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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.

The location was amazing The vibe was amazing Staff was friendly and super helpful
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
194 reviews
Price from£66.61per 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.

Onsen beautiful, location near rope way
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
301 reviews
Price from£142.20per 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.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
92 reviews
Price from£191.33per 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
111 reviews
Price from£157.83per 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
256 reviews
Price from£117.64per 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.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
536 reviews
Price from£107.59per 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.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
79 reviews
Price from£138.55per 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
252 reviews
Price from£118.20per 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
147 reviews
Price from£235.99per night
Pension Puutaro, hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski resort, Pension Puutaro offers Japanese-style rooms, a French course for dinner and free Wi-Fi.

The owners are super friendly and gentle, everything is clean and tidy. The breakfast is awesome! We had a really pleasant time there! Also the location is convenient, hope to come back soon :)
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
174 reviews
Price from£101.50per 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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  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 536 reviews
    Nice hotel, we were able to check-in a bit earlier than expected. The onsen baths were small (especially on women's side) but the water temperature was perfect (42°C, maybe? It was not written). We liked the shabu shabu for dinner, and the buffet breakfast was good as well. Very courteous staff. Our room probably had the worst view (parking side), but at 19 000 yen/night for 2, with a bathroom and meals, it was incredible value for money :) Also: it is only a short walk away from Zao Dai Rotenburo, don't miss it!
    Meg
    France
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    Oraphin, Taka, and Yui are the best! The were so friendly and helpful. My fiance and I stayed for a few days and don't speak Japanese so Oraphin and Taka helped us reserve a private onsen and a dinner reservation at a nearby restaurant. Zao Onsen is a small town, but even still the location of the house was very close to everything and just steps away from many nice onsens. Oraphin and Taka will help you with whatever your needs may be, I would gladly come back and stay with them again!
    Edward
    United States
  • From £79.17 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 97 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
    Australia
  • 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
    New Zealand
  • 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
    United States
  • From £212.13 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 147 reviews
    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 :)
    EntCrafter
    Germany
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews
    A nice ryokan with a nice onsen. Very hospitable staff. The free milk/coffee/pudding service at the lounge is a nice touch, especially the fresh milk is very creamy and delicious. They served the famous Zao beef for dinner which was delicious. The room is huge and comfortable with all the amenities
    Isaac
    Australia
  • 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
    Japan
  • From £111.65 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 151 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 £116.12 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 256 reviews
    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..
    visessak
    Thailand
  • 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
     · 174 reviews
    The location was fantastic for skiing and the hosts were wonderful and accommodating. My kids really enjoyed the the hotel.
    Zac
    Australia
  • From £65.57 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 205 reviews
    The elderly couple running the ryokan were very nice. There were electric kettles, microwaves and tea available to use
    Felix
    Germany
  • From £189.80 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 92 reviews
    Ski-in-out perfect. Perfect Japanese breakfast. Onsen. Big Japanese rooms with comfy beds. Nice helpful staff.
    Maya
    Thailand
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 194 reviews
    the location is good to be close to the ski areas and it’s nice to have onsen in the hotel.
    M
    Melinda
    Hong Kong
  • From £111.65 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 151 reviews
    It was our second time in this wonderful hotel. the staff and the food are excellent.
    Adriana
    Spain
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 301 reviews
    The hotel is very clean and the onsen is very beautiful. The amenities are great.
    Sin Tong
    Australia
  • From £155.19 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 252 reviews
    Just a normal hotel that is not on the ski slopes The bed was comfortable
    Lauren
    Australia
  • From £89.32 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 242 reviews
    Nice traditional japanese style room, enjoyed the kotatsu in particular
    Abbas
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 119 reviews
    It near the cable sky just walk in 3-5 minutes from hotel.
    Patcharee
    Thailand