Ginzan Onsen's quintessential ryokan is also registered as a Tangible Cultural Property
A complete kaiseki course highlighting konnyaku
Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro
White ice monsters
The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent
An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.
A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden
Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store
A long-established Japanese confectionary store famous for its sweetened ”Fuuki mame” green peas
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.
A big attraction is the rich variety of trails; from beginners to advanced everyone will have a great time.
100% powder snow and a long season from the beginning of season to spring skiing.
Set in Tsuruoka, 11 km from Kamo Aquarium, Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot spring bath. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a spa centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse every room has bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 10 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.
Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel, every room comes with air conditioning and a TV. Kisakata Harbor is 37 km from Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372, while Konoura Harbor is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.
Located in Kobayashi in the Fukushima region, Mori no Bunkou Fuzawa - Vacation STAY 86824v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 42 km from Azuki Onsen, 43 km from Yunohana Onsen Kobo no Yu and 43 km from Yunohana Onsen Ishiyu. This guest house will provide guests with 1 bedroom, a TV and air conditioning. Yunohana Onsen Tenjin no Yu is 43 km from the guest house, while Enzo-ji Temple is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 117 km from Mori no Bunkou Fuzawa - Vacation STAY 86824v.
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. Rooms here will provide you with a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Japanese Yukata robes and slippers are provided for all guests, while rooms come with a private toilet. Bathrooms are shared. Ski equipment rentals are available and ski storage is provided as well. Luggage storage is offered at the front desk. Takamiya Hammond Hotel is a 40-minute drive from JR Yamagata Train Station and Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 45-minute drive away.
3.5 km from Kamo Aquarium, Kameya Hotel is a recently renovated property located in Tsuruoka and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The property has sea views. The ryokan features parking on-site, a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and bidet. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The units include a safety deposit box. 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 garden. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 5 km from the ryokan.