The 10 best holiday rentals in Zao Onsen, Japan

The best holiday rentals in Zao Onsen

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Takasagoya Ryokan

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath.

Heike

From

Ireland

The rooms were very spacious and the food was exceptionally. It was a fantastic authentic experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

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US$183.47

1 night, 2 adults

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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zao Onsen

Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

Adam

From

United Kingdom

Fantastic location, right on Uwanodai slope - actual ski-in ski-out. Host was extremely friendly and helpful, the food in the restaurant was great and good value. Nice draught beer! Shower in room with a shared hot bath that could be booked for free. There's a ski/boot room in the basement that opens onto the slope. The decor is a bit dated but in a very charming way.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

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US$163.81

1 night, 2 adults

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Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

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.

EntCrafter

From

Germany

Very nice, traditional experience! We were very surprised with the diversity of the breakfast. If you want to experience a proper Japanese breakfast, here is one place where you can do that very well. The onsen was very pleasant too, but you might need to get accustomed to the temperature. All in all we had a very pleasant stay here and we can definitely recommend! Thanks a lot :)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

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US$331.55

1 night, 2 adults

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Pension Puutaro

Zao Onsen

Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

Maggie

From

Australia

I will definitely come again. Cozy, super homey and feeling safe. Very clean. Love the staff!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

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US$144.15

1 night, 2 adults

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Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

ANAN

From

Thailand

very nice place , good vibe , kind of staff ,

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

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US$255.54

1 night, 2 adults

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蔵王温泉岩清水料理の宿季の里

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.

Siau

From

Australia

We had an excellent stay, food and presentations were exquisite. We admired the thought that went into presenting food in dishes that are compatible with the “mood” of the food. Only 5 minutes walk to the lift. Staff were professional, rooms were comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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US$270.29

1 night, 2 adults

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Meitoya So

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.

Tracy

From

Singapore

The service was excellent, dinner and bfast served was delicious. I just amazed with their warm hospitality especially when we encountered the problems to get to the ropeway of Zao Onsen Ropeway station, the front desk without hesitate and drove 4 of us to the bus terminal for luggage kept at the locker and then further dropped us at the zao ropeway cable car. It was really unexpected and they extend their great hospitality to fetch us around especially that day it was snow heavily. We were much appreciated and enjoyed the stay in the Ryokan. Thanks to the drivers and front desk staffs, it was so touch and definitely a memorable stay and will definitely come back again!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews

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US$151.36

1 night, 2 adults

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Matsupokkuri

Zao Onsen

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.

Benjamin

From

United Kingdom

In the heart of Zao Onsen village and a short walk to the main "ropeway" or cable car. The room was beautiful with a table and cushionbs and a cupboard with futons to put out. We went western style and left our futons out all the time we were there and had some of the cushions as a makeshift bedhead against the cupboard. The food was absolutely amazing - we had a shabu shabu hot pot dinner that was cooked on our table and it was difficult to stop eating although despite the very generous serving. Breakfast was also plentiful and nutritiously so well balanced that we could go on skiing for hours without a break. The owner is charming and although we hired a local guide for going back country we should have just talked to the owner. He has been skiing is Zao all his life and was a champion giant slalom skier and is a volunteer search and rescue patrol guy too. The mother has a shop downstairs and her delicious sweet dumplings get sold out everyday. Don't worry about not having a private bathroom (I normally prefer this) as the facilities are scrupulously clean. There is a lovely communal bath (one for men, another for women) and the best onsen in town just opposite (free voucher available from the front desk). Felt really well looked after. Will definitely come back!! Zao Onsen is like a ghibli world. There are snow rabbits running about in the breathtaking scenery of the snow monsters and apparently giant foxes and (musasabi) giant flying squirrels with 1.6m wingspan (very rare to see though). Just lovely! Zao also has a new excellent music bar/restaurant called Takiyama Studio. The chefs drum and play guitiar and various instruments and a waitress sings - it was amazing, especially the qualilty of the waitresses singing and guitar playing. The chef's singing was not my cup of tea but he knew his way around an axe!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

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US$131.05

1 night, 2 adults

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Matsukaneya Annex

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.

Sandy

From

Malaysia

Like it very much and Osen very nice, natural~ relax and my friend also like it very much.. highly recommended.. got free shuttle bus..

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

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US$187.40

1 night, 2 adults

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Takamiya Hotel Lucent

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.

Yu Ting Yvonne

From

Hong Kong

Very clean and people so nice; room super big

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

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US$180.19

1 night, 2 adults

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