Zao Kokusai Hotel
Zao Kokusai Hotel
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Zao Kokusai Hotel
Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night. All meals are served at the dining room. Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
Property highlights
Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6
Breakfast info
Asian, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
Hwee
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...”
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Hong Kong“It's near cable car station and it provides hotel pick up at Yamagata station which is convenient for those who don't drive.”- Elmo Singapore“Wonderful staff who helped and answered to queries to their best despite the language barrier. The dinner was prepared with much creativity.The breakfast was filled with variety of Japanese dishes, breads and freshly fried sunny side-up with bacon.”
Ivan Singapore“The location is just next to the zao ropeway, dinner and breakfast was excellent”
Aiyaphol
Thailand“Nice western influence on the property. Keeping the Japanese charm with some good comforts - if you don’t like tatami beds this is exactly what you need. Natural onsen which is quite good. Easy access to the ropeway for some lovely views, pick up...”- Audrey Singapore“Everything was amazing - clean, modern, comfortable. Laundry room! Amazing meals”
Yew Singapore“Excellent breakfast and dinner - good spread and top quality food. Great location near Zaō Ropeway”
Pui Hong Kong“Great onsen hotel. The room was nicely refurbished. Private osen can be rented at a very reasonable price. The public osen was beautiful. Meals were absolutely delicious. Exceptional service. Staff were very friendly and professional.”- Pui Hong Kong“Great onsen hotel. The room was nicely refurbished. Private osen can be rented at a very reasonable price. The public osen was beautiful. Meals were absolutely delicious. Exceptional service. Staff were very friendly and professional.”
- MMadeleine
Australia“The location was absolutely breathtaking, we visited in autumn but I'm already planning my next visit for winter! The staff were so lovely and accommodating, not everyone spoke perfect english but they make a genuine effort to make us feel welcome...”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Zao Kokusai HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Ski
- Ski equipment hire on site
- Ski storage
Activities
- Skiing
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesZao Kokusai Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 6 years 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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after 19:00.
Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must be at the restaurant by 19:00 to eat dinner. Dinner is served from 17:30.
FAQs about Zao Kokusai Hotel
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Zao Kokusai Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Skiing
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
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Check-in at Zao Kokusai Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Yes, Zao Kokusai Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Zao Kokusai Hotel include:
- Family
- Suite
- Twin
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Zao Kokusai Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Zao Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Zao Kokusai Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- Buffet
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The prices at Zao Kokusai Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
