Zao Kokusai Hotel

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night. All meals are served at the dining room. Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zaō Onsen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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

Availability

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Sara
United States United States
“It was a very comfortable, quiet place. The public and private onsens were very nice and relaxing. There was complimentary tea, coffee and juice with snacks every day, with the option to sit at a comfortable table looking out at the waterfall...”
Martin
United States United States
“Wonderful onsen experience. Exceptional food, wonderful staff.”
Mayun55
Laos Laos
“The staff were so nice and helpful. The hotel is amazing and beautiful! Food was wonderful and Onsen was relaxing and peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay again for 2 nights next time!”
Kimberly
Canada Canada
“Beautiful setting in the mountains. Lovely onsen. Huge room with comfortable beds. Large tub in room. Not too many sensors ! Fabulous breakfast. Nice Yukata.”
Tipparat
Thailand Thailand
“Clean … I like the massage chair inside the room.”
Nantida
Thailand Thailand
“Onsen is so great, nice dinner and breakfast, the room view is so stunning”
Vorapong
Thailand Thailand
“Big room ,clean, I like snack& soft-drink, Onsen the best”
Ellen
United States United States
“Great location for autumn foliage in late October. The hotel is right beside the ropeway gondola that goes up to the top of the mountain with beautiful views. There was an English speaking staff. It was very helpful. The free shuttle bus from the...”
Drdr
Israel Israel
“Although we booked a large suite, it was much bigger and more spacious than expected, especially for a Japanese ryokan. The outdoor onsen was a great and unique experience. The location is not within walking distance of major tourist attractions,...”
James
United States United States
“Size of the room, beautiful, wonderful amenities, amazing staff, addition of footbath!”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Zao Kokusai Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

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.

Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must be at the restaurant by 19:00 to eat dinner. Dinner is served from 17:30.

License number: 指令山保第5079号

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