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자오 온천 자오 고쿠사이 호텔

Zao Onsen Zao Kokusai Hotel

Ginzan · Yamagata onsen ryokan — Milky Sulphur Water at 900 Metres

★ 4.5TrustYou 94/100 · 960 reviews|YamagataFrom ₩374,461 / night (2 adults)
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♨️Milky Sulphur Water at 900 Metres

Yamagata · Zao Onsen Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hachiemon no Yu, a Natural Spring
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Hachiemon no Yu, a Natural Spring

  • ♨️Milky white sulphur water, 100% Kakenagashi natural hot spring
  • 🌿A grand bath with its log beams left exposed, indoor and open-air baths both
  • 💧An acidic sulphur-bearing aluminium sulphate and chloride spring, famed as beauty water
Zao's Peaks from the Open-Air Bath
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Zao's Peaks from the Open-Air Bath

  • 🏔️The ridgelines of Zao and open blue sky, straight from the water
  • 🌸Four distinct seasons, each showing the mountains differently
  • ❄️In winter, Zao's juhyo snow monsters, a phenomenon rare anywhere in the world
Three Private Baths
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Three Private Baths

  • 🛁Three reservable private baths, in hinoki, granite and a barrier-free design
  • 🔒Kakenagashi natural spring water entirely to yourselves
  • 📞Reserve by phone from the day before, for a fee
Seasonal Yamagata Kaiseki
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Seasonal Yamagata Kaiseki

  • 🥩Kaiseki that uses branded Yamagata beef without holding back
  • 🍚Rice cooked from Tsuyahime, Yamagata's own branded variety
  • 🍶Try Hachiemon, the hotel's original sake
Yamanouta, the Dining Room
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Yamanouta, the Dining Room

  • 🍽️A wide dining room with large windows, renovated in August 2024
  • 🌄Local flavours served against the sweep of the Zao landscape
  • 🥗Breakfast is buffet style, with sansai, pickles and freshly baked bread
Rooms, Tatami to Suite
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Rooms, Tatami to Suite

  • 🛏️62 rooms in Japanese, Japanese-Western, Japanese-with-bed and deluxe twin layouts
  • 🌟Upper-tier rooms include Junior, Deluxe and Luxury Suites and special rooms
  • 🪟Zao's landscape at 900 metres, watched from your room through the seasons
Lounge and Terrace
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Lounge and Terrace

  • ☕Complimentary drinks in the lobby lounge, coffee and juice among them
  • 🌬️A terrace open around the clock, with a footbath corner beside it
  • 🛍️Shop, meeting and banquet rooms, a hand massage corner and a laundry
Zao Skiing, Year-Round Resort
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Zao Skiing, Year-Round Resort

  • 🎿Ski and snowboard sets and wear for hire, with a ski locker room
  • 🚗Free parking for 80 cars, easy access to Zao Onsen Ski Resort
  • 🌲A green mountain resort at 900 metres, well clear of the city's noise

Milky sulphur water in the Hachiemon no Yu grand bath, three private baths, and the great outdoors of Zao changing face with each season. Add Yamagata beef and Tsuyahime rice, and this mountain resort at 900 metres gives body and mind a genuine rest.

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Property Description Located in scenic Yamagata Prefecture, Zao Onsen Zao Kokusai Hotel offers guests a quiet and relaxing getaway. In the heart of nature, this 62-room hotel boasts a large public bath with both indoor and open-air baths, as well as private baths available for rent, and in winter guests can take to the mountain with ski and snowboard equipment available for rent. Also features tra…Read more ↓

Property Description Located in scenic Yamagata Prefecture, Zao Onsen Zao Kokusai Hotel offers guests a quiet and relaxing getaway. In the heart of nature, this 62-room hotel boasts a large public bath with both indoor and open-air baths, as well as private baths available for rent, and in winter guests can take to the mountain with ski and snowboard equipment available for rent. Also features traditional kaiseki cuisine with seasonal local dishes. Rooms come in both western and Japanese decor with a variety of amenities available. Property Access Pickup available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to our inn. Please call when you arrive. Free pickup available from Yamagata Station ( 3 days in advanced reservation required).

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

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Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 14:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 19:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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What are the check-in and check-out times at 자오 온천 자오 고쿠사이 호텔?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is 자오 온천 자오 고쿠사이 호텔 located?
It is in Ginzan · Yamagata Yamagata. Address: 933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata.
How much does one night cost?
Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩374,461 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.

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Check-in / Check-out

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14:00

From 14:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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