan
    11.2 km
  • Yamagata castle
    11.3 km
  • Kajo Park
    11.3 km
  • Yamadera Basho Museum
    16.0 km
  • Risshaku-ji Temple
    16.4 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Chorori
    70 m
  • Sugawa Onsen Shrine
    80 m
  • Zao Hotspring
    130 m
  • Best Rental Pro Shop
    180 m
  • Onsen Ski Lift 2
    200 m
  • ZAO Sky Cable
    210 m
  • Sunrise Pair Ski Lift
    340 m
  • Onsen Ski Lift 3A
    340 m
  • Zao Souvenir Center Marushichi
    380 m
  • Zao Onsen
    390 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    The property
    • Opened in 1907
    • Number of floors3
    • Number of rooms19
    • Most recent renovation2007
    • Number of restaurants0

    Property announcements

    Guestroom open-air baths are not hot springs.

    Reviews of Miyamaso Takamiya from verified guests

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    4.6
    • Service score 4.8 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Service4.8
    • Room comfort and quality score 4.5 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Room comfort and quality4.5
    • Access score 4.4 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Access4.4
    • Location score 4.2 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Location4.2
    High score for Yamagata

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    1. 3.7

      Hasanand from Thailand
      Group

      “Very good”

      I feel over charged as I see that the hotel is the room rate is very high comparing off and high season. The service could be warmer. The food variety is good. But the waiter did not tell us how to cook the speacial beef set. So, it made out dinner expe

      Reviewed December 26, 2018
    2. 4.7

      Chin from Singapore
      Couple

      “Exceptional”

      We really like the onsen here. This is an old building and its age showed, something one has to accept.

      Reviewed October 27, 2018
    3. 5.0

      violaswamp
      Couple

      “Exceptional”

      Everything at this hotel is awesome! From the beginning we were truly amazed about Miyamaso Takamiya! We stepped off the bus and found a shuttle service waiting for us and we didn't even request it! When we checked in they asked us our food preferences,

      Reviewed October 17, 2018
    4. 3.5

      Lisa from United States
      Group

      “Good”

      2 box springs on a raised part of the room is not “semi western”. It is a back breaker. For the price of this ryokan, both the dinner and breakfast should have been better. Ryokan which we have stayed at in the past at half the price were far superior. T

      Reviewed April 30, 2018
    5. 4.9

      Canadajin from Canada
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      The only complaint about access is that they, and most businesses in the area, need to acquire some 20th century ice/snow removal equipment, like some good metal scrapers, and clear the treacherous stairs better. The staff works extremely hard to serve w

      Reviewed February 11, 2018
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    This property is in high demand.