Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.
hwee ping
Singapore
The beautiful onsens and excellent service staff. We want to thank Tinnu San ( from Bangladesh) at the reception of Kokusai hotel for his excellent service and English, and for bringing us dinner to the room when we could not find food in Zao Onsen town. Thank you so much!
Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.
Cindy
Singapore
Ski in and ski out resort. Breakfast and dinner are the same menu throughout your stay. The staff are helpful and friendly.
Set in Zao Onsen and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 700 metres, Sailer Hütte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.
Ning
Australia
Excellent location, right at the bottom of the Sky Cable Gondola and pair lift (for night skiing). Staff was very friendly. Rooms are quite spacious.
Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Miina
Sweden
It comes with variety of breakfast and some options of hot pot for dinner! Restaurant staffs were very nice :) the hotel has onsen so after ski/snowboarding, it was a perfect place to stay!
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.
Moolvong
Thailand
Not the best location but not inconvenient to walk around. Reasonable price. My room (202) could accommodate up to 3 persons but I would think it is too crowded. It has a toilet and sink in the room.
Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments.
YU-HSIN
Taiwan
The hotel has a very comfortable Japanese-style ambiance, and the staff are all kind and friendly. The meals are prepared with great care, and I especially appreciate that they offer vegetarian options.
The hotel also provides rubber boots for guests, allowing me to walk safely through the heavy snow.
The onsen space is relatively small, I particularly liked the one with the circular bath. Due to the heavy snowfall, we didn’t experience the onsen at the sister hotel.
We had a truly enjoyable time here.
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.
Lydia
Australia
A beautiful traditional accomodation close to the ski lifts. Staff were very polite and went above and beyond by setting up futons upon special request as we were very excited to use them, and also helped us to microwave our convenience store food.
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.
On average, 3-star hotels in Zao Onsen cost £157 per night, and 4-star hotels in Zao Onsen are £243 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Zao Onsen can on average be found for £352 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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.
Meng
Malaysia
Scored 8.0
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!
NANTANA
Thailand
Scored 8.0
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)
Camilla
Denmark
Scored 10
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.
Ed
Malaysia
Scored 10
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!
Tamsyn
Australia
Scored 4.0
4.0
I booked for a group of 3 families.
I booked for a group of 3 families.
When I checked in they assumed that the Japanese family is the primary contact. The hotel front refused my ID and address and INSISTED that the Japanese family should be the primary contact and address.
This is unacceptable considering that I am the one booking.
It caused a lot of confusion and uncomfortable to my group.
If you do not want foreigner to book the property then why bother listing it in the booking.com?
Reza Surja
Japan
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- there was breakfast although we did not book it (was coffee and toast but since we did not book it…)
- free pick up and drop off from the Zao Onsen bus terminal
- quick reply to our questions beforehand
- they would have driven us to any spot in Zao Onsen and asked us every time we passed the reception
Traditional Japanese hotel. Family of four, 3 beds and one futon. Kids happy with that arrangement.
No facilities for food in room or available to buy onsite. Can cook own food like toast/cereal/noodles in communal kitchen.
Onsen set up was amazing. Location brilliant for walk to chairlift - 5-8 min walk.
Shu san and his family was so kind to me and nice they made me feel at home.
Also the ryokan location is winner,you have public onsen in front of the ryokan. If you like to feel the Japanese tradition then this is for you.
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