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Guesthouse Watausagi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a hanging light fixture, a small shelf with a plant, and a sliding door.
A wooden exterior wall with a bicycle parked in front.
A traditional Japanese room with sliding doors, tatami flooring, and shoji screens.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a window with a view.
Bathroom

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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6-57 Sengokumachi, Tsuruoka, Yamagata, 997-0813
  • Place, Tsuruoka Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Taihinkan
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenpō-ji
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sakata (SYO-Shonai)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a hanging light fixture, a small shelf with a plant, and a sliding door.

Basic Room

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Room

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Tsuruoka

Guesthouse Watausagi is located within a mile (2 km) of Chidokan and Tsuruoka Park. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and rice cookers.
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What's nearby

  • Tsuruoka Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chidokan - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Taihinkan - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shonai Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Zenpō-ji - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shonai Airport (SYO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪台湾料理 一番亭 鶴岡店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪鶴つる - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪キッチンfutaba - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪屋台ラーメン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪庄内ざっこ - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Watausagi

Guesthouse Watausagi features free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide access to locker space.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Laundry fee: JPY 500

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Guesthouse Watausagi?

This hostel is located in Tsuruoka, a short 19-minute walk from Tsuruoka Park and also 17 minutes on foot from Chidokan. You'll also find Taihinkan and Zenpō-ji within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Watausagi?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Watausagi on Dec 8, 2026 start from $87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Guesthouse Watausagi?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Guesthouse Watausagi feature a casino at the property?

No, Guesthouse Watausagi doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Guesthouse Watausagi?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Guesthouse Watausagi have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Guesthouse Watausagi feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Guesthouse Watausagi doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Guesthouse Watausagi allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Guesthouse Watausagi.

Does Guesthouse Watausagi have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Guesthouse Watausagi?

The closest major airport to Guesthouse Watausagi is Shonai Airport (SYO), which is 10.9 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Guesthouse Watausagi?

No, there aren't any rooms at Guesthouse Watausagi that offer a balcony.

Guesthouse Watausagi Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
玄関が暗過ぎる。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
繁華街から歩いて行けるので、夜に食事をした後も安心。スタッフの方が大変感じよく素敵でいろいろと教えてくれるので助かった。常駐しないので若干の不安はあるが、逆に自由にできるので気楽、という面もある。今回はドミトリーを選び、他のグループと相部屋になる予定だったが、結局来なくて一人でゆっくりと寝られた。ただ、狭くてもいいので個室も用意されているとより有難いですが。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026