Sansyuyu: Hot Spring Ryokan of Akayu Onsen surrounded by warmth of Wood and Mud Walls

Nanyo City in Yamagata Prefecture has many sightseeing spots such as Kumano Taisha Shrine, Eboshi Park, and other places where you can feel the history of the city, as well as a hot spring resort called Akayu Onsen.

Even if you want to visit with your spouse or your sweetheart, you will have no trouble finding fun date spots such as the Urushan Orchard and Café, and the roses in Futamatsu Park.

In this issue, we will pick up places to stay in Nanyo City that will help you heal from the fatigue of your trip.

This time we’re going to introduce you to the onsen ryokan, Sakurayu San萸, which is relatively easy to access even from Tokyo Station.

Please take a look to the end of this article for an introduction to the location, attractions and an overview of the hotel.

Location of the Sakura Yu Sansyuyu

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Sakurayu Sansyuyu is a ryokan located about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo Station via the Yamagata Shinkansen and about 1 hour from Fukushima Station via the Chuou Main Line.

The “Sansyuyu” in the inn’s name refers to the yellow flowers that bloom in the early spring before the leaves come out.

If you visit in early spring, you can fully enjoy the quaint atmosphere, quiet time, and the scenery created by the cornus trees.

Another characteristic of the Japanese cornflower is the red, gummy fruit that blooms in early autumn.

Attraction of Sakurayu, Sansyuyu

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At Sakurayu Sansyuyu, a homey, single-storey hot spring inn surrounded by the warmth of wood and earthen walls. It’s a great place to stay.

It’s a relaxing environment that makes you feel like you’re in a little bit of a hideaway, so you can relax. It is perfect for those who want to do so.

In the evening, the lounge changes color to the bar counter, so you can enjoy wine and cocktails.

Rooms of Sakurayu, Sansyuyu

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They have 7 rooms in total, including the main room, bedroom, living room, and open-air bath.

All of the rooms have a nostalgic feeling of the warmth of the Japanese atmosphere and the feeling of being at home with your parents. The homey feeling of being at home gives you peace of mind.

Although the composition of the open-air bath differs from each room because it is a special open-air bath, enjoy the hot water of the hot spring overflow at any one of them.

Foods of Sakurayu, Sansyuyu

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Yamagata Prefecture is known as a treasure trove of food, so we offer a variety of dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

They carefully select the best ingredients for each season: wild vegetables in the spring, river fish in the summer, mushrooms in the fall, and seafood in the winter.

Of course, they don’t compromise on the quality of rice, as Yamagata is known as a major rice producing region.

You can choose from two types of breakfast: a Japanese breakfast, which seems to be a condensed version of Japanese breakfast, and a western breakfast, which is a colorful breakfast.

Basic Information of Sakurayu, Sansyuyu

Summary

What did you think? In this article, we have introduced the location and charm of Sakurayu Sansyuyu and its overview.

You should visit the Sansyuyu area, where you can see some of the famous Japanese cornelius that bloom in the early spring.

You can spend a satisfying time with onsen, food and hospitality that brings out the charm of the Sansyuyu.