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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zao Onsen

Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

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Adam
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic location, right on Uwanodai slope - actual ski-in ski-out. Host was extremely friendly and helpful, the food in the restaurant was great and good value. Nice draught beer! Shower in room with a shared hot bath that could be booked for free. There's a ski/boot room in the basement that opens onto the slope. The decor is a bit dated but in a very charming way.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$163.64
1 night, 2 adults

Pension Puutaro

Zao Onsen

Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

s
siu
From
Hong Kong
As well as having a separate entrance to the dry room, the location is very close to the ski slopes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

Situated in Kaminoyama, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿 has ski-to-door access, a shared lounge and rooms with free WiFi access. The property features mountain views.

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Richard
From
United Kingdom
Super cosy, beautifully decorated and very snug for a winter visit in the snow. Amazingly hosted with a Christmas dinner, ideas for local trips and a great location for skiing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$104.73
1 night, 2 adults

Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space.

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Sarah
From
New Zealand
This is truly the best place to stay!!! The most amazing hosts, fabulous big breakfast and nothing is ever too much trouble - they are so kind! They picked us up from the bus stop, took us to hire our ski gear, sorted our ski passes and dropped us at the slopes and picked us up! Their hospitality is the best in Japan! The accommodation is sooo cosy and warm! The beds are really comfortable and we loved everything about our stay! You can not find better hosts! It is our second time staying here and we will definitely be back again! Highly recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$147.28
1 night, 2 adults

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

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Sarah
From
Australia
The Hosts went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. They were welcoming, made recommendations specific to our interests and supported us with transportation. They made us feel like family. Do yourself a favour and book dinner at the Pension. It is home cooked by the hosts, with local ingredients, made to your needs/likes. We wanted an authentic Japanese meal and it was exceptional. Better than the food at any restaurant we have been to. The hosts also have a Shiba, Momo who is adorable! This experience has been unforgettable and we have made new friends :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
US$91.64
1 night, 2 adults

半芸ハウス

Yunohara (Near Zao Onsen)

Set in Yunohara and only 35 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 半芸ハウス offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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Yoko
From
Japan
Location was far away from any city/town but it’s worth to stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$178.85
1 night, 2 adults

Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

M
Magnus
From
Japan
The accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

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Rob
From
New Zealand
Great place to stay Taka, Oraphin and Yui are great hosts and we really enjoyed our time in Zao. The location is perfect easy access to #3 and restaurants in the village.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao

Zao Onsen

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

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Svetlana
From
Japan
Hospitality is incredible here. The facility is located up in the villiage, so it was quite difficult to get there by 2wd car in winter. But the owner provided us a parking below and drove us and other guests around the village wherever we needed to go: restaurants, onsen, ski rental shop, bus station etc. There is no shower in the facility, but we were provided onsen coupons so could use a free onsen nearby. Breakfast is simple but generous and packed neatly so we could eat it there or take out. Hosts take care of ski gear over night, so it’s clean and dry next morning. Rooms are warm with thick mattresses. The closest lift is in a few steps away, slope is also there, so can slide right to the entrance door. Overall, great for price, and hospitality is way above expectations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分

Yamagata (Near Zao Onsen)

Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

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Sophie
From
United States
We particularly love its antique Japanese taste. The inside bedroom and restrooms are super clean. The location is super good. Easy to travel within the village. You may feel the setting of the entrance passage looks like a movie setting. It will give you special memories years later when you look back now.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kaminoyama

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
The accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.
Guest review by
Magnus
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Great place to stay Taka, Oraphin and Yui are great hosts and we really enjoyed our time in Zao. The location is perfect easy access to #3 and restaurants in the village.
Guest review by
Rob
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Lovely hosts, great location, clean spacious traditional rooms, electric heater available, nice view from the window, well appointed kitchen, and friendly dining room.
Guest review by
Katia
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Oraphin and Taka (and of course the little one) are the most lovely hosts! Location is excellent and you are basically within a 10 min walk to all onsen and ropeways. One of the public baths is literally 20 seconds away! The space heater is also amazing and the first floor common space is always toasty :) Matsuo house is a must stay if you want a homestay-like experience in Japan :)
Guest review by
カビヤ
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$144
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Lovely host.
Guest review by
TSUNG-YING
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
I really liked how welcoming and cozy my stay was! the owners were very helpful in recommending things to do! as I don’t ski, I went snow shoeing and it was super fun. I was also able to use the local onsen for free as the owners of the property gave me a locals card. overall I had a great time!
Guest review by
lauren
Solo traveller