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Yuuyu No Sato Yusa, hotel in Yamagata

Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 12 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 2.9 km of Lina World.

The room is spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable, with excellent family-friendly facilities that my kids thoroughly enjoyed, including the play and reading areas, and the convenience of provided parking added to a pleasant stay. Although the staff speak little English, they are extremely helpful and go out of their way to explain things in detail, making it a minor concern overall. For the first time, I experienced a hotel policy requiring guests to leave their shoes in the lobby and walk around in socks or in-room shoes, which I found to be a great idea for maintaining cleaner floors throughout the hotel.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
77 reviews
Price from
£113.22
1 night, 2 adults
蔵王温泉 林檎屋, hotel in Yamagata

Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, 蔵王温泉 林檎屋 provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
5 reviews
Price from
£106.07
1 night, 2 adults
Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya, hotel in Yamagata

Boasting natural hot spring baths, Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is located a 15-minute walk from JR Tendo Station, 50 km from Sendai.

Wonderful room with amazing private Onsen. The Kaiseki dinner was beautifully prepared and a unique experience. The Ryokan team always made sure to accommodate our wishes. We really enjoyed our stay even though our Japanese was very basic.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
224 reviews
Price from
£180.17
1 night, 2 adults
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso, hotel in Yamagata

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial lift, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy.

Room size was amazing , the staff and facilities very good . Food is great
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
188 reviews
Price from
£269.50
1 night, 2 adults
Takasagoya Ryokan, hotel in Yamagata

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath. The 3-star ryokan is 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

Excellent service and incredible food, they were very friendly and helpful.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
284 reviews
Price from
£100.49
1 night, 2 adults
Arimakan, hotel in Yamagata

16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Kaminoyama, Arimakan features accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and hot tub. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift.

It was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful, always going above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Dinner was a truly cool experience, featuring exquisite Japanese cuisine that was both authentic and delicious. The onsen was also exceptional, providing a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The overall vibe of the hotel was inviting and warm, making it a perfect retreat. Highly recommended!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
79 reviews
Price from
£112.06
1 night, 2 adults
Oyado Morinone, hotel in Yamagata

Situated in Kaminoyama, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Oyado Morinone offers accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a public bath. With garden views, this accommodation provides a...

Dinning is excellent. Frontdesk customer service is wonderful and well complimented; we feel warm and welcomed.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
£180.22
1 night, 2 adults
蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里, hotel in Yamagata

Located within less than 1 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Zao Onsen, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers accommodation with seating area.

Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£202.51
1 night, 2 adults
Zao Plaza Hotel, hotel in Yamagata

Situated in Zao Onsen, Zao Plaza Hotel features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

Spacious room and beautiful view. The staff were very kind and welcoming. The food was delicious.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
135 reviews
Price from
£113.18
1 night, 2 adults
Hayamakan, hotel in Yamagata

Guests at Hayamakan can enjoy traditional multi-course meals and relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths.

The dining experience was the highlight, really beautiful, extensive Japanese courses each day, was so meticulous and the staff and service were really exceptional. The room was spacious, cosy and clean.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
200 reviews
Price from
£141.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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  • Avg. price/night: £87.09
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,909 reviews
    - excellent location, situated right inside the train station which was close to the bus stop for ZAO Onsen - again with location, very close to a large shopping centre with konbini inside - room and bed were very comfortable with a nice view of the city
    Kevin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.90
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,457 reviews
    Excellent location, very close to the JR station and the bus terminal to Zao onsen. I came by bus from Sendai and I got off literally right across the street. Lots of convenience stores and food options around. Friendly and helpful staff despite the language barrier. Complimentary breakfast was wonderful.
    Ellen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.51
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 62 reviews
    Great, old school Japanese place to stay, right next to the gondola - its about a 20meter walk to the gondola entrance! And you can ski down the hill, right to the door. The room was nice and big with traditional tatami and futons. Great staff - the owner speaks really good english and is really helpful - he has great suggestions for everything from Onsen to restaurants etc. They even helped me ship my snowboard with Kuroneko back to Narita.
    Stephan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £152.26
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 94 reviews
    Location is just perfect. The hotel itself is kind of dormitory. The rooms are with tatami floors, but carpeted on top. Maybe it's dome during the skiing season. Although beds are foldable, they are really comfy.
    Nino
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £152.26
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 94 reviews
    The onsen they collaborated with, although 700m feels like a long walk during winter. The closeness to the slopes, like you legit wake up, strap your gear and just go outside. No shuttles needed unlike in other places.
    Pangwi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.51
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 62 reviews
    Great place right on the ski slopes easy access to restaurants. Friendly owners very accommodation of leaving luggage before and after stay. Clean rooms. Onsen available
    Izsy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £241.99
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 77 reviews
    The dinner exceeded expectations - about 9 courses that provided a good variety of Japanese cuisine, from fresh seafood to local beef varieties. The property itself also provided so many options to relax, including reading areas and on-site onsens.
    Alexandra
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £60.14
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,361 reviews
    Wide variety of options for breakfast, though best if you like a Japanese breakfast. Certainly did not go hungry, plus there is a big supermarket right behind the hotel. Very comfortable beds. Loved being able to leave luggage after checkout before going to Ginzan Onsen for the day. The location is very convenient to the JR station for trains plus also for catching the bus in the morning to Zao Onsen.
    Kerry
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £152.26
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 94 reviews
    Good location. Friendly staff. Got discount voucher for onsen nearby.
    Kit
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £152.26
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 94 reviews
    Best location directly next to the chairlift. Friendly owner. Cozy beds. Great atmosphere in Zao Onsen. Onsen Vouchers for other Ryokan Facilities were highly appreciated.
    MATTHIAS
    Young couple

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