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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking and massage services.

P
Pohsin
From
Taiwan
during travel I’ve serious injury and require medical assistance. Thanks to hotel staff Miss sakamoto, she helped me a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,008 reviews
Price from
US$92.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

M
Madeleine
From
Australia
The location was absolutely breathtaking, we visited in autumn but I'm already planning my next visit for winter! The staff were so lovely and accommodating, not everyone spoke perfect english but they make a genuine effort to make us feel welcome none the less. I loved the onsen, we used the private and public facilities and found them so relaxing. We ate in the restaurant every morning and once for dinner, the food was so well done and we loved getting a taste of the local cuisine. Seriously 10/10 its not the cheapest stay but it is worth the price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
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US$232.71
1 night, 2 adults
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HOTEL SLOW VILLAGE - Vacation STAY 66828v

Hotel in Hagyū

Set in Hagyū, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, HOTEL SLOW VILLAGE - Vacation STAY 66828v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Thomas
From
Australia
The rooms were excellently furnished at a fantastic price point. The amenities available were top class and the service from staff was excellent. Definitely a gem hidden in regional Japan. There is even a fantastic common area and sky deck that I don't recall seeing on the listing prior, that only enhances the quality of the space!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
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US$120.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Rafael
From
Brazil
Everything was so perfect, all the staff were Very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
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US$99.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Situated 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Yamagata offers 3-star accommodation in Yamagata and has free bikes. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Yamagata...

B
B
From
Fiji
Nice amenities, enough space, very clean, good bathroom. Helpful staff with checking in and out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,382 reviews
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US$62.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Directly connected to JR Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata offers comfortable guest rooms with warm colours and modern facilities.

S
Stéphan
From
Belgium
Nice comfortable rooms, ideal location just over the Yamagata station. From there you can go either by foot or by train to most of Yamagata's beautiful sights, such as Yamadera.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,070 reviews
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US$118.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Tsukino HOTEL

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 23 km from Kamo Aquarium, Tsukino HOTEL features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

J
Jaremus
From
Australia
Breakfast was amazing, super clean rooms and very polite staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
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US$92.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi

Hotel in Yamagata

Located within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 400 metres of Yamagata Station, Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi provides rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

S
Siew fong
From
Malaysia
Always love Toyoko inn. I m a member too. Great n warm breakfast n location near to station. Very clean hotel too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
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US$78.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...

M
Martijn
From
Netherlands
Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, very nice facilities (4 washing machines, vending machines, included breakfast), easily accessible with public transit and a nice view from our hotel window.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
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US$74.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front

Hotel in Higashine

Situated in Higashine, 45 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Ekkaluck
From
Thailand
Big Car parking Lot and big room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Price from
US$104.47
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$172.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews

Located in Tendo, 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Route-Inn Tendo provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and massage services.

From US$88.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews

Situated in Shinjo, within 700 metres of Shinjo Station and 25 km of Oishida Station, Hotel Route-Inn Shinjyo Ekimae features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located in Ōyama, 3.7 km from Kamo Aquarium, Yunohama HOTEL provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free private parking.

From US$244.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Located in Tsuruoka, within 28 km of Kamo Aquarium and 47 km of Shinjo Station, Kyukamura Shonai-Haguro provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews

Set in Yamagata, 9 km from Lina World, Yamagata Grand Hotel offers accommodation with a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The restaurant serves European cuisine.

From US$75.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Yamagata Train Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae offers modern accommodations with free wired internet and a video-on-demand (VOD) system.

From US$93.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

Situated in Yonezawa, 49 km from Kitakata Station, Hotel Alpha-One Yonezawa features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$95.98 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$119.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Hiyori Yama Hotel is located in Sakata, 37 km from Kisakata Harbor and 43 km from Konoura Harbor. The property is non-smoking and is situated 23 km from Kamo Aquarium.

From US$60.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29370 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$99.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Hotel Alpha-One Sakata features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a restaurant and massage services.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

Set within 50 km of Kitakata Station and 50 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Toyoko Inn Yonezawa Ekimae features rooms in Yonezawa. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$67.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews

Set within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 600 metres of Yamagata Station, Hotel Capital in Yamagata offers rooms in Yamagata.

From US$50.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

Located in Murayama, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Murayama Nishiguchi Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$107.93 per night

Hotels in Yamagata that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Hot Spring is located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and less than 1 km from Yamagata Station.

