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Zaō Onsen – 32 hotels and places to stay

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Onsen & Stay OAKHILL

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Comfortable Accommodations: Onsen & Stay OAKHILL in Zao Onsen offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tatami floors, and mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi.

Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and public bath. Additional amenities include a elevator, ski pass sales point, ski storage, and ski-to-door access.

Convenient Services: The hotel provides a shuttle service, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Reception staff speak English and Japanese, ensuring smooth communication.

Local Attractions: Located 22 mi from Yamagata Airport, the property is located in a hot spring area. Guests can enjoy skiing and explore the surrounding natural beauty.

P
Pei-wen
From
Taiwan
Happy hour and the coffee machine save my life.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
$130.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Comfortable Accommodations: Takamiya Hotel Jurin in Zao Onsen offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and TV.

Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a public bath, hot spring bath, open-air bath, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include a lounge, coffee shop, and electric vehicle charging station.

Convenient Services: The hotel provides a shuttle service, ski equipment hire, ski pass sales point, and ski-to-door access. Free on-site private parking and full-day security enhance the stay.

Prime Location: Located 22 mi from Yamagata Airport, the hotel is located in a hot spring area. Nearby attractions include Zao Onsen and Yamagata Prefecture.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
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$146.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zaō Onsen

Comfortable Accommodations: Takasagoya Ryokan in Zao Onsen offers family rooms with air-conditioning, hypoallergenic bedding, and tatami floors. Each room includes a work desk, sofa, and TV, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Dining Experience: Guests enjoy a traditional restaurant serving local cuisine for dinner. The on-site restaurant provides Asian breakfast with local specialties, highly praised by visitors.

Facilities and Services: The ryokan features a public bath, ski pass sales point, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, ski storage, and free on-site private parking.

Activities and Location: Located 22 mi from Yamagata Airport, the ryokan is located in a hot spring area. Guests can enjoy skiing and other activities in the surrounding area.

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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, 302 reviews
Price from
$103.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zaō Onsen

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial elevator, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
$500.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Pension Puutaro

Zaō Onsen

Comfortable Accommodations: Pension Puutaro in Zao Onsen offers a 3-star guest house experience with modern amenities. Each room features a private bathroom, mountain views, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay.

Dining Options: Guests can enjoy French cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves dinner in a contemporary setting. The American breakfast includes juice and fruits, providing a perfect start to the day.

Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides a restaurant, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and free WiFi. Additional services include ski pass sales, ski storage, and bicycle parking.

Activities and Surroundings: Located 22 mi from Yamagata Airport, Pension Puutaro is near a hot spring area. Activities available include fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for its convenient location and ski trip convenience.

S
Shane
From
United States
The hosts went above and beyond to help us find certain things to do! Also the location is right next to the main lift which was a huge bonus!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
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$144.76
1 night, 2 adults
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ペンション木いちご PensionKiichigo

Zaō Onsen

Comfortable Accommodations: PensionKiichigo in Zao Onsen offers a lodge with air-conditioning, a work desk, and a shared bathroom. Each room features carpeted floors and a TV, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, ski storage, and free off-site private parking. Additional facilities include a tatami floor, providing a unique and comfortable environment.

Local Attractions: The property is located in a hot spring area, offering opportunities for fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling. Yamagata Airport is 21 mi away, providing convenient travel options.

S
Siemienski
From
Japan
We appreciated the breakfast choices and enjoyed our meals in the lovely dining area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$83.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Meitoya So

Zaō Onsen

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.

N
Nancy
From
United States
Lovely hotel with a pleasant and helpful staff. The Osen was small, but nice With both indoor and outdoor options for women. Breakfast and dinner were included with our room and both were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews
Price from
$102.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Matsupokkuri

Zaō Onsen

Comfortable Accommodations: Matsupokkuri in Zao Onsen offers family rooms with tatami floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a washing machine, tea and coffee maker, and a TV.

Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, ski storage, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a seating area and shower.

Activities and Surroundings: The ryokan is located in a hot spring area, ideal for relaxation. Skiing enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby slopes. Yamagata Airport is 22 mi away.

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Serene
From
Thailand
The hotel is staying in beginning of village, opposite of bus stop. Very convenient to go to ski station by walking (from 7-10 minutes depend on which station you want to go for ski). There are restaurants just next to hotel. Public onsen is 2 minute walk but they have their own small onsen inside hotel. Host is super kind. For restaurant, recommend to book in advance. Food is delicious in this village but price is higher than all other ski resort that we had been such as Nozawa onsen. Renting equipment for ski is super easy. There are shops in all stations with different price. Cheaper to go to station 1 with big Ski center.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$80.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Takamiya Hotel Lucent

Zaō Onsen

Comfortable Accommodations: Takamiya Hotel Lucent in Zao Onsen offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and modern amenities.

Relaxing Facilities: The ryokan features a sauna, hot spring bath, and open-air bath. Additional facilities include a elevator, ski pass sales point, electric vehicle charging station, and free on-site private parking.

Dining Experience: Dinner is highly rated by guests, with a variety of options available. The on-site restaurant serves Japanese and international cuisines in a welcoming atmosphere.

Activities and Location: Located 22 mi from Yamagata Airport, the hotel is located in a hot spring area. Guests can enjoy skiing, pub crawls, and other activities.

S
Siranda
From
Australia
The room was beautiful, I loved the view and the little touches like the gorgeous teapot. The onsens were wonderful, especially the larger outdoor one. I’d go back just for the onsen. The location was also good, opposite a gondola and a chairlift.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
$102.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

Zaō Onsen

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

W
Widdy
From
United States
The food was very good 2 of the 3 nights in terms of quantity.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
$128.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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FAQs about hotels in Zaō Onsen

What Guests Said About Zaō Onsen:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 Edward
Malaysia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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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Takamiya Hotel Lucent

Zaō Onsen
From $159.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
From the warm welcome at the door from Kato, to the magnificent food, to the fabulous onsen and the beautiful scenery of Zao Onsen, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. I would’ve extended my stay I like it so much, but it was fully booked.
Guest review by SCOTT
Australia

Pension Puutaro

Zaō Onsen
From $176.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
The house is clean and under good maintenance. It’s just opposite to the ski resort which is very convenient. The room is not big but good enough for 3 of us. The host is super helpful and thoughtful and I’m really appreciated it.
Guest review by Tiffany Pui Yee
Hong Kong

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaō Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews
If you want a typical Japanese hotel experience in an internationally popular destination, with excellent and clean onsen and decent shared facilities otherwise, you will find no issues.
Guest review by Joshua Andrew
Australia

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL

Zaō Onsen
From $208.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
one staff speaks very fluent English. Nice hall and atmosphere, onsen is great but a bit small, but guests can go to sister hotels to enjoy the onsens there too.
Guest review by Wing See
Hong Kong

Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zaō Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Very friendly hosts and close to everything you need in the Zao onsen area
Guest review by Gábor
Hungary

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