Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.
Languages
Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
41 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property's outdoor public bath is closed seasonally from late December to February 28.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property at least 2 days in advance.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
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
Restaurant
What to do
Skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 2 September 2024 to 13 December 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Lift
Exterior
Hallway
Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the ryokan will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
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.
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
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Ryokan
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Ryokan
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Ryokan Yamagata
Frequently asked questions
Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel 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 Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel also has a spa.
Are there restaurants at or near Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel like?
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 4 minutes' walk from Zao Sanroku Ropeway.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2024
Clean and spacious room. It kinda expensive in ski season, but still the best choice at Zao, Yamagata.
Smoking room is near the lobby, which is a really bad design, you can smell the stinks every time before taking the elevator.
Overall, a great place to stay.
HSIN HUNG
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2022
Claudio
Claudio, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2021
Great!
Great staff. Close to the ski lifts. Very enjoyable. Recommend ordering the hotel dinners ahead of time unless you plan on dining in Yamagata (30 min drive).
Mark
Mark, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Jan 2020
Great staff. Delicious food.
Shuttle schedule does not coordinate with train schedule. Even the public bus schedule. We came in from Sendai and just missed public bus. Had to wait an hour. For the shuttle bus it was almost a 2 hour wait.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2019
Wonderful onsen hotel.
We have great time at the hotel. Dinner is perfect. Very delicious and full course. Everything is OK. Just quite far from the bus station.
Sophana
Sophana, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2019
There were 2 onsens on service which were great. But I was not told by the check in staff that I could also enjoy other nearby onsens :(
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2019
YUN SUM
YUN SUM, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2019
new room, shuttle bus is good. I will come back again!
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2018
Comfortable stay
Service was very good. We were picked up at bus station very soon after we informed the hotel of our arrival. Room was clean and spacious. Futon was nice to sleep on. Onsen was good. Meals were delicious, especially the grilled beef.
Annie
Annie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jul 2018
The onsen in the hotel was closed and need to walk about 70m to the onsen outside the hotel. You get wet when it rains.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2018
Nice room. Will stay at this hotel again
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2018
Relaxing Hot Spring Baths and Wonderful Service
Very clean and well-kept hotel in Zao, with generous rooms. Perfect for ski-trips or just for a relaxing weekend. Zao is not a big town, so the location is perfect if you want a bit more quiet place in walking distance of the ropeway. Free shuttle to and from the bus terminal goes frequently, available on request. Service was very friendly and accommodating.
Despite the fact that we already had checked out in the morning, we could still use the hot spring bath when we came to the hotel to pick up our luggage in the afternoon, after a day of hiking.