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Le Vert Zao

Ryokan

Zao Onsen 878-5

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,376

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,376

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Our Japanese was very limited but staff were super helpful and friendly

Accommodating staff

Great location
9 mentions

Location is good- only a short walk to a nearby slope and lift

Comfortable room, super convenient location for skiing, incredibly helpful staff…

Breakfast available
6 mentions

Breakfast was well prepared and varied each day

Great breakfast

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Dinner was delicious and room comfortable

Top drying room for ski gear

Good value
3 mentions

though there is one not far from the hotel at a price

Breakfast and dinners were lovely and good value

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Great cleaning staff

Very clean, well kept and comfortably warm in the room

Overview

Just a 1-minute walk to Nakamori Ski Resort, Le Vert Zao offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms.Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and free private parking is provided. All rooms are equipped with a TV, electric kettle and refrigerator. The private bathroom comes with a bath, shower and free toiletries. Guests can relax with a soak in the hot spring bath. Ski equipment hire is available on site along with a vending machines dispensing drinks. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute bus ride away. Sanroku ropeway station is a 10-minute walk from Le Vert Zao. A 20-minute drive leads to Yamagata Wild Grass Park.

Traveller reviews

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Nitin

solo_traveller

March 28, 2026

9

Everything was great.

P

Peta

couple

March 8, 2026

9

All food was delicious! Breakfast was well prepared and varied each day. Our Japanese was very limited but staff were super helpful and friendly. Location is good- only a short walk to a nearby slope and lift.

A

Andrea

extended_group

March 6, 2026

8

Very close to skifield. Great breakfast

Great breakfast. Accommodating staff. Nice onsen. Close to skifield.

S

Suphaphich

solo_traveller

February 27, 2026

8

Dinner was delicious and room comfortable

J

Jerome

couple

February 24, 2026

10

A warm, welcoming and well appointed hotel run by an incredible team.

Le Vert Zao did everything well. Comfortable room, super convenient location for skiing, incredibly helpful staff, great breakfast and dinner, and the onsen in the hotel was a wonderful way to finish every day on the slopes.

K

KURI

solo_traveller

February 20, 2026

9

Just perfect place for skiing in Zao!!!

Very at-home feeling and the staffs there are very kind and supportive!!! LOVE its Onsen too

A

Aki

solo_traveller

February 18, 2026

8

Don't miss out on the in-house onsen bath they have available. So relaxing! The staff was very kind and offered me a ride to the bus station upon check-out.

V

verica

solo_traveller

February 15, 2026

9

Truly pleasant place w unworldly nice staff.

Staff is amazing, so friendly and accommodating. There hotel rents skis and slope is right there. Its 15 min walk to bus station, but hotel provides shuttle, to the slopes, too. I recommend making dinner reservations at the hotel, unless you feel like going to the station where restaurants are.

G

Guy

couple

February 4, 2026

8

Access to ski field 200 metres away. Excellent breakfast. Good onsen. Great staff. Pick up and drop off from bus station included. Great cleaning staff. Top drying room for ski gear.

K

Karen

couple

February 1, 2026

7

Good accommodation close to the slopes

Location is its best asset. It is situated near the centre ropeway station, and close to the ski slope. But away from the extra foot traffic of the ropeway that goes up to the very top. The Japanese staff were lovely. The meals are wonderful and thoughtfully prepared. The ski room was well organised.

T

Tina

solo_traveller

January 30, 2026

7

The hotel has everything you need for a ski trip except for an otenburo.....though there is one not far from the hotel at a price.

D

Danielle

extended_group

January 29, 2026

5

Passable but not going to return.

Close to ski runs , but not close to evening meal options.

G

Grant

couple

January 23, 2026

7

Good location, don’t expect good service.

The location is excellent.

J

John

family_with_children

January 20, 2026

6

Had a great stay , pick up service was great

M

Melissa

couple

January 18, 2026

3

Unsure

The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Very patient and friendly. They were attentive and even sent us to our next hotel. Thank you. All the staff were absolutely amazing and wonderful.

C

Christopher

couple

January 17, 2026

9

Ski in an ski out.

F

Fei

extended_group

January 12, 2026

8

Value for money stay

The hotel offers shuttle bus to Zao Ropeway Station. Breakfast and dinners were lovely and good value. Staff speaks adequate English. There’s coin laundry. Plenty of parking space.

M

Michal

solo_traveller

January 9, 2026

6

Good ski perks and tea, but an overpriced rental and a dull, impractical room.

Great tea provided. Selection of breakfast food was rather limited, but good. Transport to Zao Onsen Ski resort was provided. Discount for the ski resort pass was provided.

C

Chen

solo_traveller

December 6, 2025

5

The staff were very nice but doesn’t know English at all

The staff were very nice and picked me up and dropped me off at the bus terminal whenever i needed

J

Joanne

family_with_children

November 18, 2025

8

Reasonably priced, walkable down the hill to facilities. Very helpful staff who tried their best to assist when we enquired about going up the mountains. One of their staff is a Nepali who can speak English, so that was good. Very clean, well kept and comfortably warm in the room.

Facilities

Activities

Skiing, Hot spring bath, Public Bath, Happy hour

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Vending machine (drinks), Shuttle service, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (free)

Ski

Ski equipment hire on site, Ski pass vendor, Ski-to-door access, Ski storage, Ski school

Twin Room

The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, yukata and heating. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese Western Room

The quadruple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The quadruple room provides tatami, a tea and coffee maker, yukata, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

Max 4 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese Style Room

The single room provides tatami, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. This single room features yukata, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room

The single room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, yukata and heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 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 printPlease note, the property doors close from 23:00 to 06:00. There is a free pick up service from Zao Bus Terminal. Please contact the property for details. Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities. Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after 19:00. Guests without a meal plan (room only) can check-in from 16:00 and must check-out by 09:00.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:17 AM

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