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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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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Front of property
Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Suite | Free WiFi
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Yamagata (GAJ)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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

Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

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

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Luxury Suite | Free WiFi

Luxury Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Twin Room | Free WiFi

Premium Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Yamagata

Zaoonsen stay.A stay at this Zaoonsen ryokan places you steps from Zao Sanroku Ropeway and within a 5-minute walk of Zao Quasi-National Park. Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Super Slider - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Okama Crater - 26 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬4 min walk

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.

Languages

English, 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

  • 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
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

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
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. 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 26.1 mi (30-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 May 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zao International Hotel on May 30, 2025 start from $158.03, 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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chunchi

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

8/10 Good

KIN KWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

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

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

HIROSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

DAIKI

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂がとてもよかったです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ヤスオ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

安定の快適さ

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

HIROSHI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
敷布団に課題。朝起きたら背中が痛い。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Ching Jancy

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

舒適、性價比高的溫泉酒店

酒店服務好，有免費車由山形站接我們到酒店，第二天早上又有車送到山形站，酒店大堂有免費咖啡、茶。温泉池算大，有露天及室內溫泉，水溫夠熱，很舒服。晚餐是會席料理，美味豐富，早餐是自助餐，有很多選擇。酒店距離藏王山麓纜車站很近，在酒店門口查詢要到纜車站後，司機二話不說就叫我們上車，把我們送到纜車站，很感謝那位司機的幫忙，這間酒店的服務真好。
套房內有按摩椅
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teruo

Traveled with family
大浴場良かったです、サービスも良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fung ping

Traveled with partner
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuhiro

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PEI HUNG

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Zoe

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ようすけ

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nobuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋がきれいで、従業員の方々が元気が有り、いろいろ声を掛けて頂き、気分良く滞在できました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kenichi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

TAE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022