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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath.

E
Ed
From
Malaysia
The breakfast and dinner is traditional Japanese and is excellent and value for money. The dinner was especially sumptuous and was more than expected. It had a small onsen and for the more adventurous you can also use on of the 3 public onsen that was only steps away from the front door. It's exceptionally close to the ski lift - easily walkable even with gear.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
Price from
US$189.89
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Inn Sangoro

Zao Onsen

With Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable in 3.1 km, Forest Inn Sangoro offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

I
Ingibjorg Bjorgvinsdotti
From
Japan
The food, restaurant, and ambience are so great. It's ski in, ski out, and caters very well to skiing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$128.86
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zao Onsen

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial lift, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy.

B
Bee
From
Malaysia
Very friendly and helpful staff. Japanese breakfast and dinner was nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Price from
US$343.17
1 night, 2 adults

Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

A
ANAN
From
Thailand
very nice place , good vibe , kind of staff ,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$423.19
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

C
Christopher
From
United Kingdom
The hotel, staff, and onsen were all amazing. The hotel is located right next to the ski slope, and the breakfast had a massive variety. Onsen were clean and well maintained. Overall, it's an amazing hotel we will be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
Price from
US$214.85
1 night, 2 adults

蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里

Zao Onsen

Located within less than 1 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Zao Onsen, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers accommodation with seating area.

S
Siau
From
Australia
We had an excellent stay, food and presentations were exquisite. We admired the thought that went into presenting food in dishes that are compatible with the “mood” of the food. Only 5 minutes walk to the lift. Staff were professional, rooms were comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$279.76
1 night, 2 adults

Meitoya So

Zao 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.

S
Susan
From
United Kingdom
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Having stayed at Zao Onsen thirty years ago when I worked in Japan, I wanted to share the Zao Onsen experience with my husband, and chose this hotel on the basis of the photos and reviews on Booking.com. On arrival, it all seemed very familiar. After experiencing the onsen bath, and the location of our room, I'm quite sure I had chosen the same hotel where I stayed back then! Obviously it has been quite recently refurbished, but there are some parts that don't change so much. We opted to have dinner at the hotel, which was excellent. Due to some confusion about exactly where the Z90 bus for Zao Onsen left Yamagata city,we missed the bus we wanted to take, so arrived around 6.45pm. (According to Google Maps, we could catch the Z90 from a stop about 50 yards from our previous hotel, but the reception staff there insisted we had to go to Yamagata station... so we missed the bus by one minute. After an hour and a half wait for the next one, the first stop after Yamagata station was, yes, you guessed it, 50 yards from our previous hotel!) As dinner is set out with fresh ingredients to be cooked at your table, you can't be later than 7pm. There is a shuttle bus from the hotel to Zao bus termius, but we didn't know about it, so walked to the hotel. Unfortunately, the short cut route we had planned was closed due to road works, so it was a much longer, and steeper, walk. The next morning, we got the shuttle bus to the bus terminus to return to Yamagata city. The onsen is really wonderful. Zao has a very special PH balance to the water. The bath at this onsen is superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$156.66
1 night, 2 adults

Matsukaneya Annex

Zao Onsen

Located in Zao Onsen, Matukaneya Annex offers 3-star accommodation with hot spring baths including a free-flowing natural hot spring bath. The property features a restaurant serving unique cuisine.

S
Shin Yi
From
Taiwan
Good location and good food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
US$193.96
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Lucent

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

D
Dr. Georg
From
Austria
Japanese style room was very nice. Personal very friendly. Onsen really good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
US$171.58
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Ming Yik
From
Hong Kong
Staff are friendly and they can speak simple English. Breakfast and dinner are delicious. Room is big and provided the charge cables. Spa is good. Also, there is a big car park on the ground floor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$179.04
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, しばママのお宿 ShibaMamas Casual Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

    From US$115.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$101.73 per night
  • Le Vert Zao

    Zao Onsen
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Le Vert Zao offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

    From US$210.24 per night
  • Yoshidaya

    Zao Onsen
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From US$126.82 per night
  • Pension Puutaro

    Zao Onsen
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

    Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

    From US$162.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments.

    From US$185.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

    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.

    From US$276.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

    From US$290.95 per night

Save money on accommodation in Zao Onsen and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

    From US$94.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space.

    From US$100.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

    Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- is located in Yamagata, 13 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km from Yamagata Station.

    From US$95.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

    From US$91.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

    Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

    From US$67.82 per night
  • 蔵王温泉 林檎屋

    Yamagata
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Situated in Yamagata, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 蔵王温泉 林檎屋 has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Meitoya So

    Zao Onsen
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 655 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.

    From US$320.79 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

    Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 12 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 2.9 km of Lina World.

    From US$348.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Zao Plaza Hotel

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, Zao Plaza Hotel features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

  • Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55497v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55487v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Lodge Scole

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Providing a restaurant and a bar, Lodge Scole is located in Zao Onsen, not far from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Complimentary WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

    Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

    Set in Yamagata and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 600 metres, オーベルジュ樹氷 offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$320.79
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
    Very nice stay with a good room and view. The dinner was really good and we liked the public bath area.
    Guest review by
    Vincent
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$185.01
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
    Beautifully located accommodation with friendly staff, clean rooms and an onsen available all day
    Guest review by
    Dagmar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$656.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
    Very nice, traditional experience! We were very surprised with the diversity of the breakfast. If you want to experience a proper Japanese breakfast, here is one place where you can do that very well. The onsen was very pleasant too, but you might need to get accustomed to the temperature. All in all we had a very pleasant stay here and we can definitely recommend! Thanks a lot :)
    Guest review by
    EntCrafter
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$241.71
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
    We stayed in a deluxe twin room which was large and very comfortable. Great food experience for dinner and breakfast. The natural onsen was amazing, and was one of the main reasons we went here. Large baths inside and out, with a lovely outlook.
    Guest review by
    Kristy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$290.95
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    Ski in and ski out resort. Breakfast and dinner are the same menu throughout your stay. The staff are helpful and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Cindy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$122.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    Talk about Ski in Ski out!! I didn't actually realise when I booked, that this is completely on mountain accommodation. Absolutely outstanding. Room was clean and comfortable, staff were absolutely great. Very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast in the mornings had a great selection to fuel up for the slopes and I thought other meals were tasty and great value for money. Catch the Ropeway and get picked up in a snowmobile.. how many places can you stay that do that!!
    Guest review by
    fleet83
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
    Stayed 4 night during CNY holiday. Location is great ski in ski out. It is up on the mountain but the boss drove me from the bus stop. Free onsen ticket for 3 public onsen in the town. Room is warm and slept welll. Boss is friendly and helpful, and speak good english!
    Guest review by
    Tat Man
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$91.56
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
    The accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.
    Guest review by
    Magnus
    People with friends