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Zao Plaza Hotel

Ryokan

Zao Onsen 2

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
9 mentions

The staff called us and informed us, in a very friendly manner, that we must com…

The staff was always nice and helpful

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Oh, and the room was so comfy

Spacious room and beautiful view

Breakfast available
5 mentions

The breakfast was also great (definitely my favourite meal), unfortunately we mi…

Breakfast and dinner are excellent

Great location
4 mentions

If you’re here in the winter (for snowboarding / skiing) the location is perfect

Excellent location to cable car and chairlifts

Overview

Just a 1-minute walk from Uwanodai Ski Resort, Zao Plaza Hotel features free WiFi and ski storage. Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is an 8-minute walk away, and free pick-up shuttles are provided when called from the terminal. The hotel boasts indoor and open-air hot spring baths where guests can unwind. Drinks vending machines are available on site, and ski equipment can be requested for a fee. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room at Plaza Hotel Zao has a TV and a fridge. An electric kettle with tea leaves is also provided. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from JR Yamagata Station. Zao Ropeway is a 4-minute drive away. Lake Okama can be reached within a 50-minute drive. On-site restaurant Wing offers Japanese dinner featuring seasonal dishes including Beef shabushabu hot pot. Japanese breakfast is also served at the restaurant.

Traveller reviews

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Lena

couple

March 3, 2026

10

Very welcoming, very comfy, very homey.

If you’re here in the winter (for snowboarding / skiing) the location is perfect. There is a lift right next to it and the central town is only a short walk away. The onsen was also amazing, and they allow tattoos! Which was very important for us. The food was also great. We did not realise that we had half-board, so we were (very) late for dinner on our first evening. The staff called us and informed us, in a very friendly manner, that we must come to the restaurant immediately. This was shortly after dinner should have ended. They accommodated our mistake with friendliness. The breakfast was also great (definitely my favourite meal), unfortunately we missed it on the second day. Finally, there was a small accident. Another guest’s rental vehicle slipped into our rental vehicle due to the ice. The hotel staff was very helpful and helped with the filing of a police report and translation with the police officers (who were also amazingly friendly. The staff also helped us reschedule a hike we had planned for that morning (this had not been booked through the hotel) and even offered to drive us to the meeting location, since our car was incapacitated. Oh, and the room was so comfy! I would definitely come back!

K

Klaudia

couple

February 18, 2026

10

Great localisation for skiing, just 5 min from the lift no 4. The food was amazing. There was always many side dishes so even if you're not a fan of a particular thing, you wouldn't be going hungry. My favorite for the supper was sukiyaki. The onsen, especially the outside one (露天風呂) was almost always empty when I went. It has acidic water, so proceed with caution if you have skin conditions though. The staff was always nice and helpful. We communicated in Japanese mostly, but they seemed able to communicate in English too.

H

Hin Chun Gordon

family_with_children

December 19, 2025

8

Breakfast and dinner are excellent. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

H

Hon Cheong

family_with_children

February 11, 2025

8

Comfort and convenient stay in Zao

Excellent location to cable car and chairlifts. Free transfer to bus terminal and Chui Ropeway. Good portion of dinner with different styles on daily basis.

G

Goto

couple

October 1, 2024

9

A special weekend in Zao

Spacious room and beautiful view. The staff were very kind and welcoming. The food was delicious.

A

Akira

family_with_children

August 6, 2023

7

good meal.

S

SOO SIONG

extended_group

April 26, 2023

9

perfect

the room is big

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Linda

family_with_children

January 14, 2023

10

room, spring water,food and services.

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NATSUYO

couple

December 20, 2022

9

Relaxing stay after skiing.

location, breakfast, public hot spring bath, discount system with ski goods, 100yen massage chair.

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Tokiko

family_with_children

April 17, 2022

9

最高❣️

・Good service ・Large communal bath is good ・Breakfast is delicious

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N

couple

February 27, 2022

8

The staff was super nice, they provided us with all necessary transportation, they were super supportive, and the whole atmosphere was great. Also, the food was very delicious!! And we had a great view from our room :)

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Margaret

solo_traveller

February 20, 2022

10

I had a great time - look forward to a return visit!

Wonderful stay. Beautiful Japanese-style room with a lovely covered balcony area with great views over the town. Exquisite food. Very helpful staff. Room was warm and well-equipped and the hot spring baths are open 24-hours so were never too busy. The hotel is a short walk from the centre of town, ropeway etc but this meant that it has great views over the town and to the mountains beyond. Shuttle to the bus station available.

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Francisco

solo_traveller

September 13, 2021

10

2 open onsen (hot baths) 24 hours, breakfast and dinner gorgeous, staff very nice and bell crickets as pets in reception. Wonderful stay.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Skiing, Massage, Hiking, Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Full body massage, Massage chair

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Family rooms, Lift

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property

Services

Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Ski

Ski pass vendor, Ski storage

Japanese-Style Room (10tatami)

The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. This family room has a coffee machine, a safe deposit box, flat-screen TV, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 5 futons.

Max 5 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Room Selected at Check-In

The property will allocate a room type to the guest on arrival; room types are subject to availability. Guests may be assigned a Japanese-style rooms with futon bedding or a Western-style room with beds. A room-type request cannot be guaranteed.

Max 5 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 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 printTo use the property's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. 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.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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