The 10 best ski resorts in Zao Onsen, Japan

The best ski resorts in Zao Onsen

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Takasagoya Ryokan

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Takasagoya Ryokan features accommodation with access to a public bath.

Alexandre

From

France

A friend and I stayed there during one week-end. It was a very good experience. The room is quite large and very clean. The highlight of this stay was for sure the dinner. The food was delicious, made with high quality products and with a large selection of different dishes. The owners were very nice with us. If you want to have an experience in a traditionnal family owned ryokan, I highly recommend to stay there :) It is exactly the kind of place that I hope will still exist in some years!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

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US$184.02

1 night, 2 adults

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Forest Inn Sangoro

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.

Tamsyn

From

Australia

I stayed in autumn, and the location was divine; surrounded by trees with yellow and orange leaves, I enjoyed my morning coffee by the fire with a view of the lake. All the staff were exceptionally friendly and hospitable - I was well looked after. I will definitely be back for another beautiful stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

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US$124.87

1 night, 2 adults

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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zao Onsen

Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

Danielle

From

Australia

Great location on mountain, food was really good, breakfast was different every day. Had dinner there as well it was nice. Rooms are small but expected.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

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US$164.31

1 night, 2 adults

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Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zao Onsen

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial lift, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy.

Katrina

From

United States

Both onsens were amazing. The staff were very kind. Food was out of this world, all sourced from the area. We had a Cedar tub in our room and it was great for soaking, plus it hae an amazing view.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

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US$332.56

1 night, 2 adults

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Pension Puutaro

Zao Onsen

Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

Casper

From

Singapore

Breakfast was buffet and had a variety of items

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

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US$144.59

1 night, 2 adults

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Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

ANAN

From

Thailand

very nice place , good vibe , kind of staff ,

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

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US$256.32

1 night, 2 adults

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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

Kristina

From

United Arab Emirates

Loved it from the get go. Beautiful scenery, handy location for the ropeway, nice traditional rooms, very kind staff, tasty buffet style breakfast, lovely onsen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

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US$234.23

1 night, 2 adults

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蔵王温泉岩清水料理の宿季の里

Zao Onsen

Located within less than 1 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Zao Onsen, 蔵王温泉岩清水料理の宿季の里 offers accommodation with seating area.

Siau

From

Australia

We had an excellent stay, food and presentations were exquisite. We admired the thought that went into presenting food in dishes that are compatible with the “mood” of the food. Only 5 minutes walk to the lift. Staff were professional, rooms were comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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US$271.11

1 night, 2 adults

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Meitoya So

Zao Onsen

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

Yuk Man

From

Hong Kong

location is good, just few minutes walk to gondola lift station. It is clean and spacious. The meals are so good! also the hot spring is very clean and the outdoor environment is very pretty. they offer shuttle bus between hotel and bus station. the staffs are wonderful too! we had an excellent experience in this hotel so it was really value for money!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews

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US$151.82

1 night, 2 adults

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Matsupokkuri

Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Matsupokkuri features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan has family rooms.

Benjamin

From

United Kingdom

In the heart of Zao Onsen village and a short walk to the main "ropeway" or cable car. The room was beautiful with a table and cushionbs and a cupboard with futons to put out. We went western style and left our futons out all the time we were there and had some of the cushions as a makeshift bedhead against the cupboard. The food was absolutely amazing - we had a shabu shabu hot pot dinner that was cooked on our table and it was difficult to stop eating although despite the very generous serving. Breakfast was also plentiful and nutritiously so well balanced that we could go on skiing for hours without a break. The owner is charming and although we hired a local guide for going back country we should have just talked to the owner. He has been skiing is Zao all his life and was a champion giant slalom skier and is a volunteer search and rescue patrol guy too. The mother has a shop downstairs and her delicious sweet dumplings get sold out everyday. Don't worry about not having a private bathroom (I normally prefer this) as the facilities are scrupulously clean. There is a lovely communal bath (one for men, another for women) and the best onsen in town just opposite (free voucher available from the front desk). Felt really well looked after. Will definitely come back!! Zao Onsen is like a ghibli world. There are snow rabbits running about in the breathtaking scenery of the snow monsters and apparently giant foxes and (musasabi) giant flying squirrels with 1.6m wingspan (very rare to see though). Just lovely! Zao also has a new excellent music bar/restaurant called Takiyama Studio. The chefs drum and play guitiar and various instruments and a waitress sings - it was amazing, especially the qualilty of the waitresses singing and guitar playing. The chef's singing was not my cup of tea but he knew his way around an axe!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

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US$131.44

1 night, 2 adults

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