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Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking
5 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 5 guests
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Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking
5 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 5 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ryokan with free parking, a short walk to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi

With a stay at Zao International Hotel in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as hot springs or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the ryokan's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The ryokan offers a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Zao International Hotel features hot springs. This hot springs ryokan also offers room service (during limited hours) and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 51
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Zao International Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Yamagata ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Zao International Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hot springs on site

Spa Services

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

  • Tattoo restrictions disclaimer
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 2 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Front desk opens daily at 5 PM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Coronavirus Guidelines (Japan)

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Hotel Names

  • Zao Kokusai Hotel Yamagata
  • Zao Kokusai Yamagata
  • Zao Kokusai
  • Zao International Hotel Yamagata
  • Zao International Yamagata
  • Zao International
  • Zao International Hotel Ryokan
  • Zao International Hotel Yamagata
  • Zao International Hotel Ryokan Yamagata

We should mention

Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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