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Only a 1-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski resort, Pension Puutaro offers Japanese-style rooms, a French course for dinner and free Wi-Fi. The property is located just a minute's walk from Shinzaemon No Yu, a hot spring bath complex. Free parking is available, and Zao Ropeway is just 1 minute on foot. From Puutaro Pension it’s a 3-minute walk to the Chuo Ropeway. The property is an 8-minute walk from Zao Bus Terminal, which connects to JR Yamagata Station in 45 minutes. Okama Lake can be visited a 40-minute drive away. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep in. Amenities include a TV, a fridge and air conditioning/heating. Yukata robes are provided, while toilets and bathrooms are shared. A Western breakfast is served at the dining room between 07:30 and 08:30. Dinner time is from 18:30, and from 19:30 at the latest.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zaō Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Zaō Onsen
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nat
    Thailand Thailand
    Clean room, warm, and cozy. Perfect breakfast for our ski days.
  • Karina
    Japan 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 Australia
    Keiko is lovely. Great beds. Spotlessly clean all over.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • レストラン #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Pension Puutaro
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Pension Puutaro

  • Pension Puutaro has 1 restaurant:

    • レストラン #1

  • Room options at Pension Puutaro include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Quad

  • Pension Puutaro offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The prices at Pension Puutaro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Pension Puutaro is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Pension Puutaro is 1,150 feet from the center of Zaō Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.