Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free ryokan has a restaurant and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and toilets with an electronic bidet. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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 springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas.
The ryokan offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel features a full-service spa. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel is a smoke-free property.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A restaurant
Things to do
Full-service spa
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Full-service spa
Massage
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Spa open daily
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Toilet with electronic bidet
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
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.
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from September 2 2024 to December 13 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Elevator
Exterior
Hallway
Select guestrooms
During renovations, the ryokan will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Property is 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
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.