[Yamagata | Zao Onsen] Ryokan recommendations with private onsen (private bath)?

• The Best Private Onsen Experience: 100% Pure Source Water

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• If you're looking for a kashikiriburo (private, reservable bath), I highly recommend the Zao Kokusai Hotel. The water here is a strongly acidic sulfur spring, which is unique to the Zao area. You'll know it by its classic cloudy white appearance. The hotel has three different types of private baths that you can reserve for an extra fee. The best part is that all of them are gensen kakenagashi—meaning they are filled with 100% pure, free-flowing water straight from the source (no extra water added or recycled). The main public bath (daiyokujo) can get pretty crowded at peak times. But with a private bath, you get to have that amazing, high-quality water all to yourself in peace and quiet. It's also a great hotel for solo travelers, so you can feel completely comfortable staying there on your own.​​​​​​​​
  KenFuku (Early 40s Male)'s answer (Posted on:2025/10/31)

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• There are three different types of private baths

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• Located right next to the Yokokura slopes, this lovely Ryokan (Japanese inn) has a classical, calming atmosphere and is recommended for solo travelers. onsen(hot spring) offer a sense of spaciousness and spaciousness, with a warm wooden feel, and can be enjoyed both indoor and outdoor baths. There are three types of private baths available: granite, cypress, and barrier-free. The soaking experience while enjoying the mountain and river views is exceptional. The locally produced Yamagata beef dishes are also delicious, and I was able to fully enjoy the best of onsen(hot spring).
  エイム's answer (Posted on:2022/4/ 2)

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• A private bath makes for a luxurious solo trip

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• At "Yaemon-no-Yu Zao International Hotel," you can stay alone and there are three types of private baths. You can also enjoy natural hot springs in the indoor bath with free-flowing water from the source and the open-air stone bath at the hot spring building of Yaemon-no-Yu. For dinner, you can choose your main dish from Yamagata beef dishes and dishes that make use of seasonal ingredients from Yamagata.
  ゆうてん's answer (Posted on:2021/7/17)

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• A luxury Ryokan (Japanese inn) in Zao with private baths

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• This is Ryokan (Japanese inn) where you can enjoy 100% natural sulfur hot springs unique to Zao. You can relax and refresh yourself while looking at nature. There is also a private bath, which is spacious and very comfortable. The rooms can accommodate even one person, and are recommended as they are packed with Yamagata flavors, including Yamagata beef.
  わらびもち's answer (Posted on:2021/6/24)

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• A lodging facility with private baths in Zao Onsen

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• This inn has three types of private baths: cypress, granite, and barrier-free. The hot springs are acidic, sulfur-containing, aluminum sulfate, and chloride hot springs, and are expected to be effective on cuts and burns. As for meals, you can eat kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）that emphasizes the seasonal flavors of Yamagata. The hotel's original cold sake, "Hachiemon," is especially delicious.
  うまき's answer (Posted on:2020/11/ 6)

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• Both the private bath and the large communal bath are excellent.

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• This is a popular, long-established hotel in Zao Onsen. There are three private baths, each with a different atmosphere: a cypress bath, a stone bath, and a barrier-free bath. The shared large bath and open-air bath also had a Japanese atmosphere, which was nice. What impressed me most was that I stayed in a Japanese-style room, which was spacious and had a view of nature from the room. Also, the Yamagata beef Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）for dinner was soft, voluminous, and very delicious.
  ササラ's answer (Posted on:2020/11/ 2)

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