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Zao Onsen – 27 hotels and places to stay
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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.
A
Adriana
From
SpainThe public bath and the private bath are amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
US$210.75
1 night, 2 adults
Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
T
Terence
From
MalaysiaThe hospitality of the staff is the best, they are friendly and helpful. The location of the report is great , just opposite the ski resort
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$168.60
1 night, 2 adults
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Situated in Zao Onsen, 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
J
Jacinda
From
New ZealandThe location was amazing
The vibe was amazing
Staff was friendly and super helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$86.84
1 night, 2 adults
Onsen & Stay OAKHILL
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Situated in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL features views of the mountain. With ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
M
Marvin
From
GermanyVery nice staff, comfy central hall to chill out in with the free amenities. Amazing onsen, one of the best of those we tried in Zao!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
US$117.35
1 night, 2 adults
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.
L
Liang Tso
From
TaiwanLocation is convenient for ski enthusiasts, onsen was very comfortable, and room was very comfortable and spacious for family stay. Can see the lift right from the window of the hotel room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
Price from
US$259.92
1 night, 2 adults
ロッヂ スガノ
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
p
pasara
From
ThailandVery friendly staff.
Very close to ski slope by walking 1min.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$193.12
1 night, 2 adults
Sailer Hütte
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Set in Zao Onsen and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 700 metres, Sailer Hütte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.
K
Katarzyna
From
Japanthe hotel is literally a minute away, which makes it easy to get around on skis, Nice, polite and helpful staff🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$102.18
1 night, 2 adults
Takasagoya Ryokan
Zao Onsen
Takasagoya Ryokan offers a public bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Zao Onsen, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.
S
Supongsid
From
ThailandFantastic dinner and breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
Price from
US$178.82
1 night, 2 adults
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Zao Onsen
Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.
A
Adam
From
United KingdomFantastic location, right on Uwanodai slope - actual ski-in ski-out. Host was extremely friendly and helpful, the food in the restaurant was great and good value. Nice draught beer! Shower in room with a shared hot bath that could be booked for free. There's a ski/boot room in the basement that opens onto the slope. The decor is a bit dated but in a very charming way.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$159.66
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.
j
janie
From
United Arab EmiratesRoom size was amazing , the staff and facilities very good . Food is great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$309.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Popular with guests booking hotels in Yamagata
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
Popular with guests booking hotels in Yamagata
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Best hotels with breakfast in Zao Onsen and nearby
Wonderwall美好境界 日本藏王館
Hotel in Yamagata
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Wonderwall美好境界 日本藏王館 is located in Yamagata and provides rooms with free WiFi.
From US$249.07 per night
Zao Sunvalley Hotel
Hotel in Yamagata
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Zao Sunvalley Hotel is situated in Yamagata. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
From US$268.22 per night
G-SQUARE
Hotel in Yamagata
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
Located in Yamagata, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, G-SQUARE provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking.
From US$153.27 per night
Yamagata Zao Pension Apron Stage
Hotel in Kaminoyama
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Yamagata Zao Pension Apron Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.
From US$127.73 per night
Pension Noel
Hotel in Kaminoyama
Breakfast options
Set in Kaminoyama, 13 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Noel offers accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is included throughout the property.
From US$39,595.10 per night
蔵王ライザウッディロッジ
Hotel in Kaminoyama
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Set in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, 蔵王ライザウッディロッジ offers accommodation with free private parking.
From US$127.73 per night
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-
Hotel in Yamagata
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...
Yuuyu No Sato Yusa
Hotel in Yamagata
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 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$351.25 per night
Budget hotels in Zao Onsen and nearby
KKRzaoHakuginso
Hotel in Yamagata
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Located in Yamagata, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, KKRzaoHakuginso provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.
From US$164.13 per night
Takamiya Hotel Lucent
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
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.
Wakamatsuya
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge.
Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...
Yoshidaya
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 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.
Pension Puutaro
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.
Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments.
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
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.
Hotels located in the centre of Zao Onsen
Snow Freak Sunrise
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Located in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Snow Freak Sunrise provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and ski-to-door access.
Matsukaneya Annex
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 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$281 per night
Zao Plaza Hotel
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 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.
Lodge Scole
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Providing a restaurant and a bar, Lodge Scole is located in Zao Onsen, not far from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Complimentary WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.
From US$182.09 per night
Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.
From US$172.43 per night
YuiLocalZao
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Located in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, YuiLocalZao provides accommodation with ski-to-door access and free private parking.
From US$210.75 per night
Zao Shiki no Hotel
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
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.
FAQs about hotels in Zao Onsen
What guests said about Zao Onsen:
8.0
Nice village style ski resort.
Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
ChristianAustralia
8.0
Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.
Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts..
Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
MengMalaysia
8.0
In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.
In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANAThailand
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)
Guest review by
CamillaDenmark
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.
Guest review by
EdMalaysia
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!
Guest review by
Tamsyn Australia
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
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.
Guest review by
ConstanceSingapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
The food was amazing, breakfast and diner! I could eat like that everyday. The bed was very confortable. The hotel itself is a beautiful ryokan and I really loved walking through it to go to the onsen and the restaurant.
Guest review by
JeremieBelgium
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
Enough parking space (rare in Japan)
Cosy classic furnished rooms; futon beda are ok for us big europeans
Very nice onsen and you can use for free the onsens of this hotel chain in Zao
Guest review by
JeroenNetherlands
From US$229.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Fantastic location、at the bottom of the piste and couldn’t be closer to the gondola. Close to the centre of Zao Onsen with lots of restaurants and Onsens within 10 mins walk.
Guest review by
JustinUnited Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms and gracious staff.
Guest review by
JulieAustralia
