"The hotel is new and just opposite JR Sakata Station. The rooms are large and clean, and the staff are very polite and attentive. 👍👍"

"It was clean, but because it's old, the drain smell was a bit noticeable. There's no elevator, so it might be difficult for people with mobility issues. Bath towels and pajamas cost 100 yen each. They were provided free of charge this time. I didn't experience any particular inconvenience during my stay, and I think it's good value for money. The toast at the coffee shop on the first floor was delicious!"

"Washer and dryer available The room is a bit dark, no chairs, not suitable for work But the TV in the room is super big It's perfect for watching movies. Service is very good Hungry at night, you can go to the counter to buy instant noodles With some drinks. Very convenient Parking lot is large"

"We stayed in Route-Inn often and we are satisfied as usual. If you are driving it's very convenient to park your car free just beside the hotel. My wife commented that the breakfast is not as good as before (no breads especially)"

"During my stay, I accidentally left my keys in the room due to a misunderstanding with my child, but I was grateful for the quick response. The other services were also very polite, making it a comfortable stay."

"I was very satisfied, but it would be great if you choose the right season. However, the water didn't quite suit me."

"A place overlooking the mountain warehouse in a tourist spot across the river. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach places with many restaurants, but it is convenient for sightseeing. It's a little far from the station, so you need a bus or taxi. It was one of the free rental cycle rental places in Sakata City, and it was saved"

"The meals are very rich and delicious, and you can see Mount Chokai from the room! The hot springs are also very comfortable, but the public baths are relatively small~ Unfortunately, the weather was not good when I visited and I did not see the stars in the sky."

"If you’re looking for accommodation in Sakata, look no further! Keita-san and all the staff at Wakaba Ryokan were unfailing in their warmth and hospitality during our stay. We were involved a minor accident with our rental car (completely my fault) and called ahead to let them know we were delayed and couldn’t advise them of an estimated arrival time. We finally ended up arriving just after 8pm and found that, as we had prepaid for dinner that evening, they had kept the kitchen open for us, which I had not at all been expecting. After a distressing few hours stuck on the side of a highway, even well after sunset, dealing with the car rental and insurance companies, having our car towed, then imposing on the kindness of strangers living near the spot where police had directed us to wait, to help us call a taxi and let us use their toilet, it was a most welcome act of care and generosity that made us feel we were in safe hands. This was further reinforced by Keita-san (who speaks excellent English, having spent a year studying in the USA) offering to help us in dealing with the rental car company about a technicality. Dinner was delicious, consisting of five beautifully presented courses, plus rice and soup. We simply could not finish it all due to the generous portions. A dessert plate was served in our room later. Breakfast the next morning was also very generously portioned and we felt bad about not eating it all. I believe Keita-san’s wife is the ryokan’s chef, responsible for all the meals served. Our room itself was unexpectedly huge. When making the booking, I had opted not to choose a specific room size, instead letting the ryokan allocate us the largest available on the day of our stay, which then turned out to be the largest in the whole place. We very much appreciated having the space to spread out and relax after the day we’d had! The public bathrooms are open 24 hours and were further conducive to relaxing, with nice hot water in a herbal bath that eased the tension from my body. All toiletries were provided, including face wash and moisturiser. We slept well in our room, though those who are sensitive to light may wish to bring an eye mask, as there were no curtains over the windows. The morning light is softly diffused by the paper coverings, allowing for a gentle, natural way of waking up. We had to use shared toilets, and showers were in the public bathrooms, but this was not an issue for us, and they were all well-appointed and clean. There is a new annex, which has a lift, and rooms there may have an ensuite, though you would need to confirm this with the ryokan. The older building in which we were housed was sometimes a little worn around the edges (if you want to be picky), but this merely added to its charm and the sense of history, and you can feel the love and care with which it is maintained. The carpet in the corridors sometimes made it tricky to wheel our luggage, but it dampened the sound, contributing to the seren"