1267-16, Zao onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, 990-2301, JapanSee Hotel Details
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225 Reviews
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Location9.0
Amenities8.8
Service9.2
Cleanliness9.2
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Japanese Room, Western Or Japanese Room, Mountain View, Non-Smoking (8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity: 1 To 4 People (for 2 Or Fewer People, May Be A Western-Style Room))
Stay Date Jan 2026
Couple
1 Reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 12, 2026
This hotel was good location. It's a small hotel but full of hospitality, great service but it was a shame the night that we stay, chef was not available so we missed breakfast and dinner.
joellkh
8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity 1 To 4 People (2 People Or Less May Be In A Western-Style Room) [Japanese Room] [Non-Smoking] [Mountain View]
Stay Date Nov 2024
Family
37 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 31, 2024
good experience, very delicious meals. staff is friendly!
Anuparp Weerasethakul
8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity 1 To 4 People (2 People Or Less May Be In A Western-Style Room) [Japanese Room] [Non-Smoking] [Mountain View]
Stay Date Feb 2025
Couple
6 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 8, 2025
The service was the best, the room was clean and nice.
There is no bathroom in the room,just the toilet , then have to bath at the onsen whick we love it.
Namkel
Japanese-Style Room
Stay Date Jan 2024
Traveling with friends
18 Reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Feb 28, 2024
Nice hotel located in Zao Onsen
Perfect location for people who go for skiing
Nice dinner and breakfast provided by a traditional Japanese style hotel
Onsen is quite small but comfortable enough
They have a nice rooftop, can go flaming during summer time, but too cold for us in Feb
Kaung Myat Thwin
Scenic View Japanese-Style Room
Stay Date Apr 2024
Family
4 Reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 29, 2024
It was very nice stay at the hotel. I enjoyed the onsen in the hotel and the staffs are very friendly.
EricKam
Japanese Room, Western Or Japanese Room, Mountain View, Non-Smoking (8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity: 1 To 4 People (for 2 Or Fewer People, May Be A Western-Style Room))
Stay Date Jan 2026
Family
3 Reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 9, 2026
This ******* King Hot Spring Inn is really good, the CP value is quite high! After we arrived at the station by bus, it was about a 10-minute walk away and very close to the Zaoshu Ice Cable Car Station, which was actually quite convenient.
The room is a traditional Japanese tatami, which is very comfortable to live in. In terms of hot springs, it itself has a large indoor bath and an open-air bath. There were not many people when I went, almost exclusive to the hot spring, turned into a private bath.
As for the food, both dinner and breakfast were good! Using local ingredients, the taste was very authentic, and the portions were plentiful, and we were very full. Overall, this inn is very good in both environment and service, worth recommending!
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8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity 1 To 4 People (2 People Or Less May Be In A Western-Style Room) [Japanese Room] [Non-Smoking] [Mountain View]
Stay Date Dec 2024
Traveling with friends
1 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 26, 2025
Although it is relatively close to the slopes, you can get a shuttle from the inn to the gondola station at any time.
The receptionist was very polite and I had a comfortable stay!
The person who took me to and from the gondola station was also very kind and took care of me in many ways. Although it is close, I was given a shuttle many times and they never complained♪
This time I only stayed overnight, but I was told that the food was very delicious, so next time I go to Zao Onsen Ski Resort, I would like to stay at this inn with meals included!
The service was very good, but the rooms were also equipped with Febreze, toilet deodorizing spray, and paper hand towels, so I was personally very satisfied with the facilities!
This inn was a wonderful place that I can really recommend!!
I will definitely stay again!
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Anonymous User
Japanese-Style Room
Stay Date Dec 2023
Traveling with friends
37 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 10, 2024
It was not as good as expected. The store was very welcoming. One of the hot spring pools was too cold and there were no toiletries. Breakfast and dinner were good.
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Mikey Kin
8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity 1 To 4 People (2 People Or Less May Be In A Western-Style Room) [Japanese Room] [Non-Smoking] [Mountain View]
Stay Date Dec 2024
Couple
2 Reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Jan 23, 2025
It's pretty good. Maybe I'm not used to tatami.
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LC1807
Japanese-Style Room
Stay Date Nov 2023
Couple
5 Reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Dec 31, 2023
Although it is a traditional Japanese-style inn, there are art decorations and piano music playing for a long time, making it feel leisurely and comfortable. The food quality is better than expected, with western elements added, I am very satisfied.
The hotel has a shuttle bus service, but no relevant information was provided during the booking process. We walked to the hotel by ourselves, which took more than ten minutes. It was a bit embarrassing in the snow in winter.
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Guest User
Japanese-Style Room
Stay Date Jan 2024
Couple
2 Reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Feb 7, 2024
The food was delicious and the drinks went well🍶
It feels a little old, but there is no problem
It was a pity that the open-air bath was not used 😢
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Guest User
Japanese-Style Room
Stay Date Dec 2023
Couple
4 Reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Feb 11, 2024
Very good food! Very nice spa. Although the hotel service is not very professional, it is very friendly.
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Guest User
Japanese-Style Room
Stay Date Dec 2023
Traveling with friends
6 Reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
There is a shuttle bus to the ski resort and discounted cable car tickets. The dinner is quite sumptuous and comes in three styles. The CP value is excellent. The disadvantage is that the sulfur hot springs only have flush water.
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Japanese Room, Western Or Japanese Room, Mountain View, Non-Smoking (8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity: 1 To 4 People (for 2 Or Fewer People, May Be A Western-Style Room))
Japanese Room, Western Or Japanese Room, Mountain View, Non-Smoking (8 To 10 Tatami Mats / Capacity: 1 To 4 People (for 2 Or Fewer People, May Be A Western-Style Room))