Best Hotels in Zao Onsen

Located in the Zao Onsen hot spring area, Hotel Lucent Takamiya is just a 2-minute walk away from Zao Chuo Ropeway's Onsen Station. The property offers hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi at public areas. Rooms feature an private bathroom and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area with a low table and cushions. Each is fitted with Yukata robes, a green tea set and an electric kettle. A refrigerator and a TV are also available in rooms. At Takamiya Lucent Hotel, guests can soak in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, use the sauna or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. Ski equipment rental, karaoke and massages are also available at a surcharge. A Japanese-style dinner featuring local ingredients and seasonal produces is served at the dining room. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 30-minute drive away, while Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort is a 5-minute walk away. Zao Sarukura Ski Area is accessible within a 20-minute drive.

- "I love it so much, only hope if I could stay longer." - "Good for skiing but not for relaxing"

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter. Until it reopens, you will only be able to use the indoor baths. Please note that the outdoor baths, indoor baths and footbaths of "Hanareyu Hyakuhappo" are open for use as usual. Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Sauna rooms are on-site and ski storage is provided. Yama no Uta restaurant serves Japanese dishes and a breakfast buffet. Shiki no Hotel Zao is a 5-minute walk from Zao Rope Way Station, a 15-minute drive from Yamagata City Wild Plants Garden and a 90-minute drive from Okama Crater. Lina World is a 30-minute drive away. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute drive away.

- "Great place for Zao Onsen snow experience" - "We loved our stay at this hotel and would happily go back. Lovely room, the food was great and the staff were so friend" - "Will stay there again when we go to Yamagata" - "The room, sceneries and services worth the price even the location was a bit inconvenient to travel." - "The facilities and service are valued and made our stay comfortable." - "Beautiful area" - "Visit Zao onsen"

竹泉荘 Chikusenso Onsen provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 26 miles of Sendai City Community Support Center and 25 miles of The Site of Sendai Castle. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, an elevator, and free shuttle service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Guests also enjoy access to the spa facilities and wellness packages, as well as the beauty services and fitness center. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a bidet, slippers, and a hair dryer. A fridge and minibar are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. The ryokan offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. There is an on-site bar. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. Guests at 竹泉荘 Chikusenso Onsen will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao, like hiking. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Sakuraoka Daijingu is 25 miles from 竹泉荘 Chikusenso Onsen, while Sendai International Center is 26 miles away. Sendai Airport is 22 miles from the property.

- "Relaxing time in a peaceful location with superb service" - "A time of complete rest and immersion in Japanese food and service" - "Unique boutique hotel. Outstanding" - "Unforgettable experience." - "Wonderful beyond words" - "I stayed four nights at $1200/night, including meals. NOT WORTH THE MONEY!" - "Good room & service but food was average & forgettable"

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial elevator, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy. The wooden structure of the property portrays a traditional Japanese-style accommodations. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby. Rooms at Takamiya Miyamaso feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes, free toiletries and an electric kettle are available for guests in all rooms. Free luggage storage is available to guests. A souvenir shop can be found on site. A Japanese-style set breakfast and dinner are both available at the dining room. 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 elevators and aerial elevators that are located within a 5- to 10-minute walking distance from the property.

- "Excellent ryokan in Zoa Onsen." - "A wonderful experience" - "Japanese tradition at its best."