Guesthouse Mintaro Hut
9.0
Exceptional(122 reviews)
5-13 Otemachi, Yamagata, 990-0046, Japan
+81 90-2797-1687
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Hotel Description
Guesthouse Mintaro Hut is a charming and modest guesthouse located at 5-13 Otemachi, Yamagata, 990-0046, Japan, perfectly nestled on a quiet residential street. The hotel’s serene atmosphere makes it an ideal escape for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat while being close to vibrant local attractions. Just a 4-minute walk from the Yamagata Museum of Art, this guesthouse offers a convenient location for art lovers. It is also only 5 minutes’ walk from Kajo Park, a tranquil urban park surrounded by history, perfect for a leisurely stroll or outdoor activities. For those wishing to explore further, the Yamagata train station is a short 15-minute walk away, providing easy access to nearby cities. The hotel’s interior is simply furnished, offering a cozy yet functional space where guests can relax after a day of sightseeing. Rooms come equipped with essential amenities such as TVs, ensuring a comfortable stay. The guesthouse features a communal kitchen, making it ideal for those who prefer to prepare their own meals. There is also a lounge where guests can unwind, socialize, or simply enjoy a quiet moment. Additional amenities include guest laundry facilities, Wi-Fi access, and parking spaces, catering to the needs of both short-term and long-term visitors. A light breakfast is served in a modest dining area, giving guests a warm and inviting start to their day. The hotel is a smoke-free property, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all guests. A notable feature is the friendly and attentive service, with many guests praising the helpful staff. While the hotel does not offer fitness facilities, a spa, or swimming pools, its proximity to local attractions and ease of access to public transport make it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers. For those arriving by air, Shonai Airport is approximately a 1 hr 35 min taxi ride away, while Yamagata Airport is just a 32-minute taxi ride from the hotel. Other transport options include nearby bus stops and stations, with Nishikicho Bus Stop just a 5-minute walk away. Whether you're visiting for a short stay or an extended trip, Guesthouse Mintaro Hut provides a homey atmosphere with everything you need for a comfortable and hassle-free visit to Yamagata.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Guests praised the kitchenettes for added convenience and flexibility during their stay.
