Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsuo House - Room Haru features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Some units have a fireplace. At the homestay, every unit is fitted with a shared bathroom. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 35 km from the homestay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

FREE private parking!


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. They made sure we were comfortable with an extra futon, recommended vegetarian places, and showed us the onsen and where to rent equipment. It has a communal vibe, so extroverted people would love it.
  • Rob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place to stay Taka, Oraphin and Yui are great hosts and we really enjoyed our time in Zao. The location is perfect easy access to #3 and restaurants in the village.
  • Katia
    Australia Australia
    Lovely hosts, great location, clean spacious traditional rooms, electric heater available, nice view from the window, well appointed kitchen, and friendly dining room.
  • Aitor
    Spain Spain
    The room was very japanese styled and the location is very well centered in Zao Onsen. The hosts were extraordinary. They were kind, very welcoming and cared for all of our needs. They took the time to explain the surroundings (restaurants,...
  • Felix
    Austria Austria
    Very cozy guesthouse! The owners are super nice and help you with everything you need! Also there are free onsens very close by, a convenience store and many tasty restaurants. You can also use the kitchen in the guesthouse, so its super convenient!
  • Zijiang
    China China
    the location is very close to the resort lift and the free onsen. the host is very considerate and the room very comfortable.
  • Erika
    Japan Japan
    The owners are very kind and helpful. They kept out luggage the whole day after checkout so we could enjoy a final day of snowboarding. They even allowed us to change from our snowboarding clothes and helped us ship our equipment to Tokyo. Highly...
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really liked how welcoming and cozy my stay was! the owners were very helpful in recommending things to do! as I don’t ski, I went snow shoeing and it was super fun. I was also able to use the local onsen for free as the owners of the property...
  • Honey
    Australia Australia
    Taka & Oraphin were so helpful and kind they’re a lovely family & we’re so great to stay with! We loved their house it was so comfortable & homey!
  • Hugo
    France France
    Déjà et en premier lieu : les propriétaires sont juste adorables et aux petits soins on discute tellement bien avec eux ! Rien qu’avec eux le séjour était déjà parfait ! Le logement en lui même est vraiment bien une belle maison dans une station...

Property questions and answers
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  • How to get to your hotel from tokyo station?

    You will need to take a Shinkansen (bullet train) to Yamagata Station and then change to local bus to Zao Onsen Station. Our guesthouse is approximately 5minutes walking distance from the station.
    Answered on 19 November 2022

Property surroundings

Facilities of Matsuo House - Room Haru
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
Internet
Fast free WiFi 51 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese
    • Malay
    • Thai
    • Cantonese
    • Chinese

    House rules
    Matsuo House - Room Haru takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Matsuo House - Room Haru in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

    License number: M060004896

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Matsuo House - Room Haru

    • Check-in at Matsuo House - Room Haru is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Matsuo House - Room Haru offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Matsuo House - Room Haru may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Matsuo House - Room Haru is 250 yards from the centre of Zao Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.