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Hijiori Onsen Yuyado Motokawarayu

Okura Village, Yamagata
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Quiet lakeside location with 100% directly sourced hot springs. The sunken hearth meal is a perfect harmony of local flavor and seasonal color.

Guest review score

Excellent
Reviews: 40
4.6

Access

Funagata Station
23 min drive
Furukuchi Station
23 min drive
Masukata Station
23 min drive

Property facilities

  • Spa / Beauty salon
  • Vending machine
  • Cafe
  • Parking lot
  • Banquet hall
  • Shop

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
4 room types
Zelkova
Mountain view
Max 2 adults / 1 child
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
  • 2nd floor guest room, river side, 12 tatami mats "Katakuri"
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £193.35
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    【Hot Spring Lovers】Enjoy two types of hot springs & delicious meals ★ Full Enjoyment Plan [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    For those who love hot springs ♪ For those who are serious hot spring connoisseurs ♪ We want you to try out the power of Motokawarayu's hot springs! This is a standard Motokawarayu plan at a reasonable price. [Enjoy the power of the hot springs] - Private bath: The Motokawarayu hot springs are heated in a generous Shigaraki ware bathtub. Try out the famous hot springs. Water temperature is about 40°C. Time reservation system. We will ask your preference when you check in. 14:30~ 15:10~ 15:50~ 16:30~ 17:10~ 17:50~ 19:30~ 20:10~ 20:50~ 21:30~ - Observation bath: A blend of Motokawarayu hot springs and Hijiori No. 5 hot springs. Of course, no water is added or heated. Enjoy the mountain ranges from the open-feeling bath! Soaking in the soft cloudy water... you will surely feel 100% relaxed. [Meals] - Dinner will be served in the 2nd floor hall or in your room. - Enjoy freshly made delicacies such as Shonai pork shabu-shabu or teppanyaki, seasonal vegetable a la carte, Yamagata soba with colorful seasonal vegetables, seasonal grilled dishes, and sashimi! - Delicious breakfast♪ A morning of freshly cooked, sparkling Yamagata Tsuyahime rice will make you happy! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with homemade side dishes. * For guests staying multiple nights, the menu will change every day for both breakfast and dinner. [Abundant drink menu] - Enjoy a wide variety of drinks from the menu, including draft beer tumblers, Iwana bone sake, various types of Yamagata local sake Mokkiri, local wine, and homemade fruit liqueur. [Interior and guest rooms] - You will be welcomed by a Tochigi hearth, famous spring water, and seasonal flowers. Enjoy the unique mountain atmosphere and seasonal setting. - Rooms are Japanese-style with tatami flooring and two Japanese beds. - Sink, toilet with washing machine, refrigerator, Wi-Fi connection available - Each room is equipped with a sofa or a table and chairs. - Chairs are also available in the dining area, so ple

    £193.35
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
Room details

[Japanese room] [Smoking/non-smoking not specified] [Mountain view] [River view]

Mountain view
Max 2 adults / 1 child
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
violet
Smoking
River view
19.4 m²
Max 2 adults / 1 child
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
  • Bidet toilet
  • Corner room
  • 2nd floor guest room, river side, 12 tatami mats "Katakuri"
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £204.73
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    【Hot Spring Lovers】Enjoy two types of hot springs & delicious meals ★ Full Enjoyment Plan [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    For those who love hot springs ♪ For those who are serious hot spring connoisseurs ♪ We want you to try out the power of Motokawarayu's hot springs! This is a standard Motokawarayu plan at a reasonable price. [Enjoy the power of the hot springs] - Private bath: The Motokawarayu hot springs are heated in a generous Shigaraki ware bathtub. Try out the famous hot springs. Water temperature is about 40°C. Time reservation system. We will ask your preference when you check in. 14:30~ 15:10~ 15:50~ 16:30~ 17:10~ 17:50~ 19:30~ 20:10~ 20:50~ 21:30~ - Observation bath: A blend of Motokawarayu hot springs and Hijiori No. 5 hot springs. Of course, no water is added or heated. Enjoy the mountain ranges from the open-feeling bath! Soaking in the soft cloudy water... you will surely feel 100% relaxed. [Meals] - Dinner will be served in the 2nd floor hall or in your room. - Enjoy freshly made delicacies such as Shonai pork shabu-shabu or teppanyaki, seasonal vegetable a la carte, Yamagata soba with colorful seasonal vegetables, seasonal grilled dishes, and sashimi! - Delicious breakfast♪ A morning of freshly cooked, sparkling Yamagata Tsuyahime rice will make you happy! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with homemade side dishes. * For guests staying multiple nights, the menu will change every day for both breakfast and dinner. [Abundant drink menu] - Enjoy a wide variety of drinks from the menu, including draft beer tumblers, Iwana bone sake, various types of Yamagata local sake Mokkiri, local wine, and homemade fruit liqueur. [Interior and guest rooms] - You will be welcomed by a Tochigi hearth, famous spring water, and seasonal flowers. Enjoy the unique mountain atmosphere and seasonal setting. - Rooms are Japanese-style with tatami flooring and two Japanese beds. - Sink, toilet with washing machine, refrigerator, Wi-Fi connection available - Each room is equipped with a sofa or a table and chairs. - Chairs are also available in the dining area, so ple

