Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen
8.2
Excellent(164 reviews)
499 Minamiyama, Okura, Mogami District, Yamagata 996-0310, Japan
+81 233-76-2041
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Hotel Description
Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen is a charming and tranquil hotel located in the serene setting of 499 Minamiyama, Okura, Mogami District, Yamagata 996-0310, Japan. Nestled in the peaceful countryside, this inn offers a relaxing retreat with access to the famous Hijiori Onsen, a hot spring area known for its rejuvenating properties. The hotel stands out with its rustic yet comfortable design, combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern amenities to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests will appreciate the quiet surroundings, perfect for a peaceful getaway, while still being within proximity to notable local attractions such as the historic Gassan Mountain and the Dewa Sanzan Shrines.
The rooms at Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen are designed to offer utmost comfort and relaxation. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms with simple yet elegant interiors that create a sense of calm and tranquility. While some rooms feature the traditional tatami mat style, all come with modern amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs to ensure a comfortable stay. The hotel provides guests with the option of booking rooms with a private onsen, offering an exclusive and intimate experience.
Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen provides several special amenities to enhance the guest experience, including a banquet hall, a public bath, and a renowned restaurant serving traditional Japanese cuisine. Although the hotel does not feature a fitness center, spa, or pools, it offers a peaceful environment for those seeking relaxation, and its onsen is a highlight for guests looking to experience Japan's famous hot springs. Additionally, the hotel provides free Wi-Fi to stay connected with loved ones or plan your excursions.
For those relying on public transportation, Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen is conveniently located near several accessible transportation options, including bus stops and train stations within walking distance. Shonai Airport is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by taxi, and other local attractions are just a short ride away.
Safety and health measures are taken seriously at Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen, ensuring that all guests have a comfortable and secure stay. The hotel’s commitment to cleanliness and guest safety is evident in its operations, offering a safe environment for visitors to enjoy their stay.
Guests staying at Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen can also enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking on nearby mountains like Mt. Gassan, visiting historical sites like the Dewasanzan Shrine, or exploring local hot springs like the Hijiori Onsen morning market. The area also offers scenic views, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby, visitors will find several dining options, including the Inakaya Ramen Restaurant, just 1 minute by taxi, and TRATTORIA NONNO, an Italian restaurant located 32 minutes away by taxi. For Western cuisine, there’s ラテール舟形, and guests can explore more dining experiences at Papa and Mama, or enjoy farm-to-table dining at PINO COLLINA Farm Garden & Winery.
Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen invites you to experience the best of traditional Japanese hospitality and the serene atmosphere of this beautiful location. Whether you're relaxing in the onsen or exploring the surrounding natural beauty, this hotel offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
The rooms at Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen are designed to offer utmost comfort and relaxation. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms with simple yet elegant interiors that create a sense of calm and tranquility. While some rooms feature the traditional tatami mat style, all come with modern amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs to ensure a comfortable stay. The hotel provides guests with the option of booking rooms with a private onsen, offering an exclusive and intimate experience.
Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen provides several special amenities to enhance the guest experience, including a banquet hall, a public bath, and a renowned restaurant serving traditional Japanese cuisine. Although the hotel does not feature a fitness center, spa, or pools, it offers a peaceful environment for those seeking relaxation, and its onsen is a highlight for guests looking to experience Japan's famous hot springs. Additionally, the hotel provides free Wi-Fi to stay connected with loved ones or plan your excursions.
For those relying on public transportation, Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen is conveniently located near several accessible transportation options, including bus stops and train stations within walking distance. Shonai Airport is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by taxi, and other local attractions are just a short ride away.
Safety and health measures are taken seriously at Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen, ensuring that all guests have a comfortable and secure stay. The hotel’s commitment to cleanliness and guest safety is evident in its operations, offering a safe environment for visitors to enjoy their stay.
Guests staying at Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen can also enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking on nearby mountains like Mt. Gassan, visiting historical sites like the Dewasanzan Shrine, or exploring local hot springs like the Hijiori Onsen morning market. The area also offers scenic views, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby, visitors will find several dining options, including the Inakaya Ramen Restaurant, just 1 minute by taxi, and TRATTORIA NONNO, an Italian restaurant located 32 minutes away by taxi. For Western cuisine, there’s ラテール舟形, and guests can explore more dining experiences at Papa and Mama, or enjoy farm-to-table dining at PINO COLLINA Farm Garden & Winery.
Matsuya Inn Hijiori Onsen invites you to experience the best of traditional Japanese hospitality and the serene atmosphere of this beautiful location. Whether you're relaxing in the onsen or exploring the surrounding natural beauty, this hotel offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 1 minute walk to the Hijiori Onsen morning market.
