Zao Onsen Miyamaso Takamiya

♨️300 years of warmth from a mountain hot spring

Yamagata · Zao Onsen Miyamaso Takamiya

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Founded in 1716, the grace of a historic inn

• 🏯Founded in 1716, the original historic ryokan of Zao Onsen, still running after more than 300 years
• 🌲A solid-wood building over 100 years old, set on high ground at the far end of the hot spring street
• 🕊️Its hospitality philosophy: 'comfort for those who visit, happiness for those who leave'

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Hot springs straight from the source

• ♨️Two source-fed kakenagashi baths, Choju-no-Yu (Bath of Longevity) and Seseragi-no-Yu
• 💧Zao Onsen's strongly acidic sulfur source water flows through untreated
• 🛁The private bath Kibitaga-yu, a large Shigaraki-ware tub, is fed straight from the source as well

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An open-air bath with the sound of flowing water

• 🍃Seseragi-no-Yu offers an open-air soak beside the sound of a mountain stream
• 🌙Choju-no-Yu has a semi-open-air wooden tub made by local craftsmen, open to the mountain breeze
• 🌸Zao's seasonal scenery drifts right into the bath

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Rooms with their own open-air hot spring bath

• 🛌Every Rian Sansui room (61 sqm) has its own open-air bath, though the water is not hot-spring water
• 🏡The detached Hinakura annex has Zao's only in-room open-air bath fed by source-water kakenagashi
• 🛏️The Corner Suite and Wa-Modern rooms, renovated in 2023, are Japanese-Western rooms with Simmons beds

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Seasonal kaiseki from the mountains

• 🍲Seasonal kaiseki built on Yamagata's mountain produce, with a Zao beef steak grilled on a ceramic plate as the main
• 🌸The table is arranged like a tray of seasonal flowers, elegant and precise
• 🍶Dinner is served alongside a selection of local sake

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Comfortable facilities

• 🎎Banquet halls and tatami spaces reflect the inn's long history
• 🛍️The gift shop carries specialties from Yamagata and Zao
• 📶Stay surrounded by the quiet atmosphere unique to solid-wood architecture

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Getting to Zao Onsen

• 🚄Take the Yamagata Shinkansen to Yamagata Station, then a bus to the Zao Onsen terminal
• 🚗By car, drive up from Yamagata-Zao IC to the hot spring street
• ✈️Also accessible by air via Yamagata Airport
• 🚐Free pickup from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal (call the inn on arrival)

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An open-air bath with the sound of flowing water

• 🍃Seseragi-no-Yu offers an open-air soak beside the sound of a mountain stream
• 🌙Choju-no-Yu has a semi-open-air wooden tub made by local craftsmen, open to the mountain breeze
• 🌸Zao's seasonal scenery drifts right into the bath

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Rooms with their own open-air hot spring bath

• 🛌Every Rian Sansui room (61 sqm) has its own open-air bath, though the water is not hot-spring water
• 🏡The detached Hinakura annex has Zao's only in-room open-air bath fed by source-water kakenagashi
• 🛏️The Corner Suite and Wa-Modern rooms, renovated in 2023, are Japanese-Western rooms with Simmons beds

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A solid-wood inn in the mountains since 1716, where source water flows straight into the baths and rooms with their own open-air tubs carry three hundred years of warmth. Take in the seasons of Zao Onsen fully, through both the baths and the kaiseki.

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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: 24:00

* 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 Miyamaso Takamiya?

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

Where is Zao Onsen Miyamaso Takamiya located?

It is in Ginzan · Yamagata Yamagata. Address: 54 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩770,392 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.