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A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.

1. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Shiroishi

Jin Myeon

￥8,481 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with a view, a table, and a traditional sliding door.

2. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Zao

Dmitry

￥10,030 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

3. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Zao

"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."

Estevan

￥27,249 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A wooden hot spring bath area with a wooden roof structure and a bamboo fence.

4. Suzukiya Ryokan

Shiroishi

Jimmy

￥17,397 total

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen

Marquise

￥28,120 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a wooden table with a fire pit, and a deer head decoration.

6. Bardenya Soho

Zao

Kaya

￥13,608 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

7. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen

Aileen

￥23,840 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden benches and a stone platform.

8. Kinosato

Zaoonsen

Drew

￥34,308 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

9. YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen

Rodrigo

￥21,794 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and sliding doors, surrounded by snow.

10. Meitoya So

Zaoonsen

Shirley

￥21,090 total

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern building with large glass doors, a wooden exterior, and a visible staircase.

11. GUESTHOUSE 66 - Hostel

Kakuda

Diego

￥9,345 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

12. Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen

Linda

￥21,627 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Zao International Hotel

Zaoonsen

Massimo

￥33,300 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern room with a large window, a blue sofa, and a small table with a cup.

14. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Taihaku Ward

Pao-Ping

A wet indoor pool with large windows and wooden ceiling.

15. Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

Iwanuma

takayuki

￥6,666 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, bamboo plants, and a small garden with a red bush.

16. Matsuriya Yuzaemon

Fukushima

William

￥16,991 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

17. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen

Monoceros

￥11,220 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

18. Chikusenso Onsen

Zao

Anderson

￥125,873 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

19. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Zaoonsen

Tracie

￥24,060 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

20. Hayamakan

Kaminoyama

Licia

￥29,200 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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Top reviews in Obara Onsen

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Shiroishi

10/10 Excellent

Hnin Yu

Chikusenso Onsen

Zao

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen

10/10 Excellent

Marquise

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Zao

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways.

Estevan

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Zao

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Suzukiya Ryokan

Shiroishi

10/10 Excellent

Incredible experience at Suzukiya Ryokan! Staff is incredible! They speak some English and you can communicate perfectly fine with all of them. They are so incredibly kind and welcoming! The room was very traditional with straw mats, room dividers, very comfortable beds on the floor. Hot spring baths indoors as well as outdoors were absolutely fantastic! They are separated by gender, you wash up before entering a really hot bath and relax like you haven't relaxed in a long time! Then they bring...

Eugene

Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Taihaku Ward

10/10 Excellent

Mamiko

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Yamagata

10/10 Excellent

Jun

A modern waiting area with wooden benches, a reception desk, and large windows providing natural light.

Hotel Route Inn Natori Iwanuma Interchange

Iwanuma

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

Hotel Route Inn Grand Fukushima Ekimae

Fukushima

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Meitoya So

Zaoonsen

8/10 Good

I love cold weather and snow, so that part of Northern Honshu was perfect for me. I also have family in the area to drive me to Zao, which is a lot easier than taking the bus! This hotel is clearly on the older side, but that really didn't detract from the whole experience, which was positive. The bath was relaxing and though it wasn't large, I never felt over crowded. The beds were comfortable~ sort of an amalgam of futon and boxspring. Though I wish they were on the tatami, it was nice...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Obara Onsen?

If you're not able to find a motel in Obara Onsen, allow Expedia help you find a motel or something similar from more than 148 lodging options in the larger area. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Obara Onsen?

This is one of the motels in the larger area that you can book. Family Lodge Hatagoya Sendai Watari is located 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from the heart of Obara Onsen. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What things can I to do in Obara Onsen?

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Kamasaki Onsen, Togatta Onsen, and Mt. Zao. While you're checking out the area, consider visiting Zao Fox Village, Okama Crater, and Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

What's the weather like in Obara Onsen?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Obara Onsen to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 37°F. The rainiest months in Obara Onsen are September, August, October, and July, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

What are my options for getting around Obara Onsen when staying in a motel?

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Obara Onsen to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Sendai Airport (SDJ), which is located 21.4 mi (34.4 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Yamagata Airport (GAJ), which is 28.9 mi (46.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Recommended hotels in Obara Onsen

1. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

2. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

3. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

4. Suzukiya Ryokan

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

6. Bardenya Soho

7. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

8. Kinosato

9. YuiLocalZao

10. Meitoya So

11. GUESTHOUSE 66 - Hostel

12. Omiya Ryokan

13. Zao International Hotel

14. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

15. Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

16. Matsuriya Yuzaemon

17. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

18. Chikusenso Onsen

19. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

20. Hayamakan

Top reviews in Obara Onsen

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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What's it like to stay in a motel?

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What's the weather like in Obara Onsen?

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