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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae 4 stars

Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae provides accommodation with a fitness centre and private parking. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. We very good hotel near station

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9
Superb
1,532 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Takasagoya Ryokan 3 stars

Zao Onsen

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. The room size, staff service and food was spectacular. It was as competitive as the service I experienced in Kamikochi.

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9
Superb
252 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso 4 stars

Zao Onsen

The Onsen Station on the Zao Chuo Ropeway is located within a 6-minute walking distance from the property. Nishi Zao Kogen is a 25-minute drive away. Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort can be accessed by ski lifts and aerial lifts that are located within a 5- to 10-minute walking distance from the property. Stunning historical ryokan with a number of historic and new onsens. The rooms are renovated in a gorgeous traditional Japanese style and the meal was exceptional. The chef kindly catered for my allergy as I advised in advance. Staying at this ryokan was an exceptional experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone staying in Zao Onsen.

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9
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
£229
per night

Guesthouse Mintaro Hut 1 stars

Yamagata

Guesthouse Mintaro Hut provides basic rooms, free use of a kitchen and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Free-use laundry facilities are available.

Mintaro Hut Guesthouse is an entirely non-smoking property. A smoking area is located in front of the building. The free-use kitchen is equipped with a stove, a microwave and a fridge. Cooking utensils are provided. Dinner was a magical buffet that just kept coming.

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9.3
Superb
308 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Natsu

Zao Onsen

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.

During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Great location! Near to Ropeway 3, convenience store, sake museum, and onsen. Plus points for the delicious barbecue restaurant in front of the hotel. The hosts Oraphin and Taka were very warm and spoke great English too. They had a lot of stories to share and it was such a pleasure to stay in their company. Coffee and tea were provided in the common area. Clean and well-kept place!

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9.4
Superb
31 reviews

Matsuo House - Max 4 person Room Aki

Zao Onsen

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.

During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Location: Very convenient. Less than 5 minute walk to the ski chair lift with all my gear on. About 10 minutes to walk from the bus terminal. The main roads and footpaths are heated so no ice/snow, easy walk to get to the accomodation. Convenience store was my "best friend" during the stay, which was opposite the ski lifts (5 minute walk). Home stay: Host family (Taka, Oraphin and 2-year-old Yui) was very accomodating. Taka works at the local equipment rental (can drop his name/"Matsuo house" for discounts) and Oraphin is extremely knowledgable about the area. Little Yui is very cute too. Host family speaks fluent Japanese, English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Chinese (Cantonese) so communication is no problem. Futon was very thick and clean. With the heater blasting I had no problem sleeping in below-zero weather. I went out every night to use the public onsens in the area so didn't use the showers at the accomodation. The onsen water is great and worth travelling here for. Zao onsen region: Didn't get to see fully formed snow monsters (half monsters?) this time because of the weather so I may come back again next year. Ski courses are long and fun. The flat land up near the middle zone is a confusing maze to get through so good luck.... Need 2-3 days to fully appreciate the entire ski resort. All the courses are very wide! Few red courses were icy probaby due to the cloudy/blizzard weather (no sun). The black course I wanted to try was closed due to avalanche risk. Wonderful Japow and soft snow everywhere else! ⛄ The tomato 🍅 themed restaurant up the mountain was interesting. The snow here is a bit sticky (hard to brush off equipment), so bring gear inside to melt snow near heater.

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9.7
Exceptional
26 reviews

Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Fuyu

Zao Onsen

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

Matsuo House - Max 3 person Room Haru

Zao Onsen

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.

During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. 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.

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9.4
Superb
43 reviews

Forest Inn Sangoro 1 stars

Zao Onsen

With Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable in 3.1 km, Forest Inn Sangoro offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski-to-door access are also available on site. The food, restaurant, and ambience are so great. It's ski in, ski out, and caters very well to skiing.

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9.1
Superb
82 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato 4 stars

Zao Onsen

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
£208
per night

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