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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zao Onsen

Takasagoya Ryokan offers a public bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Zao Onsen, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

A
Alexandre
From
France
A friend and I stayed there during one week-end. It was a very good experience. The room is quite large and very clean. The highlight of this stay was for sure the dinner. The food was delicious, made with high quality products and with a large selection of different dishes. The owners were very nice with us. If you want to have an experience in a traditionnal family owned ryokan, I highly recommend to stay there :) It is exactly the kind of place that I hope will still exist in some years!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Price from
US$182.54
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.

C
Camilla
From
Denmark
Our stay at Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso was one of our highlights of our honeymoon! The hotel is insanely charming and very well kept. You can see it's an old building but it doesn't look old or worn down. The staff are friendly and polite, and greet you by the door when you arrive and leave the hotel. They were also very accomodating to us when we asked to keep out futons out, as we wanted to take a nap during the day. Dinner and breakfast was amazing and a lovely experience, it was delicious and presented nicely and staff was attentive and friendly. Our suite was amazing, and we loved having our own private bath outside on a balcony overlooking a snowy hill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$329.87
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.

D
DT4
From
Germany
Great hot spring baths, friendly and professional staff, tasty food and lots of fun activities for adults as well as for children.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$254.25
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$268.91
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.

T
Tracy
From
Singapore
The service was excellent, dinner and bfast served was delicious. I just amazed with their warm hospitality especially when we encountered the problems to get to the ropeway of Zao Onsen Ropeway station, the front desk without hesitate and drove 4 of us to the bus terminal for luggage kept at the locker and then further dropped us at the zao ropeway cable car. It was really unexpected and they extend their great hospitality to fetch us around especially that day it was snow heavily. We were much appreciated and enjoyed the stay in the Ryokan. Thanks to the drivers and front desk staffs, it was so touch and definitely a memorable stay and will definitely come back again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$150.59
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Nok
From
Australia
You get well beyond what you paid for, comfortable bedding and pillow. Owner was super helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$130.38
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.

R
Regina
From
Singapore
The hospitality and service provided by the staff - they sent us to the bus station when needed, allowed us to use the bath after coming from an overnight bus, and changed our rooms when the heater wasn't working.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Price from
US$186.45
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, 182 reviews
Price from
US$164.93
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

Zao 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.

R
Rod
From
Australia
Beautiful place to stay. Very traditional and it was an amazing experience for the kids. The staff could not have been more helpful and lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Price from
US$143.42
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Shiki no Hotel

Zao 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.

A
AM
From
Canada
Wonderful Ryokan, amazing dinner and great breakfast. Relaxing Onsen, attentive staff, comfortable rooms, everything was great. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
Price from
US$180.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. 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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

Highly rated ryokans in Zao Onsen and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 128 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$286.84 per night
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 460 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 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.

Great access to the city centre. Check these ryokans in Zao Onsen and nearby

Yoshidaya

Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 79 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$121.91 per night

Zao Plaza Hotel

Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
- Great hospitality - amazing onsen (both traditional outside the hotel and within the hotel) - yukata - fantastic breakfast
Guest review by
Marco
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 460 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: US$473.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 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
Superb - 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
Avg. price/night: US$279.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 655 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 traveller