Zao Onsen Levert Zao

♨️Sulfur Springs Straight from the Source, Amid the Snow

Yamagata · Zao Onsen Levert Zao

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24-Hour Kakenagashi from the Source

• ♨️Just 10 meters from the main building, a snow-sheltered dome walkway leads to separate indoor baths for men and women
• 💧100% natural kakenagashi water available around the clock
• 🌿Sink into the cypress tub and the scent of sulfur warms you from the inside out

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Strong Sulfur Springs and Yunohana

• 🧪An acidic sulfur-sulfate-chloride spring, prized for its strong therapeutic properties
• 🥛Rich in minerals with abundant yunohana (mineral flakes), the water sometimes turns milky white
• 🩹Said to help with cuts, burns, chronic skin conditions, and high blood pressure — a spring unique to Zao

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Western and Japanese-Style Rooms

• 🛏️Western-style rooms include Single Rooms with roomy desks and comfortable Twin Rooms
• 🏯Calm 6- and 7.5-mat tatami rooms suit solo travelers or couples
• ♿Japanese-Western rooms for up to four, combining two beds with tatami and few steps for easy movement

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The Room of Artist Taro Okamoto

• 🎨A Japanese-Western room favored by artist Taro Okamoto, who stayed here for Zao skiing trips into his late 70s
• 🖼️His artwork and calligraphy are displayed throughout the room and the rest of the inn
• 🧸Every room has a private bath and toilet, plus feather duvets, a fridge, and other amenities

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Yamagata Beef Kaiseki

• 🥩Try 'Yamagata Beef,' the local branded wagyu, grilled on a hot plate and more
• 🌿Kaiseki built on local ingredients, including wild mountain vegetables the innkeeper forages herself
• 🍚Rice comes from 'Tsuyahime,' Yamagata's celebrated brand of rice

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A Restaurant Overlooking the Slopes

• 🪟Dine in a restaurant with big windows overlooking the Nakamori ski run
• 🍲The only full-course Western dinner in Zao Onsen, plus the inn's original 'Zao Nabe' hot pot
• 🥐Breakfast features Yamagata-style dashi and freshly baked bread

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Nearby Onsen You Can Walk To

• 🌅'Genshichi Roten-no-yu,' a day-use open-air bath across the ravine a minute's walk away, offers guests a discounted rate
• 🏞️From late April to early November, you can also enjoy Zao Onsen's famous Dai-Rotenburo
• 🚶Three public bathhouses, including Kawara-yu, sit within 100 meters of each other, perfect for a bath-hopping stroll
• 🚐Free shuttle from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal (same-day requests accepted)

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The Ski Resort and Zao's Nature

• ⛷Right beside the Nakamori run at Zao Onsen Ski Resort, so winter guests can head straight to the slopes
• 🚡The Zao Ropeway is close by, handy for summer trekking and winter ice-monster (juhyo) viewing
• 🏔️Originally opened as a resort condominium, it now welcomes guests as a quiet resort hotel

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Western and Japanese-Style Rooms

• 🛏️Western-style rooms include Single Rooms with roomy desks and comfortable Twin Rooms
• 🏯Calm 6- and 7.5-mat tatami rooms suit solo travelers or couples
• ♿Japanese-Western rooms for up to four, combining two beds with tatami and few steps for easy movement

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The Room of Artist Taro Okamoto

• 🎨A Japanese-Western room favored by artist Taro Okamoto, who stayed here for Zao skiing trips into his late 70s
• 🖼️His artwork and calligraphy are displayed throughout the room and the rest of the inn
• 🧸Every room has a private bath and toilet, plus feather duvets, a fridge, and other amenities

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A place to soak in Zao Onsen's potent sulfur springs, flowing kakenagashi around the clock, and end the day with Yamagata beef and the innkeeper's own mountain-vegetable cooking. Close to the ski slopes and ropeway, it's a great base for enjoying Zao's nature in every season.

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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 Zao Onsen Levert Zao?

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

Where is Zao Onsen Levert Zao located?

It is in Ginzan · Yamagata Yamagata. Address: 878-5 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩254,675 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.