Ginzan Onsen's quintessential ryokan is also registered as a Tangible Cultural Property
A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall
A boutique inn with plenty of privacy
Wakamatsuya is situated a 3-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and the Zao Bus Terminal. It houses 3 public hot spring baths, including one which can be privately used based on availability. Its Japanese-style rooms offer mountain views. Free WiFi access is available in public areas and in all guest rooms. The property is a 33-minute drive from Lina World and a 45-minute drive from the Yamagata Train Station. A free transfer is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Rooms feature satellite TV, along with tea making facilities and a fridge. They also offer a private bathroom with bath and shower facilities and a hairdryer. A breakfast set menu is available and is served in the dining room. Guests can also opt for a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner (kaiseki). Guests can sing their hearts out at a karaoke session open during summer or have fun skiing. There are also shops in the hotel, and massage services can be requested.
Situated just 14 km from Shinjo Station, Kansyokan provides accommodation in Mogami with access to pool with a view, an open-air bath, as well as a lift. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a spa centre. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Units are fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and some have river views. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop and bar. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kids pool is also available at Kansyokan, while guests can also relax in the garden. Oishida Station is 29 km from the accommodation, while Murayama Station is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 49 km from Kansyokan.
Located just an 8-minute walk from Zao-onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira boasts various natural hot spring baths and stunning seasonal views of surrounding Zao mountains. 4 free private open-air baths is available at this property. Free WiFi is available in the lobby. Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira offers both Japanese-style rooms with traditional futon bedding and carpeted rooms fitted with Western beds. All rooms come with a TV, a fridge and a private toilet. Bathroom is shared with other guests. The property’s hot spring bathing area features open-air baths surrounded by lush greenery. Luggage storage is available at the front desk for free. Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira is a 6-minute walk from Uenodai Cable Car Station for the Zao Sky Cable Car. JR Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 30-minute drive away. Japanese multi-course dinner featuring select local ingredients like speciality beef and fresh vegetables is served in the dining room. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also offered.
The pet-friendly Hotel Oakhill in Yamagata is a 2-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and a 3-minute walk from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. There are 3 indoor/outdoor hot spring baths. The Japanese-style rooms come with tatami-mat flooring and futon bedding. A satellite TV and personal safe are included. Private toilets are provided within the room, while bathrooms are shared. Hotel Oakhill is a 45-minute drive from Yamadera. Free pick-up services from the bus terminal can be arranged. On-site parking is free. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Guests can also request for a massage, sing karaoke, or buy a souvenir at the gift shop. Daily Japanese set breakfast and dinner are available at either the restaurant or banquet hall. After-dinner drinks can be enjoyed at Cinderella Darts Bar from 19:00 to midnight.
Just a 1-minute walk from Uwanodai Ski Resort, Zao Plaza Hotel features free WiFi and ski storage. Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is an 8-minute walk away, and free pick-up shuttles are provided when called from the terminal. The hotel boasts indoor and open-air hot spring baths where guests can unwind. Drinks vending machines are available on site, and ski equipment can be requested for a fee. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room at Plaza Hotel Zao has a TV and a fridge. An electric kettle with tea leaves is also provided. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from JR Yamagata Station. Zao Ropeway is a 4-minute drive away. Lake Okama can be reached within a 50-minute drive. On-site restaurant Wing offers Japanese dinner featuring seasonal dishes including Beef shabushabu hot pot. Japanese breakfast is also served at the restaurant.
Set in Zao Onsen and only 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests. The ryokan features family rooms. At the ryokan, some units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with a shared bathroom. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A ski pass sales point and ski storage space are featured at Takasagoya Ryokan, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.
Located in Tendo of Yamagata Prefecture, Hotel features a sauna, hot springs bath and open-air bath with a scenic view of a waterfall. Free WiFi is provided in all guest rooms and the lobby. A free pick-up and drop-off shuttle service is available from JR Tendo Station with a reservation in advance. Japanese-style guest rooms feature views of Tendo city or overlook the mountains. Rooms are air conditioned and have tatami (woven straw) flooring, futon mattresses, TV, refrigerator and safety deposit box. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and bath. There is a 24-hour front desk at Hotel Tendo and free parking is available on site. Guests can also store their luggage at this hotel. The accommodation offers a souvenir shop and drink vending machines. A massage service is available for guests as well. The hotel offers traditional Japanese kaiseki course dinners using local seasonal vegetables from Yamagata Prefecture. Guests can enjoy a breakfast. Tendo Hotel is a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from Tendo Hot Spring Roadside Rest Area. Yama-dera, otherwise known as Risshaku-ji Temple and nationally designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site, is a 20-minute drive away from Tendo Hotel. Guests can also take an hour and 40-minute drive to Kamo Aquarium which houses the world's largest collection of jellyfish.
