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Forest Inn Sangoro

Lodge

Zaoonsen 18

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
9 mentions

The food is super good and the staff are very friendly

Staff were friendly and helpful, and had good English

Great location
8 mentions

Great location in the middle of the ski area

Outstanding location, particularly good if using taqubin for ski gear

Comfortable rooms
4 mentions

Quiet and relaxing in the evening

Rest area is huge in quiet hours

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Breakfast is excellent with a huge variety

Breakfast is great

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Facilities were clean and well thought out

Room was clean and comfortable, staff were absolutely great

Good value
2 mentions

Meals were really of high quality / restaurant worthy

Breakfast in the mornings had a great selection to fuel up for the slopes and I …

Overview

With Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable in 3.1 km, Forest Inn Sangoro offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski-to-door access are also available on site. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 38 km from the lodge.

Traveller reviews

J

Jing Shian

solo_traveller

March 21, 2026

9

The food is super good and the staff are very friendly.

J

John

family_with_children

March 6, 2026

7

Good place, old fashioned but comfortable.

Great location in the middle of the ski area. Staff were friendly and helpful, and had good English. Quiet and relaxing in the evening. Was great to have a pool table.

N

nicole

family_with_children

January 21, 2026

7

Not too bad

Easy access to ski lifts, 24h drink bar, pool and ping pong table

J

Jf

solo_traveller

March 31, 2025

10

Wonderful experience

I rarely write reviews, but when something is really out of the ordinary, I do. THE STAFF WAS REALLY HELPFUL. They are quick to respond when you want help. They also speak very good English.

L

Leonard

couple

March 13, 2025

10

Fantastic stay. Wish we stayed longer

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Facilities were clean and well thought out. Meals were really of high quality / restaurant worthy. Staff were attentive, helpful, responsive and friendly.

A

Alister

extended_group

March 9, 2025

10

Outstanding location, staff and food.

Outstanding location, particularly good if using taqubin for ski gear. Staff friendly and very helpful. Breakfast is excellent with a huge variety. Try to do the first tracks which allows you skiing before the mountain opens.

N

Novia99999

solo_traveller

February 25, 2025

4

Very Uncomfortable Stay

Located in the middle of the mountain with good atmosphere and vibes. Real ski-in / ski-out, the chair lift is literally next to the hotel. Rental gears are good quality and cheaper. It’s easy to arrange rental and return gears if you provide info beforehand. Breakfast is great. Rest area is huge in quiet hours.

T

Tiri

family_with_children

January 28, 2025

6

Great location but...

Location near bottom of lift was good for easy skiing access in morning and could buy a lift ticket at the lift station as well. Very pretty lodge from outside especially at twilight but...

B

Benjamin

couple

January 23, 2025

10

Perfect location, great food and awesome staff

excellent location

I

Ingibjorg

extended_group

January 19, 2025

10

Best skii in skii out with good restaurant

W

Wan-Ling

solo_traveller

December 27, 2024

10

Cozy vibe for snow lovers. Staff are very friendly and responsive.

T

Tarryn

extended_group

December 25, 2024

9

Amazing location super friendly staff

F

fleet83

solo_traveller

March 15, 2024

9

Fantastic on mountain accommodation

Talk about Ski in Ski out!! I didn't actually realise when I booked, that this is completely on mountain accommodation. Absolutely outstanding. Room was clean and comfortable, staff were absolutely great. Very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast in the mornings had a great selection to fuel up for the slopes and I thought other meals were tasty and great value for money. Catch the Ropeway and get picked up in a snowmobile.. how many places can you stay that do that!!

I

Ingibjorg

couple

March 3, 2024

10

Skii in skii out great food cozy atmosphere

I

Ingibjorg

couple

March 3, 2024

10

Skii in skii out great food cozy atmosphere

P

Pete

couple

February 29, 2024

10

Throughly Recommend

Great piste-side location . Funky Jazz music . Food great & rooms comfortable

A

Andrew

solo_traveller

February 25, 2024

7

Getting to know the owner and chatting with him..well sort of. Broken English.. Broken japanese... very nice man... Good to ride with him..

I

Ingibjorg Bjorgvinsdotti

couple

February 9, 2024

10

fabulous

The food, restaurant, and ambience are so great. It's ski in, ski out, and caters very well to skiing.

G

Grange

solo_traveller

February 6, 2024

10

Brilliant location

P

Piotr

couple

January 28, 2024

10

Amazing location and very accommodating and helpful staff

Facilities

Activities

Billiards, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Skiing, Cycling

Food & Drink

Restaurant, Bar

General

Pets allowed, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities

Services

Luggage storage, Vending machine (drinks), Shared lounge/TV area

Ski

Ski-to-door access, Ski storage

Room with Four Double Beds

This room features 4 double beds.

Max 8 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer and slippers. The double room offers a carpeted floor, heating and mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room

The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom0
Room with Two Double Beds

This room features 2 double beds.

Max 4 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Studio

This studio provides heating and a TV. The unit offers 10 beds.

Max 11 guests 90 1 bedroom0
Single Room

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests0 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 16:30
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printIn the winter season (from November until May), roads near the property are blocked due to snow. Guests arriving via car can park their vehicles at Zao Onsen Skiing Ground (additional fees apply) then use the central cable car or sky cable to reach the property. The central cable car station is a 5-minute walk from the bus terminal. The property offers shuttle services from certain stations for an additional fee. Please note that shuttle services may not be available depending on the weather. The property offers a free shuttle service from the Central cable car and sky cable stations at the top of the mountain. Please contact the property for more details.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:17 AM

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