Hotel Route Inn Yamagata Station

7.4
Very Good
(839 reviews)

1 Chome-3-1 Futabacho, Yamagata, 990-0828, Japan

+81 23-647-1050

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Hotel Description

Hotel Route Inn Yamagata Station, located at 1 Chome-3-1 Futabacho, Yamagata, 990-0828, Japan, offers a comfortable and accessible stay in the heart of Yamagata. This unpretentious hotel is set in a charming redbrick building and is just a 4-minute walk from Yamagata Train Station, making it a convenient choice for travelers arriving by train. The nearby Kajō Kōen park, home to the iconic Yamagata Castle, is only a 7-minute walk away, offering a peaceful escape to nature and a glimpse into the city's rich history. The Yamagata Prefectural Museum, showcasing the cultural heritage of the area, is just 2 km from the hotel, providing guests with a convenient base for exploring local attractions.
The hotel’s rooms are modest yet comfortable, offering essential amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. Each room comes equipped with a mini-fridge, a flat-screen TV with video-on-demand (available for an additional fee), and free Wi-Fi to keep guests connected. Tea-making facilities add a touch of comfort, and the rooms are designed to provide a relaxing environment after a busy day of sightseeing or business meetings. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring European breads and pastries, ensuring guests start their day with a nourishing meal.
For relaxation, the hotel offers a communal indoor bathhouse, segregated by gender, where guests can unwind after a day of exploring Yamagata. As one of the few hotels in the area with access to a hot tub and spa facilities, Hotel Route Inn is a perfect place to relax. It also provides parking for those who wish to drive, though this comes with a fee.
Public transport is easily accessible, with Yamagata Station just 5 minutes on foot, making it simple for guests to reach major sites around Yamagata. The hotel is also well-connected to local bus stops and train stations. Key airports are within reasonable distance, with Yamagata Airport just 30 minutes by taxi or 27 minutes by transit. Shonai and Sendai Airports are also easily reachable within an hour or so by taxi.
Health and safety are top priorities at Hotel Route Inn Yamagata Station, which offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and full-service laundry options to ensure guest comfort and security throughout their stay. The hotel is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for both short and long stays.
When staying at Hotel Route Inn Yamagata Station, guests can enjoy a wide range of nearby activities. Explore the lush Kajo Park or take a scenic trip to Zao Onsen, a popular hot spring destination only 31 minutes away. The renowned Rissyakuji Temple, also known as Yamadera, offers visitors panoramic views after a short hike up hundreds of steps. For skiing enthusiasts, the Zao Onsen Ski Resort is a mere 35 minutes away, providing winter sports and hot springs all year round.
Nearby, there are several dining options, including the popular Hitosaji Izakaya, a 6-minute taxi ride away, offering traditional Japanese dishes and an inviting atmosphere. For something a bit different, Bistro Auger, a French restaurant just 7 minutes away, serves up classic French cuisine in a cozy setting. Other recommended restaurants include Natural Wine Restaurant POURPIER, which is a 4-minute taxi ride away, and こんなかんじ de Dining Ricco, an Italian restaurant a short 6-minute drive from the hotel.
Whether you’re visiting Yamagata for business, leisure, or a bit of both, Hotel Route Inn Yamagata Station offers an affordable and convenient stay with excellent access to transportation and local attractions. Come experience the blend of comfort and convenience in the heart of Yamagata city.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to 山形県観光物産協会 and Kajo Park

2. 5 min walk to nearest train station

3. Guests mentioned 'onsens' 15 times

4. One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

5. One of the few hotels in the area with a spa

6. Complimentary breakfast buffet featuring European bread and pastries

7. Accessible hotel with wheelchair rental and accessible elevator

8. Located near key attractions like Zao Onsen and Yamadera

9. Free Wi-Fi available in public areas

10. Parking available with EV charging options


9.4 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Kajo Park
7 min
Zao Onsen
31 min
Rissyakuji Temple (Yamadera)
28 min
Yamagata Folk Museum Bunshokan
8 min
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
35 min

Nearest locations

Inokoya yamagatada
3 min
Natural wine Restaurant POURPIER
4 min
MEXICAN CAFE & CANTINA 「Muchas」
4 min
Hitosaji
6 min
こんなかんじ de Dining Ricco
6 min
チャーリーブラウン
6 min
郷土料理 ハレの日
6 min
Yamagata Gojuban Hanten
6 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating9.4
Nearest airportYamagata Airport
Travel time to airport27 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
    Official Hotel

