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Takasagoya Ryokan

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath. The 3-star ryokan is 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

H
Heike
From
Ireland
The rooms were very spacious and the food was exceptionally. It was a fantastic authentic experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
Price from
£79.85
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.

C
Cindy
From
Hong Kong
The food and service were excellent. Staff were very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
£267.68
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.

T
Taniya
From
Australia
Very beautiful onsen. Mix bath and private onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
£316.08
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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
£209.46
1 night, 2 adults

Wakamatsuya

Zao Onsen

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge.

C
Constance
From
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 hosted in private rooms. Snow boots were loaned free. We used the private family onsen (first come first serve basis) for 40 mins and thoroughly enjoyed the sulphur spring water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
£294.30
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.

A
Aiko
From
Italy
Both indoor and outdoor baths were really nice. The standard dinner menu was also quite rich with many local specialities. I also liked a lot the location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews
Price from
£117.96
1 night, 2 adults

Matsupokkuri

Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsupokkuri features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan has family rooms.

N
Nok
From
Australia
You get well beyond what you paid for, comfortable bedding and pillow. Owner was super helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
£92.25
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, 206 reviews
Price from
£123.51
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.

Y
Yu Ting Yvonne
From
Hong Kong
Very clean and people so nice; room super big
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
£129.05
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Plaza Hotel

Zao Onsen

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.

L
Linda
From
Australia
room, spring water,food and services.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
£95.78
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.

Most booked ryokans in Zao Onsen and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Zao Onsen

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews

These ryokans in Zao Onsen and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Le Vert Zao

    Zao Onsen
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

    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.

  • Yoshidaya

    Zao Onsen
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Yuuyu No Sato Yusa

    Yamagata
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 115 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.

  • 蔵王温泉 林檎屋

    Yamagata
    Non-smoking options available
    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.

  • Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

    Zao Onsen
    Non-smoking options available
    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.

Highly rated ryokans in Zao Onsen and nearby

  • Zao Plaza Hotel

    Zao Onsen
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 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.

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Ryokans that guests love in Zao Onsen

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  • Avg. price/night: £139.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 368 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: £130.87
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 443 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: £266.17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 662 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

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