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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zaō Onsen

Takasagoya Ryokan features rooms in Zaō Onsen. The 3-star ryokan is a 2-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

L
Lucas Sakurai
From
Brazil
The staff was very kind, as expected from a family owned ryokan. The bath area is small, but you schedule your personal bath time. Food is incredible, a must try when visiting Zao. Location is near the main attractions, like the cable car is reachable by walking. Lots of nearby onsens.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
$191.33
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Susan
From
United States
Staff extremely friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
$345.76
1 night, 2 adults

Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Zaō Onsen

Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with an open-air bath and a garden.

M
Mcmanawat
From
Thailand
very friendly staff. many of them can explain in simple english. Private onsen is very fantastic. great room for family. the hotel is a bit far from bus terminal but no problem because hotel provide free shuttle van from hotel to many ropeway and also shuttle van from Yamagata st. to hotel (round trip).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$426.39
1 night, 2 adults

蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里

Zaō Onsen

A 11-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort in Zaō Onsen, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers accommodations with access to a hot spring bath.

S
Siau
From
Australia
Breakfast and dinners were exquisite which included beautiful presentations and crockery. The hosts were very attentive and warm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$281.87
1 night, 2 adults

Wakamatsuya

Zaō Onsen

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar, and a shared lounge.

R
Rachel
From
Australia
This place is beautiful in every way. The staff were incredibly helpful and nice. The room was spacious, clean and had the most incredible view of the surrounding snowcapped mountains. Location was great. And the private bathhouse was a plus for someone shy like me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
$396.87
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Marc
From
Austria
Great area with lots of hiking options, so many beautiful onsen to choose from. Definitly reccomend the Lunch Options as they were incredible value and options outside the ryokan where limited during summer season. The staff was friendly and accomodated us despite my broken japanese. They even offer shuttle services to the vus terminal so you dont have to lugg around your luggage. The in hotel onsen was cozy and offered a lot of space, but even if that does not satisfy your onsen needs, the hotel works together with other hotels so you can use their onsen for free as well (walking distance). That together with the public open air onsen which are gorgeous and also only a couple mins walking distance away makes this an incredebly cozy eyperience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
Price from
$157.85
1 night, 2 adults

Matsupokkuri

Zaō Onsen

Matsupokkuri offers accommodations in Zaō Onsen. The 2-star ryokan is a few steps from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The ryokan features free Wifi and free private parking.

D
Dan 10865
From
Australia
The hosts are amazing and incredibly friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$123
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Lucent

Zaō Onsen

A 4-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort in Zaō Onsen, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodations with access to a public bath and open-air bath.

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, 178 reviews
Price from
$172.88
1 night, 2 adults

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.

l
lyn
From
United States
Meals were traditional, seasonal and delicious Room was spacious. We appreciated that it was traditional with some modern components. Tatami mats were in excellent condition throughout the property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
$150.33
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Shiki no Hotel

Zaō Onsen

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter.

S
Sararas
From
Thailand
Suitable for anyone who traveling by car (rental) as the hotel located amongst valley (nearby Mt.Zao) the scenery was stunning and weather was perfect. But the most significant part that we chose this hotel to stayed was the dinner course here! (the breakfast was delicious and various as well). It was a wonderful experience for anyone who has passion for eating great and delicious foods. We were happy for every second we stayed here. Room, services and all staffs were amazing especially the who checking us in, she was willing to help us for what we need in every way 👍🏻. EXCEPT the one who checking us out 👎🏻 he gave us a bad attitude and felt like he wouldn’t tried a single bit and didn’t care to explain things we needed to know (about the additional paying for city tax which everyone needed to pay when checking-out. WE, foreigners, who never knew about this and only one thing he needed to do was EXPLAIN, a nice explanation). However, we will still definitely choose to stay here if we visit Zao again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
Price from
$199.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at these traditional Japanese-style accommodations. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath, plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

Most booked ryokans in Zaō Onsen and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zaō Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews

These ryokans in Zaō Onsen and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Yoshidaya

    Zaō Onsen
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

    A 3-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort in Zaō Onsen, Yoshidaya features accommodations with access to a hot spring bath and public bath.

    From $127.78 per night
  • Yuuyu No Sato Yusa

    Yamagata
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

    Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 7.7 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and 1.8 miles of Lina World.

    From $275.79 per night
  • 蔵王温泉 林檎屋

    Yamagata
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Providing a bar, 蔵王温泉 林檎屋 provides accommodations in Yamagata. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is a 2-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

  • Meitoya So

    Zaō Onsen
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews

    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.

  • Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

    Zaō Onsen
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

    Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with an open-air bath and a garden.

Great access to the city center. Check these ryokans in Zaō Onsen and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

    Zao Plaza Hotel in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with an open-air bath and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

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Ryokans That Guests Love in Zaō Onsen

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  • Avg. price/night: $257.06
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
    - Great hospitality - amazing onsen (both traditional outside the hotel and within the hotel) - yukata - fantastic breakfast
    Guest review by
    Marco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $168.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
    Very beautiful traditional ryokan, the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Had a blast snowboarding for the first time and enjoyed the onsen after a whole day out in the cold. Breakfast and dinner are delicious and very large portions.
    Guest review by
    Kent
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $541.19
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
    Amazing experience at the Ryokan. Rooms are really nice and the Onsen and food are great
    Guest review by
    Andre
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    Close to the property. Love the private onsen, the host even provides the local milk to the customer to enjoy after soaking in the hot spring. Also the shuttle bus service is pretty handy.
    Guest review by
    serena
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
    It’s well located. Close to the most famous onsen in Zao. The rooms are typical ryokan room, but I had to set my own futon. Onsen are great too
    Guest review by
    Maria Inês
    Solo traveler
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