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.
Andrew
Australia
Indoor and outdoor onset. Short walk to ski lift. Ryokan style family room.
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.
Snook
United States
This was a very clean and comfortable hotel, right on the ski slopes. We sent our skiis to and from Narita airport via the affordable luggage delivery. Room was huge and clean, onsen was nice, staff was very helpful and friendly. Discount ski lift tickets are available at the front desk.
Located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Kimball
Japan
Great location! We were easily able to walk to multiple lifts/lodges/ticket counters and a myriad restaurants. We loved all the free snacks and drinks in the lobby. Breakfast was included and we ended up eating dinner there both nights for the ease of access. Lovely indoor and outdoor onsen pools located onsite as well. The dry room for storing skis/boots was a nice addition too!
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.
Yvonne
Canada
Next to the cable car, really ski in & ski out. Restaurant nearby is good too.
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.
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.
fabien
Japan
Breakfast is ok. You can walk to the end of the road and reach the slopes
Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments.
Ng
Singapore
We got the room deal that came with breakfast. Breakfast was sumptuous with many varieties and change daily. I would have liked to try the dinner but didn't get the package for it. Location is a 5 minutes walk from Zao bus station. There is a small room at the side of the lobby to keep your snowboards or skis. This hotel is closer to the ski slopes on the north side. Room was impressive and large. Nice lounge on 2nd floor offering drinks, with some books and board games for borrowing.
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.
Pooja
United States
Hotel's free bus shuttle from Yamagata train station made it easy to commute to the hotel. The location is excellent within walking distance of snow/ski areas. We purchased Zao Ropeway passes from the hotel (cash only). Complimentary accesss to 2 Onsens and boots and coat was an added bonus! We also enjoyed our Japanese style family dinners at their on site restaurant. Staff was very helpful in calling various agencies to check ski lesson availability as most of the agencies spoke in Japanese only. They also helped us book a taxi on our way back to Yamagata train station as the shuttle service only operates twice a day. The rooms were large and beautiful with breathtaking views of the mountain trees covered in snow!
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.
Yvonne
United States
We Loved everything about Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso!!! Such great attentive and respectful staff, romantic ambience, exceptional dinner, and relaxing onsens!! We truly loved our room and were torn to leave it for the onsens and breakfast.
On average, 3-star hotels in Zaō Onsen cost $226 per night, and 4-star hotels in Zaō Onsen are $328 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Zaō Onsen can be found for $484 per night, on average (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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The hotel is near to the bus station, which is very convenient to go or leave. But most let me surprise is that the houser could speak Chinese, English and Japanese very frequently! There is no problem to have a communication.
The room is very beautiful and clean. Only one thing let me sorry is the smell from the kerosene stove. You need to being used to it.
In next season, I might go again and hopefully I could get the same room from this hotel~!
The staffs are super friendly and helpful. The two gentlemen from the reception counter tried their best to help me with information of the ski resorts and the road way from the hotel to the onsen town, not forgetting also the lovely Filipino lady who gave me and my family with such a warm welcome. Really like their services.
The hotel was lovely and staff were excellent. Great location and an easy walk to the ski field and village for dinner. I stayed in a traditional Japanese room and the view of the village was beautiful. The staff were always helpful and very friendly. Highly recommend.
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms were great, very spacious with a nice outlook into the forest. Nearby public onsen is also very good. Breakfast was fantastic. Would stay here again.
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