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Set in Zao Onsen and only 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests. The ryokan features family rooms.

Nice traditional japanese style room, enjoyed the kotatsu in particular

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9
Superb
249 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

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. The wooden structure of the property portrays a traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby.

Excellent food, 4 onsen on property. Spacious rooms.

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9
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
£233
per night

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Natsu features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

At the homestay, units include a tatami. Units are equipped with a shared bathroom. At the homestay, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

The accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.

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9.4
Superb
31 reviews

Located in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Aki provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

At the homestay, every unit includes a shared bathroom.

Taka and Oraphin are extremely professional, but also very warm, nice and available. There was a powerful heater in the bedroom, and the (large) living room is heated with a fireplace. Very calm at night. Can help yourself freely with coffee and tea. All the necessary informations about the village (convenience store, onsen, even the ski resort, etc.) are explained (very clearly) at your arrival by the host(s) (who can speak many different languages fluently, including but not limited to, English and Japanese, Chinese). About the village and the ski resort: there are many traditional onsen in the village, which can be experienced without charge. Overall, the ambiance in the village is very nice, there are many restaurants which are good (among one where the owner can speak French). The ski resort is quite huge, and very natural. We had the chance to see the famous snowy trees on the top of the mountains, for many days (so it's for real!). Very recommended.

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9.7
Exceptional
26 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge, Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Fuyu is situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The homestay has family rooms.

Great kitchen and lunge facilities, which are shared with the family who own the property. They are wonderful, welcoming people and go out of their way to help with anything they can. They even helped me with adjusting my ski bindings, unexpectedly! There is a public onsen right next door and they gave us tickets to use it.

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9.6
Exceptional
32 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Haru features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Some units have a fireplace. At the homestay, every unit is fitted with a shared bathroom.

the location is very close to the resort lift and the free onsen. the host is very considerate and the room very comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
43 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato offers guests an indoor/outdoor hot spring and free Wi-Fi use throughout the property. Complimentary welcome drink and red bean soup are served upon arrival.

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£211
per night

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

Guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the vicinity.

The best onsen I ever experienced!

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8.2
Very good
560 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

伊藤屋 features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Zao Onsen, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has quiet street views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The accommodation offers full-day security, luggage storage space and organising tours for guests.

Nice onsen, great location, very helpful owner - he took care of sending our snowboards back to Tokyo and told us all about the village and the slopes.

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8
Very good
209 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

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. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.

The location and bus access was extremely convenient and one of the primary reasons in choosing the place. The hotel also offers their own shuttle service to get you around faster if your in a pinch.

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8.6
Fabulous
153 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

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  • Takasagoya Ryokan
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 249 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen and only 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests.

    Lovely staff and atmosphere and helped with any questions I had.

  • Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 154 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.

    接待人員親切 餐食用心 獨特的傳統風格 不愧是300多年歷史的温泉旅館(房內的半戶外温泉實在太喜歡了

  • Meitoya So
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 560 reviews

    Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

    Amazing breakfast and dinner and just overall feel

  • 伊藤屋
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 209 reviews

    伊藤屋 features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Zao Onsen, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

    目の前に外湯がありましたが、ここのお風呂も大変良かった。昔ながらの旅館でしたから、妙に落ち着きました。 

  • Matsukaneya Annex
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 153 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.

    入住時自製洗衣機壞了,店員改請我們用飯店自己的洗衣機(清潔房務用品的),不過整潔度還是沒問題,是個奇妙的體驗

  • Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 97 reviews

    Located just an 8-minute walk from Zao-onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira boasts various natural hot spring baths and stunning seasonal views of surrounding Zao mountains. 4 free...

    Good service , nice place , very impression, Perfect

  • Wakamatsuya
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews

    Wakamatsuya is situated a 3-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and the Zao Bus Terminal. It houses 3 public hot spring baths, including one which can be privately used based on availability.

