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Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso, hotel in Zao Onsen

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.

The taxi driver told us there are 4 "Takamiya" in the region, which was an interesting trivia, but can get confusing. Rooms were spacious and meals were delicious. Staff were helpful and carried our luggage to the room.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
£271.37
per night
Takasagoya Ryokan, hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen and only 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests.

Perfect for a family of five.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
264 reviews
Price from
£93.83
per night
蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里, hotel in Zao Onsen

A 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers guests an indoor/outdoor hot spring and free Wi-Fi use throughout the property.

Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£212.73
per night
Zao Plaza Hotel, hotel in Zao Onsen

Just a 1-minute walk from Uwanodai Ski Resort, Zao Plaza Hotel features free WiFi and ski storage.

good meal.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
129 reviews
Price from
£107.16
per night
Zao Shiki no Hotel, hotel in Zao Onsen

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.

Big room. Every comfort has been considered. Great food. Welcoming staff. Enjoyable onsen
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
252 reviews
Price from
£165.81
per night
Meitoya So, hotel in Zao Onsen

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

The hotel facilities are nice and the staff very friendly.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
580 reviews
Price from
£124.76
per night
Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan, hotel in Zao Onsen

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 food was exceptional and there was a lot of it. We liked having a choice of yukata to wear during the stay. The room was a beautiful Japanese room. It was very spacious with excellent facilities. The staff were very helpful. It had a lovely onsen (including an outside one). We loved the communal area with massage chairs and a lovely view. Overall, we had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend the hotel.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
282 reviews
Price from
£123.58
per night
伊藤屋, hotel in Zao Onsen

伊藤屋 features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Zao Onsen, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

The owner are so friendly. Good hospitality service.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
213 reviews
Price from
£70.48
per night
Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira, hotel in Zao Onsen

Located just an 8-minute walk from Zao-onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira boasts various natural hot spring baths and stunning seasonal views of surrounding Zao mountains.

nice staff nice place good service at all
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
99 reviews
Price from
£101.88
per night
Wakamatsuya, hotel in Zao Onsen

Wakamatsuya is situated a 3-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and the Zao Bus Terminal. It houses 3 public hot spring baths, including one which can be privately used based on availability.

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.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
39 reviews
Price from
£198.65
per night
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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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  • Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 160 reviews

    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.

    接待人員親切 餐食用心 獨特的傳統風格 不愧是300多年歷史的温泉旅館(房內的半戶外温泉實在太喜歡了

  • 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 8 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers guests an indoor/outdoor hot spring and free Wi-Fi use throughout the property.

  • Takasagoya Ryokan
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 264 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen and only 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests.

    Lovely staff and atmosphere and helped with any questions I had.

  • Zao Shiki no Hotel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 252 reviews

    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.

    location , outdoor onsen and nice buffet breakfast

  • Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 99 reviews

    Located just an 8-minute walk from Zao-onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira boasts various natural hot spring baths and stunning seasonal views of surrounding Zao mountains. 4 free...

    Good service , nice place , very impression, Perfect

  • Wakamatsuya
    Central location
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 39 reviews

    Wakamatsuya is situated a 3-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and the Zao Bus Terminal. It houses 3 public hot spring baths, including one which can be privately used based on availability.

    Nice ryokan with good view and good service staffs

  • Matsukaneya Annex
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 157 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, Matukaneya Annex offers 3-star accommodation with hot spring baths including a free-flowing natural hot spring bath. The property features a restaurant serving unique cuisine.

    入住時自製洗衣機壞了,店員改請我們用飯店自己的洗衣機(清潔房務用品的),不過整潔度還是沒問題,是個奇妙的體驗

  • Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 282 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments.

    Beautiful rooms and facilities with very helpful staff

  • Meitoya So
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 580 reviews

    Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

    Amazing breakfast and dinner and just overall feel

  • Zao Plaza Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 129 reviews

    Just a 1-minute walk from Uwanodai Ski Resort, Zao Plaza Hotel features free WiFi and ski storage.

    皆さん一所懸命に頑張って接客対応され気持ち良かった。スリッパの消毒、部屋清掃など建物、設備は古いが清潔でした。

  • 伊藤屋
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 213 reviews

    伊藤屋 features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Zao Onsen, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

    目の前に外湯がありましたが、ここのお風呂も大変良かった。昔ながらの旅館でしたから、妙に落ち着きました。 

  • Le Vert Zao
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 86 reviews

    Just a 1-minute walk to Nakamori Ski Resort, Le Vert Zao offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms.Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and free private parking is provided.

    館内温泉は最高でした。また近くの有料の露天風呂への送迎もして頂きました。 朝夕食 お米が美味しかったです。

  • Takamiya Hotel Lucent
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 106 reviews

    Situated in the Zao Onsen hot spring area, Hotel Lucent Takamiya is just a 2-minute walk away from Zao Chuo Ropeway's Onsen Station.

    スタッフ様が本当に親切で、サービスも良かった! チェックアウト後も温泉も入れてすごく良かったです。

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Ryokans that guests love in Zao Onsen

  • Avg. price/night: £47.98
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 47 reviews
    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.
    Abigail
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £157.17
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 282 reviews
    This is a lovely old Ryokan at the end of the onsen street. It's accessible by short walk to the ski resort and has its own onsen as well as having a traditional onsen just out side the front entrance.
    Tony
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £164.21
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 252 reviews
    - Great hospitality - amazing onsen (both traditional outside the hotel and within the hotel) - yukata - fantastic breakfast
    Marco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £157.17
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 282 reviews
    Very beautiful traditional ryokan, the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Had a blast snowboarding for the first time and enjoyed the onsen after a whole day out in the cold. Breakfast and dinner are delicious and very large portions.
    Kent
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.88
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 213 reviews
    Everything is really nice, it is an old style ryokan and very good hot spring. Room is spacious with view. Was able to use the washing machine for free! Located on the main hot spring street , walkable to the Ropeway. Lots of restaurants nearby however some required advance booking. The hosts are very lovely and nice. If you want to experience authentic ryokan this will be the place to go
    Chia Ying
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.65
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 33 reviews
    We loved our stay at Matsuo House. Taka, Oraphin and Yuuchan were amazing hosts. They were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. The rooms are traditiinL tatami rooms, futon beds. The lodge is right beside one of the public onsens and close to the chairlifts. Highlight of our ski trip to Japan. We will be back. Especially loved our morning greetings from 3 yo Yuuchan - "sleep well?" We sure did. Xx
    Duffey
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 83 reviews
    It's a very cosy, traditional place. We get to sleep on a futon in a tatami room. It is clean, the scenery from the rooms in the morning is amazing. Inou-san is more than willing to drive us around the place. The breakfast toast with cheese is delicious.
    Desireen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £269.77
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 160 reviews
    Amazing experience at the Ryokan. Rooms are really nice and the Onsen and food are great
    Andre
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £134.89
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 580 reviews
    It’s well located. Close to the most famous onsen in Zao. The rooms are typical ryokan room, but I had to set my own futon. Onsen are great too
    Maria Inês
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £83.17
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 101 reviews
    Yoshidaya Ryokan is a beautifully presented traditional ryokan. Its right in the middle of the old part of Zao Onsen surrounded by historic buildings. This is a traditional Ryokan so be prepared to walk up stairs and use shared facilities. The rooms are very warm and comfortable and the Ryokan facilities are well presented and clean. The Hot Spring bath was wonderful! I will be staying at Yoshidaya again!
    timothy_kenyon
    Solo traveller