Zao Shiki no Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zaō 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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Paul
United States United States
“Clean n comfortable n quiet because it was off season”
Amy
Australia Australia
“Zao Shiki no Hotel was perfect. The staff were kind, approachable and helpful. The attention to detail/ cleanliness was exceptional. Our room was spacious, clean, warm and we loved the sweet treats, massage chair and the bath with a view of the...”
Yibing
United States United States
“Great property with great Onsen. There are two different choices of Onsen. Room was spacious, beds were comfortable. Location was perfect, next to the life.”
Pontius
Japan Japan
“Outdoor onsen, size of rooms, afternoon snacks in the lobby”
Sara
United States United States
“The food was fantastic. Both breakfast and dinner were outstanding. Both the indoor and outdoor Onsens were well appointed and beautiful. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. The staff was very helpful.”
Pooja
United States United States
“Hotel's free bus shuttle from Yamagata train station made it easy to commute to the hotel. The location is excellent within walking distance of snow/ski areas. We purchased Zao Ropeway passes from the hotel (cash only). Complimentary accesss to 2...”
Ann
United States United States
“the dinner and breakfast were awesome. the room was the very, very nice and spacious.”
Rosemary
United States United States
“Friendly staff, delicious dinner, room is spacious and we enjoyed the outdoor onsen outlooking cherry blossom trees during our stay.”
Yuko
United States United States
“Clean, high end facilities and friendly staff. Dinner and breakfast were amazing.”
Fensy
Indonesia Indonesia
“I love the atmosphere as well as tbhe friendly staff”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
山の詩
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Zao Shiki no Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.

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

Must-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.

License number: 指令村保第6005号

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