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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.

Everything is perfect! The amazing experience was starting from the transportation service. Then the check-in and dinner services, everything feels perfect! I can feel the staffs are all proud of this Hotel and its history and spirit. Thanks for Takamiya gave us such warm experience!

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9
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
€ 247
per night

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.

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
€ 247
per night

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.

Guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the vicinity.

Hot spring is amazing. Breakfast is also great.

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8.2
Very good
556 reviews
Price from
€ 91
per night

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.

The elderly couple who runs the place were friendly & welcoming. Besides it being a lovely and old traditional inn, it's interesting to see they keep nostalgic antic items such as old record players, cassette players (a rarity nowadays) - it was nice to have breakfast in the dining listening to classic songs. I enjoyed the public bath here after returning from the freezing cold outdoor - though the onsen here is superhot & high in acidity here compared with other onsens which I've been.

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8
Very good
208 reviews
Price from
€ 39
per night

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.

Probably one of the best hotel experiences I've had. All of the staff was extremely helpful and nice. There was a bit of a language barrier but they were very accommodating nonetheless. My room was a good size with a nice view, I came for fall color viewing and I had a fantastic view outside my window. The hot springs at the hotel were extremely nice. The water was just the right temperature for me and it made my skin feel fantastic afterwards. I personally prefered the sulfur bath more but both were great. I was lucky enough to go when it wasn't that busy and had the entire thing to myself. Last but not least, the best part about my stay was the food. I stayed for 2 nights and was able to indulge in some of the most delicious food. The dinner and breakfast for each day was different but equally as delicious. If you ever stay here, you must get the option with meals provided.

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8.6
Fabulous
153 reviews
Price from
€ 104
per night

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.

Breakfast is very sumptuous. It is very good. We also like the onsen in the ryokan.

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8.5
Very good
261 reviews
Price from
€ 87
per night

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February)

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.

The outdoor Onsen was awesome and it’s beautiful. The dinner was really great and the staff were friendly. The view of the room is epic.

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8.8
Fabulous
254 reviews
Price from
€ 105
per night

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away.

Breakfast: Japanese Buffet Dinner: Japanese Cusine Onsen: Private and Public (Best Onsen) Room:

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8.6
Fabulous
303 reviews
Price from
€ 165
per night

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. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath.

The staff was welcoming and always willing to help despite they do not speak English, it seems to be more oriented to Japanese tourists but as a foreign, everithing went smoothly. I had 1 dinner in the restaurant and it was really tasty

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8
Very good
17 reviews
Price from
€ 36
per night

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 equipment rentals are available, while facilities include a karaoke pub and a café lounge.

Ski in and ski out resort. Breakfast and dinner are the same menu throughout your stay. The staff are helpful and friendly.

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8.2
Very good
93 reviews
Price from
€ 430
per night

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Featuring traditional Japanese hot springs known as ‘onsen’, these hotels allow you to take a relaxing soak in therapeutic geothermal waters. Traditionally, onsens were located outdoors but a number of hotels also offer indoor facilities for private or shared use. The healing properties of each onsen will vary depending on its location, with ‘kuroyu’ black water known for its positive effects on skin.
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  • 伊藤屋
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 208 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。 

  • ロッヂ スガノ
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 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.

    Very friendly staff. Very close to ski slope by walking 1min.

  • Zao Plaza Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 121 reviews

    Just 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。

  • Takamiya Hotel Hammond
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews

    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.

    A good spot in the village close enough to the lifts

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  • Hotel Oakhill
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    The pet-friendly Hotel Oakhill in Yamagata is a 2-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and a 3-minute walk from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. There are 3 indoor/outdoor hot spring baths.

  • Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 153 reviews

    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.

    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

  • Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    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.

  • Zao Shiki no Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 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.

    location , outdoor onsen and nice buffet breakfast

  • Zao Kokusai Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 303 reviews

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

    Ski in and ski out with onsen plus equipment rental onsite.

  • Wakamatsuya
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews

    Wakamatsuya 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 96 reviews

    Located 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 153 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.

    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
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews

    Only 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

  • Takamiya Hotel Jurin
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 93 reviews

    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.

    晚歺非常丰富,酒店的服务水平很高,特别是会中文的服务生热情周到,酒店提供免费接送,超出想象,下次会再来。

  • Meitoya So
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 556 reviews

    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.

    Amazing breakfast and dinner and just overall feel

  • Le Vert Zao
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 85 reviews

    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.

    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
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 99 reviews

    Located 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
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 101 reviews

    Situated 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。

  • Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 110 reviews

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

    dinner is super delicious. Great location near Zao ropeway

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Hotels with onsen that guests love in Zao Onsen

  • Avg. price/night: € 134.39
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
    This is a lovely old Ryokan at the end of the onsen street. It's accessible by short walk to the ski resort and has its own onsen as well as having a traditional onsen just out side the front entrance.
    Tony
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 134.39
    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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 75.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 208 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 217.73
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    Breakfast is good and staff at breakfast room is nice. Size of the room is quite large for Japan standards. The room is well equipped, storage is great. Outdoor onsen is nice, but is it 100m away from the hotel, not a big deal. But just keep that in mind.
    Katia
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 96 reviews
    Close to the property. Love the private onsen, the host even provides the local milk to the customer to enjoy after soaking in the hot spring. Also the shuttle bus service is pretty handy.
    serena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 239.05
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 556 reviews
    It’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 too
    Maria Inês
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 91.63
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 99 reviews
    Yoshidaya 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_kenyon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 103.37
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 249 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
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 96 reviews
    Outdoor onsens are very nice. Best private onsen
    Prasert
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 75.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 208 reviews
    Cozy Ryokan with very friendly owner, I could keep my baggage in the lobby after checking out. There is a heater in the room. The hot spring bath was superb.
    Ayla
    Solo traveller

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