Zao Onsen Kinosato

♨️Milky-White Sulfur Springs, a Forest Onsen Through Every Season

Yamagata Prefecture · Zao Onsen Kinosato

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Kakenagashi Milky-White Onsen

• ♨️Daikichi-no-yu, the annex's semi-open-air bath, lets Zao's signature milky sulfur water flow straight from the source, with no dilution or reheating
• 🌿Enjoy two kinds of bath: the strongly acidic milky sulfur spring in the detached bathhouse, and indoor baths of heated alkaline Zao groundwater (not hot spring water)
• 🌙Open for bathing 6:30am–10:00pm, with the scent of hinoki and the night breeze making for a leisurely soak

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Semi-Open-Air Bath and Footbath

• 🏞️The men's bath is an open, view-filled semi-open-air bath where you can soak while taking in the scenery of Zao
• 🚶The bathhouse stands apart from the main building, about 30m away on foot across the parking lot
• 🦶A footbath attached to Daikichi-no-yu lets you spend an unhurried moment in the night breeze among the greenery

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Zao Beef and the Flavors of Yamagata

• 🥩Top-grade 'Zao beef,' raised amid Zao's great nature, melts in the mouth with premium flavor
• 🍲Drawing on the rich ingredients of 'Yamagata, kingdom of food,' seasonal specialties are served evoking the clarity of mountain spring water
• 🐟Local vegetables, fruit, and fresh mountain-and-sea delicacies capture the flavor of every season with care

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Dining Room 'Kinosato'

• 🌸Dine in a calm space decorated with the flowers of each season and infused with Japanese charm
• 🕕Dinner is served at 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00pm, and breakfast at 7:30 or 8:00am, cooked to match your seating time
• 🍚Start the day with a hearty Japanese-style breakfast set

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Rooms — 20 Japanese-Style Spaces in All

• 🛏️Room types include Modern Japanese-Western and Luxury Japanese-Modern Twin, all fitted with Simmons beds
• 🪟The Luxury Japanese-Modern Twin is a 28㎡ corner room with a wide window commanding a full view of Mount Zao
• 🌿Every room is named after a plant native to Yamagata, and the entire building is non-smoking

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On-Site Facilities

• 🛋️The atrium lobby's open feel extends through the glass to a view of the Zao mountain range
• 🎨A choice of colored yukata and welcome services help you settle in with ease
• 🏕️The annex offers a petit glamping-style tent and chairs for after your bath, plus the gift shop 'Hanakago'

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Zao's Scenery Through the Seasons

• 🍂Watch the seasons change across the forest surrounding Shiginoyachi Marsh, from your room or along the walking paths
• ❄️In winter, snow-covered sights nearby include the juhyo ('snow monsters') reached by the Zao Ropeway
• 🌲The clean air and birdsong of the great outdoors offer a leisurely escape

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Access

• 🚌About 45 minutes by bus from JR Yamagata Station, then about 5 minutes by free shuttle from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
• 🚗About 30 minutes from Yamagata-Zao IC via the Nishi-Zao Kogen Line
• 🚄About 2 hours 40 minutes by Yamagata Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, then onward by bus

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Zao Beef and the Flavors of Yamagata

• 🥩Top-grade 'Zao beef,' raised amid Zao's great nature, melts in the mouth with premium flavor
• 🍲Drawing on the rich ingredients of 'Yamagata, kingdom of food,' seasonal specialties are served evoking the clarity of mountain spring water
• 🐟Local vegetables, fruit, and fresh mountain-and-sea delicacies capture the flavor of every season with care

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Dining Room 'Kinosato'

• 🌸Dine in a calm space decorated with the flowers of each season and infused with Japanese charm
• 🕕Dinner is served at 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00pm, and breakfast at 7:30 or 8:00am, cooked to match your seating time
• 🍚Start the day with a hearty Japanese-style breakfast set

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A Zao Onsen inn where milky-white kakenagashi springs and Yamagata cuisine built around Zao beef meet the four seasons of Shiginoyachi Marsh's forest — all within just 20 cozy Japanese-style rooms. The sulfur waters of the annex's semi-open-air bath, Daikichi-no-yu, melt away the fatigue of travel.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 19:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zao Onsen Kinosato?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Zao Onsen Kinosato located?

It is in Ginzan · Yamagata Yamagata. Address: 1271-1 Zaoonsen.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩443,603 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.