悠湯の郷 ゆさ & おふろcafé yusa
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Surrounded by warehouses and highways, the area of Kurosawa Hot Springs are not really known for healing springs. Yusa apparently is aware of its shortcomings and has since turned to a gourmet-focused experience. I think it's a success! LOCATION ◣ Kurosawa Hot Springs is located between Yamagata city and Kaminoyama city, about 30 minutes from the Yamagata station by an hourly public bus. Yusa is less than 10 minutes walk away from the bus stop. FIRST IMPRESSION ◣ The former government property boasts an airy lobby with some seatings and a small souvenir shop behind the reception. Staff speak very limited English, but are eager to please. ROOM ◣ Room type was not guaranteed for the special rate I booked, but I was given a spacious Japanese room that can sleep five guests. Open view facing Zao mountain. Additional bathroom amenities in the corridor. The futon mattress was on the thin side, however. No light-blocking curtains. PUBLIC BATH ◣ There was no bathtub or shower inside my room and visiting the public bath on the top floor was the only option. The chemical content of the natural spring at Yusa prevents it from advertising it as a "natural hot spring", but the hotel spared no effort to stress its water comes from a natural source. Overall it was a pleasant experience, though there was a slight chlorine odor and the outdoor bath was closed during my visit. DINNER ◣ Like many Japanese hotels, Yusa offers a wide-ranging dinner menu to go with the room plan - unfortunately only available on the Japanese websites. I picked a ten-course meal with shabu shabu, featuring grain-fed pork from a local farm. I also opted for the Yamagata beef sukiyaki add-on for 1800 yen. There was not a single weak spot throughout the meal! The marbled beef was of very high grade; the pork was flavourful; the seasonal sushi was fresh; the appetiser combo put together traditional Japanese pickles and smoked salmon vegetable jelly in a meticulous presentation. More courses came after the appetiser - there was a puff pastry oxtail soup that was as thick as curry. The highly regarded local rice was served with cherry pickles. They even added apple slices on top of the almond pudding to match the red cup. The feast was satisfying - visually, gastronomically and maybe culturally, as I got to sample so much local produce. It's noteworthy that the ten-course shabu shabu was probably the second-most affordable dinner-room plan. There are more indulgent options that include even more elaborate appetizers, abalones or grilled Yamagata beef. BREAKFAST ◣ Everyone who has breakfast included for their stay gets a nine-item, well-plated bento box with all-you-can-eat rice, soup, congee, breads, salad and yogurt. I got to say the congee made with Yamagata rice was most impressive among all. All in all I highly recommend this place for the impressive gourmet experience, decent room and public bath. Its location also makes it a proper base for exploring Yamagata city.
Kahon Chan
10
It was delighted to spend 2 nights in this incredible hotel. I fell in love with this hotel as noon as I stepped inside. The huge book shelves are enjoyable to see. The staff are all friendly and helpful. They speak the Yamagata local dialect of Japanese and that sounds so charming. I booked the cheapest room, but I was pleasantly surprised by its excellent amenities including quality tea, water and some snacks. The view from the window was like a painting with magnificent Zao mountains and serene river. There is a restaurant and it offers a variety of attractive dishes made with local ingredients. A robot carry dishes and children looked excited. The public hot spring on the 5 floor is spectacular offering a breathtaking view of Zao mountains and a river. It has an outside bath and the sound of the river is gentle and relaxing, creating a tranquil atmosphere at the hot spring. Free water and free coffee, free clothes, everything was super good.
Toraneko
00
We came to Yamagata after 10 hours via Tokyo. From the kosekiya ryokan honkan in ginzan onsen to the Takamiya Miyamaso on the Zao onsen and here we are Yuyuno sato Yusa ryokan . Be setted the special quality sukiyaki meat came out like a PICTURE 1, and I was so unhappy and surprised that this meat has too much part of fat(PICTURE2), so complain this. Than the chef in restaurant accepted it and show us the new real meat(PICTURE3) and promised one again with the showed meat. By the way, the sukiyaki that came back again was already cooked in the kitchen(we can't see the showed meat), and the meat was lightly stripped of the fat and same part with the picture 1. When I protested again, the chef said the opposite side is like this(PICTURE 4, 5). Another surprise. I was very disappointed and feel ridiculed. I made a direct reservation and paid 46,500 yen for a standard twin room per night. It is not a matter of money...
ko jay
40
3連休の直前、某トラベル予約サイトから予約して1泊2食付プランで訪問。 失礼ながら、今回、「黒沢温泉」という温泉地があることを初めて知りました。 近くの上山温泉と比較して、値段もお手頃で、混雑もせず、のんびり温泉でゆっくりすには非常に穴場だと知りました! 最上階5階の大浴場、半露天風呂から、山形蔵王の入口の大鳥居を望むことができました。 宿の前には眺望を遮るものが特になく、気兼ねなく蔵王を眺められたのも良かったです。 元厚生年金施設が民間の手で旅館となって約10年の宿らしいですが、何より、施設全体が清潔で、華美な装飾はないけれど、宿として随所にお客様を思う工夫が施されていて感心しました。 施設の客室なども順を追ってリフォームしてる感があり、家具調度品はかなり年季の入ったものでしたが、客室の壁紙や鏡などは真新しく、心地よく過ごせました。 そして、料理が美味しかったです。 落ち着いて、一品ずつ味わうことができました。沢山の並ぶビュッフェの品々より、料理長の工夫が凝らされている料理、どれも美味しく、量もちょうど良かった。 給仕してくださる皆さんの説明も温かくて良かったですね。 宿のアンケートにも書きましたが、「つや姫」だけが残念。 山形を代表する大好きな「つや姫」。もうちょっと美味しいものを出していただけると尚良いと思います。 ご飯の評価がマイナスだと、他の料理が美味しくても残念感が大きいです。特にコメ処ですしね。 つや姫が一番好きで、日頃から圧力鍋で炊いて食べてるので、つやつやモチモチへの拘りが強いかもしれません。 とはいえ、トータル的にみて再訪したいお宿です! 上山温泉の有名な宿は日帰り入浴受付していないところが多いですし、より仙台に近いエリアの温泉、ちょっと遊びに行った時などに立ち寄りたい温泉が見つかって良かったです。
S JUN
20
お風呂カフェができてから、行ってみたいとやっと行けました。 一日フリーで購入すれば、朝から夜22時まで居れるのでユックリ過ごせます。 お金を払えば水着とルームウェアも借りれるので、身一つで行けます(笑) 男女別の温泉は5階にあり、水着等衣類を身に着けて男女一緒に入れるサウナは1階にあります。友達やカップル、家族等で一緒に使えるのでおすすめです。 サウナの温度は、私が何回か行った時はだいたい90度前後です。 過ごし方としては、 2階に上がって、奥の方に行くと着替えのお部屋があって、そこで中に水着を着て上からルームウェアを着てサウナの方に向かいます。 サウナの前にお水を準備して置いてあるのでそちらでしっかり水分補給して、サウナ用の着替えルームへ。ルームウェアを脱いで水着でサウナへ。で、サウナで汗をかいたらシャワーでちょっと汗流して水風呂へ。 サウナ終わったあとは、水着を脱いで、(脱衣室にビニール袋がおいてあることあります。そちらに水着入れてました。)ルームウェア着て、5階のお風呂へ。 さっぱりして、2階のくつろぎスペースで漫画読んだり〜などまったり過ごします。 ここにもお水やコーヒーなどフリードリンクコーナー準備されています。 ★マイナスポイントは、サウナの脱衣室にビニール袋がないことがあること。準備されてる時はされてるのにない時にはないんです。水着が濡れていてそれを持ち歩くことできないのに袋ないの?と、フロントに聞きたくても、サウナのあたりにはスタッフはいないし、コールボタン等もなし。フロントまで行かないといけません。具合悪くなった人が出たときも連絡手段なくどうするのかなーと、ふと思ってしまいました。そのあたり改善してもらえたらいいなと感じました。
y.y
80
Nice place to stay if you would like try local traditional style ryokan. This place has some special Japanese spirit and harmony. You really will enjoy baths and amazing traditional meals. Staffs are very pleasant, polite, and helpful
Marina Matyushina
20
Nearby Attractions Of 悠湯の郷 ゆさ & おふろcafé yusa
Gutto Yamagata (Yamagata-ken Kankobussan Kaikan)
Yamagatazao Rest Area
Zao hill vantage open field museum
SANRINA from ZAO BREWERY

