Visitors soak in natural hot springs at this peaceful retreat, where the Japanese garden offers a tranquil place to stroll between relaxing mineral baths
Bankokuya provides a serene escape with two indoor mineral hot springs where travelers can unwind completely. The Japanese garden creates a peaceful setting for quiet walks, while WiFi keeps everyone connected. A gift shop offers mementos of this restorative experience.
Tsuruoka is home to bankokuya. Yura Port and Dewanoyuki Sake Brewery Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yura Beach and Hakusan Island. Kamo Aquarium and Tsukiyama Kogen Ranch are also worth visiting. Visit our Atsumi travel guide
Tei-1 Yuatsumi, Tsuruoka, Yamagata, 999-7204
What's nearby
Atsumi Road Station
11 min drive - 8.0 km
Yura Port
25 min drive - 19.4 km
Yura Beach
26 min drive - 20.1 km
Tsuruoka Park
36 min drive - 31.5 km
Kamo Aquarium
37 min drive - 27.1 km
Getting around
Sakata (SYO-Shonai)
38 min drive
Restaurants
大 清水
11 min walk
農家レストランキラリ
10 min drive
朝日屋
11 min drive
めん処久太
14 min walk
れもん亭
9 min drive
About this property
bankokuya
Property highlights
bankokuya provides amenities, such as an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a Japanese garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
Free self-parking
Hot springs on-site, a vending machine and a lift
A gift shop
Room features
All 103 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Separate baths/showers, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
CD player
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
bankokuya Ryokan
bankokuya Tsuruoka
bankokuya Ryokan Tsuruoka
Frequently asked questions
Is bankokuya pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at bankokuya?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at bankokuya?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.
What time is check-out at bankokuya?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is bankokuya located?
Situated in Tsuruoka, this ryokan is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Atsumi Road Station and within 12 miles (20 km) of Yura Port and Yura Beach. Hakusan Island is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away.
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Reviews
bankokuya Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 108 reviews
10 - Excellent
53
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 108 reviews
8 - Good
42
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 108 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 108 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Craig
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, a bit pricey but staff are friendly.
Nice Hotel, Good Food, Nice Staff. Clean Onsen facilities. Well maintained, but quite dated inside. Only big problem was my room smelled really bad of damp. Abit pricey for what it is, but the staff were nice and the food was good.