Yoshidaya Ryokan in Zao Onsen

♨️A classic toji-style inn with 24-hour free-flowing acidic sulfur springs

Yamagata · Zao Onsen Yoshidaya

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An Old-Style Hot Spring Inn

• 🏮Set on Takayu-dori in Zao Onsen, the inn celebrates the feel of a traditional toji bathhouse and Showa-era retro charm.
• 🏯It belongs to the Meito Ichimon Takamiya group, which runs inns across Yamagata.
• 🐶Plans that let you stay with your dog are also available.

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Zao Onsen, 1,900 Years of History

• ♨️Zao Onsen opened 1,900 years ago; its strongly acidic sulfur water (pH 1.25–1.6) flows straight from the source.
• 🛁The men's bath Tono-no-yu Takayoshi overflows with hot water, and the women's bath Hime-no-yu Muhyo has milky water and a sulfur aroma; both are open 24 hours.
• 🫧A ceramic semi-open-air private bath is available (50 minutes for 2,200 yen, 8 am–11 pm).

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Tatami Rooms

• 🛏️Japanese rooms come in 6, 8, 12.5 and 13 tatami sizes; the 13-tatami room sleeps up to 6.
• 🚻The 8- and 13-tatami rooms have a toilet, while the 6- and 12.5-tatami rooms use shared toilets.
• 🚭All rooms are non-smoking, and there is also a 'Club Room' with beds on tatami for two.

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Dinner

• 🥩The signature dish is sukiyaki of Yamagata-gyu brand wagyu cooked in the inn's own warishita sauce.
• 🍲Another plan lets you choose a hot pot: Zao's famous Genghis Khan grilled fresh lamb, or shabu-shabu of Yamagata 'Kome no Musume' pork.
• 🕕Dinner starts between 6:00 and 6:45 pm in the dining room.

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Breakfast and Local Sake

• 🍚Breakfast is a simple Japanese set served with Yamagata rice.
• 🍶With dinner you can taste local Yamagata sake selected by the group's Yamagata Sake Museum.
• 🕢Breakfast starts between 7:30 and 8:30 am.

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Guest Perks

• 🎟️Guests can bathe free at the other Meito Ichimon Takamiya inns (8–10 am, 1–8 pm; Miyamaso Takamiya excluded).
• 🎫Tickets for the town's public baths Kamiyu, Shimoyu and Kawarayu are sold at the front desk for 100 yen.
• 🚬The lounge has a separate cigar room.

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Nearby Sights

• 🥤Takayu Onsen Parlor, serving soda and pudding, is a 1-minute walk away.
• 🏞️The Zao Dai-Rotenburo open-air bath, which holds 100 people at once, is a 6-minute walk.
• 🎿Zao Onsen Ski Resort is a 7-minute walk and the Zao Chuo Ropeway a 10-minute walk.

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Access

• 🚌Call the inn on arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal for a free pickup (about 5 minutes by car).
• 🗺️The address is 13 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City.
• 🕒Check-in 3 pm, check-out 10 am.

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Tatami Rooms

• 🛏️Japanese rooms come in 6, 8, 12.5 and 13 tatami sizes; the 13-tatami room sleeps up to 6.
• 🚻The 8- and 13-tatami rooms have a toilet, while the 6- and 12.5-tatami rooms use shared toilets.
• 🚭All rooms are non-smoking, and there is also a 'Club Room' with beds on tatami for two.

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Dinner

• 🥩The signature dish is sukiyaki of Yamagata-gyu brand wagyu cooked in the inn's own warishita sauce.
• 🍲Another plan lets you choose a hot pot: Zao's famous Genghis Khan grilled fresh lamb, or shabu-shabu of Yamagata 'Kome no Musume' pork.
• 🕕Dinner starts between 6:00 and 6:45 pm in the dining room.

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Enjoy free-flowing acidic sulfur springs and Yamagata beef sukiyaki in an unpretentious bathhouse-town atmosphere. Note that rooms have no shower or bath, some share toilets, and there is no elevator, so stairs are required.

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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.

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

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

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

Where is Yoshidaya Ryokan in Zao Onsen located?

It is in Ginzan · Yamagata Yamagata. Address: 13 Zao Onsen.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩121,033 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.