Surrounded by sacred mountains and untouched nature, Tamonkan is housed in a historic Japanese-style building. Complimentary tea and snacks are served to welcome guests. Dewa Shrine is located an 8-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Fitted with traditional décor and tatami (woven-straw) flooring, each room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, a fan and an electric kettle. Bathroom and toilets are shared with other guests. Tamonkan provides a gift shop and drinks vending machines on site. Massages can be requested at an additional charge. Free parking is offered. The property is a 35-minute bus ride from JR Tsuruoka Station and a 30-minute drive from Shonai Air Port. Hagurosan Ski Resort is a 10-minute drive away. The nearest convenience store can be reached within a 10-minute drive. Featuring ingredients from local mountains, homemade dinner and breakfast are served in the spacious dining room with tatami flooring.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Public Bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Tyler
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful food, beautiful property, and hosts who work hard to make you feel welcome. A perfect base for seeing Mt. Haguro and the surrounding region.
  • Roger
    Australia Australia
    Close to the mountains of Dewa Sansan. Magnificent food, breakfast and dinner. Very helpful staff.
  • Terence
    Australia Australia
    What a great find this place was. A very traditional Japanese guest house with ultra friendly and accommodating hosts. This property has been in their family for generations and they go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. The meals were...

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

Area info

Amenities of Tamonkan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • 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 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ¥1,650 per child, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UC NICOS JCB Diners Club Cash Tamonkan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about Tamonkan

    • Room options at Tamonkan include:

      • Family
      • Double

    • Check-in at Tamonkan is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Tamonkan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Tamonkan is 6.8 miles from the center of Tsuruoka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Massage
      • Full-body massage
      • Public Bath