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title: "Meitoya sou, Yamagata: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Meitoya sou in Yamagata: rated 8.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Ryokan · ★★★ · Takamiya Hotel Group
# Meitoya sou

Yamagata, Japan

8.3 ·  Very good 532 reviews ·  #46 #46 of 64 in Yamagata ·  4.9 Location score
## About Meitoya sou

Meitoya sou is a ryokan in Yamagata, Japan. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 532 reviews. Facilities include spa, free parking. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Yamagata. The nearest airport, Yamagata Airport (GAJ), is 27 km away.

- **Type:** Ryokan

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 34

- **Floors:** 4

- **Last renovated:** 2017

- **Chain:** Takamiya Hotel Group

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 30

48, Zaoonsen, Yamagata

## How Meitoya sou scores

Better rated than 27% of hotels in Yamagata

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **4.9**
-   Facilities **1.7**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **5.0**
-   Public transport **2.6**

Yamagata average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **56**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **37**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">蔵王中央ロープウェイ鳥兜駅</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Yamagata Airport (GAJ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">61 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Yamagata</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   山形酒のミュージアム160 m
-   童の里1.0 km

## Meitoya sou: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Services offered by taxi and shuttle at the ryokan ensure effortless exploration of Yamagata. The ryokan offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring safety deposit boxes are available to cater to your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the ryokan's ticket service. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The ryokan is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at ryokan, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the ryokan offers visitors access to a refrigerator. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Meitoya sou, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at ryokan to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the karaoke rooms. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Meitoya sou. Enhance your winter enjoyment by visiting the snowy white hills every day with ski slopes, ski equipment rentals and ski lessons for exhilarating activities. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage, hot tub and spa for a memorable experience.

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## Questions about Meitoya sou

### How do guests rate Meitoya sou?

Meitoya sou has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 532 reviews, which is better than 27% of rated hotels in Yamagata.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Meitoya sou?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Meitoya sou include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Meitoya sou?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Meitoya sou from the airport?

The nearest airport, Yamagata Airport (GAJ), is 27 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Meitoya sou have?

Meitoya sou has 34 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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