Gutto Yamagata (Yamagata-ken Kankobussan Kaikan)
3.9
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Yamagatazao Rest Area
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Zao hill vantage open field museum
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SANRINA from ZAO BREWERY
4.2
(12)
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Nearby Restaurants Of 悠湯の郷 ゆさ & おふろcafé yusa
Costco Wholesale Kaminoyama Warehouse
ESCARGOT Zaomiharashinooka
シベール ファクトリーメゾン
Mitsubachi Garden Cafe
Teienkissa Nishiki
(株)シベール 本社
麺翔海神
Yonezawakohakudoguttoyamagataten
Yosuga Cafe
さくらカフェ 表蔵王店

Costco Wholesale Kaminoyama Warehouse
4.0
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ESCARGOT Zaomiharashinooka
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シベール ファクトリーメゾン
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(453)
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Mitsubachi Garden Cafe
4.2
(274)
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319-2 Kurosawa, Yamagata, 990-2311, Japan
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dosayusa.jp
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attractions: Gutto Yamagata (Yamagata-ken Kankobussan Kaikan), Yamagatazao Rest Area, Zao hill vantage open field museum, SANRINA from ZAO BREWERY, restaurants: Costco Wholesale Kaminoyama Warehouse, ESCARGOT Zaomiharashinooka, シベール ファクトリーメゾン, Mitsubachi Garden Cafe, Teienkissa Nishiki, (株)シベール 本社, 麺翔海神, Yonezawakohakudoguttoyamagataten, Yosuga Cafe, さくらカフェ 表蔵王店

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