Located just 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Tamonkan features accommodation in Tsuruoka with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out. This ryokan provides free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a concierge service and a housekeeping service for guests. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with a shared bathroom. As an added convenience, the ryokan offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Shinjo Station is 46 km from Tamonkan. Shonai Airport is 27 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath


Availability

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Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Tsuruoka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hrishikesh
    Japan Japan
    Tamonkan has tastefully selected rooms. It's a pleasant place to stay with a nice hot tub to soak on a wintery day. Breakfast and dinner are very nice Japanese cuisine nutritious and mainly vegetarian. Bus stop to Tsuruoka is nearby and easy...
  • Sin
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Very nice environment and nice owners with great service
  • Terry
    Australia Australia
    As you stepped into the Ryokan you could feel the history seeping from its walls, as it has been in Yuki's family for over 100 years. You get a sense of the fellow travellers who have passed through and experienced great hospitality like we did,...
  • James
    Greece Greece
    Really excellent food with explanations from the staff, very friendly and polite owners, perfect location at the foot of Mt Haguro, and authentic traditional ambiance of the Japanese-style rooms. Highly recommended.
  • Paolo
    Italy Italy
    The owners are super friendly and speak English, the place is rustic and authentic and the position perfect to explore dewa sanzan
  • Nina
    Australia Australia
    Delicious traditional dinner and breakfast, great location as a base to explore Dewa Sanzan and very friendly and helpful owners. Easy to access by bus from Tsuruoka station and we could easily walk to the base of Dewa Sanzan.
  • L
    Lena
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Delicious food, and the owners were very welcoming and spoke English well. Would come back anytime.
  • Rampant
    United States United States
    Very friendly hosts, great location, beautiful room and food
  • Katie
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Exceeded my expectations. The owners are so warm, kind and helpful. The room is quite large and clean, and a traditional Japanese style with tatami mats and sliding panel walls. My room had a window which you could crack open at night to hear the...
  • Aloysius
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This traditional ryokan is located in easy walking distance from the stone steps up Mt. Haguro. The inn has its own parking lot across the street. It is kept very clean and is run very orderly. The breakfast and dinner served here is authentic and...

Hosted by AKIRA TOKI

9.8
9.8
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AKIRA TOKI
TAMONKNA is traditional Japanese style inn, Ryokan, 300 years old. TAMONKNA was a SYUKUBOU,shrine inn until 80 years ago. The building of TAMONKAN has not changed since then. TAMONKAN is a nearest inn to HAGUROSAN. You can walk to the five-story pagoda in 20 minutes. You can ride the bus to Mt.Gassan in summer season from nearest bus-stop "Haguro-Aramachi". We hope to see many guests from all over the world!
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tamonkan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Tamonkan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroNICOSUCCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the property does not have air conditioning. Rooms do not have a lock.

    Children staying in an exiting bed need to pay extra for meals.

    Please note that there are no restaurants and shops around the area. Guests who wish to eat meals at the property are required to book a meal inclusive rate.

    Please inform Tamonkan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Tamonkan

    • Check-in at Tamonkan is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Tamonkan include:

      • Family
      • Double
    • The prices at Tamonkan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Tamonkan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Full body massage
      • Public Bath
    • Tamonkan is 6.8 miles from the centre of Tsuruoka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.