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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.

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, 331 reviews
Price from
US$189.89
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

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
Sarah
From
New Zealand
Amazing breakfast and dinner and just overall feel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 656 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
Sandy
From
Malaysia
Like it very much and Osen very nice, natural~ relax and my friend also like it very much.. highly recommended.. got free shuttle bus..
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.

Q
Qing Chang
From
Singapore
free onsen. very close to ski rental shop and snowboarding instructor. fairly close to the ski ropes and the gondola to see the snow monster. has an equipment room to store your ski / snowboarding gears. nice authentic dinner and breakfast provided by the hotel.
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

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.

L
Leo
From
Hong Kong
A very large room. Onsen is excellent. Near the cable car station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
Price from
US$149.20
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.

C
Chow
From
Hong Kong
The food, the service everything. Room is tidy and neat. Nice and responsive staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
US$198.44
1 night, 2 adults

Le Vert Zao

Zao Onsen

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.

K
Khoo
From
Malaysia
We have been staying at Le verr Zao for 3 nights. Before we leave the hotel, we decided to paint a kokeshi for Kawazaki San ( the owner of the hotel). We stayed 3 nights at #LeVertZao. Before we left the hotel, we decided to send the Kawasaki hotel owner to draw a kokeshi #Kokeshi, thank her and the team for their attentive service these days. As mentioned earlier, the entire ski town hotels, restaurants and ski resorts are not yet fully open. However, we were lucky enough to book a stay at #LeVertZao. She made the kids feel like they were back at Grandma's house for the holidays. Lovely! She's well connected in this town too... On the second day of this trip we needed a coach and she managed to help us to find one at a much cheaper cost than what I had previously booked. This hotel is equipped with a ski rental service. I have to say that the equipment rental fee is much cheaper than other places. The owner helped us adjust the Ski Boots, and the right fitting fits perfectly. This ski trip was less frustrating than our previous experiences in Hakuba. The ski equipment is also new. We only book the breakfast set, and his breakfast doesn't feel boring at all, and they served a variety of breakfasts every day. We also met Khadka from Nepal who is also a designer and he speaks good English and Japanese. He was very attentive to our requests and activities arrangements. If you are planning a trip here and want to ease all the hassles. I would definitely recommend you this hotel to plan your trip and activities with them, hopefully it eases your brain😜 Hotel equipment: 1. Washing machine self service (free) 2. Shuttle bus services 3. In door onsen 4. Ski equipment renting services 5. Room setting ryokan / western style
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$210.24
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.

Most booked ryokans in Zao Onsen and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews

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 7.9
    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
  • Meitoya So

    Zao Onsen
    Central location
    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$201.42 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
    Central location
    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.

These ryokans in Zao Onsen and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Yuuyu No Sato Yusa

    Yamagata
    Non-smoking options available
    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
  • 蔵王温泉 林檎屋

    Yamagata
    Non-smoking 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.

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Ryokans that guests love in Zao Onsen

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  • Avg. price/night: US$276.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
    - Great hospitality - amazing onsen (both traditional outside the hotel and within the hotel) - yukata - fantastic breakfast
    Guest review by
    Marco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$167.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 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$656.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 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$201.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    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