    £204.73
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • A5 Rank Specially Selected Yamagata Beef & Shonai Pork Hoba-yaki
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £250.22
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [For the Gourmet in You] Private Bath Advance Reservation OK ★ Seasonal Sunken Hearth Gourmet Plan [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    A little luxury... This is a recommended standard plan perfect for gourmets like you. Relax with a carefully prepared seasonal irori banquet and soft cloudy water. [Meals] - For dinner, we will guide you to the irori restaurant with the aroma of wood. On the charcoal fire, we will serve A5 rank specially selected Yamagata beef and Shonai pork loin grilled with a leaf Enjoy it with Chief Sato's special garlic-filled sauce. Seasonal appetizers, seasonal a la carte dishes, Yamagata soba with colorful seasonal vegetables, Yamagata specialty horse sashimi and seasonal sashimi, grilled dishes, etc. Chief Sato and the proprietress will carefully prepare high-quality Yamagata ingredients. - Enjoy a delicious morning♪ Enjoy freshly cooked Yamagata Tsuyahime rice with seasonal healthy steamed dishes, homemade side dishes, pickles, and huge pickled plums. Also includes freshly pounded rice cakes. After your meal, enjoy some Sansui coffee brewed with the famous spring water of Tochi no I♪ *For guests staying multiple nights, the menu changes every day for breakfast and dinner. [Interior and guest rooms] - You will be greeted by a Tochigi hearth, famous spring water, and seasonal flowers. Enjoy the atmosphere of the mountains and the seasonal atmosphere. - The rooms are Japanese-style with tatami flooring and two Japanese beds. Sink, toilet with washing machine, refrigerator, Wi-Fi connection available Each room is equipped with a sofa or a table and chairs. - The hearth area has 7 large hearths on tatami flooring. Chairs are also provided. [Enjoy the famous hot springs] - Private bath: The generous Shigaraki ware bathtub is heated with the Motokawarayu hot spring water. Try out the famous hot springs. Water temperature is about 40℃. Time reservation system. ◆Gourmet plan only... Advance reservations are OK. 14:30~ 15:10~ 15:50~ 16:30~ 17:10~ 17:50~ 19:30~ 20:10~ 20:50~ 21:30~ ・Observation bath: A blend of Motokawarayu hot spring and Hijiori No. 5

    £250.22
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
Room details

[Japanese room] [Smoking] [River view]

