About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen offers family rooms with mountain views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a bath, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, sun terrace, and garden. Additional amenities include a hot tub, public bath, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves Japanese cuisine for dinner. Asian breakfast is available each morning. A bar and coffee shop provide relaxing spaces. Activities and Location: Located 35 km from Yamagata Airport, Wakamatsuya is a 3-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The surrounding area features a hot spring area, ideal for relaxation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louise
Australia
“The hotel was lovely and staff were excellent. Great location and an easy walk to the ski field and village for dinner. I stayed in a traditional Japanese room and the view of the village was beautiful. The staff were always helpful and very...” - Constance
Singapore
“The ryokan provides transport pick up n drop off from the Zao Onsen bus terminal. All staff from driver, front desk to dining employees were very polite, obliging and provided very good customer service. Dinners n breakfasts were excellent and...” - Quek
Singapore
“Nice ryokan with good view and good service staffs” - Isaac
Australia
“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...” - Steven
Singapore
“Very well designed and setup. close to bus terminal and walking distance (10min) to Rodeway. The meals were presented in amazing setup. Onsen little small but was great. The staff were top notch despite having some limited English.” - Rachel
Australia
“This place is beautiful in every way. The staff were incredibly helpful and nice. The room was spacious, clean and had the most incredible view of the surrounding snowcapped mountains. Location was great. And the private bathhouse was a plus for...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- 和食レストラン
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.








The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
To use the property's free shuttle from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal and Zao Onsen Ski Resort's Uwanodai and Yokokura slopes, please call upon arrival at the station/ski slopes. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform the property in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 指令山 保第5182号