2. One of the few hotels in the area with an on-site restaurant offering authentic Japanese cuisine.
3. Scenic location surrounded by beautiful mountains, perfect for hiking and nature walks.
4. Private onsen options for a more intimate and relaxing experience.
5. Convenient access to public transportation, including walking distance to several bus and train stations.
6. Proximity to significant landmarks, such as Mount Gassan and Dewasanzan Shrine.
7. Nearby local attractions including the Hijiori Onsen market and Caldera Onsenkan.
8. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel, allowing guests to stay connected.
9. Traditional Japanese tatami rooms and modern comforts combined for a unique experience.
7.4 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Mount Gassan
1 hr 57 min
Mt. Haguro1 hr 9 min
Dewasanzan Shrine1 hr 12 min
肘折温泉 朝市1 min
カルデラオンセンカン6 min
Nearest locations
Inakaya
1 min
TRATTORIA NONNO32 min
ラテール舟形（舟形美食の丘）35 min
レストラン徳良湖51 min
チャコールバルテソロ59 min
Papa and Mama1 hr 4 min
Restaurant Tokasui1 hr 16 min
PINO COLLINA Farm garden and winery ピノ・コッリーナ ファームガーデン＆ワイナリー松ケ岡1 hr 17 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 7.4 |
| Nearest airport | Yamagata Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 8 min |
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Location
499 Minamiyama, Okura, Mogami District, Yamagata 996-0310, Japan
Airports:
Shonai Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 20 min
Transit: 5 hr 55 min
Sendai Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 17 min
Transit: 4 hr 37 min
Yamagata Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 8 min
Transit: 2 hr 13 min
Transit:
第一停留所
Walking: 1 min
温泉口
Walking: 4 min
だいにていりゅうじょ
Walking: 1 min
肘折温泉待合所
Walking: 2 min
Nearby locations
7.4
Very Good Location
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Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Banquet hall
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Public bath
Public bath
Onsen
Food & drink
Restaurant
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
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8.1
69 reviews
Wonderful
32
Excellent
20
Good
11
Below Average
2
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4
日野原進
5/5
On the second day after leaving our home in Yamagata Prefecture for the first time in four years, Hakami-san had told me to visit Hijiori Onsen, which is also famous for the Hijiori Kibo Bridge.The hot spring town deep in the mountains itself is a secret hot spring. You can say it's a place! Unlike Kusatsu and Ikaho in Gunma, it doesn't have the glamor and liveliness, but it's a quaint and hot place. The inn is Matsuya-san, there is a hand-dug cave bath, and an old wife's house. We both felt claustrophobic and had a hectic bath... Too bad! For dinner, we enjoyed home-cooked meals centered on Yonezawa beef sukiyaki (Is it Shonai rice? It was the best rice). I was able to sleep peacefully! Breakfast is a parade of small plates! I've been to many hot springs and tourist spots, but I don't think I've ever had a breakfast like this! And, best of all, the hostess at the inn was attentive and smiling! It was a fun night, thank you. Hello, I can't say that I will come back as it is 500km (6-7 hours) from my home, but if I have the chance, I will use it again!Finally, I took a commemorative photo at the front door from Oita Prefecture. Good luck to the young lady who came❢
あずき
5/5
This is my third time staying at Hijiori Onsen.There are many hotels that look good, so I stay there one after the other.So, when I tried to connect to the Wi-Fi at this inn, it was funny because the Wi-Fi at the two previous inns I stayed at was also available. I made sure to use the Wi-Fi at the hotel I was staying at.This room has a toilet and washbasin. I don't mind shared toilets, but since my mother was there this time, it seemed like it was a good idea to use the toilet without any hesitation. The room had all the necessary equipment, and although the person in the next room may have had good manners, I was able to spend a quiet time there.There was also a wide veranda corner, and since my mother has bad legs, it was nice to be able to sit on a chair while drinking tea.I was able to leave my futon in the room from check-in to check-out without any hassle.The amount of food I ate was such that I felt like I was going to burst. I'm not the kind of person who can't leave anything left when eating out, so I finished all my breakfast and dinner, and the Yukiwakamaru rice from Okura Village was so delicious that I ended up refilling it.Even my mother, who is 80 years old and is a big eater, complained that she was hungry, but she finished almost all of the food and ordered a second helping of rice.I want to go back to eat the delicious, fluffy and sweetly cooked rice.There are many side dishes that will make you think you've come to Yamagata, many of which are local.Is it due to water damage from heavy rain? The cave bath was no longer available, but it seems like there was a charge even if you stayed there, so I don't use that kind of thing, so it's not a problem.Although there is only one indoor bath for men and women, it is much larger than I expected, and depending on the timing, I was able to take a bath by myself.Actually, one of the fun things about Hijiori Onsen is to go to the outside hot spring facilities (3 locations), so this time I couldn't go because I had some business to do and check-in was late so I was only staying for one night, but I can have it at the inn I'm staying at. I wanted to get a discounted ticket and go to the public baths, so I'm going to Hijiori Onsen again.The souvenir shops and morning markets are quaint and fun, and I think the next generation of young people are coming up with ideas, such as stylish flyers, Hijiori lights at night, and flying lanterns. Every time I go there, I feel like everyone in the hot spring town is working together to protect Hijiori Onsen, and even though it's far away and takes a long time to get there from Kanto, I want to continue supporting them while I'm still healthy. Masu.I'm sure there will be some troubles like water damage and power outages, but I hope you do your best!