2. Walking distance to Kajo Park and the Yamagata Museum of Art, perfect for culture and nature lovers.
3. The guesthouse is known for its warm and friendly service, making guests feel welcome and at ease.
4. The location is ideal, offering easy access to public transport and major transportation hubs like Yamagata Station.
5. Simple, yet comfortable rooms with essential amenities like TVs for a relaxing stay.
6. Fully equipped communal kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals.
7. Convenient guest laundry facilities for guests staying longer or needing quick refreshment.
8. A smoke-free property ensuring a fresh and healthy atmosphere for all visitors.
9. Wi-Fi access throughout the guesthouse, allowing guests to stay connected during their visit.
10. Low-key breakfast served in a modest dining area, providing guests with a simple but satisfying start to the day.
8.2 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Kajo Park
5 min
Zao Onsen30 min
Yamagata Folk Museum Bunshokan11 min
Rissyakuji Temple (Yamadera)25 min
Yamagata Museum of Art5 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 8.2 |
| Nearest airport | Yamagata Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 32 min |
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Location
5-13 Otemachi, Yamagata, 990-0046, Japan
Airports:
Shonai Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 35 min
Transit: 3 hr 44 min
Sendai Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 9 min
Transit: 2 hr 1 min
Yamagata Airport
Taxi: 32 min
Transit: 1 hr 4 min
Transit:
Nishikicho Bus Stop
Walking: 5 min
七日町［西側］（バス）
Walking: 11 min
霞城公園前（バス）
Walking: 7 min
Yamagata Station
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 18 min
Kita-Yamagata Station
Taxi: 5 min
Walking: 18 min
Nearby locations
8.2
Excellent Location
On a residential street, this modest guesthouse is a 4-minute walk from the Yamagata Museum of Art, 5 minutes’ walk from Kajo Park and 15 minutes away by foot from Yamagata train station.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Languages spoken
English
Japanese
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
No credit cards
Cash
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
Rooms
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.9
43 reviews
Wonderful
35
Excellent
2
Good
0
Below Average
3
Not Good
3
GAGA
1/5
It functions wonderfully as an inn, and you can receive services that you wouldn't expect from a guesthouse.The reason for the 1 star even though the service is good is that the regular old men (40s to 60s) who come to this inn are quite troublesome, and their language and attitude (they look down on me) are the worst. , I ended up getting angry at the female helper at the inn and the young female guests I rarely encountered, and although it wasn't very bad, I couldn't stand watching them, and I myself was verbally abused. The owner pays no attention to this and remains silent.Also, when I'm drinking and talking with a female customer, a drunk man gets furious and asks me if I'm sexually harassing him or who are you, and we get into a lot of fights.It's popular on Booking.com, and we get a lot of foreign customers, but the troublesome guy doesn't speak English, so he doesn't interact with foreign customers. So I think Booking.com has a high rating.As mentioned above, there are many regular men who use it as if it were a girl's bar at night, so depending on the timing, it might be a bad night for male customers. Needless to say, there are young female customers.The customer base is generally older, and I think it's an inn owned by foreign tourists who are traveling and old men who are regulars.The owner is a very kind and nice person, but I think that's why he leaves unscrupulous customers alone.I believe that this is an inn whose rating changes depending on when and when you make a reservation.Since it is located in Yamagata, the imoni made by the owner is exceptionally delicious.It was a long post, but thank you to everyone who read this far.
Basyir
5/5
Hide and his staff Tomone were very welcoming. They gave us a tour of the house and invited us to their family meal (donation based). This meal was by far the best meal we've had in Japan, home cooked, healthy and extremely homey and comforting. If home cooked meals aren't your thing then the house is also stocked with snacks and quick food you can heat/warm up for a reasonable price. We really enjoyed family meal, it gave us an opportunity to meet the other guests and chat with Hide about his recipes. Thank you for everything! We hope to be back again soon!
Rasly Rasyid
5/5
I visited back in September 2023, i booked the rooms through their website. although I arrived there at 10pm, they welcomed me with free dinner and offered me some sip of their homemade sake. there were other people staying there and we talked a lot to eachother. although my japanese my broken, they were really understanding and helpful towards me. I really felt like home, they even shared their stories while offering me more drinks, the check out time wasnt strict so I could rest a bit more in the morning. overall unforgettable experience and I would recommend for solo backpackers or even 2 person backpacking rest place.love from Indonesia.
Jonathan Heiman
5/5
Amazing place amazing food amazing owner. This place will feel like a home and all travellers here are ultra nice. Must book if u end up in Yamagata
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Florian M.
5/5
Like at home !
Lin Chris
5/5
Traveling is the nice chance to explore city culture and realize the lifestyle of the people whose live here.If you stay Guesthouse Mintaro Hut,you will love with yamagata.This is the best guesthouse in yamagata for me.Guesthouse Mintaro Hut can give every guest great stay experience like yourself home. If you stay here,you can eat some delicious food with yamagata vegetables and rice(雪若丸） during the dinner time（ゆんたく）.When you wake up in the morning, you can drink some coffee with fresh yamagata milk and toast for breakfast. Sincerely recommend your coming when you visit yamagata.
茶柱
5/5
This is a clean guesthouse with all rooms private. Yuntaku is held every night, and guests can interact with each other. There are also cute cats. It's a bit of a walk from the station, but I think it's well worth the trip.
大介伊丹
5/5
Thank you for letting us have a room even though it was fully booked m(_ _)m Mr. Hide and all the staff members were very courteous. I would like to take care of you next time you come to Yamagata City, so I look forward to your continued support.
王舒婷
5/5
The owner is very welcoming!Keepａlovely cat called Natsuko😸Staff can speak both English and Japanese😍And dinner is free donation start around 7:30p.m.Morning is making by yourself with free ingredients in the refrigerator （toast egg jam milk juice ）🧡The place is very near to the 山形城Wark around 18mins to the 山形駅I will definitely love to come again when i visit 山形 ✨✨
Q J
5/5
Every time I stay here, I not only meet many different guests, but the house is so ordinary that it feels like I'm visiting a relative or friend, and the Yuntaku banquet with the owner's home-cooked meals and live music is not pushy at all, and time passes naturally. Masu. In the winter, the stove and cat in the atrium lobby add warmth.
