Meitoya So offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
What to do
Ski passes
Hot springs
Karaoke
Skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Window screens
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Meitoya So Inn Yamagata
Meitoya So Yamagata
Meitoya So Ryokan
Meitoya So Yamagata
Meitoya So Ryokan Yamagata
Frequently asked questions
Does Meitoya So offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Meitoya So does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Meitoya So?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Meitoya So?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Meitoya So?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Meitoya So and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Additional recreation on-site includes hot springs.
What's the area around Meitoya So like?
Meitoya So is a short 1-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 7 minutes' walk from Zao Chuo Ropeway.
Meitoya So Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
13 May 2023
jeremy
jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr 2023
Super good stay with dinner and breakfast. 24hr open onsen too.
Siew Lan
Siew Lan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2019
Thirarat
Thirarat, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
Great accomodation in Zao Onsen
What a great Ryokan/Hotel. Right in the middle of the town and only 8-10 mins walk to ski lifts. Free pickup from the Zao Onsen Bus Stop to the Hotel through the Tourist Information office. Hotel also offers Limited free drop off to and from the ski lift area. Both Japanese and English spoken. Robert both at the front desk and in the restaurant area was a great help. traditional breakfast and dinners were also surprisingly included with our room. 24 hour Onsen available. There is also an outside Onsen but closed in winter due to the amount of snow. Free fast Wifi. Recommended stay.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2019
Great stay
Superb service, great food, and reasonable location. We were treated like rock-stars the whole time we were there, from check-in to check-out. It was really the little things that made our stay wonderful, like finding the snow and ice brushed/scraped off our van in the morning and having complimentary room service delivered the first night because we arrived after their dinner buffet had closed. Spacious room, too, especially by typical Japanese hotel standards. The hotel offered a traditional Japanese experience with such a warm and welcoming staff that there was no accompanying apprehension at making a cultural faux pas. For skiers/snowboarders, they have a convenient equipment storage/drying room and provide a shuttle to the lifts. We stayed for three nights and had breakfast and dinner included with our stay. Both meals were delicious, though after a few days there is quite a bit of repetition. Overall, definitely recommend for a winter ski destination.
Jackson
Jackson, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2018
Perfect for ski holiday in Zao Onsen
Very helpful and friendly staff, in particular Shota Fujio (ever smiling), Yoshihashi, Takeuchi and Kato (as well as the intern lady from China). We were made to feel very welcome. Dinner was good (we had 3 and the main set was different each day). Indoor and outdoor onsen was alright.
KN
KN, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2018
Great ryokan & onsen experience in Zao Onsen!
Stayed for 2 nights in this relatively new ryokan with English-speaking front desk staffs.
Complimentary shuttle service provided to and from Zao bus terminal, as well as ropeway.
I will recommend this ryokan in Zao Onsen to those who wants to escape from the tourists crowd and its peaceful surrounding. Imagine sulphuric water with steam from the stream flowing around the area!
Able to ski at nearby slopes is a bonus.
Chin
Chin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
31 Dec 2017
Front desk service not as accommodating, all except a young English speaking new joined staff. Whatever request One made at the counter is always faced with a ‘ i’m Sorry, I cannot help you, etc...’ including short shuttle transfers’
helen
helen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Feb 2017
No control on the security especially having the kids running around in the hot spring area throwing the ice into the hot spring and no action taken