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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath.

A
Alexandre
From
France
A friend and I stayed there during one week-end. It was a very good experience. The room is quite large and very clean. The highlight of this stay was for sure the dinner. The food was delicious, made with high quality products and with a large selection of different dishes. The owners were very nice with us. If you want to have an experience in a traditionnal family owned ryokan, I highly recommend to stay there :) It is exactly the kind of place that I hope will still exist in some years!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
US$182.96
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

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.

R
Ricky
From
Australia
staff was really friendly and would go above and beyond. breakfast and dinner was also delish! would happily come back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Price from
US$330.64
1 night, 2 adults

Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

A
ANAN
From
Thailand
very nice place , good vibe , kind of staff ,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$305.81
1 night, 2 adults

蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里

Zao Onsen

Located within less than 1 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Zao Onsen, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers accommodation with seating area.

S
Siau
From
Australia
We had an excellent stay, food and presentations were exquisite. We admired the thought that went into presenting food in dishes that are compatible with the “mood” of the food. Only 5 minutes walk to the lift. Staff were professional, rooms were comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$269.55
1 night, 2 adults

Meitoya So

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.

N
Nemo
From
Serbia
The amazing Onsen experience and the meals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews
Price from
US$150.95
1 night, 2 adults

Matsukaneya Annex

Zao Onsen

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.

S
Shin Yi
From
Taiwan
Good location and good food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$186.89
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Lucent

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

C
Chloe
From
Australia
They have good location, nice onsen, friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$179.70
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

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.

O
Olivia
From
Belgium
Wonderful stay. The breakfast was absolutely amazing, the interior is beautiful, my room was much bigger I thought it would, the massage chairs were an absolute plus. The onsen was smaller than I expected however they are plenty other baths in the town if you want to have the big onsen experience, therefore it is not an issue.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Price from
US$143.76
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Shiki no Hotel

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.

S
Selina
From
New Zealand
I would absolutely come back and stay here again. The rooms were so big which was a great change from all the other rooms we've had. The facilities were modern and comfortable and the staff really couldn't do more for you. The on-site onsen was also really great, and I can also recommend to get a massage! Great hotel overall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
Price from
US$191.20
1 night, 2 adults

Le Vert Zao

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Le Vert Zao offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

S
Sean
From
Australia
Staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$202.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews

Highly rated ryokans in Zao Onsen and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

    Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 12 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 2.9 km of Lina World.

    From US$311.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath.

    From US$115.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Situated in Yamagata, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 蔵王温泉 林檎屋 has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 205 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.

    From US$201.26 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these ryokans in Zao Onsen and nearby

  • Zao Plaza Hotel

    Zao Onsen
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, Zao Plaza Hotel features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

    From US$258.76 per night

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Ryokans that guests love in Zao Onsen

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
    - Great hospitality - amazing onsen (both traditional outside the hotel and within the hotel) - yukata - fantastic breakfast
    Guest review by
    Marco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$204.14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 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.
    Guest review by
    Kent
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$460.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
    Amazing experience at the Ryokan. Rooms are really nice and the Onsen and food are great
    Guest review by
    Andre
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 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.
    Guest review by
    serena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$194.07
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 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
    Guest review by
    Maria Inês
    Solo traveller