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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.

H
Henry Adrian Jr
From
United Arab Emirates
Breakfast: Japanese Buffet Dinner: Japanese Cusine Onsen: Private and Public (Best Onsen) Room:
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
$231.35
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
$171.37
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.

P
Płaska
From
South Korea
The room was spacious, clean and nice. The view from the window was charming. The onsens, both outdoor and indoor, were great, comfortable and nice. The whole hotel is a pleasant place to relax.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
$88.27
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.

A
Andrew
From
Australia
Everything. The hotel is in a great location. The rooms were clean and well equipped. The facilities were good, but the onsen (particularly the outdoor section) was magical. The breakfasts were excellent. The staff were incredibly welcoming and were friendly and helpful at all times.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
$173.80
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.

C
Christophe
From
France
Location. Very attentionnée staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
$264.19
1 night, 2 adults

ロッヂ スガノ

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

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.

A
Alvarez Vieyra
From
Mexico
The staff was welcoming and always willing to help despite they do not speak English, it seems to be more oriented to Japanese tourists but as a foreign, everithing went smoothly. I had 1 dinner in the restaurant and it was really tasty
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
$196.29
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.

A
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
$103.86
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.

N
Nir
From
Thailand
Perfect hosts, they are so accommodating and kind. They made recommendations about everything I asked, made sure the stay was comfortable and even went above and beyond for me so I can better experience the area (like giving me towels even after I checked out) I highly recommend this place if you’re in Zao Onsen! Will definitely stay again when I’m back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
$181.75
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
$123.33
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.

C
Chun Hung
From
Taiwan
It’s easy to go skiing or snowboarding. The lift is just next to the hotel. The hotel owner is kind and funny. I have a great experience here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
$162.28
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 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Zaō Onsen and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 92 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 $90.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

Located in Yamagata, within 8.2 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and 2.7 miles of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodations with a restaurant and...

From $87.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 128 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 $285.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 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 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.

Hotels located in the center of Zaō Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 459 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 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 $471.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

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

From $205.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 144 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 8.3
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, 227 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.

Budget hotels in Zaō Onsen and nearby

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.

From $77.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

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

From $96.39 per night

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.

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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 405 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 $101.90 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 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Located in Yamagata and with Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort reachable within a 7-minute walk, オーベルジュ樹氷 provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Zao Sunvalley Hotel is located in Yamagata, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

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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 $471.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Me and my family we all voted this hotel as our favorite one from our 12 days travel in east Japan. The service and the food was excellent, the hotel is run by a family, very historical and cultural. If you are looking for something unique and this is definitely your best choice! Our only regret is that we only stayed here for 1 night:( we wish to stay longer next time
Guest review by
mei
Hong Kong
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Zao onsen is a beautiful town, a great place to go skiing but our stay was memorable thanks to the big kindness of Oraphin and Taka. They are such beautiful people, willing to help you and to make sure you have everything you need. We bring back home wonderful memories and we wish to come back. Thanks again!
Guest review by
Chloé
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Beautiful hotel (on the inside) with great onsen and a nice relaxation space. Very spacious rooms as well. The hotel breakfast is an amazing display of Japanese variety in dishes.
Guest review by
Mairsil
Netherlands
From $205.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 392 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms and gracious staff.
Guest review by
Julie
Australia