From US$89.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29460 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29362 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

From US$265.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ　スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$97.94 per night

Sailer Hütte

Hotel in Zao Onsen
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 700 metres, Sailer Hütte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

New Grand Hotel

Hotel in Shinjo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

Set in Shinjo, within 700 metres of Shinjo Station and 24 km of Oishida Station, New Grand Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zao Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
The location was absolutely breathtaking, we visited in autumn but I'm already planning my next visit for winter! The staff were so lovely and accommodating, not everyone spoke perfect english but they make a genuine effort to make us feel welcome none the less. I loved the onsen, we used the private and public facilities and found them so relaxing. We ate in the restaurant every morning and once for dinner, the food was so well done and we loved getting a taste of the local cuisine. Seriously 10/10 its not the cheapest stay but it is worth the price.
Guest review by
Madeleine
Australia

Yura Onsen Yaotome

Tsuruoka
From US$172.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Everything was wonderful - the pickup and drop off at Sanze station, the kind staff, the food, the beautiful view from my room, and dinner (with sunset view). I very much enjoyed the outdoor onsen. In my experience, large onsen hotels with scenic views (eg Enoshima) tend to not offer very good food and cut a few corners on maintenance but the food was very good and everything (including music playing in the corridors) was thoughtfully and carefully maintained. This stay was one of the highlights of my 10-day solo trip.
Guest review by
Delia
Australia

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zao Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Very nice, traditional experience! We were very surprised with the diversity of the breakfast. If you want to experience a proper Japanese breakfast, here is one place where you can do that very well. The onsen was very pleasant too, but you might need to get accustomed to the temperature. All in all we had a very pleasant stay here and we can definitely recommend! Thanks a lot :)
Guest review by
EntCrafter
Germany

Zao Shiki no Hotel

Zao Onsen
From US$241.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
A hotel with large room size and excellent service. Staying here felt like living in a Singapore 3 rooms flat. So large and comfortable and they even provide a massage chair in the room for guests to enjoy. Perfect location and we truly enjoyed the dinner.
Guest review by
Kelly
Singapore

Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery

Tendo
From US$506.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Extraordinary, kind and attentive staff, beautiful facilities. The meals were fantastic. Hotel is in a rather remote area, expect mainly Japanese speaking guests and staff. Translation apps will be helpful :)
Guest review by
Felicitas
Switzerland

Tachibanaya

Tsuruoka
From US$155.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Wonderful service, the staff was lovely and very attentive, especially when we struggled with Japanese. The buliding, the garden, the bath and the facilities were beautiful.
Guest review by
Alicia アリシア
Germany

Kansyokan

Mogami
From US$130.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews
My favorite hotel during my stay in Japan. Staff was so helpful even though I did not speak any Japanese. Their hospitality was unmatched, could not thank them enough.
Guest review by
Filippo
United States

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen
From US$160.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Thank you for the stay, everything was perfect. Highly recommend to anyone who would like to stay in traditional ryokan and enjoy onsen in a beautiful place
Guest review by
Drahomira
Czech Republic

APA Hotel Yamagata Tsuruoka Ekimae

Tsuruoka
From US$101.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 773 reviews
Hotel was walking distance from Tsuruoka Train Station. Easy to get bus, taxi. Perfect place to stay if going to Mt. Haguro. Room price is cheap.
Guest review by
Alvin
Malaysia

Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel

Kaminoyama
From US$255.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
This hotel has multiple beautiful indoor and outdoor spring water spa. Food is nice too. room is spacious.
Guest review by
Linda
Australia

Takinoyu Hotel

Tendo
From US$330.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.
Guest review by
Alan
Australia

Hotel Koyo

Kaminoyama
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Outstanding breakfast buffets. Dinner was a set meal and was fantastic.
Guest review by
Gary
United States

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata
From US$75.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews
Great location, friendly staff, big rooms, clean, good breakfast
Guest review by
Avram
Canada

Yamagata The Takinami

Nanyo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
fantastic. the explanation of what were eating was superb
Guest review by
Johannes
Thailand

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10

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata!

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata! The location is absolutely perfect—conveniently connected to the station, making it easy to explore the city and surrounding areas. The hotel itself is modern, clean, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and relaxing experience. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. While their hospitality was excellent, I did find that a bit more fluency in English communication would enhance the experience for international guests. That being said, their warmth and willingness to help more than made up for any language barriers. Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata to anyone visiting the area. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Guest review by
Dela Cruz
Australia
2.0

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and...

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and represented as offering a mountain view room. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a serious misrepresentation. Only about 10% of the view included any mountain at all. The overwhelming majority of what we saw from our room was another building and rooftops. This was extremely disappointing and upsetting, especially given the premium we paid for this experience. The disappointment left us distressed and unable to even enjoy the expensive dinner and breakfast that were included in our package. What was meant to be a highlight of our trip turned into a very unpleasant experience. To make matters worse, when we left hastily, we accidentally forgot one of our cell phones in the room. Several hours later, after driving back, we were relieved that the phone had been recovered and placed at the front desk. However, the staff made no effort during the entire day to contact us on our primary phone number to alert us. This lack of initiative and courtesy only added to our frustration. For a hotel of this caliber, we expected honesty in advertising, basic consideration for guests’ wellbeing, and a proactive approach to guest service. Unfortunately, none of these expectations were met.
Guest review by
Jeff Rayden
United States
8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
10

The main town section can offer so many places to visit.

The main town section can offer so many places to visit. Modern looking new museum, small yet beautiful and historic park/shrine, traditional sake brewery, and many many restaurants. We took a long bus ride to a remote onsen town, Shirabu Onsen. Boy, we had fun.. You can hike, see a gorgeous, majestic waterfall, enjoy soba noodle, shopping AND soak in one of the three public bathhouses (they are actually inn but open their baths to the daytime visitors.) The one we went to, