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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zaō 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.

S
Satinee
From
Thailand
1. Nce room 2.Good dinner (japanese set 3. Close to Zao Rope way station (5 minutes walk) 4. Can book private onzen (around 2000-3000 yen per hour for 2-4 people)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
$234.65
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Anastasia
From
United Arab Emirates
Very friendly and helpful staff, warm and clean rooms, onsen in the building, rental and lift tickets, storage in the building. Coffee machine available at extra price in the lobby
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
$173.82
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Richard
From
Australia
Spacious Japanese style room with great view. Friendly staff and service; Flexible check in process; A lot of entertainment facilities, although I only used Onsen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
Price from
$89.53
1 night, 2 adults

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL is located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. Featuring ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

J
Juan Pablo
From
Colombia
The location was fantastic! Able to walk to the farthest ski lift to warm up and work our way out to the other end of the resort. Walked straight from the bus stop to the hotel, roughly 10 minute walk with all our luggage. The accommodation was clean, ADORABLE, and the staff was some of the friendliest I have experienced in my life. The room was spacious, the onsen was absolutely incredible. Cinderella bar/restaurant was phenomenal as well as the other restaurant in the hotel. Breakfast was amazing as well. HIGHLY recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
$176.28
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 9-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

H
Hendra Fu
From
Indonesia
The view was amazing, we even got free Onsen anytime..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
$267.97
1 night, 2 adults

Sailer Hütte

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Located in Zaō Onsen and with Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort reachable within a 7-minute walk, Sailer Hütte provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

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Angie アンジ
From
Hong Kong
Very cosy nice stay here! Lovely meeting people and close to lift
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
$105.34
1 night, 2 adults

Takasagoya Ryokan

Zaō Onsen

A 2-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort in Zaō Onsen, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodations with access to a public bath.

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Nina
From
United States
everything, their excellent hospitality, delicious food, affordable rate and the free onsen nearby is unbeatable. Definitely I’ll go back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
$184.35
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Inn Sangoro

Zaō Onsen

With Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort reachable in 1.9 miles, Forest Inn Sangoro provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property....

H
Hikari
From
United States
Hands down best breakfast buffet I've had at a hotel stay. The food was fresh and gourmet with plenty of varieties. The location of the lodge was right on the ski slopes, so it was a true ski in ski out experience. The staff here work around the clock to make the stay comfortable for their guests. They even picked us up on a ski cat on the first day after getting off the gondola to get there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
$125.09
1 night, 2 adults

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zaō Onsen

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. This 3-star guest house offers ski-to-door access, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

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Nadezhda
From
Japan
breakfast was just amazing! incredibly easy to get to slopes, very close to bus station (10-15 min walk) you can send your skis to and back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
$164.60
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.

P
Panuwat
From
Japan
Very nice, old style but classic hotel. Staff very supportive and food was very good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
$333.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Zaō Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 5-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $98.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 77 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 $123.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 146 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL is located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. Featuring ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From $120.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

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.

From $180.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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

From $98.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room offers accommodations in Zaō Onsen, a 3-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room offers accommodations in Zaō Onsen, a 3-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

Budget hotels in Zaō Onsen and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage offers accommodations in Kaminoyama, 1.4 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. It offers free Wifi, ski-to-door access, a garden, and a restaurant.

From $91.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 offers accommodations in Kaminoyama, 1.4 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 is a recently renovated guest house in Yamagata near Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. This guest house features free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi.

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 653 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 $152.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

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.

From $562.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

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

Located in Yamagata, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55497v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Best hotels with breakfast in Zaō Onsen and nearby

Located in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Zao Liza Woody Lodge has accommodations with free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 126 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 $289.69 per night

Located in Yamagata, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55487v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

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 Zaō Onsen, not far from Zao Hotsprings 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, 229 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Lodge Christmas Rose Zao in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This guest house features free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $89.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. This 3-star guest house offers ski-to-door access, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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.

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What Guests Said About Zaō Onsen:

8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
8.0

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line. The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)
Guest review by
Camilla
Denmark
10

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns. The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it. It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also. And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.
Guest review by
Ed
Malaysia
10

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!
Guest review by
Tamsyn
Australia

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From $304.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Spacious, courteous staff and free shuttle bus from Yamagata Station to the hotel. The hotel dinner was exceptional, and breakfast included a great variety of food. The outside onsen was cosy, and they provided a common pantry for use; there were drinks, ice cream, and manga to enjoy. They even had a call service to call you to catch the shuttle bus. The place is also within walking distance to the ropeway. Overall, stay was beyond satisfaction.
Guest review by
Chrystabel Cai Jing
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 63 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
Japan
From $207.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Good location, just 1 min walk to the ski resorts. The rooms are clean and spacious. Private onsen available
Guest review by
Xuechen
Singapore
From $162.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Lovely ryokan, good location, nice onsen. Ability to use onsens in sister hotel.
Guest review by
Carole
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Excellent location for ski in ski out, owner was very helpful.
Guest review by
Diane
New Zealand