yu-ko
1/5
Although it was for my own convenience, when I contacted them to cancel, I was disappointed by the poor response over the phone.I was thinking of using it again in the future, but that's not the case!
soni i
5/5
I arrived late at the hotel, but when I arrived, the staff warmly welcomed me. The hot spring was hot, but I was able to adjust the temperature by adding water. The rice was plentiful and very delicious. I am satisfied that I was able to spend a relaxing time in a calm inn. On the way back, the landlady will take lots of commemorative photos in front of the inn.
ままじら“バワー”
5/5
Simple and warm servicehistoric buildingdelicious mealYou can do it slowly
マイペンライ
1/5
sorry. I didn't know that the space next to Miuraya Ryokan was Matsuya's parking lot, so I mistakenly parked there. Because there were no markings.I went to Miura-ya for a day trip to the bathhouse, warmed my mind and body, and was about to head home when the owner of Matsuya's car crashed. Since I was visiting from far away and wasn't familiar with geography, I apologized for being so humble and asked them to move my car. However, he seemed very angry and scolded me furiously from the beginning, saying, ``I'm causing trouble.'' It's true that it was my fault for stopping the car without realizing it, but I was threatened for about the same amount of time as I was taking a bath, and was told that my car would never move, leaving me at a loss. I understand that you are very angry, but I wonder if the owner of the customer business would be so foul-mouthed and abuse the hot spring guests. I visited Hijiori Onsen with the intention of supporting Hijiori Onsen, but I was actually drawn to Matsuya's cave bath and thought it might be a good idea to stay there next time, but this was a shocking experience. It was my fault for misunderstanding it, and I don't know how much it hurt Matsuya's profits (as my husband said many times), but I thought about the whole of Hijiori Onsen and decided to coexist and prosper. Why not welcome visitors in spirit? Even after struggling in the parking lot for 30 minutes in the sleet, I couldn't get my car out. However, the water still did not cool down. The hot water at Hijiori Onsen is definitely good. I think that if you have genuine hospitality, you will definitely have more customers.What do you think? Even though I didn't know, I'm really sorry.I would also like to thank the owner of Miura-ya Ryokan, who kept his head bowed over and over again as he guided me out of the car in the sleet. Despite my terrible experience, I did not dislike Hijiori Onsen, and in fact, I was able to return home with a warm feeling.
hiroki T
5/5
The parking lots are several far away, so if you contact us before you get off the bridge, they will carefully guide you.Once you get to the hot spring town, it's narrow and buses pass by, so be careful.Although the room is simple, you can enjoy the souvenir shop, morning market, and the entire hot spring town, so you can spend a very fulfilling time.There is a regular bath, but the cave bath can also be reserved for 30 minutes, which is a unique charm.The townscape is charming and the people are friendly, so once you visit, it will be an unforgettable memory.
Tatsuo Kohiyama
5/5
I went to Hijiori Onsen for the first time. It's about an hour by bus from Shinjo Station, and it feels like you've climbed high into the mountains. The hot spring town is not large, but there are several souvenir shops, and they have a selection of goods comparable to a convenience store, so it is convenient. I think Kaneyama Shoten in front of the old post office was good.I stayed on the 4th floor of Matsuya, and all I could see outside the window was the roof of the inn across the street.Curious about the 1,200-year-old hot springs, we started by visiting the large bath, or rather, the medium bath that can accommodate about 4 people. The water flows directly from the source, and the water temperature is around 43 degrees Celsius. It felt so good that I went in many times during my stay. The cave bath is a treat. As I bent down and walked through the cave, I found a cave bath that could accommodate about three people. The water was a little lukewarm, so I took my time in the bath during the reserved time. The best part was the volume of dinner.Everything was delicious so I finished it all, but I ate too much. It's better to come without lunch (lol)The building feels old, but the toilet and sink were renovated and clean. I was very satisfied that I was able to enjoy the extraordinary and hot spring-like hot springs. I want to come again.
