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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zao Onsen

Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

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Adam
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic location, right on Uwanodai slope - actual ski-in ski-out. Host was extremely friendly and helpful, the food in the restaurant was great and good value. Nice draught beer! Shower in room with a shared hot bath that could be booked for free. There's a ski/boot room in the basement that opens onto the slope. The decor is a bit dated but in a very charming way.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$158.56
1 night, 2 adults

Pension Puutaro

Zao Onsen

Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

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Maggie
From
Australia
I will definitely come again. Cozy, super homey and feeling safe. Very clean. Love the staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$139.53
1 night, 2 adults

Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿

Kaminoyama

Situated in Kaminoyama, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿 has ski-to-door access, a shared lounge and rooms with free WiFi access. The property features mountain views.

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Stefano
From
Italy
Extremely cute place run by the sweetest Taiwanese couple. They speak multiple languages - Japanese, Chinese and English. They were also super helpful with providing us with all of the necessary information, ensuring that we were well taken care of for breakfast (amazing with proper coffee) and transport. The place was so warm and cozy with heated floors in the rooms which is a great plus for us who don’t do well with the cold.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$101.48
1 night, 2 adults

Daichan Farm Guest House

Asahi-machi

Located 39 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daichan Farm Guest House offers 2-star accommodation in Asahi-machi and features free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge.

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solene
From
Taiwan
Mama, the owner, welcomed us so warmly that we felt just like at home. We particularly loved having dinner and discussed with her.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$101.48
1 night, 2 adults

Yamagata Zao Pension Apron Stage

Kaminoyama

Yamagata Zao Pension Apron Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

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Sarah
From
Australia
The Hosts went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. They were welcoming, made recommendations specific to our interests and supported us with transportation. They made us feel like family. Do yourself a favour and book dinner at the Pension. It is home cooked by the hosts, with local ingredients, made to your needs/likes. We wanted an authentic Japanese meal and it was exceptional. Better than the food at any restaurant we have been to. The hosts also have a Shiba, Momo who is adorable! This experience has been unforgettable and we have made new friends :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
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US$88.79
1 night, 2 adults

ゲストハウスわたうさぎ

Tsuruoka

13 km from Kamo Aquarium, ゲストハウスわたうさぎ is a recently renovated property located in Tsuruoka and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

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Diana
From
United Kingdom
Very quiet and only one other guest so I could sleep well without being disturbed. Also there were many toilets and bathroom was very big. The communal area felt very comfortable and it was ideal for chatting to other guests while eating food. The beds also had a foldable shelf at the end which was very convenient for keeping my stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
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US$69.77
1 night, 2 adults

Ohanabatake

Tsuruoka

Situated in Tsuruoka, 17 km from Kamo Aquarium, Ohanabatake features accommodation with a garden and free private parking.

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Ayesha
From
United Kingdom
The man who lives in this house was perhaps the kindest person I have ever met on my travels. The place is very simple, and you get what you pay for. I thought it was pretty comfortable and the room was quite big. For the price, I think it is really good but it is quite an old house and tough to get to. But I was very grateful to the host, he drove me all the way to the station for no charge as I had lost my wallet and he let me sleep in until whenever I wanted. He was a very lovely man and I hope he gets a lot of business!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$40.91
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分

Yamagata

Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

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Sophie
From
United States
We particularly love its antique Japanese taste. The inside bedroom and restrooms are super clean. The location is super good. Easy to travel within the village. You may feel the setting of the entrance passage looks like a movie setting. It will give you special memories years later when you look back now.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
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US$158.56
1 night, 2 adults

Shukubo Kanbayashi Katsukane

Mount Haguro, Tsuruoka

Set 24 km from Kamo Aquarium and 47 km from Shinjo Station, Shukubo Kanbayashi Katsukane is situated in Mount Haguro district of Tsuruoka.

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Petra
From
Czech Republic
This place was a true sanctuary during my two-month journey. I originally planned to stay just a short while, but it felt so peaceful and welcoming that I ended up extending my stay. There was so much to explore in the area. I discovered the three sacred mountains of Haguro, Gassan, and Yudono, part of the Dewa Sanzan, and I wanted to experience them all. The traditional accommodation was simple, beautiful, and full of charm .Bus stop and great food spot just across the street. I truly didn’t want to leave. What made it even more special were the two amazing women who run the place with such kindness and care. I felt at home from the moment I arrived. I will never forget my time here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Guesthouse Mintaro Hut

Yamagata

Situated in Yamagata, Guesthouse Mintaro Hut features accommodation with free private parking. The 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

E
Ewen
From
Canada
Everyone was warm, even guest, being around a meal with everyone was very nice. Thanks for all Tomone-san, Hide-san and Tora-san for the calm and kindness!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
A true homestay
Guest review by
Kirsten
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$152.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Lovely host.
Guest review by
TSUNG-YING
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
I really liked how welcoming and cozy my stay was! the owners were very helpful in recommending things to do! as I don’t ski, I went snow shoeing and it was super fun. I was also able to use the local onsen for free as the owners of the property gave me a locals card. overall I had a great time!
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lauren
Solo traveller