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fromR 7,050
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fromR 7,050
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About Zao Kokusai Hotel

  • Traditional sulfur hot spring baths

    Soak in the spacious indoor and outdoor hot spring baths featuring natural, acidic sulfur water.

  • Modern rooms with valley views

    Relax in renovated Japanese or Western-style rooms that offer views of the surrounding valley and ski slopes.

  • Mandatory reservations for dinner

    The hotel restaurant does not accept walk-in dinner guests, requiring all evening meals to be reserved in advance.

  • Direct access to ski slopes

    Walk just 1 minute to reach the Zao Onsen Ski Resort slopes for immediate access to winter sports.

  • Uphill walk from bus terminal

    The property is situated on an incline, requiring guests to walk uphill from the main Zao Onsen Bus Terminal.

  • Age restriction for young children

    Children under 3 years old are not permitted to stay at this property.

Zao Kokusai Hotel is a 4-star property offering ski-in/ski-out access to Zao Onsen Ski Resort, with rooms providing scenic valley or ski slope views. The hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Zao Ropeway. Guests can experience highly acidic sulfur hot springs in traditional wooden onsen architecture, including private-use baths. Dining options feature multi-course dinners with Yamagata beef. The hotel has a review score of 8.7 based on over 1,000 reviews, with breakfast, facilities and amenities, and atmosphere highlighted positively by guests.

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Reviews

8.8
Excellent
based on 1,933 ratings from top 
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Review summary

Summarized by AI from 500+ reviews

A serene mountain retreat for skiers and hikers.


This property serves as an ideal base for winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking a tranquil escape. Its enviable position adjacent to the Zao Ropeway is rounded out by exceptional onsen facilities that offer both public and private bathing experiences. Guests consistently praise the dedicated team for their warm hospitality, and those looking for a more secluded experience should consider booking the private onsen rooms in advance. The sophisticated dinner courses featuring local beef provide a memorable culinary highlight to round out a restful stay in the mountains.


Some guests mentioned: steep uphill walk, dim bathing areas, language barriers.

Rated above average for Yamagata

Guest reviews

Excellent62%
Very good22%
Good6%
Fair4%
Poor6%

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • WiFi in rooms
  • Parking
  • A/C

All amenities

Property amenities

  1. Entrance Hall/lobby
  2. Parking
  3. Hotel safe
  4. Conference rooms

Wellness

  1. Massage
  2. Hot spring

Room amenities

  1. Bathtub
  2. Shower
  3. Openable windows
  4. Hairdryer

Sports facilities

  1. Skiing

Hotel theme/type

  1. Convention hotel

Hotel characteristics

  1. Family friendly
  2. LGBTQ+ friendly

Location

990-2301, Japan, Yamagata, 933 Zaoonsen, Yamagata

Distance from Zao Kokusai Hotel

Mokichi-Kinenkan-Mae:8.7 km

Yamagata Terrsa:11.4 km

Yamagata:11.5 km

Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum:11.7 km

Yamagata Prefectural Museum:11.8 km

Yamagata City Local History Museum:11.8 km

Yamagata Museum Of Art:11.9 km

Nd Soft Stadium Yamagata:19.4 km

Narita International Airport:266.4 km

Property info

990-2301, Japan, Yamagata, 933 Zaoonsen, Yamagata

Frequently Asked Questions about Zao Kokusai Hotel

  • Is there a pool area at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

    No, Zao Kokusai Hotel doesn’t offer pool areas.

  • Are pets allowed at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

    No, Zao Kokusai Hotel doesn’t allow pets.

  • Is parking available at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

    Yes, Zao Kokusai Hotel provides Parking for guests.

  • What time is check-in and check-out at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

    Check-in at Zao Kokusai Hotel is available from: . Check-out time is by .

  • Where is Zao Kokusai Hotel located?

    Zao Kokusai Hotel is located in 933 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Yamagata, Japan.

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