SABURO HAYAMA
1/5
Kin-chan was reporting on the baths on TV, so I went to visit.I saw it on TV.Can I take a cave bath? When I asked about it, the owner of the inn told me that it was only for overnight guests, and I had come from far away, but he said no one was coming in right now, so I said thank you, and took a bath. So far, everything was fine. After about 15 minutes, I asked, "How long will it last?" It's in! Please come out quickly! I don't like to take long baths, so I didn't really understand why she yelled at me, so I quickly got dressed and came out, only to find that the next person was waiting for me! I was scolded again, and even though I had paid the asking price to take a bath, I left thinking there was no way I could say that.Hijiori Onsen is where my grandparents and grandparents took me to visit Hijiori Onsen when I was a child, and it is a hot spring resort that retains a lot of the charm of the countryside. I remember this, but it seems that this owner has no concept of customer business.
青いフォレスト
5/5
I would have liked to have been more immersed in the hand carved moat cave.
TERITAMA
4/5
The private bath is at the end of the hand-carved cave.Both indoor baths are hotMy husband talks to me easily.You can bring your own tea tray to your room.There is also ice cream service after taking a bath.
Yuki Yosh
5/5
I feel the spirit of hospitality.The food is delicious, and the hand-dug hot springs are a great source of entertainment.It was a great experience, including the atmosphere of Hijiori.
ue kei (ケイチャンよろよろ)
5/5
Last day of Golden WeekWe are the only customers 😅 Please come in private ♨️from the landlady. It is better to take a bath in the cave as it will be a keepsake ♨️ I went to the communal bath first thing in the morning and it was also reserved for private use ♨️ I relaxed by myself 🤗
つじひろし
5/5
Although it is possible to separate in the hot spring town, the narrow roads make it easy to enjoy the stress of getting to your destination.The manager will guide you to the parking lot 50m from the inn, so it might be best to call just beforehand. The famous cave (Anayu) requires reservations in 30-minute increments, so I was able to enjoy meditation (in my own way) as expected. The portions of seasonal dishes are large, so you'll regret it if you don't use your chopsticks. You can take a bath at any time in the indoor bath, which has a suitable temperature, so it's perfect for hot spring lovers.The six-tatami Japanese-style room had a sink by the window and a shower toilet next to the entrance, which was comfortable for the elderly (of course there was an elevator).
N K
5/5
Great hospitality
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
オカコさんオカコさん
3/5
It was a hot spring inn with a mix of good things and things that didn't suit me.The roads in Hijori are narrow, so if you're coming by car, a compact car is a good idea. I went to the front of the inn, made a U-turn, and headed to the parking lot, but if it was crowded, I would experience chaos first.The good thing was that there was ice cream, candy, and a toilet in the room.The right person might be a couple from outside the prefecture. The famous cave bath was already a frightening experience for me. I didn't know where the changing rooms were, and it was chilling, like visiting the wombs at Kiyomizu Temple...This attraction is certainly unique to this place, but it's not what I was looking for.My philosophy begins with my inability to enjoy this.The people at the hostel are friendly, but their enthusiasm is directed toward people from outside the prefecture (lol).I might want to respond by putting up a placard that says ``Don't worry about it'' next time, but I'm not used to it and I feel pressured. , each inn is different. I also started to think that perhaps there was a reason why he had such a unique personality or the characteristics of his hometown.I also deal with customers in a manual manner every day at work, but I learned that it is important to serve customers according to the customer.
空青
3/5
The bath is the best. The food was delicious, but there were too many mushrooms.Honestly, I wish the futon was a little bigger.
柊つかさ
4/5
The road to the parking lot is narrow, so check carefully beforehand. The hot spring in the cave had a nice atmosphere, although it was a bit hot.
夏目昌昭
5/5
It's a nice inn where the landlady is kind, the employees are pleasant, the service is good, and the food is so good you can't finish it all. I would like to stay there again if I have the chance.
加藤たか子
5/5
The landlady is very considerate and kind!The food is easy on the stomachs of elderly people. The location was great as the morning market was right in front of the entrance.