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Our top choices for Zao ryokans

A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

1. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Great hot spring"
United States
shuko
The price is ￥24,250
￥26,750 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
A spa area with a hot spring, wooden wall, and stone steps.

2. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu
3.5 star property
Taihaku Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"The view from the room was excellent and lots of activities within the resort to keep you busy. Excellent food and hotel staff were very hospitable! Can’t wait to be back for another stay!"
Singapore
Serena
Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu
A wooden outdoor hot spring area with a wooden deck and a circular hot spring bath.

3. Suzukiya Ryokan

Suzukiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Shiroishi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"The staff were very polite even with the language barrier, they were very warm and welcoming. There were 2 onsens, and both were very relaxing"
Canada
Jimmy
The price is ￥16,909
￥18,727 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Suzukiya Ryokan
A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

4. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (168 reviews)
"nice room, onsen and food"
Hong Kong SAR China
SIU KIN
The price is ￥15,427
￥19,163 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Omiya Ryokan
A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (184 reviews)
"Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service! "
United States
Lawrence
The price is ￥23,920
￥26,820 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

6. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (250 reviews)
"Staff are nice, room is clean, onsen is awesome!! And location is great, right next to the bus terminal. "
Taiwan
Aileen
The price is ￥14,811
￥16,703 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

7. Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (73 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner."
United Kingdom
Massimo
The price is ￥24,470
￥29,909 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Zao International Hotel
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a forested backdrop.

8. Meitoya So

Meitoya So
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (81 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
Shirley
The price is ￥13,843
￥15,781 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Meitoya So
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

9. Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Chan room. Convince location "
United States
Janet Ho
The price is ￥25,008
￥30,619 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Le Vert Zao
A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

10. Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
Yamagata
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"a great hotel with very comfortable bed and clean room, nice room, best in class service, thank you and a great stay."
United States
Sam
The price is ￥23,406
￥26,047 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Yuyunosato Yusa
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

11. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (99 reviews)
"Good outdoor onsen, good service"
Hong Kong SAR China
Man Ho
The price is ￥41,334
￥50,613 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden walls, and large windows.

12. KKR Zao Hakuginso

KKR Zao Hakuginso
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
The price is ￥21,984
￥24,550 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
KKR Zao Hakuginso
A wooden structure with a view of a water body and a forest.

13. 1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan

1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan
3.5 star property
Taihaku Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"We had a terrific time here. The food was great, the onsen was great, and the staff were very kind to us. "
Canada
Ryan
The price is ￥52,898
￥59,481 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan

14. Kinosato

Kinosato
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! So kind "
United States
Drew
The price is ￥33,702
￥37,434 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Kinosato
A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with rocks and a water feature, and a brick wall with vertical lines.

15. Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
Kaminoyama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (86 reviews)
"Excellent food, customer service, and overall experience."
United States
Licia
The price is ￥24,440
￥27,640 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Hayamakan
A stone hot spring area with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

16. Kaminoyama Azumaya

Kaminoyama Azumaya
3.5 star property
Kaminoyama
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (169 reviews)
"great!!"
Canada
Jasmine
The price is ￥16,581
￥18,908 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Kaminoyama Azumaya
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors, a stone hot spring, and a view of a garden with rocks and a pagoda.

17. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Kaminoyama
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (61 reviews)
"The stay was peaceful and the staff are very kind to us. We had half-board and food was also very good. "
United States
Sandar
The price is ￥12,480
￥14,380 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a bamboo fence.

18. Shouhakutei Azumaso

Shouhakutei Azumaso
3.5 star property
Tendo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Beautiful ryokan in Tendo. Great hospitality & services . Would stay here again"
Australia
Wilson
The price is ￥27,930
￥31,231 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Shouhakutei Azumaso
A modern indoor hot tub with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

19. Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
Kaminoyama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (188 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
The price is ￥26,432
￥29,675 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hotel Koyo
A stone-walled bathroom with a hot spring, a wooden bench, a mirror, and a towel rack.

20. Arimakan

Arimakan
3.5 star property
Kaminoyama
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"We like the hotel a lot , appreciate for the food, environment , and the hot spring , strongly suggest to stay in this hotel "
Hong Kong SAR China
WING TAI
The price is ￥21,160
￥23,733 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Arimakan
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Top Zao Hotel Reviews

Sendai Kokusai Hotel

Sendai Kokusai Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel exceeded my expectations based on the price. Every aspect of the stay was above average. The room, though small, was well-maintained and clean.. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive. The location was also convenient with a convenience store right next to. I’ll definitely stay there again!"
naoko 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Sendai Kokusai Hotel

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Zao Ryokans information

Number of reviews
869
Accommodation
85 Ryokans
Lowest Price
￥14,380
Highest Price
￥59,481

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