Hotel Route Inn Tsuruoka Ekimae  

In walking distance of Tsuruoka’s city center, this spot puts you minutes from Zenpō-ji and the Chidō Museum. Tsuruoka Park and the Heishindo Former Kazama Family Residence are also very close. Shonai Airport is about 13.2 km (8.2 mi) away.

The hotel has 154 air-conditioned guestrooms with private bathrooms (shower/tub combos) and electronic bidet toilets. Rooms include coffee/tea makers, TVs and slippers, with daily housekeeping and elevator access. On-site spa and a massage room make unwinding easy after a day of sightseeing.

Wired and wireless internet is available in guestrooms and public areas. Expect practical perks like a gift shop/newsstand, vending machines, 24-hour front desk, complimentary buffet breakfast, and free self parking. There’s also transfer service for getting around town and laundry/dry-cleaning options.

A computer station and wired/wireless internet keep you connected. The 24-hour front desk and on-site laundry add extra convenience for longer stays.

Two on-site restaurants include Hanachaya, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is included. Menus highlight local flavors so you can taste regional cuisine without leaving the property.