Name: Pension Puutaro
Address: 990-2301 Yamagata, Zaō Onsen, Zao-Onsen 934-26, Japan, Zao-Onsen 934-26, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
Rating: 9.2

Pension Puutaro

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Pension Puutaro in Zao Onsen offers private bathrooms with bidets, sofa beds, and tatami floors. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy ski-to-door access, a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves French cuisine for dinner, complemented by an American breakfast with juice and fruits. Special diet menus are available. Prime Location: Located 22 mi from Yamagata Airport and a 6-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, the guest house is near hot springs and offers activities such as fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for its convenient location and suitability for ski trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zaō Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

American

Ski-to-door

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds
Standard Twin Room with Sofa 2 twin beds
Japanese-Style Room 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room 3 futon beds

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Bryan

Canada

“Staff were super friendly and helpful. The locations is very convenient, right across from one on the ropeways. The rooms are traditional tatami with comfortable mattresses and warm duvets. They have access to some discounted lift tickets and...”

Shane

United States

“The hosts went above and beyond to help us find certain things to do! Also the location is right next to the main lift which was a huge bonus!”

Steven

Australia

“Keiko, you are a wonderful host, such an angel. We thoroughly enjoyed our time staying with you and we will be back. Thank you so much for having us.”

Ciang

Canada

“Property quaint and owner lady is a very kind person.”

Navapon

Thailand

“Excellent service! The staff at Pension Puutaro were incredibly friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. Highly recommend for their exceptional hospitality!”

Lawrence

United States

“The host and attentive care was great! Very helpful with breakfast and scheduling activities and finding things to eat. Very kind and easy access to Mt. Zao and Onsen”

Nat

Thailand

“Clean room, warm, and cozy. Perfect breakfast for our ski days.”

Karina

Japan

“It is close to the lifts, convenience store, rental shops. There’s also space where you can dry your clothes and stock your equipment. Highly recommended!”

Frances

Australia

“Keiko is lovely. Great beds. Spotlessly clean all over.”

Serene

Singapore

“location is very good, right outside the ropeway and chairlifts. ladyboss is super friendly and helpful. i wasnt well and skipped breakfast, she hand grated apples and gave me an energy drink to help my indigestion! I'm really grateful for her...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

レストラン #1

Cuisine
French
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambience
Modern

Amenities of Pension Puutaro

Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

Pension Puutaro takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Pension Puutaro of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests must check in by 19:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 2751, 指令　山　2751号, 指令山保第」２７５１号