Arimakan

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Arimakan in Kaminoyama offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable seating areas. Relaxing Facilities: The ryokan features a hot spring bath, sauna, open-air bath, and terrace. Additional facilities include a hot tub, public bath, and electric vehicle charging station. Dining Experience: Breakfast is served in-room with vegetarian, vegan, and Asian options. Dinner includes a variety of Japanese and Western dishes, highly praised by guests. Activities and Surroundings: Located in a hot spring area, Arimakan provides access to fishing, skiing, and hiking. Yamagata Airport is 37 km away, and Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is less than 1 km from the property.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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

Availability

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Room type
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4 futon beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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4 futon beds
2 single beds
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4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Shaheed
South Africa South Africa
“An amazing stay at a family run establishment. A warm and hospitable staff, great pools, and delicious food. Cannot reccomend enough. Off the usual tourist path, well worth a visit. Dreaming of returning soon:)”
Oskar
Norway Norway
“It was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful, always going above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Dinner was a truly cool experience, featuring exquisite Japanese...”
Chin
Singapore Singapore
“For the price I paid, the quality of food exceeds expectation so were the hot springs. My only grouse is the pillows were not the traditional buck wheat pillows I expected. Meals were served in the room which has a separate sitting and dining area...”
Veronica
Argentina Argentina
“The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The bedroom was spacious and comfortable. We tried the private onsen and it was also an amazing experience. We ordered to have dinner and breakfast in our room and it was an amazing feast! They even...”
Zdenka
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The place was amazing. Beautiful and large room, very comfortable. We absolutely loved the food, especially the Yamagata wagyu! It was delicious and the meals were so beautiful and plentiful. We bought many items from the hotel gift shop - they...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms where amazing , very clean and with a great view.”
Stefanie
Germany Germany
“Staying here was more than perfect. The room was so nice and the baths were amazing. I could even book a private Onsen. The staff was so nice, helpful and accommodating, they helped me with everything. Since I am vegetarian they even went all the...”
L
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very courteous and friendly staff. Free shuttle to and from hotel to station”
Vera
Japan Japan
“My family had an absolutely lovely stay for one night at this ryokan. We in particular enjoyed the outdoor private (!) onsen (as it is normally a little bit too hot for me to bathe in onsen the cold air from being outside in winter was great), and...”
Jian
United States United States
“staffs are willing to help us. They are beyond my expection”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Arimakan

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Arimakan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 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 option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 02:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. You will not be able to check in after 23:00.

To use the property's free shuttle from JR Kaminoyamaonsen Train Station, call the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Private hot spring baths are on a first-come, first served basis and reservations cannot be made.

Parking space is limited and is on a first-come, first served basis.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.