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Takamiya Hotel Hammond, hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Hammond Takamiya offers public hot-spring baths. Guests can use free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and at the public areas.

location is good, staff is really friendly but the room quite old need to collect the trash after checking out
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
199 reviews
Price from£66.81per night
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.

The facilities are well kept. Love the old Japan hotel feeling with clean, comfortable and unpretentious decorations. A car stop at entrance plus a close by car park in addition to the bigger car park. Staff at check in is professional and at breakfast are great. At dinner, food was nicely presented and it is also a pleasant experience with some selection of sake. Sofa chair in the room we booked extra for was clean and nice! Thank you.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
303 reviews
Price from£142.62per night
Takamiya Hotel Jurin, hotel in Zao Onsen

Offering ski-to-door access right across from Uwanodai Ski Area, Hotel Jurin features a hot spring bath, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and a restaurant.

Ski in and ski out resort. Breakfast and dinner are the same menu throughout your stay. The staff are helpful and friendly.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
93 reviews
Price from£197.49per night
ロッヂ スガノ, hotel in Zao Onsen

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. The hotel has family rooms.

Very friendly staff. Very close to ski slope by walking 1min.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
17 reviews
Price from£74.31per night
Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort, hotel in Zao Onsen

Takamiya Rurikura Resort boasts ski-to-door access from Yokukura ski slope, an outdoor hot spring bath and karaoke rooms.

Great location. Just steps from the cable car/rope way. Great onsen.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
110 reviews
Price from£158.30per 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.

This place was lovely! Staff don't speak a lot of english, but then i dont speak a lot of japanese, but together we managed to get any questions answered promptly! If you can swing the additional cost *definitely* do the half board experience. The food was phenomenal and the service was lovely! The onsen was lovely and hot, the minerals left my skin so smooth.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
261 reviews
Price from£117.99per 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.

Location is good as it is a walking distance to the ski lift. Staffs are nice. They have English speaking and Chinese speaking staffs that provide better service to foreign guests. The dinner and breakfast are good and well serve.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
549 reviews
Price from£107.91per night
Le Vert Zao, hotel in Zao Onsen

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.

I think there could have been a bit more choice for breakfast.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
84 reviews
Price from£138.96per 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
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
254 reviews
Price from£118.55per night
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.

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 :)
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
149 reviews
Price from£236.69per night
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What guests said about Zao Onsen:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.

    Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line. The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)
    Camilla
    Denmark
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...

    It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns. The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it. It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also. And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.
    Ed
    Malaysia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...

    I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!
    Tamsyn
    Australia
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    I booked for a group of 3 families.

    I booked for a group of 3 families. When I checked in they assumed that the Japanese family is the primary contact. The hotel front refused my ID and address and INSISTED that the Japanese family should be the primary contact and address. This is unacceptable considering that I am the one booking. It caused a lot of confusion and uncomfortable to my group. If you do not want foreigner to book the property then why bother listing it in the booking.com?
    Reza Surja
    Japan
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Interesting for its hot springs one can find almost...

    Interesting for its hot springs one can find almost everywhere and its location in a charming mountain are. The little town itself doesn't offer much and is rather boring. Few restaurants that close early at about 3 pm and hardly any shopping facilities. Fortunately, there is at least a small convenience store. The sulphurous smell of the hot springs can be noticed all around the area.
    Gerd
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Staying at the Christmas Rose Hotel was perfect for hot...

    Staying at the Christmas Rose Hotel was perfect for hot springs ( onsen ) and also close to convenience store. The owners are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Free rides to zao hp town and had coupons for the four main hot springs there. Tatami mat flooring and Japanese type hotel. Perfect for relaxing away from major city type hotels. Peaceful time memories. I have videos on youtube also about it. Highly recommended!! Zao Onsen is an amazing place.
    Rockitfish Ray
    United States

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  • From £65.76 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 207 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
    Australia
  • From £89.58 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews
    Good 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_Kong
    Singapore
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 54 reviews
    Before I booked the place I’ve read the comments. Mostly with good review. I wasn’t disappointed at all. Staff was friendly the place quite clean and close to the ski resort and onsen. Only 5 mins walk from Zao bus terminal. The breakfast limited but thats fine. My room was facing mountains and its beautiful.
    ZaharaNgah
    Japan
  • From £117.02 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    The beautiful view from your bedroom high ceiling windows, along corridors, lobby abs breakfast venue is fabulous. Outdoor sulfer onsen is really good, but you have to walk pass thru snow, (hotel provide you a snow coat,boots and umbrella for you to use). Dining and breakfast are variety.
    jackvisa
    Thailand
  • From £150.05 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 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
    Malaysia
  • From £66.17 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 71 reviews
    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.
    Alessandra
    Japan
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 220 reviews
    The lodge is really near to the ski resort. Literally you can just walk to play ski or snowboard. Even though there is no bathroom in the property, but you can have free token to enter onsen near the property.
    Izwan Muayyad Muhammad
    Japan
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 549 reviews
    The 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.
    Thomas
    Singapore
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews
    The accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.
    Magnus
    Japan
  • From £100.78 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 153 reviews
    The location and bus access was extremely convenient and one of the primary reasons in choosing the place. The hotel also offers their own shuttle service to get you around faster if your in a pinch.
    Lorenzo
    Japan
  • From £347.14 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 149 reviews
    Amazing immersion into Japanese food and culture. Beautiful rooms. Various onsens...all excellent. The meals were artistic masterpieces. Highly recommend. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
    Garry
    Australia
  • From £81.44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 reviews
    Nice and rustic cabin type hotel experience up on the mountain side. Ski in and ski out facilities. Hot chocolate to die for. Fireplaces.
    Chun Hao
    Malaysia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 303 reviews
    Exceptional staff at hotel and with shuttle services they provided; most courteous drivers and staff all around.
    Jay
    United States
  • From £195.97 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 93 reviews
    Ski-in-out perfect. Perfect Japanese breakfast. Onsen. Big Japanese rooms with comfy beds. Nice helpful staff.
    Maya
    Thailand
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
    Transportation services from the bus terminal to the hotel. The hotel staff are friendly and kind.
    Niramon
    Thailand
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews
    The room was spacious. Could use other Takamiya hotel’s onsen bath.
    miki
    Australia
  • From £111.98 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 120 reviews
    It near the cable sky just walk in 3-5 minutes from hotel.
    Patcharee
    Thailand
  • From £89.58 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews
    Great Ryokan experience. Friendly and helpful owners.
    Matthew
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 303 reviews
    Everything. A little paradise in zao onsen!
    Michael
    Italy
  • From £150.05 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
    The location is close to the ski resort
    Elaine
    China