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title: "Wakaba Ryokan, Tsuruoka: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Wakaba Ryokan in Tsuruoka: rated 8.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Ryokan · ★★★
# Wakaba Ryokan

Sakata, Tsuruoka, Japan

8.6 ·  Very good 157 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 22 in Tsuruoka ·  5.1 Location score
## About Wakaba Ryokan

Wakaba Ryokan is a ryokan in Sakata, Tsuruoka, Japan. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 157 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 15 km from the centre of Tsuruoka. The nearest airport, Shonai Airport (SYO), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Ryokan

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:30

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 36

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

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## How Wakaba Ryokan scores

Better rated than 83% of hotels in Tsuruoka

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **5.1**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **4.1**

Tsuruoka average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **114**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<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 beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">酒田駅</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shonai Airport (SYO)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 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="">Tsuruoka</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   庄内米歴史資料館200 m
-   本間家旧本邸270 m
-   Sanno Club660 m
-   相馬樓720 m
-   酒田あいおい工藤美術館840 m
-   本間美術館1.2 km

## Wakaba Ryokan: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Wakaba Ryokan. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at ryokan. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Wakaba Ryokan with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the ryokan to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Wakaba Ryokan, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at ryokan with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the ryokan, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and bathrobes for your convenience. At the ryokan, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Wakaba Ryokan, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day.

### Compare

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## Questions about Wakaba Ryokan

### How do guests rate Wakaba Ryokan?

Wakaba Ryokan has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 157 reviews, which is better than 83% of rated hotels in Tsuruoka.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Wakaba Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 14:30 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Wakaba Ryokan?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Wakaba Ryokan from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shonai Airport (SYO), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Wakaba Ryokan have?

Wakaba Ryokan has 36 rooms.

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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