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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. Location is right off the station. # can not misd Room is specious and Bathroom is large and super clean

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9
Superb
1,538 reviews
Price from
£38
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. everything, their excellent hospitality, delicious food, affordable rate and the free onsen nearby is unbeatable. Definitely I’ll go back again

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9
Superb
254 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. Everything is perfect! The amazing experience was starting from the transportation service. Then the check-in and dinner services, everything feels perfect! I can feel the staffs are all proud of this Hotel and its history and spirit. Thanks for Takamiya gave us such warm experience!

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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. - Position is perfect, just next to the Kajo park, particularly fit for Sakura visit - The owner and staffs are very nice - Got some precious information about the Sakura - Free food, sauce, pot and tableware, all-you-can-use to cook your own breakfast - it is like a regular Japanese house - The dinner, cooked by the owner, is decent, with self-decided donation (i.e. pay any amount you want)

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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. We loved our stay at Matsuo House. Taka, Oraphin and Yuuchan were amazing hosts. They were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. The rooms are traditiinL tatami rooms, futon beds. The lodge is right beside one of the public onsens and close to the chairlifts. Highlight of our ski trip to Japan. We will be back. Especially loved our morning greetings from 3 yo Yuuchan - "sleep well?" We sure did. Xx

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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. Wonderful location! This house was within 5 minutes walking distance from the bus station, multiple restaurants, and various onsens! The restaurant right in front of the house was so good that we ate there twice. Taka and Oraphin were super kind and helpful with anything we needed. They provided maps and tips on visiting the onsens. The room was quiet and had a lovely view of the snow and mountain. Western style Bidet down the hall had a warming function which helped with midnight bathroom trips. The shower room downstairs was very spacious and the water heated up very quickly. Coffee and tea were provided downstairs daily. We were provided with comfy slippers to use around the house while our snow boots dried in the foyer. It's a very cozy location and we loved our stay there.

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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. The owner is friendly and kind

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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. Hands down best breakfast buffet I've had at a hotel stay. The food was fresh and gourmet with plenty of varieties. The location of the lodge was right on the ski slopes, so it was a true ski in ski out experience. The staff here work around the clock to make the stay comfortable for their guests. They even picked us up on a ski cat on the first day after getting off the gondola to get there.

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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
£207
per night

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