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Ginzan Onsen Ryokan Kozankaku
A charming 90-year-old wooden inn offering a serene experience and heartfelt hospitality.
Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata is known for its picturesque scenery, with inns from the Taisho to early Showa eras lining both sides of the river, connected by numerous bridges. Among these is the historic Kozankaku, a wooden inn built in the early Showa period, exuding a nostalgic charm.
The interior preserves its original ambiance, furnished with retro tables, sofas, and clocks, creating a romantic space that feels like a step back into the Taisho era. The inn offers eight guest rooms, some overlooking the town’s nostalgic streetscape and others facing the mountains. There is also a spacious two-room suite that can accommodate up to eight guests.
The indoor baths feature Ginzan Onsen’s gently acidic, skin-soothing waters, with a wooden bath for women and a stone bath for men, both fed directly from the hot spring source. Two private baths are also available, allowing guests to enjoy a soak at their leisure if unoccupied. Dinner showcases kaiseki cuisine made with local specialties such as Tsuyahime rice and Obanazawa beef, along with seasonal ingredients. Adjacent to the inn is "Kuranoba," a modern annex known for its contemporary atmosphere and highly regarded Italian cuisine.
Highlights
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A 90-year-old wooden inn located in Ginzan Onsen.
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Enjoy natural hot spring baths, with both indoor baths and two private options available.
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Offers kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal local ingredients.
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Nine guest rooms, with views of either the onsen town or the mountains.
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The adjacent modern annex, "Kuranoba," is also popular.
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Is it possible to check in early or check out late?
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Do you have a luggage shipping service to the airport or train station?
Sorry, we don’t.
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Can I store my belongings after checkout?
Yes, it is possible.
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Are there any smoking areas?
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Yes, it is.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 銀山温泉 旅館 古山閣
- Postal Code
- 999-4333
- Address
- 423 Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa City, Yamagata
- Telephone
- 0237-28-2039
- Check-in
- 2:30pm
- Check-out
- 10:00am
- Accommodation Fee
- Japanese-style room with two meals from 23,150yen(per person in a room for two, tax and service charges included)
- Access
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(1)From JR Yamagata Shinkansen Oishida Station, take the municipal bus to Ginzan Onsen Stop, and walk 3 minutes.
※Take the shuttle bus from Oishida Station. (Reservation required)
(2)About 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Chuo Expressway Obanazawa Interchange. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
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