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Wakamatsuya

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Modern Japanese-Western Style Room, Non Smoking (24sqm, 2 beds and 2 futon bedding sets) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Wakamatsuya offers an authentic ryokan experience with a 24-hour public bath and indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) for relaxation. The property includes a restaurant, free WiFi, and newspapers for added convenience during your stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Dining Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Dining Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Room, 10 to 18 Tatami-mats | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, 10 to 18 Tatami-mats

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Suite with Semi open-air bath, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-style Suite with Semi open-air bath, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Modern Japanese-Western Style Room, Non Smoking (16 sqm, 2 Beds)

Modern Japanese-Western Style Room, Non Smoking (16 sqm, 2 Beds) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Modern Japanese-Western Style Room, Non Smoking (16 sqm, 2 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Modern Japanese-Western Style Room, Non Smoking (24sqm, 2 beds and 2 futon bedding sets)

Modern Japanese-Western Style Room, Non Smoking (24sqm, 2 beds and 2 futon bedding sets) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Modern Japanese-Western Style Room, Non Smoking (24sqm, 2 beds and 2 futon bedding sets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room 10 to 18 Tatami-mats

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Deluxe, Corner Japanese-Western Mixed With Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 6

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Main Building Standard Floor Suite, Japanese-Western Mixed With Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Superior, Japanese-Western Mixed With Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Zaoonsen, a neighborhood in Yamagata, is home to Wakamatsuya. Kaminoyama Castle and Utakake Inari Shrine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Zao Quasi-National Park and Shiginoya Chinuma. Lina World and Beni no Kura are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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951-1 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zao Sky Cable - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Super Slider - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪レストラン大森 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪ろばた - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪食事処 とみたや - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪蔵王温泉 しばママのお店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wakamatsuya

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
You can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden, and a restaurant at Wakamatsuya. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs or the 24-hour public bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, train station pick-up service, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Wakamatsuya offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs open from midnight - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Hot springs access available from midnight to midnight
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Wakamatsuya Inn Yamagata
Wakamatsuya Yamagata
Wakamatsuya Ryokan
Wakamatsuya Yamagata
Wakamatsuya Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakamatsuya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wakamatsuya?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wakamatsuya?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wakamatsuya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wakamatsuya located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is steps from Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sky Cable are also within 10 minutes.

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