    Nice ryokan with good view and good service staffs

  • Takamiya Hotel Lucent
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 102 reviews

    Situated in the Zao Onsen hot spring area, Hotel Lucent Takamiya is just a 2-minute walk away from Zao Chuo Ropeway's Onsen Station.

    スタッフ様が本当に親切で、サービスも良かった! チェックアウト後も温泉も入れてすごく良かったです。

These holiday rentals in Zao Onsen have options with FREE cancellation

  • Pension Puutaro
    Free cancellation options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 175 reviews

    Only a 1-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski resort, Pension Puutaro offers Japanese-style rooms, a French course for dinner and free Wi-Fi.

    L'accueil à été excellent et aux petits soins.

  • Le Vert Zao
    Free cancellation options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 85 reviews

    Just a 1-minute walk to Nakamori Ski Resort, Le Vert Zao offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms.Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and free private parking is provided.

    館内温泉は最高でした。また近くの有料の露天風呂への送迎もして頂きました。 朝夕食 お米が美味しかったです。

  • Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Natsu
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Natsu features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    老板和老板娘人很好,小女儿Yui非常可爱,中英日文都可以交流,赞一个!住着像在自己家一样,很方便很自由。

  • Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Aki
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Aki provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    ・立地が良い ・松尾ファミリーの人柄 ・温泉の利用チケットをくれる ・オーナーの松尾さんがスキーのレンタル屋でも働いているので、スキーレンタルがお得になった

  • Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Fuyu
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 32 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Fuyu is situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

    食事の予約や地域の紹介などの温かいおもてなしを頂くことができました。 どうも有難うございました。 またお世話になりたいです。

  • Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Haru
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Haru features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    アットホームな雰囲気がよかったです。 無人浴場への入り方を教えてくれたり、無料券をもらえたりとても親切でした。

  • Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato offers guests an indoor/outdoor hot spring and free Wi-Fi use throughout the property.

  • Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan
    Free cancellation options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 265 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.

    Beautiful rooms and facilities with very helpful staff

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Zao Onsen

  • Avg. price/night: £110.27
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 560 reviews
    Well , from the moment we arrived up until our departure, we were spoiled, the staff , the facilities, breakfast, all were sooo good , to be a little precious the traditional style of bedding was a little hard 🙃) Though that was a first world problem, considering all that was offered to us ! We can highly recommend this place A short stroll to all of the village , great onsens The list could go on !!!
    Wayne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £211.72
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews
    The hotel was lovely and staff were excellent. Great location and an easy walk to the ski field and village for dinner. I stayed in a traditional Japanese room and the view of the village was beautiful. The staff were always helpful and very friendly. Highly recommend.
    Louise
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews
    Great place to stay Taka, Oraphin and Yui are great hosts and we really enjoyed our time in Zao. The location is perfect easy access to #3 and restaurants in the village.
    Rob
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews
    Spacious room, good heating, very welcoming family, central to the rest of the village, close to the ski station and free Onsen!
    Louise
    Young couple
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews
    A good spot in the village close enough to the lifts
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 175 reviews
    This is a fairly simple guest house, but the host is absolutely wonderful. We could not have been looked after better, and this made it our favourite place to stay during a 2 week trip through Japan. We didn't dine there in the evening (we had only booked for 1 night) but wished we had, as the breakfast we had was incredible, and I've no doubt the dinner would have been just as good. Highly recommended. In addition, the property is well located, within easy walking distance of everything in the village.
    Stevie
    Group
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 83 reviews
    The location was excellent and the staff was very friendly. They offer a driving service to access various locations around the village.
    Jeremy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £154.38
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 111 reviews
    It was a few min walk from the ski resort and only a 10 min walk from the village. The suite was very comfortable.
    Vasileios
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £64.76
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 209 reviews
    Nice onsen, great location, very helpful owner - he took care of sending our snowboards back to Tokyo and told us all about the village and the slopes.
    Erika
    Young couple
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