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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. Nice traditional japanese style room, enjoyed the kotatsu in particular

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9.1
Superb
241 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya 4 stars

Tendo Onsen, Tendo

The ryokan offers soothing natural hot spring bath in natural stone tubs and an open-air hot springs bath. A shared lounge features a tatami (woven-straw) floor and view of a Japanese garden. The ryokan also offers free use of bicycles. Certainly top 3 (if not best) onsen ryokan that I've ever stayed in Japan! Maybe also due to low season, very few customers and we were able to fully enjoyed onsen, resting areas etc. All facilities are new and perfect, staff extremely polite and helpful. Most certainly I'd return for a next time!

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9.1
Superb
211 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Matsushima Ichinobo 4 stars

Matsushima

Featuring free property-wide WiFi, a spa centre and a seasonal outdoor pool, Matsushima Ichinobo offers accommodation in Matsushima. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. way beyond expectation, newly renovated room facing the garden and ocean, very generous amenities and free drink selection on executive floor. lots of value-added items for free. highly recommended.

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9.1
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£292
per night

Tagoto 3 stars

Aizuwakamatsu

Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms come with beds and an en suite bathroom. All rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge. The property it is incredibly clean and well maintained in its fantastic traditional structure. The hosts are super friendly and sweet. Although their main language it is not English they do their best to fully communicate with you. You book your time for breakfast, dinner and the bath( which is private to you and your party). The room was very cool and super comfortable. The food was delicious and it felt like a feast all the time. I couldn’t recommend it more.

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9
Superb
459 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Tamonkan 2 stars

Mount Haguro, Tsuruoka

Surrounded by sacred mountains and untouched nature, Tamonkan is housed in a historic Japanese-style building. Complimentary tea and snacks are served to welcome guests. Dewa Shrine is located an 8-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Everything was superb! The place itself is amazing and the personnel friendly and helpful. すばらしい!

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9.2
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

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. 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
141 reviews
Price from
£219
per night

Shikitei Morioka TsunagiOnsen 4 stars

Tsunagi Onsen, Morioka

At Shikitei Morioka TsunagiOnsen Ryokan, guests can relax in the outdoor/indoor hot spring baths or get a soothing massage at a surcharge. Luggage storage service is available at the front desk and a gift shop and drinks vending machines can also be found on site. Everything was wonderful. The food was 3 star Michelin rooms were comfortable, the wifi was great and the scenery spectacular. However, what I will always remember are the staff. They were unfailingly polite and helpful to the point of driving us to to a craft center and to the post office, and to the post office again as the PO would not accept credit cards. I have never had an experience that exceeds the level of friendly service we experienced there. I already feel nostalgic about the place.

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9
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

Yukemuri no Yado Inazumi Onsen 4 stars

Yuzawa

Yukemuri no Yado Inazumi Onsen has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Yuzawa. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Guests also enjoy access to the sauna and hot spring bath, as well as the public bath and open-air bath. The surroundings, cleanliness, service, facilities and food.

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9.7
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£222
per night

Oyado Morinone

Kaminoyama Onsen, Kaminoyama

Situated in Kaminoyama, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Oyado Morinone offers accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a public bath. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. This was the most elegant and restful stay of my life. Food is incredible - deserves a bib gourmand! Rooms are large and comfortable with a view. Onsen is lovely. The best is the free alcohol and hot drink service in the evenings around the fireplace. Definitely stay here if you can! It’s once in a lifetime type stuff

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9.4
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
£173
per night

Hotel Ubudo 3 stars

Matsushima

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Hotel Ubudo is located in Matsushima and is 900 metres from Entsuin Temple. The property is close to several noted attractions, around a 5-minute walk from Matsushima Fish Market and around 600 metres from Godaido Temple. Shiogama Fish market is 6 km from the hotel and Zuigan-ji Temple is a 10-minute walk away. We like everything about the hotel.

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9
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
£241
per night

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