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The 10 Best Lodges in Zao Onsen, Japan

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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.

The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 38 km from the lodge.

It’s beautifully situated. Up in the mountains with gentle slopes and lovely hiking trails. Property is cozy and clean and the staff were very nice, responsive and helpful.

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9.1
Superb
80 reviews
Price from
CNY 417
per night

Located within a 5-minute walk from Zao Ski Resort and Zao Onsen hot spring area, Lodge Scole is a pet friendly European-style lodge accommodation. Free WiFi access is available in the public area.

Scole Lodge offers free luggage storage, tour reservations and kokeshi doll painting at a fee. The public bathing area features a large hot tub where guests can unwind. The property offers transportation service from/to Yamagata and Sendai Airport at a fee.

The location is good, there are many ramen restaurants and cafes around, and the food at the hotel's restaurant is also great. Clean and tidy. The staff service is very good, Can be said to be excellent service . Impeccable. There is also a very cute dog named Yuki.

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8.9
Fabulous
54 reviews

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges that guests love in Zao Onsen

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 54 reviews
    The breakfast was good, we all had eggs cooked for eachbof and some toast which was nice. The lodge is set up really we to ski and board at Zao, you can just walk up the hill to the gondola, and the staff were very friendly
    Elizabeth
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 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
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 221 reviews
    Gracious hospitality, free tickets to onsen and rides to and from rentals and main lodge at zao onsen ski resort.
    Landry
    Family with young children
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 83 reviews
    Sunrise lift #29 is right outside so it's super convenient to reach the slopes. I could send my snowboard ahead of time and the staff had it ready for me when I arrived. They will drive you anywhere: rental shop, main resort lodge, restaurants, bathhouse, bus station, etc. Our room was big enough for 4 people to sleep in and the downstairs lounge area has a TV, couches, big tables, and drink vending machine if you want to hang out in a bigger space. The toilets were always clean.
    JESSICA
    Group
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 221 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: CNY 741.56
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 reviews
    Hands down best breakfast buffet I've had at a hotel stay. The food was fresh and gourmet with plenty of varieties. The location of the lodge was right on the ski slopes, so it was a true ski in ski out experience. The staff here work around the clock to make the stay comfortable for their guests. They even picked us up on a ski cat on the first day after getting off the gondola to get there.
    Hikari
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: CNY 741.56
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 reviews
    A classy lodge cabin with with billard tablre, comic books and unlimite drink, and a nice fire place to relax. Situated on top of a mountain. We had Good company with a friendly staff, gueat and owner, nice dinner and breakfast meal Peacefull place and a good hiking area during Autumn.
    hannelle
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 221 reviews
    The lodge is located very close to a ski lift! The host might offer to drive you to the ski lift or onsen.
    Brett
    Group
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 221 reviews
    Friendly hosts, ski to lodge, next to lift number 29, good value, homely. The owner drove us to/from the bus terminal, onsen and rental shop during our stay. Very clean, rooms were comfortable and warm. The owners wife was very friendly and caring. Thank you for the great stay!
    David
    People with friends