An inn awarded in the
“Top 100 Hotels and Ryokan
of Japan Selected
by Professionals”
for 40 consecutive years
Traditional hospitality
preserved and kept intact
for 300 years
The Bankokuya is surrounded by the nature of Atsumi.
Guests can visit and enjoy this historic and famous hot spring of Atsumi that was once visited by numerous writers and artists of the past, along with seasonal cuisine and flavors from the sea, mountains and rivers.
We offer a fantastic time for our guests during their stay with the hospitality of Bankokuya passed down for more than 300 years.
Accommodation Information
Special features of the Bankokuya
Featured as the best
hotel in Tohoku
in travel magazines
#1 Selected as the best Atsumi hot spring of Tohoku
The Atsumi hot spring has been selected as the best hot spring by travel magazines.
Come and enjoy the famous and historic free-flowing hot spring that had been visited by numerous writers and artists such as Matsuo Basho and Yosano Akiko.
Large Public bath Garden Sakura no Yu
You can soak in the open-air hot spring bath made of rocks in the beautiful garden and heal your mind and body while enjoying the scenery."Barrel Sauna," originating from Finland, where saunas originated, is installed.
[Women]
2:00 PM to Midnight /
[Men]
5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Large Public bath Garden Sato no Yu
Even on days when it rains or snows, you can leisurely soak in the warm spring while breathing in the cool outdoor air. It's a hot spring with natural spring water where you can feel the scent of the seasons on your skin.
[Women]
5:00 AM to 10:00 AM /
[Men]
2:00 PM to Midnight
Large Public bath Rakusan
Bath with soft micro bubbles to gently envelop you. The bubbles will deeply cleanse the pores, so guests can expect it to smooth out their skin.
[Women]
2:00 PM to Midnight /
[Men]
5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Large Public bath Rakusui
Bankokuya’s featured and popular “Rakusui” bath is spacious enough for guests to go swimming inside.
[Women]
2:00 PM to Midnight /
[Men]
5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
The famous Atsumi hot spring
with a history of a thousand years
Boasting the largest-scale communal bath and open-air garden bath of Shonai. Flourished as a hot spring resort for a thousand years. Guests can come and enjoy the famous and historic free-flowing hot spring that had been visited by numerous writers and artists such as Matsuo Basho and Yosano Akiko.
#2
Relish the seasonal flavors
of the local ingredients
A cuisine to enjoy both the blessing of mountains and the sea. Please relish our featured Kaiseki cuisine that can only be experienced at this established Japanese inn, and fully enjoy seasonal flavors from the sea, mountains and rivers.
Savor the delicacies in Yamagata
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Purely domestic,
branded beef- Yamagata beef - -
Snow crab, abalone,
red sea bream, etc.- Seafood - -
Our featured rice- Tsuyahime -
Dinner
A seasonal Kaiseki multi-course meal that incorporates the seasonal flavors, centered on local ingredients. In addition to the great flavors, please also enjoy these dishes visually to your heart’s content.
Breakfast
Enjoy our popular breakfast in three different ways. The popular “Sea Bream Breakfast” uses plenty of red sea bream that was locally caught.
About food allergies
We can accommodate remove the 7 major allergens (egg, shrimp, crab, soba noodle, dairy, peanuts, and wheat).
If you are allergic to any of them, please indicate so when making a reservation. (We will serve a different dish or use a different plate)
*We will not remove ingredients if it is based on preference or dislike.
*Please note that we may not be able to remove the 7 major allergens in certain cases. Thank you for your understanding.
- Egg
- Shrimp
- Crab
- Soba noodle
- Dairy
- Peanuts
- Wheat
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A moment to heal your spirit
in the nature of Atsumi
Offering a space of relaxation to enjoy the scenery of the four seasons in Atsumi.
We promise a higher level of luxury at our guestrooms with a private open-air bath.
- Special room
- Guestrooms with an open-air bath
- Japanese-style room with hot spring
- Japanese-style room
Special room
A special room with a private open-air bath that creates a feeling of being nestled in nature.
We promise a moment of a higher level of luxury.
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Top floor
Royal suite
with a free-flowing open-air hot spring bathCapacity: 10 person(s)
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Top floor
Premium suite
with a free-flowing open-air hot spring bathCapacity: 10 person(s)
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Top floor
Junior suite
with a free-flowing indoor Hinoki cypress
hot spring bathCapacity: 6 person(s)
Guestrooms with an open-air bath
An ceramic bath made in the Jinengogama-kiln of Oishidayaki.
For a luxurious and private moment in an open-air bath.
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With open-air bath
Free-flowing hot spring
Japanese-modern style twinCapacity: 2 person(s)
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With open-air bath
Japanese-style room with 12 tatami mats
+ Free-flowing hot spring
With a open-air ceramic bathCapacity: 6 person(s)
Japanese-style room
with hot spring
A guestroom to enjoy the scenery
of the four seasons in Atsumi.
Please spend a moment of comfort and relaxation.
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With hot spring
Japanese-style room +
Twin bedroom +
Free-flowing indoor Hinoki cypress
hot spring bathCapacity: 4 person(s)
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With hot spring
Japanese-style room with 12 tatami mats +
Spacious veranda +
Free flowing indoor Hinoki cypress
hot spring bathCapacity: 6 person(s)
Japanese-style room
A majestic scenery that shows a sense of elegance can be admired from the large windows on either the mountain or river sides.
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Mountain side + River side
Japanese-style room:
10 tatami-mat size
(Mountain side + River side)Capacity: 5 person(s)
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River side
Japanese-style room:
12 tatami-mat size +
Spacious veranda + Indoor Hinoki cypress bathCapacity: 6 person(s)
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Mountain side
Japanese-style room:
10 tatami-mat size +
Twin + Indoor Hinoki cypress bathCapacity: 6~10 person(s)
Guestroom overview
- All rooms are non-smoking
- Wi-Fi available
| Appliances | Free Wi-Fi, refrigerator, television, electric kettle, tea set, telephone, hair dryer, facial cleanser, bidet toilet (with warm water), body wash, conditioner-in shampoo |
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| Amenities | Makeup remover, facial cleansing foam, skin lotion, milky lotion, skin lotion for men, hair tonic, hair liquid, toothbrush, face towel, bath towel, tabi socks |
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An interior of
comfort and relaxation,
spun together by tradition
The interior is full of the spirit of hospitality that has been preserved for 300 years. Our facilities and services offer a sense of healing and relaxation along with the changing seasonal flowers.
Facility overview
- Barrier-free environment
| Check-in / Check-out |
3:00 PM (final check-in at 7:00 PM) / 10:00 AM |
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| Total number of guestrooms | 127 rooms |
| Credit cards | VISA・JCB・American Express・Diner's Club・UC・NICOS・Bank Card・UFJ Card・Master Card・Saison・ORICO・Debit cards・Quicpay・iD・Rakuten Edy・nanaco・waon・suica Others |
| Borrowable Items | Nail clippers, thermometer, water pillow, games, Go, Shogi, reading glasses, humidifiers, fans, warm air heater, sewing kits, scissors, insect bite medication, mosquito coils, blankets, lap blankets, goods for children, diaper buckets, small chair, futons, etc. |
| Services | Shuttle bus, courier service, wake-up call, stylish Yukata rental (rental fee ¥500 excl. tax) |
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The Atsumi hot spring
is surrounded in rich
and lush nature
We would like to highlight our recommended nearby sightseeing spots that are full of fantastic features of Shonai, such as its ever-changing four seasons and rich nature, as well as various delicious dishes, traditional culture, etc.
