Hotel Yaotome  

On Tsuruoka's scenic Yura Coast, this 3-star ryokan serves ocean-view stays with easy beach access. It's about an 8-minute walk to Yura Beach, within a 15-minute walk of Hakusan Island and Yura Port, and roughly a 6-minute drive to Kamo Aquarium. The property sits around 12 km from Tsuruoka city center.

The ryokan has 59 guestrooms in Japanese, Western, and combination styles — all with ocean views, air conditioning, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Private bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and complimentary toiletries. Accessible features include an elevator; free Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

Soak in indoor mineral baths or the rooftop open-air onsen overlooking the Sea of Japan and wake up to sea-breeze mornings. The hotel also offers a sauna, bar/lounge, coffee shop/café, nightclub and karaoke, plus a gift shop/newsstand and free self-parking.

Event-ready with a conference center and meeting rooms, plus complimentary Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk to support business travelers.

Buffet breakfast is available daily (7–9 AM, fee applies) and dinners highlight fresh seafood sourced from nearby Yura Port. Grab a coffee at the on-site café or unwind with drinks at the bar/lounge.