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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath. The 3-star ryokan is 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

A
Arielle
From
United States
I chose this place based on the ratings and it did not disappoint. It was great for foreigners but it would help to have some Japanese or access to Google translate. Definitely do the hike to the outdoor Onsen on the mountain while you’re there and you can call a cab if you need to make an earlier train. The room was incredibly clean and the tatami mats were among the most beautiful I have ever seen. The futon they use for your bed is thick and actually comfortable. You do not feel like you’re sleeping on the floor at all and the pillow was fabulous. Since the yen is so weak in November 2022, I considered buying a futon from their supplier - no lie. The food portions are large so skip lunch if you need to or learn some phrases in Japanese to apologize if you cannot finish it. Please try every dish though even if you can’t eat all of it. This is one of the best value ryokan in Japan with the meals included. You can’t beat this and Zao Onsen seems like it is underrated compared to Kusatsu. I would prefer Zao any day over Kusatsu and it isn’t so crowded. I will absolutely be back. What a gem. I would not have found this if it weren’t for booking.com and the over 9.2 rating. Privilege to stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
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US$105.95
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jf
From
Thailand
I rarely write reviews, but when something is really out of the ordinary, I do. THE STAFF WAS REALLY HELPFUL. They are quick to respond when you want help. They also speak very good English.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
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US$120.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

H
Horia
From
Romania
One of the best ryokans we’ve stayed at in Japan. The location feels straight out of a Ghibli movie, with over 300 years of history and an amazing atmosphere. We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed some of the best Japanese food each day at the ryokan restaurant. Since both me and my partner have tattoos, we booked the private onsen every evening through reception. The real highlight was the staff. They went above and beyond to make our stay special, spoke good conversational English, and checked in daily to ensure everything was perfect. Highly recommended for an authentic, cozy ryokan experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
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US$338.45
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Taniya
From
Australia
Very beautiful onsen. Mix bath and private onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
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US$417.38
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Daniel
From
Hungary
Big spacious room, provided everything you dont need to bring anything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
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US$211.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zao Onsen

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...

w
william
From
Singapore
Everything about this place is warm and welcoming. The family that run it are the sweetest and do everything they can to make you feel at home. Full of recommendations for where to go and what to do in ZAO. The cutest little kid Yui chan and rooms are nice and simple. Cannot recommend any higher. Also great place to talk to other nice people and hang out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
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US$90.30
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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US$275.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Wakamatsuya

Zao Onsen

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

C
Constance
From
Singapore
The ryokan provides transport pick up n drop off from the Zao Onsen bus terminal. All staff from driver, front desk to dining employees were very polite, obliging and provided very good customer service. Dinners n breakfasts were excellent and hosted in private rooms. Snow boots were loaned free. We used the private family onsen (first come first serve basis) for 40 mins and thoroughly enjoyed the sulphur spring water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
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US$388.48
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

N
Nemo
From
Serbia
The amazing Onsen experience and the meals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 657 reviews
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US$154.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Matsupokkuri

Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsupokkuri features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan has family rooms.

B
Benjamin
From
United Kingdom
In the heart of Zao Onsen village and a short walk to the main "ropeway" or cable car. The room was beautiful with a table and cushionbs and a cupboard with futons to put out. We went western style and left our futons out all the time we were there and had some of the cushions as a makeshift bedhead against the cupboard. The food was absolutely amazing - we had a shabu shabu hot pot dinner that was cooked on our table and it was difficult to stop eating although despite the very generous serving. Breakfast was also plentiful and nutritiously so well balanced that we could go on skiing for hours without a break. The owner is charming and although we hired a local guide for going back country we should have just talked to the owner. He has been skiing is Zao all his life and was a champion giant slalom skier and is a volunteer search and rescue patrol guy too. The mother has a shop downstairs and her delicious sweet dumplings get sold out everyday. Don't worry about not having a private bathroom (I normally prefer this) as the facilities are scrupulously clean. There is a lovely communal bath (one for men, another for women) and the best onsen in town just opposite (free voucher available from the front desk). Felt really well looked after. Will definitely come back!! Zao Onsen is like a ghibli world. There are snow rabbits running about in the breathtaking scenery of the snow monsters and apparently giant foxes and (musasabi) giant flying squirrels with 1.6m wingspan (very rare to see though). Just lovely! Zao also has a new excellent music bar/restaurant called Takiyama Studio. The chefs drum and play guitiar and various instruments and a waitress sings - it was amazing, especially the qualilty of the waitresses singing and guitar playing. The chef's singing was not my cup of tea but he knew his way around an axe!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$120.40
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Le Vert Zao

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    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$207.35 per night

  • Yoshidaya

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 73 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$125.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 445 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$182.47 per night

  • Zao Plaza Hotel

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

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

    From US$191.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 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$301.66 per night
  • 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$93.64 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$99.33 per night

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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$113.71 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$113.71 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$160.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$90.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

    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.

    From US$213.37 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 9.0
    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.

  • Lodge Scole

    Zao Onsen
    Central location
    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.

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  • 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$66.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 346 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$94.31 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.

  • 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 Christmas Rose Zao

    Zao Onsen
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 236 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.

  • オーベルジュ樹氷

    Yamagata
    Budget options available
    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.

  • Zao Sunvalley Hotel

    Yamagata
    Budget options available

    Set in Yamagata, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Sunvalley Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free private parking.

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  • Meitoya So

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Avg. price/night: US$286.95
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 657 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

  • Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Avg. price/night: US$182.47
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
    Beautifully located accommodation with friendly staff, clean rooms and an onsen available all day
    Guest review by
    Dagmar
    Solo traveller

  • Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Avg. price/night: US$750.48
    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

  • Zao Kokusai Hotel

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Avg. price/night: US$238.39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 381 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

  • Takamiya Hotel Jurin

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Avg. price/night: US$272.23
    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

  • Forest Inn Sangoro

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Avg. price/night: US$120.40
    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

  • Lodge Christmas Rose Zao

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 236 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

  • Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

    Accommodation in Zao Onsen
    Avg. price/night: US$90.30
    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