Smoking
River view
19.4 m²
Max 2 adults / 1 child
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
  • Bidet toilet
Room location
  • Corner room
Haguro
Smoking
Mountain view
25.9 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
  • Bidet toilet
  • 2nd floor guest room, river side, 12 tatami mats "Katakuri"
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £227.48
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    【Hot Spring Lovers】Enjoy two types of hot springs & delicious meals ★ Full Enjoyment Plan [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    For those who love hot springs ♪ For those who are serious hot spring connoisseurs ♪ We want you to try out the power of Motokawarayu's hot springs! This is a standard Motokawarayu plan at a reasonable price. [Enjoy the power of the hot springs] - Private bath: The Motokawarayu hot springs are heated in a generous Shigaraki ware bathtub. Try out the famous hot springs. Water temperature is about 40°C. Time reservation system. We will ask your preference when you check in. 14:30~ 15:10~ 15:50~ 16:30~ 17:10~ 17:50~ 19:30~ 20:10~ 20:50~ 21:30~ - Observation bath: A blend of Motokawarayu hot springs and Hijiori No. 5 hot springs. Of course, no water is added or heated. Enjoy the mountain ranges from the open-feeling bath! Soaking in the soft cloudy water... you will surely feel 100% relaxed. [Meals] - Dinner will be served in the 2nd floor hall or in your room. - Enjoy freshly made delicacies such as Shonai pork shabu-shabu or teppanyaki, seasonal vegetable a la carte, Yamagata soba with colorful seasonal vegetables, seasonal grilled dishes, and sashimi! - Delicious breakfast♪ A morning of freshly cooked, sparkling Yamagata Tsuyahime rice will make you happy! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with homemade side dishes. * For guests staying multiple nights, the menu will change every day for both breakfast and dinner. [Abundant drink menu] - Enjoy a wide variety of drinks from the menu, including draft beer tumblers, Iwana bone sake, various types of Yamagata local sake Mokkiri, local wine, and homemade fruit liqueur. [Interior and guest rooms] - You will be welcomed by a Tochigi hearth, famous spring water, and seasonal flowers. Enjoy the unique mountain atmosphere and seasonal setting. - Rooms are Japanese-style with tatami flooring and two Japanese beds. - Sink, toilet with washing machine, refrigerator, Wi-Fi connection available - Each room is equipped with a sofa or a table and chairs. - Chairs are also available in the dining area, so ple

    £227.48
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
Room details

[Japanese room] [Smoking] [Mountain view]

Smoking
Mountain view
25.9 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
  • Bidet toilet
Kaede
Smoking
River view
22.7 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
  • Bidet toilet
  • A5 Rank Specially Selected Yamagata Beef & Shonai Pork Hoba-yaki
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    £284.35
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [For the Gourmet in You] Private Bath Advance Reservation OK ★ Seasonal Sunken Hearth Gourmet Plan [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    A little luxury... This is a recommended standard plan perfect for gourmets like you. Relax with a carefully prepared seasonal irori banquet and soft cloudy water. [Meals] - For dinner, we will guide you to the irori restaurant with the aroma of wood. On the charcoal fire, we will serve A5 rank specially selected Yamagata beef and Shonai pork loin grilled with a leaf Enjoy it with Chief Sato's special garlic-filled sauce. Seasonal appetizers, seasonal a la carte dishes, Yamagata soba with colorful seasonal vegetables, Yamagata specialty horse sashimi and seasonal sashimi, grilled dishes, etc. Chief Sato and the proprietress will carefully prepare high-quality Yamagata ingredients. - Enjoy a delicious morning♪ Enjoy freshly cooked Yamagata Tsuyahime rice with seasonal healthy steamed dishes, homemade side dishes, pickles, and huge pickled plums. Also includes freshly pounded rice cakes. After your meal, enjoy some Sansui coffee brewed with the famous spring water of Tochi no I♪ *For guests staying multiple nights, the menu changes every day for breakfast and dinner. [Interior and guest rooms] - You will be greeted by a Tochigi hearth, famous spring water, and seasonal flowers. Enjoy the atmosphere of the mountains and the seasonal atmosphere. - The rooms are Japanese-style with tatami flooring and two Japanese beds. Sink, toilet with washing machine, refrigerator, Wi-Fi connection available Each room is equipped with a sofa or a table and chairs. - The hearth area has 7 large hearths on tatami flooring. Chairs are also provided. [Enjoy the famous hot springs] - Private bath: The generous Shigaraki ware bathtub is heated with the Motokawarayu hot spring water. Try out the famous hot springs. Water temperature is about 40℃. Time reservation system. ◆Gourmet plan only... Advance reservations are OK. 14:30~ 15:10~ 15:50~ 16:30~ 17:10~ 17:50~ 19:30~ 20:10~ 20:50~ 21:30~ ・Observation bath: A blend of Motokawarayu hot spring and Hijiori No. 5

    £284.35
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
Room details

[Japanese room] [Smoking] [River view]

Smoking
River view
22.7 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Internet available in room
  • Bidet toilet