    $83

    Vio.com

    $83

    Agoda

    $91

    goseek.com

    $83

    Trip.com

    $88

    Bluepillow.com

    $88


Location

1 Chome-3-1 Futabacho, Yamagata, 990-0828, Japan

Airports:

Shonai Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 36 min

Transit: 3 hr 32 min

Sendai Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 12 min

Transit: 1 hr 49 min

Yamagata Airport

Transit: 27 min

Taxi: 30 min

Transit:

三中前(バス)

Walking: 5 min

Yamagata Eki mae

Walking: 12 min

Yamagata Sta. ・Nishiguchi

Walking: 2 min

Yamagata Station

Walking: 5 min

城南町(バス)

Walking: 4 min


Nearby locations

9.4

Exceptional Location

Set in a redbrick building, this straightforward hotel is a 4-minute walk from Yamagata train station and a 7-minute walk from Kajō Kōen park, the site of Yamagata Castle. The Yamagata Prefectural Museum is 2 km away.

Top Attractions

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Amenities and Facilities

Languages spoken

English

Japanese

Accessibility

Accessible

Accessible elevator

Wheelchair rental

Food & drink

Restaurant

Breakfast

Breakfast buffet

Vending machines

Wellness

No fitness center

Spa

Pools

No pools

Hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Parking & transportation

Parking

Self parking

EV charger

Services

Front desk

Baggage storage

Full-service laundry

Self-service laundry

Elevator

Wake up calls

Housekeeping

Pets

No pets

Policies & payments

Credit cards

Debit cards

NFC mobile payments

Cash

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in public areas


Reviews

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Gareth Morris

2/5
Not a great stay and not one I will fondly remember.Beds - incredibly hard, with no mattress toppers or other types available.Power - a single outlet, but not near the bed. Also seems to charge incredibly slowly (my phone battery gained 7% in 45 minutes of charge, much lower than normal)Internet - great when connected, but regularly drops out, making it impossible to stream anything or make video calls.Bathroom - dated, but basically functional. Toilet doesn’t flush unless manually pumped. Shower shares the sink supply, leading to water pooling because the shower curtain won’t close properly.Breakfast - not a huge variety for the amount paid. No signage in English (not a problem here, but might be for foreign tourists) and quite a small serving room.I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the Route Inn experience and I doubt I will stay again.

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Keizo

2/5
I always prefer to stay at Route inn Hotels as in most cases they have big public bath inside and as long as it is near the JR station(some times far from ). …

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Ryan P

4/5
A stone throw away from Yamagata Station. Although it offer less choices for breakfast and no natural hotspring, the feeling of this hotel are much better than the previous Route Inn Hotel I have stayed in. The service was great and all the staff was very welcoming and friendly. My room offer a great view of Yamagata Station which is nice and free coffee. There is a communal bath at the top floor and give nice partially covered view of the Yamagata Station. Breakfast menu are shown at the lobby right beside the lift daily. AEON Maxvalu were just right behind of the hotel. Overall, I had a pleasant experience in this hotel.

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Kanishka Panda

4/5
One of the very good stays I have had in Japan. The hot bath on the top floor is a bonus, and offers a great view as well. The breakfast is fine, but could be better. Too many small dishes, but hardly any big dishes. Location is convenient.

K

Kookie_monsterz

4/5
Location is convenient, just need to take a escalator down and across a small square. Room was bigger than other business hotels I've stayed in. A large Maxvalu AEON supermarket is right next door, open 24hr. The restaurants etc. …

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Elliott D

4/5
I stayed here for one night while traveling through the Tohoku region. The location is perfect for travelers since it is right across the street from the west exit of Yamagata Station. …

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Agung Hidayat

5/5
located opposite Yamagata Station, the hotel is very convenient, there is a coffee maker in the reception area. There is a shared bath on the upper floor, separating male and female visitors. Adult tv channels are available in the room by purchasing vouchers near the elevator doors for 1000 yen

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Janus Kiong

5/5
Great value, near Yamagata station, on the quieter side. Breakfast is good, with a rotating spread. Bed is a little hard, typical in Japan.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Paper Cranes And Haiku

5/5
Very professional and attentive staff/team. Thank you for a very comfortable and wonderful stay 🥹

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Arthur Chow

4/5
A little bit small, but fairly comfortable suite. Rooftop bath house and pretty good morning breakfast (complimentary).Funny thing was they needed to ask one of the restaurant staff to translate to English :)