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Zao International Hotel

933 Zao OnsenSee map

€ 212.13per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 12 Oct

Top reasons for booking
Shuttle service
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
Popular facilities
Hot spring
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Free parking
4.7/5Fantastic 84 reviews
Reviews summary
Excellent ski-in/ski-out access, superb onsen quality, spacious clean rooms, friendly staff, and delicious dining. Convenient location near cable car.
Exploring the area
Zaō Station, 9.5km, About 18 mins from hotel by car
JUHYO KOGEN STATION, 1.7km, About 28 mins from hotel by foot
Zao Onsen Hotel Kiraku, 200m, About 3 mins from hotel by foot
22
Junior Suite, Non Smoking
2 beds

52.0 m²

22
Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking
Multiple beds

16 m²

Mountain view

3
Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking
Multiple beds

Non-smoking

6
Basic Twin Room
Multiple beds

46.0 m²

Non-smoking

Mountain view

Suite Twin No Smoking
2 beds

74 m²

Non-smoking

20
Premium Twin Room
Multiple beds

52.0 m²

Mountain view

18
Deluxe Twin Room
Multiple beds

39.0 m²

16
Luxury Suite
2 beds

75.0 m²

Mountain view

19
Deluxe Suite
2 beds

57.0 m²

Mountain view

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4.7/5.0

Fantastic

84 reviews
Location
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Services offered
4.7
Cleanliness
4.7
Atmosphere & facilities
4.8
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Excellent ski-in/ski-out access, superb onsen quality, spacious clean rooms, friendly staff, and delicious dining. Convenient location near cable car.
Location
Very convenient, near Zao cable car station and ski resort. Ski-in/ski-out access. Free shuttle to Yamagata Station. Ample parking.
Services offered
Free shuttle to/from Yamagata Station. Multilingual assistance. Affordable ski rentals. Friendly, helpful, attentive staff. Complimentary coffee/tea.
Cleanliness
Rooms consistently clean and spacious. Well-maintained public areas. Comfortable beds. Thorough housekeeping. New and well-equipped facilities.
Atmosphere & facilities
Spacious onsen with indoor/outdoor options and high-quality spring water. Relaxing atmosphere. Multiple private baths available. Free drink bar. Rich breakfast and dinner.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Onsen
Shuttle service
Skiing
Clean rooms
Good location
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
SHIORI
Reviewed: 6 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends

接客が素晴らしいです朝ごはんも美味しかったです
ユキヒロ
Reviewed: 4 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

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。
Christian Alexander
Reviewed: 1 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends

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.
YI CHIU
Reviewed: 9 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
很優質的飯店
HO WAI
Reviewed: 25 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
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.
Anthony
Reviewed: 26 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

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.
Ho Chung
Reviewed: 13 Feb 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with partner · For leisure

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.
Leanne
Reviewed: 31 Jan 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family · For leisure

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.
Massimo
Reviewed: 19 Oct 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner.
Chunchi
Reviewed: 29 Jan 2023

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family · For leisure

Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!
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