20 Unique Hotels in Tohoku

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort is about a 1-minute walk away, and Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort is about a 5-minute shuttle bus ride away. Echigo Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen is about a 10-minute taxi or shuttle bus ride away. This is a convenient lodging for skiing and snowboarding. From spring to autumn, we recommend sightseeing in Echigo Yuzawa, Minami Uonuma, and Tokamachi. Popular meals include local meat, the famous Minami Uonuma Koshihikari rice, and Yukimuro coffee.

This is a place where you can experience something out of the ordinary, surrounded by the natural beauty of Zao. This private hotel is a perfect blend of mid-century charm and nature, and is spread across 20,000 square meters of grounds, where you can enjoy a special time just for yourself. The main building has six accommodations, including a four-bed deluxe room, a two-bed superior standard room, a mountain cabin-style dormitory room that can accommodate six people, as well as a cottage equipped with a jacuzzi and sauna on the premises, and a villa-like vacation home. We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy a comfortable stay.

In winter, the inn is popular for its rare location directly in front of the Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort slopes (directly connected). You can ski right next to the inn when returning to the inn. Your children can play in the snow in front of the inn, making it a great place for their first time on the slopes and you can also take a rest at the inn. In winter, the inn accepts guests with no meals, but the hall serves as a dining hall and operates an a la carte system, so you can choose from a wide variety of menus. (You are free to bring your own food or eat out) In the green season, the inn is a base for experiencing the nature of Minamiuonuma. Popular plans include picking wild vegetables in spring, playing in the river and insect collecting during summer vacation, and mountain climbing. For river fishing, the inn is famous as a fishing lodge on the Uono River. (In the green season, accommodation includes two meals)

Pension Snowfall Meteor is located in Yamagata ZAO Pension Village. It is a 5-minute drive from ZAO Onsen bus terminal, ZAO snow resort, and ropeway. Free pick-up and drop-off service from our pension to ZAO Onsen bus terminal, ZAO snow resort or ropeway is available . We can communicate in Chinese, English and Japanese. It will be more convenient to provide you with skiing or sightseeing information. We can share our travel experiences or each other’s stories. Looking forward to meeting you.