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Zao International Hotel

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, 8-minute walk to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Front of property
Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi
Hot springs
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Zao International Hotel offers a retreat amid peaceful mountains. Guests can rejuvenate in the indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) or the 24/7 public bath. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Luxury Suite | Free WiFi

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite | Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

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Premium Twin Room | Free WiFi

Premium Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zao Sky Cable - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Zao Super Slider - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪どさん娘蔵王のいえ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ろばた - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪食事処 とみたや - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Zao International Hotel

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Zao International Hotel provides amenities like an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a restaurant. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

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

Is Zao International Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zao International Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zao International Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Zao International Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Zao International Hotel located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Zao International Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fung ping

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

トモキ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

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。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kin I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
員工親切，溫泉設備非常好。鄰近纜車站，方便行山。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suk Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
房間寛敞舒舒，晚餐陶板牛超美味，溫泉正，下次會再來！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ゆたか

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUKIYO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wincy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
生憎のお天気で景色は残念でしたが、温泉が最高によかったです。 スタッフの刀から配りも行き届いており、 全てにおいて満足です。 樹氷の季節、また絶対伺います。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
溫泉正 冬天前往 可能更美
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit Yi Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店有免費穿梭巴士到山形站，步行幾分鐘可去藏王登出纜車站，非常方便，酒店餐廳職員友善，有禮，酒店整体感覺很好，非常推薦。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy Lai Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
各方面都很好！接送如果可以多啲時間選擇就更加好
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

HIROKO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
ホテルについては普通だと思います。 温泉が良かったです。湯量も豊富で熱めの温泉。とっても気に入りました。 また、あの温泉に入りたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tsutomu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
平日で紅葉前での宿泊でしたが部屋からの景色は良く、目の前にはゲレンデの斜面が良く見えました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

DAIKI

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂がとてもよかったです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

HIROSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
敷布団に課題。朝起きたら背中が痛い。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Ching Jancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

舒適、性價比高的溫泉酒店

酒店服務好，有免費車由山形站接我們到酒店，第二天早上又有車送到山形站，酒店大堂有免費咖啡、茶。温泉池算大，有露天及室內溫泉，水溫夠熱，很舒服。晚餐是會席料理，美味豐富，早餐是自助餐，有很多選擇。酒店距離藏王山麓纜車站很近，在酒店門口查詢要到纜車站後，司機二話不說就叫我們上車，把我們送到纜車站，很感謝那位司機的幫忙，這間酒店的服務真好。
套房內有按摩椅
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teruo

大浴場良かったです、サービスも良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
near by Zao cable car station, good at braakfast,hot spring good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nobuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋がきれいで、従業員の方々が元気が有り、いろいろ声を掛けて頂き、気分良く滞在できました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chunchi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

食事が凄いんじゃ！

食事がとにかく美味しいです！
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

YIFAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
飯店直接租雪具 後面走出去 可直接滑雪，非常方便 溫泉也是非常讚, 非常推薦
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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