Zao Shiki no Hotel

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.1

Experience world-class service at Zao Shiki no Hotel

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter. Until it reopens, you will only be able to use the indoor baths. Please note that the outdoor baths, indoor baths and footbaths of "Hanareyu Hyakuhappo" are open for use as usual. Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Sauna rooms are on-site and ski storage is provided. Yama no Uta restaurant serves Japanese dishes and a breakfast buffet. Shiki no Hotel Zao is a 5-minute walk from Zao Rope Way Station, a 15-minute drive from Yamagata City Wild Plants Garden and a 90-minute drive from Okama Crater. Lina World is a 30-minute drive away. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 futon bed
2 single beds
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1 futon bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 futon bed
2 single beds
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2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Am
Canada Canada
“Wonderful Ryokan, amazing dinner and great breakfast. Relaxing Onsen, attentive staff, comfortable rooms, everything was great. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Ioannis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Zao Shiki No Hotel truly defined hospitality for us. The room in traditional Japanese style was huge but cozy, very comfortable and had massive windows looking directly into the forest. The onsen facilities were spotlessly clean and the outside...”
Julie
Australia Australia
“A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms and gracious staff.”
Joyce
Singapore Singapore
“We like the staff service at the restaurant. They served very well for our kaiseki dinner and breakfast. Though we cant speak Japanese, they tried their best to explain in English. The beef is so delicious. The breakfast is also delicious. The...”
Selina
New Zealand New Zealand
“I would absolutely come back and stay here again. The rooms were so big which was a great change from all the other rooms we've had. The facilities were modern and comfortable and the staff really couldn't do more for you. The on-site onsen was...”
Dundee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Located just outside of the main town however it's a very short walk and was pleasantly quiet. Brilliant value for money as spa facilities were excellent and not crowded”
Jimmy
Australia Australia
“Onsen facilities were amazing. Liked the fact they were generous with snacks and drinks. Shuttle bus facilities available.”
Gabriel
Australia Australia
“The location, the size of the room, the onsens, the staff, the cleanliness, the view from the room, the massage chair in the room, the shower, the toilet…”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“Loved the onsen, especially the out door onsen. Very comfortable room.”
Christian
Australia Australia
“I came to snowboard. The hotel was a short walk to the piste. They supplied a locker for the ski gear. The room was spacious with a great forest view. The staff couldn't be more friendly or helpful. The hotel owned osen was just a 50-60 meter...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
山の詩
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCB Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you need to change ingredients due to allergies, please kindly contact us by 12:00 the day before since we are not able to make changes on the day.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after 19:00.