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Hot spring lodging with the view of Mt. Zao, which Mokichi Saito loved.
A local poet Mokichi Saito (1882-1953) was well-known in Taisho and Showa Period. He made poems about Mt. Zao which is one of 100 Famous Mountains in Japan. At the foot of the mountain, Zao Onsen spreads and one of the inns, Waka no Yado, Wakamatsuya, is known as the place Mokichi stayed.
Wakamatsuya has an in-house source spring which produces 72 liters of hot water a minute. In the outdoor bath made of 18-ton boulders carved out or in a reserved bathroom for a family, enjoy the abundantly-flowing, famous beauty water. The meals use plenty of Yamagata’s ingredients in season. You get to taste the delicate Yamagata Beef in the Japanese Kaiseki dinner “Yamagata Shun Tsuzuri Zen.” The inn is on a plateau, providing an outstanding view of Mt. Zao through the windows. Kick back in a comfortable Japanese or modern-Japanese guest room.
Since this inn is related to the memory of Mokichi Saito, each guestroom comes with a brush pen and paper. Write down your thoughts, and it will be displayed at Yukoji Gallery or other parts of the inn. Soothe your heart and body in the hot spring and nature. Try making a poem to commemorate your trip.
The outdoor bath made of a 18-ton boulder carved out
The guest room overlooking Mt. Zao
Japanese Kaiseki dinner with Yamagata Beef and local ingredients in season
Amazing Yamagata cuisine for breakfast
A relaxing lobby lounge to allow you feel the garden in passing season
The gallery with the display of the poet Mokichi Saito’s hand-written poem
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can we check in or check out early?
Yes, with an additional fee of 2,200 yen per hour. Please note that we may not be able to accept your request depending on availability.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
Sorry, no, but a translator device is available.
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Do you have a luggage shipping service to the airport or train station?
Yes, you can use Yamato Transport parcel service.
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Can I smoke in the room?
All rooms are non-smoking. A smoking area is set up outside.
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Is parking available?
Yes, the main parking area is in front of the facility. If it is full, please use the second parking area. The guests can park before check-in and after check-out.
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Can I use the bathing facility for a day visit?
No, we do not provide a day visit service.
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Do you have pick up service?
Shuttle buses run to Zao Ropeway, Zao Onsen Dai Rotenburo, Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Please contact us for the details.
