Name: 伊藤屋
Address: 990-2301 Yamagata, Zao Onsen, Zaoonsen 21 , Japan, Zaoonsen 21, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £36 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Ryokan
伊藤屋

990-2301 Yamagata, Zao Onsen, Zaoonsen 21 , Japan – Excellent location - show map

The inhouse Onsen was amazing, we had a beautiful room and the owners were very kind. Had a lovely evening there, would definitely come back! :)

Johannes

Japan

the staff was fantastic and the location was ideal for a trip to Zao. I would also highly recommend that everyone purchase the breakfast- it was phenomenal.

Taylor

United States

Very friendly hosts. The onsen in the Ryokan is a nice plus. Location in the city centre and a small parking lot available. Rooms are comfortable and Japanese style.

Thomas

Japan

I like the hospitality at the ryokan. The hosts made my stay a really memorable one!

Qiu

Japan

Lovely older style Ryokan. If your not the fancy type looking for an original Japanese experience then this is the place. Owners are lovely. Breakfast and dinners amazing. We really enjoyed our stay.

Sydneydude

Australia

It's a big place, many rooms but for me was like living in a my friends home. Thank you!

Gabriela

Romania

Wonderful couple running the ryokan. Very accommodating and eclectic place. A music and theatre fan and master skiier. Very cosy room with view of mountain. Fridge, microwave outside room and kettle tea making inside. Close to bus terminal and short walk 10 minute to ski lifts. Great onsen to soothe tired legs after skiing. Traditional Japanese breakfast was amazing accompanied by some classic Beatles tunes.

Siann

Australia

The breakfast was awesome, typical japanese breakfast. The property is simple and as a very traditional building it has some old fashioned furniture, but everything is clean, it is a very real japanese experience. The owners are very nice and helpful.

Tathiana

United Kingdom

the owners made me feel like I was staying in my home. they really treated customers with their warm hearts. In addition, the traditional Japanese breakfast they prepared were really palatable. In addition, it is pretty close to the Zao ski resort just by walking for around 10 minutes.

Japan

Very friendly, cozy atmosphere, would stay here again for sure.

Jonathan

Germany

What guests loved the most:
“The inhouse Onsen was amazing, we had a beautiful room and the owners were very kind. Had a lovely evening there, would definitely come back! :)”

Johannes Japan
“the staff was fantastic and the location was ideal for a trip to Zao. I would also highly recommend that everyone purchase the breakfast- it was phenomenal.”

Taylor United States
“Very friendly hosts. The onsen in the Ryokan is a nice plus. Location in the city centre and a small parking lot available. Rooms are comfortable and Japanese style.”

Thomas Japan
“I like the hospitality at the ryokan. The hosts made my stay a really memorable one!”

Qiu Japan
“Lovely older style Ryokan. If your not the fancy type looking for an original Japanese experience then this is the place. Owners are lovely. Breakfast and dinners amazing. We really enjoyed our stay.”

Sydneydude Australia
“It's a big place, many rooms but for me was like living in a my friends home. Thank you!”

Gabriela Romania
“Wonderful couple running the ryokan. Very accommodating and eclectic place. A music and theatre fan and master skiier. Very cosy room with view of mountain.”

Siann Australia
“The breakfast was awesome, typical japanese breakfast. The property is simple and as a very traditional building it has some old fashioned furniture, but everything is clean, it is a very real...”

Tathiana United Kingdom
“the owners made me feel like I was staying in my home. they really treated customers with their warm hearts. In addition, the traditional Japanese breakfast they prepared were really palatable.”

Li Japan
“Very friendly, cozy atmosphere, would stay here again for sure.”

Jonathan Germany

Categories:

Staff9.1
Facilities7.8
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.2
Value for money8.5
Location9.1
Free WiFi7.5

Set in Zao Onsen, 0.8 miles from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 伊藤屋 offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers a ski pass sales point and luggage storage space. The property features a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and a tour desk.

All units at the ryokan come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The units feature a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen.

Guests at 伊藤屋 can enjoy an Asian breakfast.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like skiing, cycling and fishing.

The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 22.4 miles from 伊藤屋.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

What is a ryokan?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?

Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
What is a kaiseki meal?

Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
What is a yukata?

Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
How to wear a yukata

First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?

Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
Bathing procedures and etiquette

At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
Why are tattoos not allowed?

While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

This is our guests' favourite part of Zao Onsen, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

伊藤屋 has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 22 Nov 2016.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath, Hot spring bath

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Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?

人様の好みは百人十色、客全員の好みには対応しかねます。新鮮なスタンダードアイテムフーズで対応させていただいてます。

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What time are the communal baths available?

温泉浴場は朝6時から夜11時まで利用いただけます。

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What time do I have to arrive for dinner?

㏘19時までチェックインしてください。

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Hello, until what time is the check-in?

㏘20時まで可能です。

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Property surroundings *

What's nearby

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

0.3 miles
Zao Ropeway

0.4 miles
Lina World

4.8 miles
Yama-dera Temple

10.2 miles

Natural beauty

River 酢川

0 miles
Lake 盃胡，鴫の谷地沼

0.1 miles
Mountain 蔵王山

1.6 miles

Ski lifts

zao rope way

0.2 miles

Public transport

Train Kaminoyama-Onsen Station

6.5 miles
Train Yamagata Station

6.7 miles

Closest airports

Yamagata Airport

16.9 miles
Sendai Airport

28.4 miles
Shonai Airport

55.5 miles

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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House rules 伊藤屋 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:30 - 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform 伊藤屋 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in at 伊藤屋 is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Room options at 伊藤屋 include:
- Twin
- Single
The prices at 伊藤屋 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Guests staying at 伊藤屋 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
伊藤屋 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Karaoke
- Hot spring bath
- Spa facilities
- Live music/performance
- Public Bath
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
伊藤屋 is 250 yards from the centre of Zao Onsen.

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