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Zao International Hotel

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, a short walk to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries
Basic Twin Room
Front of property
Hot springs

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$313
9 Oct - 10 Oct

Explore the area

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933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301
  • Place, Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Chuo Ropeway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yamagata (GAJ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Twin Room

Premium Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

About the area

Yamagata

At Zao International Hotel you'll be within steps of Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Sanroku Ropeway. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas and a front desk safe. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Zaoonsen ryokan, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zao Sky Cable - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪レストラン大森 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪ろばた - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪食事処 とみたや - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪蔵王温泉 しばママのお店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zao International Hotel

Ryokan with free parking, a short walk to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Zao International Hotel offers its guests hot springs. Zao International Hotel also features room service (during limited hours) and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Yamagata ryokan.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Zao International Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. This Yamagata ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 bath 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Zao International Hotel?

Zao International Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zao International Hotel?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zao International Hotel on 9 Oct 2025 start from NZ$313.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Zao International Hotel?

Yep, Zao International Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Zao International Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Zao International Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zao International Hotel?

No, Zao International Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zao International Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Zao International Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zao International Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zao International Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Zao International Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chunchi

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

8/10 Good

KIN KWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suk Yi

Travelled with partner
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

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with group
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

Narihisa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daizo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Travelled with family
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

???

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

HIROSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

DAIKI

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

ヤスオ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

安定の快適さ

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

HIROSHI

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fung ping

Travelled with partner
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024