Meitoya So

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

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December 2025

January 2026

In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Meitoya So offers a peaceful retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring and 24-hour public bath. After enjoying the waters, visit the on-site café for a refreshing coffee. The ryokan provides practical amenities like free self parking and meeting spaces for business and relaxation.

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Parking included
Business services

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Nov 29 - Nov 30

Tomorrow

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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2 beds

3+ beds

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Standard Japanese Style Room 8 Tatami Mats

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Bidet

Hair dryer

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons

Club Room, with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Shower/tub combination

Bidet

Hair dryer

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Club Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Bidet

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room 10 Tatami Mats

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Bidet

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons

Japanese Western Style Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Bidet

Sleeps 5
3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Special Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Bidet

Sleeps 5
2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room with Bath

Sleeps 5

Club Room with Bath

Sleeps 4

Club Room with Shared Bath

Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4

Run Of House

Sleeps 4

Japanese-Style Room With Beds And Bathroom-Non-Smoking

Sleeps 5

Standard Suite Tatami Area-Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken , 990-2301

What's nearby

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Zao Sky Cable - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Zao Chuo Ropeway - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Zao Super Slider - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

Akayu Station - 29 min drive
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪ろばた - ‬4 min walk
‪Unite Cafe - ‬11 min walk
‪どさん娘蔵王のいえ - ‬6 min walk
‪食事処とみたや - ‬5 min walk
‪トマトの森 - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Meitoya So

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Located close to Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway, Meitoya So provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this ryokan include:

Free self parking
Hot springs on site, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Karaoke, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Meitoya So feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Parking included
Free WiFi
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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

A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

Hot springs
Karaoke
Ski passes

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Meeting rooms

Spa

24-hour public bath
Hot springs
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
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Heating
Phone
Safe
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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 and cash

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

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

Meitoya So Inn Yamagata

Meitoya So Yamagata

Meitoya So Ryokan

Meitoya So Yamagata

Meitoya So Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Is Meitoya So pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Meitoya So?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Meitoya So?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Meitoya So located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway. Zao Sanroku Ropeway and Okama Crater are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Meitoya So Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Kitty

Mar 19, 2025

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

We had a room with half board and enjoyed the 24 hr Natural hot spring within the hotel. Free shuttle to the bus station after check out was helpful as it snowed the night before

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siew Lan

Apr 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super good stay with dinner and breakfast. 24hr open onsen too.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chanthavixay

Nov 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Older hotel but very clean! On sen is nice!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Skier

Feb 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Meals are good 👍

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

YU LUNG

Feb 9, 2025

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

good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Feb 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable and pleasant stay

I love cold weather and snow, so that part of Northern Honshu was perfect for me. I also have family in the area to drive me to Zao, which is a lot easier than taking the bus! This hotel is clearly on the older side, but that really didn't detract from the whole experience, which was positive. The bath was relaxing and though it wasn't large, I never felt over crowded. The beds were comfortable~ sort of an amalgam of futon and boxspring. Though I wish they were on the tatami, it was nice that they were by the windows. I am pretty sure I've been in those particular onsen baths before, so I am wondering if this hotel has existed in the past under different ownership with a different name.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wing Sze

Dec 9, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Free pick up service.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

SHU YI

Feb 18, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

1) Lack of socket in the room. I need to unplug the tv so that the socket can be used for charging my phone. Or i have to use the socket located near the toilet side which is so inconvenient. 2) The outdoor hotspring is so small. 3) We have called concierge for getting the shuttle bus service from ropeway station to hotel but they said the service is only available between bus terminal and hotel. So we have to walk from ropeway station to bus terminal after we get off from the ropeway after visiting the tree monsters at peak.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mitsuhiro

Nov 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

ロビーにある喫煙室が、暖かくとてもくつろげました。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Aug 29, 2025

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

温泉がとても良かった！お食事も美味しかったです。フロントの方の対応も丁寧でした。ただ、WiFiが繋がりにくかったです。また機会があれば利用したいです。ありがとうございました。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

??

May 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

先日親子共々、宿泊させて頂きました。施設等は清潔さはあり第一印象は悪くなかったですが、駐車場が坂になっており少し停めずらい状況です。夕食ですが主食が1品と後は漬け物の小鉢が数点。海鮮はなぜかカルパッチョ。ご飯に関しては食べ応えが全くなく最低でした。お風呂は乳白色で気持ち良かったです。スタッフのサービスは接客がいい方と悪い人でわかれてました。若い方の方がサービスが良かった感じです。また泊まりたいとは思いませんでした。残念です。

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Feb 17, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

團客可以在大廳吃東西喝酒大聲講話，我們吃個飯糰結果被勸離，房間很小價格很貴晚餐不好吃，cp值很低

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Feb 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

服務好

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mai

Oct 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

お風呂最高でした！ご飯も美味しかったです。従業員の方はラテン系や中東系の方が多かったですが、皆さん日本語がとてもお上手で、すごく丁寧な方たちでした。気になった点・チェックインの時に外湯巡りのチケットのことや、日本酒試飲チケットのことをもっとしっかりと告知してほしかったです。・ロビーに喫煙所があって、臭いが防ぎ切れてなくてホテルに入った瞬間にタバコ臭ってなったのであまり印象が良くないように思いました。・ご飯のお品書きがあるとより楽しめたかもしれません。・ウォーターサーバーを風呂場以外にも設置していただけるとなお良いと思いました。

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

miyoko

Sep 5, 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

エアコンの音がうるさすぎて全然眠れなかった。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

RIEKO

Jun 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

アウトサイドバス＝風呂は最高でしたよ！

温泉は最高でした。屋根に当たる雨音で熟睡できず。アウトサイドバス、クラブルーム、すべて紛らわしく思っていたものとは違いました。部屋内に風呂がないことをアウトサイドバスと言い、クラブルームというのは和室の部屋にベッドがある部屋を言うそうです。夕飯も鍋料理、手がかからないようにしてあります。

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huifeng

Feb 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

温泉很不错，是每天滑雪后放松的好地方。餐食安排相当细致。

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuohao

Feb 11, 2024

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

很棒的體驗

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

HSIAO

Jan 31, 2024

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

從巴士站到飯店接駁車只能19:00以前，拉著行李爬坡太累了。

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

atsushi

Jan 6, 2024

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

よかったです

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ヒロシ

Mar 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

料理が、ジンギスカンがでてびっくりした。コロナの影響で厳しいのか？

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

YoonJu

Dec 6, 2022

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

완벽한 료칸

별 기대 없이 갔는데 너무 좋았습니다. 서비스 청결 온천 친절함 환경 모든것이 완벽했습니다. 온천은 긴잔보다 압도적으로 좋았고 직원들의 친절함은 감동적이었습니다. 자오온천 버스터미널까지 셔틀도 무료로 아용 할 수 있어 편하게 오고 갈 수 있습니다. 다음엔 부모님과 함께 방문하고 싶습니다.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 4, 2021

スタッフのサービスは丁寧で良かった。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 24, 2021

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

nice place

The location is good, near bus terminal and also Chuo ropeway. Convienent to transfer and ski. Staffs are friendly, Onsen is open for 24h, very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

TAKUYA, TOKYO

Nov 23, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

お風呂はお湯、設備とも素晴らしい食事は普通

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

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Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Spa

Accessibility

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Entertainment

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