This hotel is directly connected to Zao Onsen Ski Resort. I could see the slopes from my room. Rooms that can accommodate four people are Japanese-style rooms or special rooms. The large natural hot spring bath has an open-air bath with two tubs of different temperatures, and during the ski season you can enjoy bath to view the snow. Dinner is Japanese food. For the main dish, you can choose how you want to cook Yamagata beef: "Teppanyaki," "Sukiyaki," or "Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）." Breakfast is Buffet. There are also dishes that are typical of Yamagata, such as ball konnyaku and omizuke. The Yamagata beef curry was delicious. There is free drink service in the morning and evening.

This hotel has easy access to the ski resort. It is within walking distance of Sanroku Station and Chuo Station, and the slopes are just around the corner. In winter, there is a half-price plan for elementary school students, so it's great value for money. You can enjoy delicious dishes such as Yamagata beef sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）. The open-air bath from which you can enjoy the natural scenery is attractive, and the breakfast Buffet is very popular with its wide variety of menu items. This is the perfect hotel for a family ski trip.

This inn is located very close to the slopes, so many guests stay there for the skiing purpose. The hot spring is also authentic, and the open-air garden bath is in a wonderful location where you can feel the four seasons. It is lit up at night, so you can enjoy a fantastic view. There is a wide variety of food, including Yamagata's specialty potato stew, wagyu beef Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）, and Yonezawa beef steak. Since it is Yamagata Prefecture, the white rice is sweet and delicious, and Japanese sake is a must. There is a famous sake, so please try it with your meal. It is close to the ski resort, so you can move around efficiently and enjoy both the hot spring and the food.

Among the many hotels in Zao Onsen, this one is recommended as a luxurious and beautiful one. In fact, this hotel is also related to the famous local haiku poet, Saito Mokichi. There are also photographs on display detailing the history of Zao Onsen, which is well worth a look. In addition to the open-air bath, there is also a hot spring bath, so you can fully enjoy the hot springs, and there is also a private family bath. You will be satisfied with everything from the dinner of Yonezawa beef and local cuisine to the baths and the atmosphere of the rooms.

This inn is surrounded by nature, and while you can feel the charm of traditional wooden architecture, you can also enjoy modern comforts. It has nine natural hot springs, and some rooms have open-air baths with natural spring water. You can enjoy a private bath while surrounded by Zao's clear air and the murmuring of the river. The meal was a Japanese kaiseki meal made with local seasonal ingredients, but there were also upgrade plans available, such as a Zao beef sukiyaki kaiseki meal. At this long-established Ryokan (Japanese inn), which was founded more than 300 years ago, we were able to experience the hospitality that has been cultivated over its history.

This hotel has a free shuttle from Zao Bus Terminal, and is located on a plateau, so the air is fresh and you can see the nature, so I recommend it. The large public bath is comfortable and you can stretch your legs out. It was also nice that the water is straight from the source. The room also had a mountain view, so I was able to stay comfortably.

There is a Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats that can accommodate four people. For dinner, you can have Wagyu beef sukiyaki or Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）. In the morning, you can have Buffet or a set meal. You can bathe in the sulfur springs of Zao Onsen 24 hours a day in the open-air cypress bath or rock bath. The ropeway station is right in front of you, a one-minute walk away. It's also nice that you can use the nearby Takamiya Group baths for free.

This is a Zao Onsen Ryokan (Japanese inn) with seven private baths, including one for dogs. (Currently there are four private baths, and the rest are in preparation.) You can view the starry sky from the spacious private open-air bath. You can enjoy the hot springs while drinking a little alcohol, which is only available in the private bath. The large public bath also has a garden open-air bath that is full of openness. You can enjoy local cuisine such as Yamagata beef kaiseki and the nature of Zao, and this hotel is also welcome for single occupancy.

Iwashimizu Cuisine Inn Kinosato has an open-air bath with free-flowing natural hot spring water, overlooking the Zao mountains. There is also a foot bath, where you can sit and relax while taking in the open view. After the bath, you can receive an aroma treatment. There is also a colorful yukata rental service, which is great for women. Dinner is a Satoyama kaiseki meal made with local seasonal ingredients, and you can eat Zao beef and Yonezawa beef. A little independent guest cottages from the hot spring town, this quiet inn is surrounded by nature, and the guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with a relaxing feel.

This hotel is a hot spring resort Ryokan (Japanese inn) built on a hill surrounded by the natural forests of Zao. The hot spring is an acidic alum spring with many beneficial effects, and you can enjoy a refreshing bath in the spacious and relaxing large public bath or the open-air forest bath. For dinner, the two-meal plan that allows you to compare Yonezawa beef and Yamagata beef is popular, and you can enjoy delicious Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）or sukiyaki.

This inn offers a meal plan where you can enjoy Zao beef from Yamagata, which is highly recommended. There are two types of hot spring: the milky white water that is unique to Zao Onsen, and the weakly alkaline artificial hot spring. You can enjoy both the food and hot spring, and stay for much less than your budget.

Meitoyosha Sou -MEITOYA SO- is a 10-minute walk from the Zao Onsen bus terminal. hot spring The inn is located in the center of the city and mountains. The guest rooms have a modern Japanese taste and a sense of calm. Inside the inn, there is a large bath of tasteful wood construction, open-air bath and a private half open-air bath, and you can enjoy hot spring of 100% natural hot spring. Dinner is Japanese food set + buffet, and you can enjoy Yamagata beef, taro stew, tama-konnyaku, and other local delicacies.

If you want to enjoy Zao Onsen to the fullest, we recommend this inn located near Zao Sky Cable Kaminodai. There are a wide variety of baths, including private baths. Since it's close to the hot spring town, you can enjoy the atmosphere and hot water of Zao Onsen to the fullest. You can also choose between Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, which is nice.