Kosekiya Bekkan is located in Obanazawa, in the Ginzan Onsen district. A hot spring bath is available for guests. The property provides a 24-hour front desk. The property is 40 minutes from Oishida Station on the free shuttle, which runs 3 times a day available upon reservation. At the ryokan, every room is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. Kosekiya Bekkan features certain rooms with mountain views, and all rooms include a kettle. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. An Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Sendai is 46 km from the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 22 km from the property.
Featuring garden views, Onogawa Onsen Kajikaso offers accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge, around 45 km from Kitakata Station. This 3-star ryokan offers free shuttle service and luggage storage space. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a wardrobe. Every unit includes a safety deposit box and some rooms come with river views. At the ryokan, the units come with bed linen and towels. At the ryokan, the modern restaurant is open for dinner and serves Japanese cuisine. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Uesugi Shrine is 7.6 km from Onogawa Onsen Kajikaso, while Yonezawa Station is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 76 km from the accommodation.
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. Until it reopens, you will only be able to use the indoor baths. Please note that the outdoor baths, indoor baths and footbaths of "Hanareyu Hyakuhappo" are open for use as usual. Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Sauna rooms are on-site and ski storage is provided. Yama no Uta restaurant serves Japanese dishes and a breakfast buffet. Shiki no Hotel Zao is a 5-minute walk from Zao Rope Way Station, a 15-minute drive from Yamagata City Wild Plants Garden and a 90-minute drive from Okama Crater. Lina World is a 30-minute drive away. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute drive away.
Offering an open-air bath and mountain view, Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai is located in Inawashiro, 29 km from Nihonmatsu Station and 31 km from Mount Bandai. 42 km from Aizuwakamatsu Station and 43 km from Mount Iimori, the property provides ski storage space, as well as a shared lounge. The ryokan features parking on-site, a hot spring bath and a lift. At the ryokan, all units include a tatami, a TV and a shared bathroom. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Koriyama Station is 46 km from the ryokan, while Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 72 km from Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai.
Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and a hot spring bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Yamagata, 12 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has family rooms. A fridge and kettle are also offered. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a TV and a hair dryer. Guests can also relax in the garden. Lina World is 2.9 km from the ryokan, while Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 33 km from Yuuyu No Sato Yusa.
Surrounded by untouched nature, Satoyama Jujo offers eco-friendly designer accommodation boasting natural hot spring baths. The entire surrounding area is covered in snow during winter, providing tranquil serenity. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Rooms here will provide you with hot spring bath. Complete with a fridge, the dining area also has an electric kettle. While staying at Satoyama Jujo guests can enjoy art works displayed throughout the property. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge, a gift shop and vending machines. The property offers free parking. JR Osawa Station is a 5-minute drive from the property. On-site Sanaburi restaurant offers homemade Japanese dishes made with organic and local vegetables. Vegetarian meals are available upon advance requests.
Set in Yonezawa, 9 km from Yonezawa Station, Tofuya Ryokan features air-conditioned rooms and private parking. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. Tofuya Ryokan features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and fishing. Yamagata is 49 km from Tofuya Ryokan, while Aizuwakamatsu is 46 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 65 km away.
Matsupokkuri is a property situated in Zao Onsen near Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The ryokan has a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Skiing is possible within the area and the ryokan offers ski storage space. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 35 km from Matsupokkuri.
Ikkyu -Seaside Hotel- is a ryokan located in the Yunohama Onsen district of Tsuruoka. The 3-star ryokan features sea views and is 4 km from Kamo Aquarium. The ryokan also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 5 km from the ryokan.
Boasting an open-air bath, garden and views of mountain, Takamiya Bettei Kuon is set in Tsuruoka, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a lift. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 32 km from the ryokan.