Zao International Hotel

Property class: 3.5
Ryokan with restaurant, near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Zao International Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free self parking
The current price is $183
$203 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Room options

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A hotel room with a massage chair, a desk, a sofa, and a small table with cups.

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with two cups of coffee, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a bed.

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Premium Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of trees.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Basic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Sky Cable - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 5 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 48 min drive
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ) - 90 min drive
  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Sendai Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station - 59 min drive
  • Sendai Kumagane Station - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪音茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SHIN ZAO - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Zao International Hotel

  • Zao International Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 51 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 5 PM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 5 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed
    • 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

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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

Zao Kokusai Hotel Yamagata
Zao Kokusai Yamagata
Zao Kokusai
Zao International Hotel Yamagata
Zao International Yamagata
Zao International
Zao International Hotel Ryokan
Zao International Hotel Yamagata
Zao International Hotel Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Zao International Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Zao International Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zao International Hotel?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Zao International Hotel and nearby?

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

Are there restaurants at or near Zao International Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Zao International Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Zao International Hotel like?

Zao International Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 4 minutes' walk from Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

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Reviews

Zao International Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a buffet with a wide variety of choices, including both Japanese and Western options. (4 reviews)
  • The hot spring facilities were excellent, with exceptional water quality, unique charm, and a soothing experience. (7 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered delicious and abundant meals, with friendly and attentive staff. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can by your gondola tickets at the front desk at a discounted price. Location wise, you are literally near the slopes. The bus terminal is a 7 to 10 minute walk.
Breakfast room, Yamabiku Restaurant.
Path to the slopes on the side of the second building. There is a bridge. Hotel is called Tokyo Kokusai.
Parking area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Zao Onsen is a spectacular location for skiing & this hotel has it all… you can literally ski in & out of the hotel & see the ropeway, cable car station & slopes from your window. The buffet breakfast has everything you could want (both authentic Japanese & western options for those who want such). You can walk everywhere, slopes, cable car, ropeway, restaurants, cafes, skihire from the hotel. And at the end of the day.. you have access to an indoor & incredible outdoor natural onsen… where you can soak your tired muscles as snow falls lightly around you. It’s magical. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has an extremely convenient location, and it only takes about 5–10 minutes on foot to reach the ski slope, making it ideal for skiers who do not need to carry their equipment onto a bus, but can go directly from the hotel to the ski run. The hotel also provides plenty of parking spaces, so self‑driving guests can park without any stress, which is very convenient for driving up the mountain during the ski season. The hotel facilities are well equipped, including indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, restaurants and lounges, allowing guests to relax comfortably on the premises all day. The hot spring area is very spacious, with clear water and a clean, tidy environment, and leaves you feeling completely relaxed and comfortable after a soak. The rooms are spacious and well arranged, with comfortable beds and an overall clean, elegant feel that makes for a very peaceful stay. The housekeeping staff cleans thoroughly, and the public areas are also kept neat and orderly, giving the entire hotel a well‑organized and professional impression. Overall, this hotel performs outstandingly in terms of location, parking, facilities, hot spring quality, and room standard, and is especially suitable for ski trips.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Verified review

8/10 Very good

near by Zao cable car station, good at braakfast,hot spring good
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
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10/10 Exceptional

The outdoor onsen was beautiful and spacious. The ski route going back to hotel was very icy therefore it needs to ski down the hill then walking up to hotel. That was a bit of a hassle and painful to walk up the hill with ski equipment.
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6/10 Good

1. Only 2 coins laundering machines is not enough. 2. The ski gear and the rental process have to be enhanced. The gear is too old and there is no professional staff to help adjusting the gear. My boots have no suitable size provided to me even though I have booked 2 weeks in advanced at least. Also, the boots is broken during my stay, thats why I have to changed another one. 3. I changed my dinner order twice during my 5 days stay and everything my order was not taken correctly which they always provide another type of course to my wife and me. Unfortunately, they also made a incorrect drink bill to me and my friend which is repeated costing both me and my friend.
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4/10 Fair

駐車場は玄関の前で、便利でした。朝食も十分な内容です。
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10/10 Exceptional

接客が素晴らしいです朝ごはんも美味しかったです
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8/10 Very good

客室は清潔でトイレなど凄く良かった。夕食時の若い女子の笑顔の接待に癒されました。部屋の景色はいまいちでした。
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10/10 Exceptional

Top Lage zu den Seilbahnen. Angenehmer Schwefelonsen. Halbpension war hervorragend. Classic Zimmer im japanischen Stil mit zwei Einzelbetten war für Japan riesig. Englischkenntnisse waren teilweise eingeschränkt. Personal war aber sehr bemüht. Kostenlos Kaffee/Getränke in der Lobby. Nähe zur Seilbahn ist super.
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10/10 Exceptional

很優質的飯店
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10/10 Exceptional

溫泉餐飲絕佳
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10/10 Exceptional

飯店人員都很親切。溫泉的溫度適中，不會太燙，非常舒服。
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10/10 Exceptional

山形駅からレンタカーを借りて来ました。到着時の出迎えから気持ちの良い接客で最後の見送りまで気持ちよく送ってくださり本当に心地良く過ごせました。硫黄の匂いのする温泉は熱めですが本当に体に沁み渡り最高に心身解れました。ウェルカムスイーツやドリンクも充実しているのは楽しみのひとつで滞在中何回も利用させていただきました。早朝の大浴場からは見事な雲海が望め感動的です。標高の高い場所なので涼しくてそれだけで肩の力が抜け夏の疲れが癒やされました。冬の樹氷を見に是非また訪れたいホテルです。
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10/10 Exceptional

温泉の泉質は最高です。個性豊かで魅力たっぷり。源泉かけ流し、硫黄分、高温度、phは、もはや最高レベル。特にph1.6は、他で味わうことはできない領域。施設の綺麗さ、食事のおいしさ、スタッフの丁寧さ、どれも素晴らしいものでした。お見事のひと言につきます。
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10/10 Exceptional

新しく、清潔で、設備も不足なく、コスパが最高なホテルでした。
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10/10 Exceptional

員工親切，溫泉設備非常好。鄰近纜車站，方便行山。
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10/10 Exceptional

房間寛敞舒舒，晚餐陶板牛超美味，溫泉正，下次會再來！
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8/10 Very good

泉質、スタッフの対応、部屋の掃除など行き届いていました。 強いて言えば、湯上りサービスの提供時間が短かった事が残念でした。
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10/10 Exceptional

昨年も泊まった時、感じたがスタッフさんが良かった。
口取りというのか、前菜みたいなものですが、美味しくてその後のメインも美味しかった。
レストランの窓から見える所に桜でしょうか？綺麗でした。
写メを撮ってくださいました。
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10/10 Exceptional

非常推薦酒店

房間很寬敞，有按摩椅，有客廳，餐廳員工很細心，食物有質素，服務非常好，不是旺季溫泉是夠用的，非常推薦