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Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.43 out of 5 (3,163 reviews). Guests praise the location connected directly to Yamagata Station, which keeps travel with children easy, and many describe the rooms as clean and the rice at breakfast as delicious. Some guests do report that breakfast gets crowded and that dishes are not always restocked quickly enough.
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Kids Facilities
Crib, children's toilet-training seat and bed guard (available to borrow free of charge)
Crib, children's toilet-training seat and bed guard (available to borrow free of charge)
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
A crib will be arranged free of charge. Children's toilet-training seats and bed guards are also available to borrow free of charge, but quantities of each are limited, so you need to get in touch early.
- •Quantities are limited, so please get in touch early.
- •Cribs cannot be set up in some rooms.
Nursing room (3rd floor)
Nursing room (3rd floor)
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
There is a nursing room on the 3rd floor.
Mogamitei, with private rooms
Mogamitei, with private rooms
The Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki grill Mogamitei has private rooms that can be reserved, so families can enjoy a meal without worrying about other guests.
Overview
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata is a city hotel right at the ticket gates of JR Yamagata Station, directly connected to the Espal station building. It has 224 rooms in total, 116 in the main building and 108 in the south building, with room types from 20 to 36 sq m so you can pick one to match your group size. Children ages 0 to 6 can stay with co-sleeping, and cribs, toilet-training seats and bed guards are available to borrow free of charge. There is no communal bath, no indoor or outdoor pool and no childcare service.
Rooms
The hotel has 224 rooms in total: 116 in the main building, connected directly to the east exit of JR Yamagata Station, and 108 in the south building, which opened in November 2020. Rooms range widely, from standard rooms in the 20-square-meter range to the 36 sq m Deluxe Twin and a 72 sq m suite, with a rich variety that includes special rooms such as Japanese-Western rooms and suites. The Deluxe Twin has rates for 3 and 4 guests as well as for 2, and the Premier Double sleeps up to 6, so larger family groups have easy options. In October 2024, the guest rooms on the 11th floor of the main building were renovated to create the Hollywood Twin, a layout with two beds pushed together side by side, and the hotel describes it as a room where families with children can stay with peace of mind. Every room has a washlet-style toilet and an air purifier with a humidifying function, but there is no communal bath, open-air bath or onsen.
Dining
Breakfast costs 2,600 yen per adult, and you can choose between a Japanese set meal at Mogamitei, the second-floor Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki grill, and a Western-style buffet at La Gare, the first-floor brasserie and bar. It is served from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Mogamitei has private rooms that can be reserved, so families can eat without worrying about other guests. Meals accommodating allergies are also available. There is no accommodation charge for co-sleeping children, and towels and amenities are not provided for them.
Family-Friendly Features
Children ages 0 to 6 can stay with co-sleeping, and a crib will be arranged free of charge. Children's toilet-training seats and bed guards are also available to borrow free of charge, but quantities of each are limited, so getting in touch early is recommended. In some rooms, a crib may not be able to be set up. Elementary school children pay 100% of the adult rate, and there is no children's rate. There is a nursing room on the 3rd floor. On the other hand, there are no indoor or outdoor pools and no childcare service.
Access
The hotel is right at the ticket gates of JR Yamagata Station and connected directly to the Espal station building. There is also a convenience store on the first floor of Espal. By air, it is about 40 minutes by shuttle bus from Yamagata Airport; by car, about 15 minutes from Yamagata Zao IC. Staying guests can use the hotel's own Metro multi-story parking garage (vehicles up to 210 cm high, about 50 spaces, 1,000 yen per night).
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-1-1 Kasumi-cho, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata 990-0039 |
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| directions_carAccess | Directly connected to the east exit of JR Yamagata Station. The taxi stand, bus stops and the Yamagata Airport Liner stop are right outside. About 15 minutes by car from Zao IC. |
| trainNearest station | Yamagata Station |
| local_parkingParking | Metro Parking costs 1,000 yen per night. Times Yamagata Station Building Parking and Times Yamagata Station West Exit Parking cost 500 yen per night. |
| callPhone | +81-23-628-1111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, View |
| languageOfficial site | https://yamagata.metropolitan.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a charge for children?
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When a child co-sleeps with someone in the same room, there is no accommodation charge for that child. Please note that towels and amenities are not provided for co-sleeping children. Co-sleeping applies to children ages 0 to 6; elementary school children pay 100% of the adult rate, as there is no children's rate.
Are cribs available to borrow?
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A crib will be arranged free of charge, and children's toilet-training seats and bed guards are also available to borrow free of charge. Quantities of each are limited, so please get in touch early. Please also note that in some rooms a crib may not be able to be set up.
Is there a nursing room in the hotel?
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Yes, there is a nursing room on the 3rd floor.
What are the breakfast options for a family?
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Breakfast is 2,600 yen per adult, served from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with a choice between a Japanese set meal at Mogamitei on the second floor and a Western-style buffet at La Gare on the first floor. Mogamitei has private rooms that can be reserved, and meals accommodating allergies are also available.
How do we reach the hotel, and is parking available?
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The hotel is right at the ticket gates of JR Yamagata Station and connected directly to the Espal station building, which has a convenience store on its first floor. It is about 40 minutes by shuttle bus from Yamagata Airport and about 15 minutes by car from Yamagata Zao IC. Staying guests can use the hotel's own Metro multi-story parking garage, with about 50 spaces for vehicles up to 210 cm high, at 1,000 yen per night.
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