Richmond Yamagata Ekimae in Yamagata, Japan has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 1 of 2 hotels we score in Yamagata. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $73 a night (cached, not a live quote).
Richmond Yamagata Ekimae is a business-style hotel in Yamagata, standing a short walk from the west exit of JR Yamagata Station. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi, vending machines, and guest laundry and dry-cleaning services available. It works for both sightseers and business travellers, and families with children are welcome. Rates start around $73 a night, which is reasonable for the location. Guest ratings are generally strong, though the booking.com score is noticeably lower than the review and photo scores, so experiences may vary. The hotel is a straightforward, practical base for exploring Yamagata rather than a resort-style stay.
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