Fodor's Expert Review Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

1--3--11 Futabacho, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken, 990-0823, Japan

Two minutes from JR Yamagata Station, this sleek 12-story hotel offers reasonable rates and comfortable rooms with many amenities: bath salts, skin-care products, and special packages for kids. The breakfast offers local dishes including cold ramen and imoni, a potato hot pot. There is also a cultural arts center (Yamagin Kenmin Hall) across the street that might have interesting performances or events going on.

PROS

  • pristine rooms
  • cheap and varied breakfast
  • there is a car rental place just downstairs

CONS

  • a bit far from the main attractions
  • not much going on nearby
  • a bit plain

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 023-647–6277

HOTEL DETAILS

220 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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