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Ryokan
Takasagoya Ryokan
Ryokan
990-2301 Yamagata, Zao Onsen, Zaoonsen 23, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 141 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent breakfast and a very nice host who made you feel comfortable. Highly recommend this traditional Ryokan.
Shyamsundar
Germany
GermanyThe owners were really adorable (kind and giving some advice regarding what to see around)! The dinner was super worth it (good and great quantity), you shouldn't miss it! You also have free access to different sento in the city and reduction to the open air onsen. I would definitely come back here if I come to Mount Zao again.
Sarah
Japan
JapanDelightful Ryokan in an excellent location. 2 minute walk to bus station and convenience store and 5 mins from the slopes. I felt very welcomed and well taken care of. My room was very spacious and quiet, with two big windows. Room was warm and cozy despite the cold temperatures outside. Dinner was outstanding, served in my room! I'm looking forward to coming back here next year!
Sezzebee
Japan
JapanAmazing dinner. Nice and comfy room and beds. Great location. Very friendly and helpful owners
Aydar
Japan
JapanThe staff at this ryokan are very kind, helpful and flexible. They were extremely accommodating and able to handle our late check-in, and a vegetarian/vegan diet to make a different but still delicious Japanese style breakfast. The room was large and comfortable, and there was also a small, clean onsen that was great after a long day on the slopes. Highly recommend due to the friendliness of the staff.
Anika
Japan
JapanDinner was fabulous. Family members were super-helpful with travel advice. The three free public baths are within easy walking distance - one is just across the street. Hope to stay again some day.
Colette
Japan
JapanBreakfast was good. They had to prepare vegetarian breakfast for us. It was very kind of them to prepare the breakfast. All the staff/house members are very understanding. They do not hesitate to go an extra mile to help the tourists. The accessibility of onsen right in front of the ryokan is a bonus. The onsen was something special experience, although I have been to other onsen's this one was special. All the attractions/sports are accessible from the ryokan by foot, this is great for people traveling by public transport.
Sagar
India
IndiaHost was amazing - very fun and friendly. Doesn't speak much English but her family and other people there did so that was totally okay. Lots of pleasant surprises like rolling out our futons for us and cleaning the snow off my car. The food was spectacular, make sure you get the dinner. If you're looking for an authentic stay in a ryokan with warm reception, this is it!
Sam
Japan
JapanThe Takasagoya Ryokan is a seventh generation run Ryokan. With the sixth and one remaining fifth generation still working there. The family are very welcoming and lovely. The Takasagoya Ryokan is only a three min walk from the bus terminal and a five min walk to Lawson convenient store & another minute past you will find the Zao Chuo Ropeway (Gondola No 3).
Andrew
Australia
Australia1) The dinner is very good, basically two meals in one. I was so stuffed after I finished it. 2) The room is quite spatial. 3) Location is good. Very close to both the bus station and the gondola. 4) The host is nice and helpful. English is okay here, which is not the case in many other places I've stayed in Japan.
Te-yu
Taiwan
Taiwan
Takasagoya Ryokan
9.2
Superb
141 reviews
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Shyamsundar
Germany
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Sarah
Japan
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Sezzebee
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Aydar
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Anika
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Colette
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Sagar
India
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Sam
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Andrew
Australia
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Te-yu
Taiwan
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Set in Zao Onsen, 0.8 miles from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with ski-to-door access and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 3-star ryokan offers a ski pass sales point. The ryokan features family rooms.
The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a shared bathroom, rooms at Takasagoya Ryokan also have a city view.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast.
Guests at Takasagoya Ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like skiing.
The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 22.4 miles from the ryokan.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Your stay will include:
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Property highlights
Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Asian
Free private parking available on-site
Ski-to-door
Public Bath
Room type
Sleeps
3 reasons to choose Takasagoya Ryokan
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See what guests loved the most:
- Shyamsundar
Germany“Excellent breakfast and a very nice host who made you feel comfortable. Highly recommend this traditional Ryokan.” - Sarah
Japan“The owners were really adorable (kind and giving some advice regarding what to see around)! The dinner was super worth it (good and great quantity), you shouldn't miss it! You also have free access to different sento in the city and reduction to the...” 
SezzebeeJapan“Delightful Ryokan in an excellent location. 2 minute walk to bus station and convenience store and 5 mins from the slopes. I felt very welcomed and well taken care of. My room was very spacious and quiet, with two big windows. Room was warm and cozy...”
AydarJapan“Amazing dinner. Nice and comfy room and beds. Great location. Very friendly and helpful owners”
AnikaJapan“The staff at this ryokan are very kind, helpful and flexible. They were extremely accommodating and able to handle our late check-in, and a vegetarian/vegan diet to make a different but still delicious Japanese style breakfast. The room was large...”
ColetteJapan“Dinner was fabulous. Family members were super-helpful with travel advice. The three free public baths are within easy walking distance - one is just across the street. Hope to stay again some day.”
Sagar
India“Breakfast was good. They had to prepare vegetarian breakfast for us. It was very kind of them to prepare the breakfast. All the staff/house members are very understanding. They do not hesitate to go an extra mile to help the tourists. The...”- SamJapan“Host was amazing - very fun and friendly. Doesn't speak much English but her family and other people there did so that was totally okay. Lots of pleasant surprises like rolling out our futons for us and cleaning the snow off my car. The food was...”
- Andrew
Australia“The Takasagoya Ryokan is a seventh generation run Ryokan. With the sixth and one remaining fifth generation still working there. The family are very welcoming and lovely. The Takasagoya Ryokan is only a three min walk from the bus terminal and a...” 
Te-yu
Taiwan“1) The dinner is very good, basically two meals in one. I was so stuffed after I finished it. 2) The room is quite spatial. 3) Location is good. Very close to both the bus station and the gondola. 4) The host is nice and helpful. English is okay...”
Property surroundings
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Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort0.4 miles
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Zao Ropeway0.4 miles
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Lina World4.8 miles
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Yama-dera Temple10.2 miles
Public transport
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Train Kaminoyama-Onsen Station6.5 miles
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Train Yamagata Station6.7 miles
Closest airports
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Yamagata Airport16.9 miles
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Sendai Airport28.4 miles
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Shonai Airport55.5 miles
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Facilities of Takasagoya Ryokan
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living Area
Media & Technology
Room Amenities
General
Activities
Services
Ski
Languages spoken
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 of any age are welcome.
Children aged 7 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Takasagoya Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply. Learn more.
Private hosts
Hosts who have registered with Booking.com as a private host are parties that rent out their property or properties for purposes which are outside their trade, business, or profession. They are not officially traders (like a global hotel chain) and therefore may not fall under the same consumer protection rules under EU law, but don’t worry, Booking.com provides you with the same customer service as we do with any stay. This doesn’t mean that your stay or experience will be any different than booking with a professional host.
FAQs about Takasagoya Ryokan
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Check-in at Takasagoya Ryokan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Takasagoya Ryokan is 250 yards from the centre of Zao Onsen.
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Takasagoya Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Skiing
- Public Bath
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Guests staying at Takasagoya Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Yes, Takasagoya Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Takasagoya Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Takasagoya Ryokan include:
- Family
