Places to Stay in Zaō Onsen

Breakfast: Japanese Buffet Dinner: Japanese Cusine Onsen: Private and Public (Best Onsen) Room:

Beautiful quiet location with some great baths and access to skiing in the area. The meals with local ingredients were exceptional and the beddings were one of the most comfortable we've had.

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 snow. Breakfast catered to all tastes and was so convenient. The hotel is located within 5-10 minutes of town, only a short walk, and we found it very easy each day to walk to the chair lift. Google maps wasn’t often very accurate about which restaurants were open, so we quickly put our phones away and enjoyed walking the snowy town, finding hidden gems, which were always easy to walk to the hotel from. Ski hire and storage was also so great. We loved our week in Zao and could not recommend staying at Zao Shiki more!!!

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!

A nice ryokan with a nice onsen. Very hospitable staff. The free milk/coffee/pudding service at the lounge is a nice touch, especially the fresh milk is very creamy and delicious. They served the famous Zao beef for dinner which was delicious. The room is huge and comfortable with all the amenities

The staff and food were amazing. The manager was extremely friendly and helped with local tips and generally made our trip smooth and care free. The chef had an excellent menu for both breakfast and dinner. Each meal was different and delicious. We felt right at home and really enjoyed the games available in the lounge, music, fire place, and Yuki the lodge dog. Don’t miss the hot tub to recover from the slopes!

My friend and I recently stayed at this newly opened accommodation, and it was a fantastic experience. The host was incredibly friendly and made us feel completely at home throughout our stay. The facilities are excellent, featuring everything you could need, including a traditional onsen—a perfect way to relax after a day of exploring or skiing. The room was spacious, and the futon bed was extremely comfortable. The location is unbeatable! Situated on the historical Takayu Street, it’s surrounded by charming shops, restaurants, and onsens. It’s also super convenient for skiing enthusiasts—just a 7-minute walk to Zao Base Center Jupeer, Uwanadai Slope, and Zao Chuo Ropeway. Plus, the Zao bus terminal is only 3 minutes away on foot. Don’t miss the restaurant “Ringoya” on-site, which serves absolutely delicious food.

Everything was great, from the room to the food to the hosts and the dog.

Spacious Japanese style room with great view. Friendly staff and service; Flexible check in process; A lot of entertainment facilities, although I only used Onsen.

The staff was very kind, as expected from a family owned ryokan. The bath area is small, but you schedule your personal bath time. Food is incredible, a must try when visiting Zao. Location is near the main attractions, like the cable car is reachable by walking. Lots of nearby onsens.

How close the ski was, how friendly the staff was. The food was amazing.

We think the food and rooms are amazing. We also loved the public baths

Good location, professional service and staff can use english very well

Very friendly and helpful staff, warm and clean rooms, onsen in the building, rental and lift tickets, storage in the building. Coffee machine available at extra price in the lobby

Friendly people, nice building, good location, amazing breakfast.

The hosts are amazing and incredibly friendly and helpful.

The property was conveniently located walking distance to zao ski resorts and local cafes, onsen.

It was the perfect location with the most amazing owners. They were fantastic from getting us New Years Eve Resturant reservations before we got there to letting us know about Zao. Great experience and beautiful place!!

The location of this property cant be beat. You walk up the street about a minute or so, and youre at the slope, which you ride down to the lift. Its also about a 5 min walk to Lawsons as well as several great restaurants. There are 3 natural onsen within the same vicinity. Also, the owner of the property is one of the kindest and most hospitable hosts Ive encountered. He went out of his way to ensure I had what I needed and was comfortable staying there. Very friendly, easy to talk to, and makes for great conversation. The breakfast is also fantastic--its a full Japanese-style breakfast (fish, rice, vegetables) which doesnt vibe well w/ some folks, but its delicious.

Staff is very nice and helpful. Shuttle bus service.

Very nice, old style but classic hotel. Staff very supportive and food was very good

The fountain view was nice and the hotel was very clean.