Only a 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Hammond Takamiya offers public hot-spring baths. Guests can use free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and at the public areas.
Luh Putu Asti
Japan
The price, location ae affordable. Got additional discount for rental event the lift. Definitely stay again if come to Zao!!!
Located in Zaō Onsen, a 5-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.
fabien
Japan
Breakfast is ok. You can walk to the end of the road and reach the slopes
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.
Yuko
United States of America
Clean, high end facilities and friendly staff.
Dinner and breakfast were amazing.
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.
Just a 1-minute walk to Nakamori Ski Resort, Le Vert Zao offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms.Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and free private parking is provided.
Qu
China
location is good, close to the chair lift and central cable.
Located just an 8-minute walk from Zao-onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira features various natural hot spring baths and stunning seasonal views of surrounding Zao mountains.
Mcmanawat
Thailand
very friendly staff.
many of them can explain in simple english.
Private onsen is very fantastic.
great room for family.
the hotel is a bit far from bus terminal but no problem because hotel provide free shuttle van from hotel to many ropeway and also shuttle van from Yamagata st. to hotel (round trip).
Located in the Zao hot-spring area just a 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodations with mountain views.
On average, 3-star hotels in Zaō Onsen cost $185 per night, and 4-star hotels in Zaō Onsen are $250 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Zaō Onsen can be found for $301 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Zaō Onsen this weekend is $161 or, for a 4-star hotel, $226. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Zaō Onsen for this weekend cost around $191 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.
Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line.
The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)
Camilla
Denmark
10
Scored 10
It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...
It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns.
The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it.
It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also.
And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.
Ed
Malaysia
10
Scored 10
I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...
I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!
Tamsyn
Australia
4.0
Scored 4.0
I booked for a group of 3 families.
I booked for a group of 3 families.
When I checked in they assumed that the Japanese family is the primary contact. The hotel front refused my ID and address and INSISTED that the Japanese family should be the primary contact and address.
This is unacceptable considering that I am the one booking.
It caused a lot of confusion and uncomfortable to my group.
If you do not want foreigner to book the property then why bother listing it in the booking.com?
Reza Surja
Japan
8.0
Scored 8.0
Interesting for its hot springs one can find almost...
Interesting for its hot springs one can find almost everywhere and its location in a charming mountain are. The little town itself doesn't offer much and is rather boring. Few restaurants that close early at about 3 pm and hardly any shopping facilities. Fortunately, there is at least a small convenience store. The sulphurous smell of the hot springs can be noticed all around the area.
Gerd
Germany
10
Scored 10
Staying at the Christmas Rose Hotel was perfect for hot...
Staying at the Christmas Rose Hotel was perfect for hot springs ( onsen ) and also close to convenience store. The owners are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Free rides to zao hp town and had coupons for the four main hot springs there. Tatami mat flooring and Japanese type hotel. Perfect for relaxing away from major city type hotels. Peaceful time memories. I have videos on youtube also about it. Highly recommended!! Zao Onsen is an amazing place.
Talk about Ski in Ski out!!
I didn't actually realise when I booked, that this is completely on mountain accommodation. Absolutely outstanding.
Room was clean and comfortable, staff were absolutely great. Very helpful and accommodating.
Breakfast in the mornings had a great selection to fuel up for the slopes and I thought other meals were tasty and great value for money.
Catch the Ropeway and get picked up in a snowmobile.. how many places can you stay that do that!!
Wonderful stay. Beautiful Japanese-style room with a lovely covered balcony area with great views over the town. Exquisite food. Very helpful staff. Room was warm and well-equipped and the hot spring baths are open 24-hours so were never too busy. The hotel is a short walk from the centre of town, ropeway etc but this meant that it has great views over the town and to the mountains beyond. Shuttle to the bus station available.
Very nice, traditional experience!
We were very surprised with the diversity of the breakfast. If you want to experience a proper Japanese breakfast, here is one place where you can do that very well.
The onsen was very pleasant too, but you might need to get accustomed to the temperature.
All in all we had a very pleasant stay here and we can definitely recommend!
Thanks a lot :)
Oraphin and Taka (and of course the little one) are the most lovely hosts! Location is excellent and you are basically within a 10 min walk to all onsen and ropeways. One of the public baths is literally 20 seconds away! The space heater is also amazing and the first floor common space is always toasty :) Matsuo house is a must stay if you want a homestay-like experience in Japan :)
Excellent stay for 2 nigths in room with good view as it was snowing during our stay. Choice of 2 indooe baths, unfortunately the outdoor bath was closed on the winter. There is a free shuttle from the Bus Terminal to the hotel without which the walk is quite far in snowy condition. Bus sent is back to the terminal after check out.
the onsen was clean and beautiful and the staff were very helpful even with limited English spoken (Google translate really helped!). as the hotel was up a slope, the staff was kind enough to drive us up and down when requested as we were travelling with an elderly and child and it was not convenient for walking down a snow hill.
Zao onsen is a beautiful town, a great place to go skiing but our stay was memorable thanks to the big kindness of Oraphin and Taka. They are such beautiful people, willing to help you and to make sure you have everything you need. We bring back home wonderful memories and we wish to come back. Thanks again!
The beautiful view from your bedroom high ceiling windows, along corridors, lobby abs breakfast venue is fabulous. Outdoor sulfer onsen is really good, but you have to walk pass thru snow, (hotel provide you a snow coat,boots and umbrella for you to use). Dining and breakfast are variety.
The staff was very kind, as expected from a family owned ryokan.
The bath area is small, but you schedule your personal bath time.
Food is incredible, a must try when visiting Zao.
Location is near the main attractions, like the cable car is reachable by walking.
Lots of nearby onsens.
The staff was welcoming and always willing to help despite they do not speak English, it seems to be more oriented to Japanese tourists but as a foreign, everithing went smoothly. I had 1 dinner in the restaurant and it was really tasty
- The staff are very nice.
- It has its own public bath.
- the style is lake a Japanese home with tatami mats and a kotatsu, you have a sink in your room and a heater.
- it’s easy to get to it from the bus statio.
Great location, 5 minutes walking from the ski resort, 1 minute from public onsen, 2 minutes walking from the bus stop.
A lot of restaurants around.
The stuff are friendly.
The breakfast is really good, Japanese style.
The staff and owners are very kind and helpful. We went during winter where there was heavy snow, and they offered pickup and drop off from bus station to hotel, to onsen, to restaurant and Zao ropeway.
Enough parking space (rare in Japan)
Cosy classic furnished rooms; futon beda are ok for us big europeans
Very nice onsen and you can use for free the onsens of this hotel chain in Zao
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