Tachibanaya

“Gorgeous, elegant ryokan hotel”

From the time we crossed the little bridge next to the hotel and pulled into the front of the hotel, we knew we were in for a special experience. The staff were already in the driveway to tell me where to park to unload the car. They unloaded our large 30 kg suitcases and numerous other bags and … Mais

From the time we crossed the little bridge next to the hotel and pulled into the front of the hotel, we knew we were in for a special experience. The staff were already in the driveway to tell me where to park to unload the car. They unloaded our large 30 kg suitcases and numerous other bags and loaded them onto a cart. Then, before check-in, a driver in a car told me to follow him to the hotel parking lot, which was about 150 m away, directly in front of the hotel down a one lane road next to the river. The driver waited for me to park, and then drove me back to the hotel. This service was crucial when we went to get the car during a torrential downpour. When you get back to the hotel from a day trip, you can stop in tront of the hotel and the front desk will see you and send the driver to the parking lot without you having to even get out of the car. This is the kind of service you can expect at Tachibanaya. We waited in the lobby for about 10 minutes while the room was prepared. The lobby was gorgeous, with the waiting area adjacent to the lounge, all looking out into a beautiful garden. The entrance to the bath is here, downstairs and right next to the lounge. The ofuro was beyond description, so gorgeous and peaceful. There was a rotemburo out back but it was 8 degrees and raining so we didn't even want to try it, as you have to walk outside before you get to it. As for the food, I don't think I can put into words how wonderful everything was. I will let the pictures speak for themselves. Breakfast and dinner were always served in the Tachibana restaurant on the second floor. When you check in, you are asked what time you want to eat, and your meal is all set up at a table when you arrive at your time. There is a menu describing all of the courses, all in Japanese, so most of it you will just eat without knowing what it is unless you read Japanese. The staff comes to take your drink order (there is also a menu with sake, shochu, beer, etc that you order from) and tells you about the meal (e.g. how to prepare it since you have to do some cooking, what sauces to use with what dishes, etc.). Unfortunately, no one speaks English, so hopefully you can practice your Japanese that you've been using . The bottom line is that dishes of food keep getting added, and just when you think you can't eat one more bite, dessert arrives. Unfortunately, dinner was so big that we were never hungry for breakfast, and breakfast was in a similar format. The difference was that there is also a buffet that includes yogurt, cereal, housemade curry, vegetable dishes, salad, fruit, pickled veggies, natto, miso soup, milk/apple juice/orange juice and a really nice coffee machine. The buffet alone would have been plenty but that is what you get when you get half board! We ate breakfast and left stuffed to explore the area. The ocean is close, probably 15 minutes away, and we checked out a jellyfish aquarium in Kamo, which is about 30 minutes from the hotel. The town of Tsuruoka is actually 30-45 minutes away from the hotel, which is in the Atsumi Onsen area. To get anywhere, you drive through a series of tunnels. We were content just driving down route 7 checking out the small fishing villages that have been around forever, protected by a sea wall and tsunami "jacks". I would highly recommend this hotel and definitely would want to stay again. I wanted to book 3 nights but was only able to get 2 because the hotel was already booked up, 3 months in advance. I can see why it is so popular. Please go experience the Tachibanaya, you will not be disappointed. Side note: we did not see a non-Japanese person the entire time we were in Yamagata prefecture, so bring a phrasebook or use your Google app to try to communicate with people! BTW, the front desk had staff that spoke limited English, but no one else did.

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“Nice Ryokan”

Tachibanaya é um ryokan tradicional, com o seu próprio jardim, Onsen e Okami. O edifício parece que poderia precisar um casaco fresco de pintura no exterior, mas o interior é limpo, bem cuidado e parece novo. Eu gostaria a sensação tradicional japonês no edifício. O Onsen é espectacular. Há dois b… Mais

Tachibanaya é um ryokan tradicional, com o seu próprio jardim, Onsen e Okami. O edifício parece que poderia precisar um casaco fresco de pintura no exterior, mas o interior é limpo, bem cuidado e parece novo. Eu gostaria a sensação tradicional japonês no edifício. O Onsen é espectacular. Há dois banheiros para cada sexo; uma no interior e no exterior um passe as portas de correr. Os banheiros são frequentemente mantidas e eu provavelmente tinha demasiados banhos quando eu estava hospedado no Tachibanaya. Optou-se pela western quarto acessível com pequeno-almoço único plano. Estou certo que o quarto japonês seria fantástico ocidental como o nosso quarto era novo e agradável, especialmente o banheiro. O café-da-manhã tinha alguns itens "novo", mas apenas fez questão tudo a nossa boca com esperanças que podia apreciar. Tachibanaya deve trabalhar a receber hóspedes não-em inglês, se eles se gostaria de fazer. Nós fomos à esquerda à espera de 30 minutos durante o check-in enquanto outro hóspede japonesa eram perfeitamente mostrou em seus quartos. Que deixou-nos com a impressão de que não fomos recebidos. No entanto, a Onsen do Tachibanaya e quartos limpos bórax essa negatividade eventualmente.

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“Atsumi Onsen”

linda localização. Great hot Springs. Vista do nosso quarto do rio e as montanhas. Mercado local nas proximidades.

“The second onsen I like most in Tsuruoka”

I liked all the free different yukatas they propose for women at the entrance. The room was warm and beautiful but I would have liked a bigger outdoor bath. The food is delicious. They even served me vegan meals. I appreciate that. Specify your dietary restrictions and theyll cook you something sp… Mais

I liked all the free different yukatas they propose for women at the entrance. The room was warm and beautiful but I would have liked a bigger outdoor bath. The food is delicious. They even served me vegan meals. I appreciate that. Specify your dietary restrictions and theyll cook you something special

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