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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

S
Satinee
From
Thailand
1. Nce room 2.Good dinner (japanese set 3. Close to Zao Rope way station (5 minutes walk) 4. Can book private onzen (around 2000-3000 yen per hour for 2-4 people)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
$185.69
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Anastasia
From
United Arab Emirates
Very friendly and helpful staff, warm and clean rooms, onsen in the building, rental and lift tickets, storage in the building. Coffee machine available at extra price in the lobby
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
$168.81
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

P
Prima
From
Indonesia
i like tatami table and futon bed it's very new experience for my entire family, love the traditional room, big room for family, near from the ski area, onsen, easy to find food around there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
Price from
$86.95
1 night, 2 adults

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL is located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. Featuring ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

K
Kitty
From
Japan
Wonderful onsen hotel, with very helpful and accommodating staff. Great location, beautiful outdoor onsen pools, and having access to so many other onsens in thtoo through our stay here was an unexpected bonus. Would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
$117.49
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 9-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

C
CHIA HUNG
From
Taiwan
Good location Ski in/out. They also have the ticket discount at front desk. Nice hot spring and the drink/wine are included in the dinner buffet. It’s good hotel for family trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
$260.25
1 night, 2 adults

ロッヂ スガノ

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 5-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Alvarez Vieyra
From
Mexico
The staff was welcoming and always willing to help despite they do not speak English, it seems to be more oriented to Japanese tourists but as a foreign, everithing went smoothly. I had 1 dinner in the restaurant and it was really tasty
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
$193.36
1 night, 2 adults

Sailer Hütte

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen and with Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort reachable within a 7-minute walk, Sailer Hütte provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

A
Angie アンジ
From
Hong Kong
Very cosy nice stay here! Lovely meeting people and close to lift
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
$102.31
1 night, 2 adults

Takasagoya Ryokan

Zaō Onsen

A 2-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort in Zaō Onsen, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodations with access to a public bath.

I
Ivy
From
Philippines
Warmest accommodations I’ve ever received. I loved every aspect of the place - sleeping, living, dining, showering, onsen, accessibility to the slopes. This is a beautiful place! The owners were very nice and they were very forgiving of our mistakes and helped out with our request.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
$179.04
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Inn Sangoro

Zaō Onsen

With Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort reachable in 1.9 miles, Forest Inn Sangoro provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property....

L
Leah
From
Singapore
It’s beautifully situated. Up in the mountains with gentle slopes and lovely hiking trails. Property is cozy and clean and the staff were very nice, responsive and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
$121.49
1 night, 2 adults

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zaō Onsen

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. This 3-star guest house offers ski-to-door access, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

N
Nadezhda
From
Japan
breakfast was just amazing! incredibly easy to get to slopes, very close to bus station (10-15 min walk) you can send your skis to and back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
$159.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Budget hotels in Zaō Onsen and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿 features accommodations in Kaminoyama. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort is 1.4 miles away.

From $146.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

Located in Yamagata, within 8.2 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and 2.7 miles of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodations with a restaurant and...

From $86.32 per night

Located in Yamagata, a 3-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, KKRzaoHakuginso provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar, and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

A 2-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort in Zaō Onsen, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodations with access to a public bath.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room offers accommodations in Zaō Onsen, a 3-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

A 3-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort in Zaō Onsen, Yoshidaya features accommodations with access to a hot spring bath and public bath.

From $211.01 per night

Hotels located in the center of Zaō Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 5-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $192.64 per night

YuiLocalZao offers accommodations in Zaō Onsen, a 9-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. This ryokan provides free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

From $253.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen and with Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort reachable within a 7-minute walk, Sailer Hütte provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

From $140.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 9-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

Offering a garden, Pension Puutaro offers accommodations in Zaō Onsen.

From $211.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews

Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments.

From $323.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

Zao Plaza Hotel in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with an open-air bath and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

From $267.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 10-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Snow Freak Sunrise provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and ski-to-door access.

Best hotels with breakfast in Zaō Onsen and nearby

Wonderwall美好境界 日本藏王館 is offering accommodations in Yamagata. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort is a 6-minute walk away.

From $207.81 per night

G-SQUARE

Hotel in Yamagata
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

G-SQUARE offers accommodations in Yamagata, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

From $230.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Yamagata Zao Pension Apron Stage offers accommodations in Kaminoyama, 1.4 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. It offers free Wifi, ski-to-door access, a garden, and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 offers accommodations in Kaminoyama, 1.4 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

From $201.68 per night

Located in Kaminoyama, 8.3 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Pension Noel provides accommodations with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is included throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 7.7 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and 1.8 miles of Lina World.

Located in Yamagata, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55497v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Located in Yamagata, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55487v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

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What Guests Said About Zaō Onsen:

8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
8.0

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line. The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)
Guest review by
Camilla
Denmark
10

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns. The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it. It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also. And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.
Guest review by
Ed
Malaysia
10

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!
Guest review by
Tamsyn
Australia

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
The ryokan provides transport pick up n drop off from the Zao Onsen bus terminal. All staff from driver, front desk to dining employees were very polite, obliging and provided very good customer service. Dinners n breakfasts were excellent and hosted in private rooms. Snow boots were loaned free. We used the private family onsen (first come first serve basis) for 40 mins and thoroughly enjoyed the sulphur spring water.
Guest review by
Constance
Singapore
From $438.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
I would absolutely come back and stay here again. The rooms were so big which was a great change from all the other rooms we've had. The facilities were modern and comfortable and the staff really couldn't do more for you. The on-site onsen was also really great, and I can also recommend to get a massage! Great hotel overall
Guest review by
Selina
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
- there was breakfast although we did not book it (was coffee and toast but since we did not book it…) - free pick up and drop off from the Zao Onsen bus terminal - quick reply to our questions beforehand - they would have driven us to any spot in Zao Onsen and asked us every time we passed the reception
Guest review by
Flummi86
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Good location, just 1 min walk to the ski resorts. The rooms are clean and spacious. Private onsen available
Guest review by
Xuechen
Singapore
From $323.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Lovely ryokan, good location, nice onsen. Ability to use onsens in sister hotel.
Guest review by
Carole
Australia