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Zao International Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Hot springs
Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking | Balcony view
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301
  • Place, Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Chuo Ropeway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yamagata (GAJ)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite | Free WiFi

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Twin Room | Free WiFi

Premium Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yamagata

Zaoonsen stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Zaoonsen ryokan, you'll find Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway. Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Chuo Ropeway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Sky Cable - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Zao Super Slider - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪蔵王レストラン パノラマ - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪音茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪レストラン大森 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Zao International Hotel

3.5-star ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Zao International Hotel offers its guests hot springs. Zao International Hotel also features room service (during limited hours) and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Yamagata ryokan.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Zao International Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Yamagata ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 5 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Zao Kokusai Hotel Yamagata
Zao Kokusai Yamagata
Zao Kokusai
Zao International Hotel Yamagata
Zao International Yamagata
Zao International
Zao International Hotel Ryokan
Zao International Hotel Yamagata
Zao International Hotel Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zao International Hotel to the airport?

Zao International Hotel is 26.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Yamagata Airport (GAJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zao International Hotel?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zao International Hotel on Jun 17, 2026 start from $208, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Zao International Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zao International Hotel.

Does Zao International Hotel offer free breakfast?

Zao International Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Zao International Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Zao International Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Zao International Hotel?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Zao International Hotel have a pool?

Zao International Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Zao International Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zao International Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Zao International Hotel to downtown Yamagata?

Zao International Hotel is 6.9 mi away from Yamagata.

Zao International Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can by your gondola tickets at the front desk at a discounted price. Location wise, you are literally near the slopes. The bus terminal is a 7 to 10 minute walk.
Breakfast room, Yamabiku Restaurant.
Path to the slopes on the side of the second building. There is a bridge. Hotel is called Tokyo Kokusai.
Parking area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zao Onsen is a spectacular location for skiing & this hotel has it all… you can literally ski in & out of the hotel & see the ropeway, cable car station & slopes from your window. The buffet breakfast has everything you could want (both authentic Japanese & western options for those who want such). You can walk everywhere, slopes, cable car, ropeway, restaurants, cafes, skihire from the hotel. And at the end of the day.. you have access to an indoor & incredible outdoor natural onsen… where you can soak your tired muscles as snow falls lightly around you. It’s magical. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fung ping

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
near by Zao cable car station, good at braakfast,hot spring good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yee Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor onsen was beautiful and spacious. The ski route going back to hotel was very icy therefore it needs to ski down the hill then walking up to hotel. That was a bit of a hassle and painful to walk up the hill with ski equipment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chunchi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ho Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Only 2 coins laundering machines is not enough. 2. The ski gear and the rental process have to be enhanced. The gear is too old and there is no professional staff to help adjusting the gear. My boots have no suitable size provided to me even though I have booked 2 weeks in advanced at least. Also, the boots is broken during my stay, thats why I have to changed another one. 3. I changed my dinner order twice during my 5 days stay and everything my order was not taken correctly which they always provide another type of course to my wife and me. Unfortunately, they also made a incorrect drink bill to me and my friend which is repeated costing both me and my friend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIN HUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
溫泉餐飲絕佳
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
飯店人員都很親切。溫泉的溫度適中，不會太燙，非常舒服。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
山形駅からレンタカーを借りて来ました。到着時の出迎えから気持ちの良い接客で最後の見送りまで気持ちよく送ってくださり本当に心地良く過ごせました。硫黄の匂いのする温泉は熱めですが本当に体に沁み渡り最高に心身解れました。ウェルカムスイーツやドリンクも充実しているのは楽しみのひとつで滞在中何回も利用させていただきました。早朝の大浴場からは見事な雲海が望め感動的です。標高の高い場所なので涼しくてそれだけで肩の力が抜け夏の疲れが癒やされました。冬の樹氷を見に是非また訪れたいホテルです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

トモキ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
温泉の泉質は最高です。個性豊かで魅力たっぷり。源泉かけ流し、硫黄分、高温度、phは、もはや最高レベル。特にph1.6は、他で味わうことはできない領域。施設の綺麗さ、食事のおいしさ、スタッフの丁寧さ、どれも素晴らしいものでした。お見事のひと言につきます。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

新しく、清潔で、設備も不足なく、コスパが最高なホテルでした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kin I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
員工親切，溫泉設備非常好。鄰近纜車站，方便行山。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suk Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
房間寛敞舒舒，晚餐陶板牛超美味，溫泉正，下次會再來！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ゆたか

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
泉質、スタッフの対応、部屋の掃除など行き届いていました。 強いて言えば、湯上りサービスの提供時間が短かった事が残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUKIYO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
昨年も泊まった時、感じたがスタッフさんが良かった。
口取りというのか、前菜みたいなものですが、美味しくてその後のメインも美味しかった。
レストランの窓から見える所に桜でしょうか？綺麗でした。
写メを撮ってくださいました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wincy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

非常推薦酒店

房間很寬敞，有按摩椅，有客廳，餐廳員工很細心，食物有質素，服務非常好，不是旺季溫泉是夠用的，非常推薦
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
生憎のお天気で景色は残念でしたが、温泉が最高によかったです。 スタッフの刀から配りも行き届いており、 全てにおいて満足です。 樹氷の季節、また絶対伺います。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
溫泉正 冬天前往 可能更美
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kit Yi Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店有免費穿梭巴士到山形站，步行幾分鐘可去藏王登出纜車站，非常方便，酒店餐廳職員友善，有禮，酒店整体感覺很好，非常推薦。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy Lai Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
各方面都很好！接送如果可以多啲時間選擇就更加好
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

HIROKO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
ホテルについては普通だと思います。 温泉が良かったです。湯量も豊富で熱めの温泉。とっても気に入りました。 また、あの温泉に入りたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tsutomu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
平日で紅葉前での宿泊でしたが部屋からの景色は良く、目の前にはゲレンデの斜面が良く見えました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024