Zao Kokusai Hotel Yamagata , Yamagata (Yamagata) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata (Yamagata), Japan, 9902301

Zao Kokusai Hotel is a 5-star hotel featuring welcoming accommodations and a prime location for downhill skiing enthusiasts. Amenities include an indoor mineral hot spring, free Wi-Fi in communal areas, and room service.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel offers 65 rooms, including options for Western-style accommodations with carpeted floors and Japanese-style rooms featuring tatami flooring. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, private bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, and complimentary toiletries.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options are available at the on-site restaurant. Nearby, guests can find local eateries like Oto Chaya and Shokujidokoro Tomitaya, located within a short walking distance.

Leisure

Recreational facilities include a sauna, hot spring bath, and access to downhill skiing at Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Additional activities encompass karaoke and massage services.

Services & Local Area

Access to the hotel is convenient via a free shuttle from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, located a 10-minute walk away. Notable nearby landmarks include the Yamagata Sake Museum and Risshaku-ji Temple, both within a 50-minute drive.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

38 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

46 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Deluxe Queen Suite

Max:

2 persons

57 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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City Center

Yamagata (Yamagata) 5.7 mi

Airports

Sendai (SDJ) 49.6 mi

Shonai (SYO) 81.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Tranquil Onsen

“The outdoor onsen was absolutely serene, surrounded by a beautiful snowy landscape, making it a perfect place to relax after a long day.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“Breakfast was excellent, with a variety of delicious dishes that left us feeling satisfied and ready for the day.” view full review

Charming Room Design

“The room beautifully combined Western comfort with Japanese aesthetics, offering a good ambiance and a stunning view of the surrounding woods.” view full review

Convenient Shuttle Service

“Having a free shuttle to Yamagata station was incredibly convenient, adding ease to our travel plans.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Baggage storage
Ski storage
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Skiing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Free shuttle service
Room service
Ski equipment rental
Laundry

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Massage
Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Public Bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata (Yamagata), Japan, 9902301

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933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata (Yamagata), Japan, 9902301

City landmarks

Ski Area

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

5000 ft

Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort

2800 ft

Zao Onsen

Sakazuki Lake

1.1 mi

862-1 Zaoonsen

Zaoonsen Genshichiroten Hot Spring

4800 ft

Zao Onsen

2400 ft

1138

Museum of History and Culture Warabe No Sato

1.1 mi

Ryokan Yoshidaya

3300 ft

Zaoonsen

Shantan

2400 ft

Rossignol Store

2500 ft

951 Zao Onsen

Yamagata Sake Museum

2800 ft

Zao Sky Cable

3200 ft

Tobaggan

3600 ft

Zao Onsen

Dokkonuma Swamp

1.3 mi

Zao Onsen Dai-rotemburo

4900 ft

Zao Onsen

Mt. Torikabuto

3.3 mi

Zao Onsen

Torikabutoyama

1.0 mi

Near Jizo Mountain

Frost Covered Trees of Zao

1.9 mi

Dokko Numa

1.2 mi

Zao Onsen

Zao Jizoson

2.0 mi

Snow Monsters Area

1.7 mi

Sato Museum of History and Culture

1.8 mi

Sanpokojinsan

2.0 mi

Mt. Jizo

2.0 mi

Japan

Zao Liza World

2.7 mi

Japan

Zaosan Shrine

2.6 mi

Kumanodake

2.6 mi

Nearby

Zao Ropeway

1200 ft

japan

1200 ft

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

1200 ft

905 Kawa-mae

Shinzaemon-no-Yu

1600 ft

Restaurants

Oto Chaya

1200 ft

935-24 Zao Onsen

Putaro

1000 ft

934-26 Zao Onsen

Shiba Mama No Omise

1500 ft

939-3 Zao Onsen

Yunohana Chaya

1600 ft

905 Zao Onsen

Dosanko Zao No Ie

1800 ft

904-4 Zao Onsen

Shokujidokoro Tomitaya

2100 ft

903-4 Zao Onsen

Tsumami

4000 ft

951 Kawara Zao Onsen

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Great location

Dated rooms

Uneven service quality

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.0

Charles

United States of America, December 2023

8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were spacious, a mix of traditional Japanese and Western style, and had convenient amenities like a massage chair and multiple toilets. However, they felt a little dated. The service was excellent with friendly and English-speaking staff, although there was a hiccup with one member at the travel center. The location was convenient, close to the ski slopes and other facilities, but the uphill walk could be tiring with luggage. The dining experience, while Japanese-oriented, provided a decent selection to fuel up before hitting the slopes. Overall, a comfortable choice with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, mixing traditional Japanese and Western styles, and featured a small living area with a massage chair. However, they felt a little dated.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and accommodating, with excellent English-speaking skills. However, there was one staff member at the travel center who seemed unsure of procedures.

Location

8.0

The hotel's position was great, next to the ski area and close to the ropeway. However, the slightly uphill walk could be tiring with luggage.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, focusing on Japanese options, offered enough selections to satisfy hunger before skiing. However, the price paid did not fully match the quality.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Friendly staff

Dated rooms