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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Pension Puutaro in Yamagata offers a 3-star guest house experience with ski-to-door access, a garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy amenities such as a restaurant, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Dining Options: The modern restaurant serves French cuisine for dinner, complemented by an American breakfast with juice and fruits. Special diet menus are available, and the coffee shop provides a relaxing space. Convenient Location: Located 22 mi from Yamagata Airport, the guest house is a 6-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The surrounding area features a hot spring, ideal for relaxation. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy skiing, hiking, fishing, and cycling. The property offers ski pass sales, bicycle parking, and luggage storage, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Steven
Australia
“Keiko, you are a wonderful host, such an angel. We thoroughly enjoyed our time staying with you and we will be back. Thank you so much for having us.” - Ciang
Canada
“Property quaint and owner lady is a very kind person.” - Navapon
Thailand
“Excellent service! The staff at Pension Puutaro were incredibly friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. Highly recommend for their exceptional hospitality!” - Lawrence
United States
“The host and attentive care was great! Very helpful with breakfast and scheduling activities and finding things to eat. Very kind and easy access to Mt. Zao and Onsen” - Nat
Thailand
“Clean room, warm, and cozy. Perfect breakfast for our ski days.” - Karina
Japan
“It is close to the lifts, convenience store, rental shops. There’s also space where you can dry your clothes and stock your equipment. Highly recommended!” - Frances
Australia
“Keiko is lovely. Great beds. Spotlessly clean all over.” - Serene
Singapore
“location is very good, right outside the ropeway and chairlifts. ladyboss is super friendly and helpful. i wasnt well and skipped breakfast, she hand grated apples and gave me an energy drink to help my indigestion! I'm really grateful for her...” - Al
Japan
“The staff was very helpful. She gave us advice and discount coupons for different places around Zao. The bedding was also nice and comfortable considering we reserved a Tatami room.” - Ya
United States
“very nice owner. Close to rope way (excellent location).”
Area info
Restaurants
- レストラン #1
- CuisineFrench
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after 19:00.
Please inform Pension Puutaro of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests must check in by 19:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: 2751, 指令山保第」2751号, 指令山保第2751号