Richmond Hotel Yamagata　Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae is a hotel located about a 5-minute walk from Yamagata Station West Exit. With the concept of providing “one-rank-higher service” at typical business-hotel prices, it is very popular with both business and leisure travelers. A soft-drink bar service is offered from 12:00 to 24:00, which many guests use to unwind after work or sightseeing. Guestrooms are spacious at 18㎡ or more, and some rooms offer views of Mt. Gassan and the Asahi mountain range, allowing you to relax and enjoy Yamagata. A highlight is the breakfast: you can enjoy local specialties such as imoni stew, tama-konnyaku, and Tsuyahime rice. For those who prefer to eat in their room, there is also a service that packs it into a bento. From the hotel, Yamagata’s famous Kajo Park is about a 5-minute walk, and the popular spot Yamadera is about a 20-minute train ride away, making it very convenient for sightseeing.