Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments. The hotel offers Japanese dining and ski storage facilities. Rooms at Japanese-style hotel Omiya feature a decor of tatami-mat (woven straw) flooring and futon bedding, with retro elements. They are fitted with a TV, a mini-fridge, a washstand and en suite toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can leisurely unwind in two public hot spring baths indoors and an open-air one. They can stroll around in the Ryokan’s yukata robes and traditional wooden sandals. Facilities include a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. A Japanese breakfast and a multi-course dinner with local dishes can be experienced in the dining room, which features Western-style furniture in a Japanese-style setting. Ryokan Omiya is a 30-minute drive from ski area Zao Liza World. The hotel offers a free shuttle from the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zaō Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free private parking

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 futon bed
2 twin beds
4 futon beds
5 futon beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
7.7
High score for Zaō Onsen
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kwan
    Canada Canada
    Good food ,they provided very best food of all three onsens I attended on this trip Oct 2024. Clean . Location good.only 8 min from bus .
  • Sebastian
    Germany Germany
    Everything was top notch, exactly the way you would want your ryokan to be!
  • Franklin
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is solid, short walk to slopes. Onsen is great and very relaxing. Quaint room.
  • Julia
    Japan Japan
    Good location, yummy meals, nice customer service, Large room, lots of Yukatas to choose from, love the public lounge room. I like the 1 hour check out extension for only 2200 yen. Overall, I rate this 3.9 out of 5.
  • Man
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Traditional Japanese style onsen hotel & I enjoy a lot with the vibe. Staff are friendly & nice.
  • Lyn
    United States of America United States of America
    Meals were traditional, seasonal and delicious Room was spacious. We appreciated that it was traditional with some modern components. Tatami mats were in excellent condition throughout the property.
  • Visessak
    Thailand Thailand
    We have had a very remarkable stayed at omiya ryokan with fully retreated in a Japanese local life style we will comeback to this place again..
  • Kavita
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and big rooms, good quality beds, good bathroom products, massage chairs, and lounge.
  • Ethan
    Singapore Singapore
    I really enjoyed the free transport from yamagata station to the accommodation both ways (can text and reserve on booking.com) i enjoyed the onsen and the surrounding foot baths. the food was delicious and they give A LOT of food. this is...
  • Siew
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Hotel room is big and clean. Dinner and breakfast were very good.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 琴、太郎兵衛
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Skiing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note, children who are 6 years and younger cannot be accommodated at this property.

Please note this is strictly a nonsmoking property.

Please note, dinner is served from 18:00 to 19:00. The property cannot serve dinner to guests who arrive after 19:00.

Please inform Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

  • Check-in at Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan is 1,300 feet from the center of Zaō Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan has 1 restaurant:

    • 琴、太郎兵衛
  • The prices at Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Skiing
    • Open-air bath
    • Massage chair
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath
  • Yes, Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
  • Room options at Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Double