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Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star spa ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs, plus a flat-screen TV and a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy a self-service meal with a variety of dishes, including sausages, eggs, and meat, as well as steamed dumplings.
Relax by the pool with a clear view of the surrounding architecture.
Relax in a serene space with a massage chair, sofa, and tatami flooring.
Stunning building with a flat roof and overhang, featuring a well-lit entrance and a traditional gate.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1272, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Yamagata (GAJ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Modern Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and small table.

Japanese Modern Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs, plus a flat-screen TV and a view of the outdoors.

Japanese Style Deluxe Twin Room Non smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Futon and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two single beds with matching headboards and a sofa in a spacious room with a large window offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

Japanese Twin Room Non smoking

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Room Selected at Check-In Non smoking

Stunning hotel entrance with a curved facade and prominent overhang.

Room Selected at Check-In Non smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Two large beds with dark frames and white bedding, a seating area, and a view of the outside through a sliding door.

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Yamagata

Zaoonsen stay.At this Zaoonsen ryokan, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Zao Quasi-National Park and Shiginoya Chinuma. Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zao Sky Cable - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Zao Super Slider - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3-star spa ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Yamagata ryokan is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and toilets with an electronic bidet. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. 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.

Languages

Japanese

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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

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property's outdoor public bath is closed seasonally from late December to February 28.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property at least 2 days in advance.

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

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 Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Ryokan
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Ryokan
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel to the airport?

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel is 26.5 mi (43-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 Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?

As of Aug 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel on Aug 16, 2025 start from $229.49, excluding 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 Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel.

Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offer free breakfast?

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel have a pool?

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel have a spa?

This ryokan has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel to downtown Yamagata?

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel is 6.8 mi away from Yamagata.

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 147 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Particularly excellent onsen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Bellevue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best choice in town with the most meticulously prepared dinner and breakfast. newly built hotel rooms with all the great belts and whistles. great room, comfortable beds and fast wifi. highly recommend this hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

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

Amazing

Amazing Staff and Comfortable Bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai Xuan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I truly enjoy our 3-days-2-nights stay at Zao Shiki No Hotel. This is our every first time visiting Zao, in Yamagata Prefecture. Free shuttle services are included to-and-fro between Yamagata Station and the hotel (with prior booking of the service) This is wonderful, and absolutely convenient. Check-in process is quick and smooth and the front-desk staff is able to communicate with us in English. The room assigned to us is on the 6 floor. It is so clean and spacious. We love the room! Breakfasts and dinners are included in our hotel booking. They are great! We enjoy our meals during our stay in the hotel. The staff in the restaurant are friendly and provide good services. Thank you for storing a bottle of Sake which I have ordered it during my dinner on the 1st night. Haha. I couldn't finish drinking the entire 300ml bottle of Sake by myself alone as my wife is not drinking it. The staff is willing to store and keep the bottle of my Sake so that I can enjoy it for my dinner on the 2nd day. Thank you team! We enjoy our stay! We will return some day in the future !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel that is right next to the best base area at zao onsen resort! The junior suite was incredible, I really liked the Japanese styling with full western amenities. It was extremely spacious and having two in room ac units for the living room and bedroom was great. We never ate dinner at the hotel but my sister and I both really enjoyed the breakfast buffet both days we had it. Additionally despite a language barrier I found the service to be excellent. Hotel staff came out of the hotel to carry our bags in, and they were very helpful getting us shuttled to the bus station when we left. My only complaints are price and the indoor onsens. It was very expensive in early February, as nice as the room was, the rest of the facility didn’t quite match the price tag. Additionally the indoor onsen water smelled slightly of chlorine and doesn’t feel like it is sourced from the local sulfur springs. Personally I’d recommend skipping them and just going into town for the public baths unless it’s really late
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paras

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Ottawa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at this place was absolutely wonderful. The location was right beside the ski hill. The dinners and breakfast were incredible. The staff was very kind, the rooms were immaculate, and the choice of two Onsens - one outside and one inside was wonderful. Very quiet town - wonderfully relaxing vibe. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the onsen facility. We also liked the dinner and breakfast. Staffs are very friendly. The pick up and drop-off service was excellent. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kant, Bangkok

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and helpful. Rooms were spacious and cosy. Excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HSIN HUNG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. It kinda expensive in ski season, but still the best choice at Zao, Yamagata. Smoking room is near the lobby, which is a really bad design, you can smell the stinks every time before taking the elevator. Overall, a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great!

Great staff. Close to the ski lifts. Very enjoyable. Recommend ordering the hotel dinners ahead of time unless you plan on dining in Yamagata (30 min drive).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Delicious food. Shuttle schedule does not coordinate with train schedule. Even the public bus schedule. We came in from Sendai and just missed public bus. Had to wait an hour. For the shuttle bus it was almost a 2 hour wait.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sophana

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

Wonderful onsen hotel.

We have great time at the hotel. Dinner is perfect. Very delicious and full course. Everything is OK. Just quite far from the bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were 2 onsens on service which were great. But I was not told by the check in staff that I could also enjoy other nearby onsens :(
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

YUN SUM

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
new room, shuttle bus is good. I will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie

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

Comfortable stay

Service was very good. We were picked up at bus station very soon after we informed the hotel of our arrival. Room was clean and spacious. Futon was nice to sleep on. Onsen was good. Meals were delicious, especially the grilled beef.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The onsen in the hotel was closed and need to walk about 70m to the onsen outside the hotel. You get wet when it rains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Will stay at this hotel again

10/10 Excellent

Claas

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

Relaxing Hot Spring Baths and Wonderful Service

Very clean and well-kept hotel in Zao, with generous rooms. Perfect for ski-trips or just for a relaxing weekend. Zao is not a big town, so the location is perfect if you want a bit more quiet place in walking distance of the ropeway. Free shuttle to and from the bus terminal goes frequently, available on request. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Despite the fact that we already had checked out in the morning, we could still use the hot spring bath when we came to the hotel to pick up our luggage in the afternoon, after a day of hiking.

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISAMU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大いに満足。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
房間很大很舒服，雪景很漂亮，戶外湯池很讚，晚餐、早餐都很豐富好吃，地點很好離纜車很近。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025