Meitoya So

Property class: 3
Ryokan within walking distance of Zao Chuo Ropeway

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Meitoya So puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot springs
  • Ski passes
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $117
$144 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Room 8 Tatami Mats

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned bench, and sliding doors.

Standard Japanese Style Room 8 Tatami Mats

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low bed, a table with a vase and bowls, and a window with shoji screens.

Club Room, with Shared Bathroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bed with white bedding.

Club Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room 10 Tatami Mats

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a shoji screen door.

Japanese Style Room 10 Tatami Mats

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, a low table with a vase, and a framed calligraphy piece on the wall.

Japanese Western Style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a hallway, and a lit lamp.

Special Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with pillows, a shoji screen window, and a small table with a light.

ROH Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding door.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bed with pillows.

Japanese style Club Room Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken , 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Sky Cable - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 50 min drive
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ) - 92 min drive
  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Sendai Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station - 60 min drive
  • Sendai Kumagane Station - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪音茶屋 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SHIN ZAO - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Meitoya So

  • Meitoya So puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 36 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

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 bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Meitoya So Inn Yamagata
Meitoya So Yamagata
Meitoya So Ryokan
Meitoya So Yamagata
Meitoya So Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Does Meitoya So offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Meitoya So does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Meitoya So?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Meitoya So?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Meitoya So?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Meitoya So and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs.

What's the area around Meitoya So like?

Meitoya So is a short 2-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 7 minutes' walk from Zao Chuo Ropeway.

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Reviews

Meitoya So Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

We had a room with half board and enjoyed the 24 hr Natural hot spring within the hotel. Free shuttle to the bus station after check out was helpful as it snowed the night before
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8/10 Very good

Older hotel but very clean! On sen is nice!
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable and pleasant stay

I love cold weather and snow, so that part of Northern Honshu was perfect for me. I also have family in the area to drive me to Zao, which is a lot easier than taking the bus! This hotel is clearly on the older side, but that really didn't detract from the whole experience, which was positive. The bath was relaxing and though it wasn't large, I never felt over crowded. The beds were comfortable~ sort of an amalgam of futon and boxspring. Though I wish they were on the tatami, it was nice that they were by the windows. I am pretty sure I've been in those particular onsen baths before, so I am wondering if this hotel has existed in the past under different ownership with a different name.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super good stay with dinner and breakfast. 24hr open onsen too.
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8/10 Very good

Meals are good 👍
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

good
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8/10 Very good

Free pick up service.
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4/10 Fair

Note!!! - The main picture of the hotel (which appears to be of the property) on Expedia... is in fact about half a kilometre away and is of a public bath - not the property!!! Extremely misleading and needs to be removed. The bedrooms have no windows. The room was cleaned poorly. The buffet breakfast was poor and food not kept hot. Only one juice (hope you like carrots). Coffee is watered down. Coffee from coffee bar or breakfast area not allowed to be taken to your room. Extremely frustrating. Also... could not use the restaurant there unless booked prior to the stay. Shuttle bus to pick us up was 15 mins late (despite the hotel being a minute or two drive away). Also.. would only drop upu back at the bus atop at two set times on a morning. Any other time and you had to walk yourselves. Onsens were small for the amount of guests and frequently full. The outside onsen was only for females. The private onsen was $20 for an hour to use. Not sure why. Not a bad stay... but you aren't getting what is advertised.
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6/10 Good

1) Lack of socket in the room. I need to unplug the tv so that the socket can be used for charging my phone. Or i have to use the socket located near the toilet side which is so inconvenient. 2) The outdoor hotspring is so small. 3) We have called concierge for getting the shuttle bus service from ropeway station to hotel but they said the service is only available between bus terminal and hotel. So we have to walk from ropeway station to bus terminal after we get off from the ropeway after visiting the tree monsters at peak.
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6/10 Good

お湯がぬるくて小さかった。 建物は非常に古くて、布団が薄かった。
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10/10 Exceptional

若い外国人スタッフがみんな丁寧で一生懸命。気持ちの良い接客でした。 温泉は24時間いつでも入れるので、誰もいない時間帯を狙って露天風呂も独り占め。最高に気持ちが良かった〜。
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8/10 Very good

サウナがないのが少し残念
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10/10 Exceptional

這次住宿很滿意，房間又大又乾淨，我們是訂一泊二食方案，早晚餐都超好吃的，停車場也很方便
Verified review

8/10 Very good

房間乾淨但是比一般的溫泉旅館小一點，溫泉是硫磺溫泉♨️我很喜歡，一泊二食是豬肉壽喜燒
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8/10 Very good

ロビーにある喫煙室が、暖かくとてもくつろげました。
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10/10 Exceptional

温泉がとても良かった！ お食事も 美味しかったです。 フロントの方の対応も 丁寧でした。 ただ、WiFiが繋がりにくかったです。 また 機会があれば 利用したいです。 ありがとうございました。
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6/10 Good

先日親子共々、宿泊させて頂きました。施設等は清潔さはあり第一印象は悪くなかったですが、駐車場が坂になっており少し停めずらい状況です。夕食ですが主食が1品と後は漬け物の小鉢が数点。海鮮はなぜかカルパッチョ。ご飯に関しては食べ応えが全くなく最低でした。お風呂は乳白色で気持ち良かったです。スタッフのサービスは接客がいい方と悪い人でわかれてました。若い方の方がサービスが良かった感じです。また泊まりたいとは思いませんでした。残念です。
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6/10 Good

團客可以在大廳吃東西喝酒大聲講話，我們吃個飯糰結果被勸離，房間很小價格很貴晚餐不好吃，cp值很低
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10/10 Exceptional

服務好
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8/10 Very good

お風呂最高でした！ ご飯も美味しかったです。 従業員の方はラテン系や中東系の方が多かったですが、皆さん日本語がとてもお上手で、すごく丁寧な方たちでした。 気になった点 ・チェックインの時に外湯巡りのチケットのことや、日本酒試飲チケットのことをもっとしっかりと告知してほしかったです。 ・ロビーに喫煙所があって、臭いが防ぎ切れてなくてホテルに入った瞬間にタバコ臭ってなったのであまり印象が良くないように思いました。 ・ご飯のお品書きがあるとより楽しめたかもしれません。 ・ウォーターサーバーを風呂場以外にも設置していただけるとなお良いと思いました。
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4/10 Fair

エアコンの音がうるさすぎて全然眠れなかった。
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6/10 Good

アウトサイドバス＝風呂は最高でしたよ！

温泉は最高でした。屋根に当たる雨音で熟睡できず。 アウトサイドバス、クラブルーム、すべて紛らわしく 思っていたものとは違いました。 部屋内に風呂がないことをアウトサイドバスと言い、 クラブルームというのは和室の部屋にベッドがある部屋を言うそうです。 夕飯も鍋料理、手がかからないようにしてあります。
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10/10 Exceptional

温泉很不错，是每天滑雪后放松的好地方。餐食安排相当细致。
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10/10 Exceptional

很棒的體驗