Zaoonsen stay.At this Zaoonsen ryokan, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. Zao Sky Cable and Zao Chuo Ropeway are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Zao Sky Cable - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Zao Chuo Ropeway - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Zao Super Slider - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Akayu Station - 30 min drive
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
そば梨庵 - 6 min walk
トマトの森 - 12 min drive
奥村そばや - 7 min walk
そば梨庵 - 18 min drive
レストラン横倉 - 13 min walk
About this property
Oohira Hotel
3-star ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Oohira Hotel offers its guests hot springs and a hot tub. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Oohira Hotel. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Yamagata ryokan is smoke free.
34 guestrooms or units
Ski lift tickets
Charging station for electric cars
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Garden
Gift shop
No smoking on site
1 conference room
Dining venue
Oohira Hotel offers 34 accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.
This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets: JPY 1500 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Breakfast fee: approximately JPY 180 per person
Pet fee: JPY 1500 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
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.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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
Oohira Hotel Ryokan
Oohira Hotel
Oohira Hotel Yamagata
Oohira Yamagata
Oohira Hotel Yamagata
Oohira Hotel Ryokan Yamagata
Frequently asked questions
How close is Oohira Hotel to the airport?
Oohira Hotel is 26.9 mi (53-min drive) away from the Yamagata Airport (GAJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Oohira Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Oohira Hotel.
Does Oohira Hotel offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Oohira Hotel, but breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 180 per person.
Is there a casino at Oohira Hotel?
No, there is no casino at this ryokan.
What time is check-in at Oohira Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3 PM.
Is there free parking at Oohira Hotel?
This ryokan offers free self parking.
Does Oohira Hotel have a pool?
Oohira Hotel does not have a pool.
Does Oohira Hotel have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Oohira Hotel have a spa?
This ryokan doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is Oohira Hotel to downtown Yamagata?
Oohira Hotel is 6.7 mi away from Yamagata.
Oohira Hotel Reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
John, London, UK
Oct 17, 2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location!
We stayed at Oohira hotel in October to use it as a base for hiking. It is perfectly located, near the top end of Zao Onsen, right next to the base of the mountain and the big Zao outdoor onsen. We found it with no issues, and the hotel will pick you up from the bus station if you call in advance.
The main thing to stand out for us at Oohira was the staff, who were really excellent throughout. They even spoke some English which was surprising and welcome!
The hotel building itself is a little 1970's and could do with a lick of paint in the corridors, but it was perfectly clean. The onsen was really nice, hot, steamy and free shampoo and shower gel on offer.
The food was excellent too with lots of, somewhat unrecognisable, food to try and be brave with. Though there was good shabu shabu, beef sukiyaki and really standout sashimi.
Overall a pretty safe bet for an authentic Japanese ryokan experience!