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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zao Onsen

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

A
Aaron
From
Hong Kong
perfect stay the food is great the hospitality is overwhelming, way over the japanese standard
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
US$183.76
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Inn Sangoro

Zao Onsen

With Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable in 3.1 km, Forest Inn Sangoro offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

W
Wan-Ling
From
Taiwan
Cozy vibe for snow lovers. Staff are very friendly and responsive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$124.69
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Chong
From
Malaysia
First, the design of the house is super western and super beautiful just right infront of ski slopes. I have a once in a lifetime view from my room and also breakfast area! Second, that's the only hostel comes with private room (as far as I know). Third, I actually paid for the breakfast and dinner and I NEVER REGRET to do so (even though you can have some food out there but is abit far). The dinner is just WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL. Experience yourself and you will know what I meant. It is Extremely exceeded my expectation, even after so many days I am back to my country while I writing this review, I am still so in love of everything I have experience here. Come here during winter, must come. And I'm super pleased to be served by the old couple, so simple, so genuine, soooo awe!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$164.07
1 night, 2 adults

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.

j
janie
From
United Arab Emirates
Room size was amazing , the staff and facilities very good . Food is great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
US$332.08
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
ANAN
From
Thailand
very nice place , good vibe , kind of staff ,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$307.14
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

M
Michael
From
Italy
Everything. A little paradise in zao onsen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
Price from
US$233.90
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
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
Price from
US$270.71
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Rick
From
Australia
Where do I start? This place is amazing to stay at! I regret that we only stayed one night! The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was included and it was buffet style. Due to it being so early in the season, a lot of restaurants were closed, but the reception staff recommended a lovely BBQ place a short walk away which was delicious! The baths were to die for! We used both the private and public baths.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Price from
US$151.60
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
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
Price from
US$131.26
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
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
Price from
US$187.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Highly rated ski resorts in Zao Onsen and nearby

  • Le Vert Zao

    Zao Onsen
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 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.

    From US$203.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

    ユニテ蔵王ジョーニダ リゾート is a recently renovated apartment in Yamagata, near Zao Onsen Ski Resort. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

    From US$281.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL features views of the mountain. With ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$261.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

    From US$91.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews

    Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...

    From US$92.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

    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.

    From US$312.91 per night

Save money on ski resorts in Zao Onsen and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, しばママのお宿 ShibaMamas Casual Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

    From US$111.57 per night
  • ロッヂ スガノ

    Zao Onsen
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$98.44 per night
  • Takamiya Hotel Lucent

    Zao Onsen
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

    From US$88.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

    From US$65.63 per night
  • 蔵王温泉 林檎屋

    Yamagata
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Situated in Yamagata, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 蔵王温泉 林檎屋 has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

    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.

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  • Yoshidaya

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From US$122.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 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.

    From US$202.13 per night
  • Zao Plaza Hotel

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 144 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.

    From US$259.88 per night
  • Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55497v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55487v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Lodge Scole

    Zao Onsen
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Providing a restaurant and a bar, Lodge Scole is located in Zao Onsen, not far from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Complimentary WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

    Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    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.

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  • Set in Kaminoyama and only 13 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, A private inn where you can relax in nature and enjoy with groups of up to 14 people offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and...

    From US$693.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 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.

    From US$342.90 per night
  • G-SQUARE

    Yamagata
    Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews

    Located in Yamagata, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, G-SQUARE provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    Situated in Kaminoyama, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿 has ski-to-door access, a shared lounge and rooms with free WiFi access. The property features mountain views.

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