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Takasagoya Ryokan 3 stars
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. The ryokan features family rooms.
Canada
Nice traditional japanese style room, enjoyed the kotatsu in particular
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso 4 stars
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 wooden structure of the property portrays a traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby.
Israel
An exceptional and authentic experience. The food was delicious, the staff was so welcoming and professional. This place heals your body and soul. 12/10!! We will be back for sure, recommended!!!
Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato 4 stars
Zao Onsen
A 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato offers guests an indoor/outdoor hot spring and free Wi-Fi use throughout the property. Complimentary welcome drink and red bean soup are served upon arrival.
Meitoya So 3 stars
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.
Every room includes a TV and yukata robes. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
United Kingdom
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Having stayed at Zao Onsen thirty years ago when I worked in Japan, I wanted to share the Zao Onsen experience with my husband, and chose this hotel on the basis of the photos and reviews on Booking.com. On arrival, it all seemed very familiar. After experiencing the onsen bath, and the location of our room, I'm quite sure I had chosen the same hotel where I stayed back then! Obviously it has been quite recently refurbished, but there are some parts that don't change so much. We opted to have dinner at the hotel, which was excellent. Due to some confusion about exactly where the Z90 bus for Zao Onsen left Yamagata city,we missed the bus we wanted to take, so arrived around 6.45pm. (According to Google Maps, we could catch the Z90 from a stop about 50 yards from our previous hotel, but the reception staff there insisted we had to go to Yamagata station... so we missed the bus by one minute. After an hour and a half wait for the next one, the first stop after Yamagata station was, yes, you guessed it, 50 yards from our previous hotel!) As dinner is set out with fresh ingredients to be cooked at your table, you can't be later than 7pm. There is a shuttle bus from the hotel to Zao bus termius, but we didn't know about it, so walked to the hotel. Unfortunately, the short cut route we had planned was closed due to road works, so it was a much longer, and steeper, walk. The next morning, we got the shuttle bus to the bus terminus to return to Yamagata city. The onsen is really wonderful. Zao has a very special PH balance to the water. The bath at this onsen is superb.
伊藤屋 3 stars
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. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has quiet street views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The accommodation offers full-day security, luggage storage space and organising tours for guests.
Hong Kong
Host is nice and friendly. Japanese style breakfast is very nice. There is fridge and microwave outside my room.
Matsukaneya Annex 3 stars
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. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.
All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation is equipped with a terrace and a shared lounge.
Taiwan
Good location and good food.
Zao Plaza Hotel 3 stars
Zao Onsen
Just a 1-minute walk from Uwanodai Ski Resort, Zao Plaza Hotel features free WiFi and ski storage. Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is an 8-minute walk away, and free pick-up shuttles are provided when called from the terminal.
Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room at Plaza Hotel Zao has a TV and a fridge. An electric kettle with tea leaves is also provided.
Taiwan
We love the meals, services, big rooms and the strategic location to Zao Sky Cable. It is quite a walk to Sanroku Ropeway but the hotel offers pick up and drop off service whenever you want, which is a total plus. Breakfast and Dinner are just marvelous. The facilities are quite old but it is clean and very traditional Japanese. The Onsen is the best in town and it's open 24 hrs.... Overall, we love it and definitely will go back.
Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan 4 stars
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 hotel offers Japanese dining and ski storage facilities.
Thailand
We have had a very remarkable stayed at omiya ryokan with fully retreated in a Japanese local life style we will comeback to this place again..
Zao Shiki no Hotel 3 stars
Zao Onsen
Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas.
Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers.
Japan
Great location, 5 mins by foot to the ski lift, great sauna, staff removed snow from my car, good breakfast, clean and quiet room, great view of the forest
Matsupokkuri 2 stars
Zao Onsen
The ryokan has a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi.
The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.
Japan
Great location, 5 minutes walking from the ski resort, 1 minute from public onsen, 2 minutes walking from the bus stop. A lot of restaurants around. The stuff are friendly. The breakfast is really good, Japanese style.
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Takasagoya Ryokan
Zao OnsenCentral location9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 245 reviewsSet 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.
Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato
Zao OnsenCentral location9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 8 reviewsA 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato offers guests an indoor/outdoor hot spring and free Wi-Fi use throughout the property.
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Zao OnsenCentral location9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 148 reviewsLocated 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
Zao Shiki no Hotel
Zao OnsenCentral location8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 253 reviewsWinter 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
Wakamatsuya
Zao OnsenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 38 reviewsWakamatsuya 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
Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira
Zao OnsenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 96 reviewsLocated 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
Matsukaneya Annex
Zao OnsenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 153 reviewsLocated 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
Zao OnsenCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 256 reviewsOnly 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
Zao OnsenCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 70 reviewsMatsupokkuri is a property situated in Zao Onsen near Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The ryokan has a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi.
Excellent location and friendly and helpful owner.
Meitoya So
Zao OnsenCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 543 reviewsRenovated 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
伊藤屋
Zao OnsenCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 207 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。
Zao Plaza Hotel
Zao OnsenCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 120 reviewsJust 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。
Le Vert Zao
Zao OnsenCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 84 reviewsJust 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。
Yoshidaya Ryokan
Zao OnsenCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 98 reviewsLocated in the Zao hot-spring area just a 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodations with mountain views.
当日は遅くなってしまいましたが、快く対応して頂きました。温泉の泉質がやはり良いです。少し熱湯で温まりました。
Takamiya Hotel Lucent
Zao OnsenCentral location7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 100 reviewsSituated 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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- Avg. price/night: £186.118.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 253 reviewsDinner was a memorable experience. Lots of dishes were offered, Not all were to my taste, but nevertheless, the food was prepared by experts who take pride in their craft. The onsen, in particular the outside onsen, was amazing. The mineral rich water is easily 40°C.
MartinFamily with young children - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 43 reviewsHosts 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.AbigailYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £186.118.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 253 reviews- Great hospitality - amazing onsen (both traditional outside the hotel and within the hotel) - yukata - fantastic breakfast
MarcoYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £66.658.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 207 reviewsEverything 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 YingYoung couple - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 31 reviewsWe 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
DuffeyYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £113.488.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 543 reviewsThe onsen offers one of the best experiences at Meitoya So. The hotel staff will make the futon bed for you during the evening. The breakfast spread was acceptable. The western bed was comfortable too.
ThomasFamily with young children - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 256 reviewsBreakfast is very sumptuous. It is very good. We also like the onsen in the ryokan.Cheng ChengFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: £113.488.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 543 reviewsIt’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 tooMaria InêsSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £80.477.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 98 reviewsYoshidaya 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_kenyonSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £90.799.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 245 reviewsGood location, just 5 mins walk from the Yamako Bus terminal. The ryokan's owner is very friendly to the guest. He can speak a little English too. They also serve some tasty Japanese breakfast and dinner. They offer free tickets for entry to the 3 public hot springs nearby. I will be staying at Takasagoya again the next time I am here to see the snow monsters.Josh_KongSolo traveller
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