佐々木輝
5/5
I stopped by during my trip.The elegant owner, a former piano teacher, and all the staff members, as well as other customers, hang out at night and make you feel at home.Even if it's difficult to get acquainted with someone when you first meet them, they will be attentive and talk to you.For meals, you can donate the amount you want to pay into a special box, and they prepare a variety of nutritionally balanced meals, including sake, beer, and whiskey, which I am very grateful for.The door of the room I stayed in was tightly closed, so I was able to sleep soundly without worrying about the late night rush.
Miwa Aozuka
5/5
I visited on a solo bike trip.I was worried because the Google reviews were so confusing, but I really enjoyed it.If you are worried about this, this is the guest house you should try.Clean, safe, and perfect for solo female travelers.
Etsuko (Wifmata)
4/5
I thought it was a normal hotel, but I was a little surprised because it was a shared house. Is it like a smaller version of a youth hostel or a self-catering version of a pension? When I went there for the first time, Google showed me all the dark roads, so it felt far away, but I think it's a good place for those who want to enjoy sightseeing and walking, as it's close to Jyoji and easy to get to the Teramachi walking course. I had something to do at City Hall, so I was grateful that it was within walking distance. Dinner was campa style, and I didn't participate because I arrived late, but the owner and regulars seemed to be having a good time drinking with other customers.Earplugs were prepared properly (lol)I would have liked to have been accepted in a quiet place near the entrance or in a room, but since the reception was next to a drinking party, I had no idea what was being said.Other than that, there are no complaints.I made my own breakfast using the ingredients I had in the kitchen, and I could buy juice, alcohol, and cup ramen for 100 yen (I'm in the red, right?), so I didn't have any inconveniences, and I felt as comfortable as my own home.For new users, we recommend bringing your own nightwear. There are toothbrushes and bath towels provided, but no yukata!! - Because it's a shared house.I think I'll stay here next time when I go to see the castle with my husband♪
とも“1”のり
2/5
Make your own breakfast systemThings are lined up a little chaotically and I don't feel at ease.Unless you become a regular customer, you won't understand how convenient it is.
Shironoshita Guesthouse
5/5
This summer, I was finally able to stay at Mintaro Hut, the guesthouse that I wanted to visit the most.As a fellow guesthouse owner, I learned a lot from him, such as clean rooms, thoughtful amenities, and a 100 yen corner with drinks and snacks.The campa system dinner was very delicious and filled me up. I enjoyed talking with the owner, Mr. Sato, and had a fun day without having to step outside from check-in to check-out.I live in Kansai, so I don't have many opportunities to go to Yamagata, but if I have the chance next time, I would definitely like to stay there again.thank you
両津勘吉
5/5
This is an inn with many repeat guests. Once you go, you will understand how good it is.
丑年丑男
5/5
The owner, Mr. Hide, and all the staff took good care of us and we had a great time!Army, Shu-kun,Tomone-chan, Yukorinthank you~It was a great trip! ✌
Jamie Jongebloed
5/5
Just a lovely place to stay with warm owners, staff and great chats with everyone over a relaxed (and delicious) communal dinner. Hide-san’s life outlook is inspiring and refreshing.
Room 5
Service 5
Location4
齋藤たけし
5/5
I stayed there with a same-day reservation.About 10 minutes walk from Yamagata StationAt this guest house, you can interact with guests during dinner time.It was very warm and cozy.I had a great time eating, drinking, and talking with everyone.The staff will make dinner for you! The taste is also very delicious!I was very happy that the owner was a soft-spoken person and even someone like me, who was shy, was able to find a topic to talk about.
Ethan Chang
5/5
Neat. Homemade dinner available (voluntary donation) feel like family. Definitely come back.