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Sansatei Genbukan

2.5 star property
Ryokan with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Zao Fox Village

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Lobby
Garden
Sansatei Genbukan offers a peaceful retreat near Zao Fox Village where visitors can recharge in the indoor mineral hot spring. After a day of exploration, guests book rejuvenating massages and join fellow travelers for evening karaoke - a perfect way to round out the day.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 22 - Sep 23
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Tomorrow

Sep 23 - Sep 24
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Japanese Style Room GENBU

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
30 Higashiura, Togattaonsen, Zao, Miyagi, 989-0916

What's nearby

  • Togatta Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zao Dairy Farm - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Takimidai Lookout - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Zao Fox Village - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 36 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shiroishizao Station - 21 min drive
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪さかい珈琲 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪チーズシェッド - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪蔵王小妻坂山 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪蔵王手打ちそば 新楽 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zao Boo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sansatei Genbukan

Ryokan near Zao Fox Village
Sansatei Genbukan provides amenities like an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a water dispenser
  • Karaoke, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Sansatei Genbukan feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
More amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 11:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children age 0-3 for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

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

Sansatei Genbukan Inn Zao
Sansatei Genbukan Inn
Sansatei Genbukan Zao
Sansatei Genbukan Zao
Sansatei Genbukan Ryokan
Sansatei Genbukan Ryokan Zao

Frequently asked questions

Is Sansatei Genbukan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sansatei Genbukan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sansatei Genbukan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sansatei Genbukan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sansatei Genbukan located?

Situated in Zao, this ryokan is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Zao Fox Village.

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