Name: Meitoya So
Address: 990-2301 Yamagata, Zao Onsen, Zao Onsen48, Japan, Zao Onsen48, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
Rating: 8.2

Meitoya So

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About this property

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the vicinity. Every room includes a TV and yukata robes. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a gift shop at the property. Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport is 27 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 8.0

Free private parking available on-site
Ski-to-door
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking 3 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Bathroom - Non-Smoking 5 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Beds and Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Japanese-Style Room with Beds and Bathroom - Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 2 futon beds
Suite with Tatami Area - Non-Smoking Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 3 futon beds
Connected Japanese- Style Room & Club Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 5 futon beds

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Ondřej

Czech Republic

“Nice rooms, great onsen, nice food, yukatas even for bigger people, great experience”

Graham

Australia

“The bed pillows were a bit too hard for us, and the hotel tried to find softer and lower ones but didn't have any Would like a beer or wine on arrival”

Kok

Malaysia

“This was our third time staying at Meitoya So, which means we like this place. The location is good as it is a short walk to Uwanodai and Chuo ski areas, and close to the shops and eatery. We took the dinner and breakfast plan which was good value...”

Philip

Australia

“we had a very comfortable 6 nights at this hotel.Enjoyed the breakfasts and dinners as well as the Onsen. The staff were most pleasant and helpful.”

Yuk

Hong Kong

“location is good, just few minutes walk to gondola lift station. It is clean and spacious. The meals are so good! also the hot spring is very clean and the outdoor environment is very pretty. they offer shuttle bus between hotel and bus station....”

Lydia

Australia

“A beautiful traditional accomodation close to the ski lifts. Staff were very polite and went above and beyond by setting up futons upon special request as we were very excited to use them, and also helped us to microwave our convenience store food.”

Rebecca

Australia

“Fabulous accomodation and meals package. Very traditional hotel experience which was great for an Australian family on short ski trip. 10 minute walk to main lifts. Having an outdoor onsen in the snow was a highlight. Meals were amazing....”

Martin

Japan

“The staff at this place were amazing. they made us feel welcome. The onsen bath was good too and the food was tasty everyday.”

Edmond

Australia

“Friendly staff and beautiful dinner offered. Clean and comfortable room. Nice onsen area The staff was helpful in picking up from bus terminal”

Jiong

Singapore

“The food at the restaurant is up to standard. The staff are attentive and friendly. Parking is Free. reasonable rate.”

Host Information

Company review score: 8.8Based on 2,232 reviews from 14 properties

14 managed properties

Property information

Our Ryokan offers indoor and outdoor Onsen for women and men. We also have a private Onsen which can be used for time only for two. The Onsen is opened 24 hours a day. After a hard working or skiing day it is perfect to relax and distress. We are happy to offer our guests 6 different types of Japanese style rooms. They have all facilities what you need for the daily use. We provide a large and luxuriant breakfast and dinner which is offered to you as buffet style. Eat as much as you like. In addition, We have every day shuttle bus service to the ropeway stations and also to the bus terminal. Please stay with us.

Neighbourhood information

We are located near the Zao Bus Terminal and it takes only 10 minutes if you walk by foot. Around our ryokan, there are serveral different and interesting restaurants which you free to enjoy. There is also a traditional japanese bar (izakaya) which gives a real japanese feeling. Nearest ski slope is only 5 minutes away. 2 minutes away from us there is the famous and only sake museum in the whole area. There are many types of different sake you can taste for free if you bring your ticket from ryokan. Also you can see an interesting film and get a lot of information about the sake producing process. It is worth a visit.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

Meitoya So takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

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Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please inform Meitoya So in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.