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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.

Room size was amazing , the staff and facilities very good . Food is great
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
£269.78
1 night, 2 adults
Takasagoya Ryokan, hotel in Zao Onsen

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.

Is near to the bus station and very homely
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
284 reviews
Price from
£100.60
1 night, 2 adults
蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里, hotel in Zao Onsen

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
£202.72
1 night, 2 adults
Zao Plaza Hotel, hotel in Zao Onsen

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
134 reviews
Price from
£113.30
1 night, 2 adults
Takamiya Hotel Lucent, hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

The staff were very nice and welcoming. very hospitable, was sincerely touched by their service throughout the stay. I would like to thank the concierge lady at front desk especially. sadly i couldn’t rmb here name.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
124 reviews
Price from
£130.06
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Hotel was nice and rooms were big and comfortable. A short walk to convenience store and restaurants
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
275 reviews
Price from
£150.18
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Dinner was good
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
616 reviews
Price from
£118.89
1 night, 2 adults
Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira, hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira provides accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

Onsen very good
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
103 reviews
Price from
£132.30
1 night, 2 adults
Matsukaneya Annex, hotel in Zao Onsen

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.

Delicious Zao local foods, and onsen is also great
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
168 reviews
Price from
£146.83
1 night, 2 adults
Le Vert Zao, hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Le Vert Zao offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

Jacki was a fabulous host! The staff with minimal english were great - they all tried to help and got an english speaking staff member when needed. The hotel is exceptionally clean and well maintained. The location to the slopes is great and the hotel shuttle was a great addition. We were able to ski in and out each day.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
102 reviews
Price from
£159.02
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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Great access to the city centre! Check these ryokans in Zao Onsen

  • Yoshidaya
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1 review

    Located in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Yoshidaya provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

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

    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.

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

  • Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 186 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.

    Excellent food, 4 onsen on property. Spacious rooms.

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

    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.

  • Zao Shiki no Hotel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 275 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 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 103 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira provides accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

    Good service , nice place , very impression, Perfect

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

    Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge.

    Nice ryokan with good view and good service staffs

  • Matsukaneya Annex
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 168 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.

    Delicious Zao local foods, and onsen is also great

  • Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 322 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

  • Matsupokkuri
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 72 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsupokkuri features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan has family rooms.

    Excellent location and friendly and helpful owner.

  • Meitoya So
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 616 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

  • Le Vert Zao
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 102 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Le Vert Zao offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

    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 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 124 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

    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。

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

    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.

    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。

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  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 48 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
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 275 reviews
    - Great hospitality - amazing onsen (both traditional outside the hotel and within the hotel) - yukata - fantastic breakfast
    Marco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £253.73
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 322 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
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 210 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
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 35 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
     · 84 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.
    msdesireen
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 186 reviews
    Amazing experience at the Ryokan. Rooms are really nice and the Onsen and food are great
    Andre
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 103 reviews
    Close to the property. Love the private onsen, the host even provides the local milk to the customer to enjoy after soaking in the hot spring. Also the shuttle bus service is pretty handy.
    serena
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 616 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
  • 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