Takinoyu Hotel features a spacious outdoor hot-spring bath, karaoke and massages. Free Wi-Fi is available at the main building, and a free shuttle service is offered to/from JR Tendo Train Station and Yamagata Airport. The ryokan also has a 24-hour reception, a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Guests at Takinoyu can unwind in a public hot spring bath, which is separate per gender, or sit back in a free-use massage chair at the relaxing lounge. The hotel offers a complimentary tea or beer and a hot spring egg. A breakfast buffet with Western and Japanese dishes is served daily at dining room Ureshiann. Dinner consists of a Japanese meal with organic local produce. The ryokan also houses a Japanese tearoom. Hotel Takinoyu is only a 2-minute walk from the Hiroshige Museum of Art. Yamadera Temple is a 15-minute drive, and Mount Zao can be visited a 40-minute drive away. Yamagata Airport is only a 10-minute drive, while Sendai City and Sendai Airport are each a 1-hour drive. Rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor with traditional futon bedding or Western beds. Some come with a sofa, while all rooms have an LCD TV, yukata robes and an en suite bathroom.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
5 futon beds
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Tendo
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  • L
    Lisa
    Australia Australia
    It’s my first time staying in a hot spring hotel, and it’s also my partner’s first time experiencing a hot spring bath. Everything is perfect—the room, the view, the food, and the staffs are very friendly. We regretted only staying for one night;...
  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.
  • Toshimichi
    Japan Japan
    中庭が中心となることで、外部から隔絶された空間にいる感覚があったこと。 この隔絶感をもっと追求していただけますと幸いです。

Property surroundings

Facilities of Takinoyu Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

FAQs about Takinoyu Hotel

  • Room options at Takinoyu Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Takinoyu Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Table tennis
    • Karaoke
    • Neck massage
    • Hot spring bath
    • Full body massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Head massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Foot massage
    • Public Bath
    • Hand massage
    • Back massage

  • Check-in at Takinoyu Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Takinoyu Hotel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Tendo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Takinoyu Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Takinoyu Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Takinoyu Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.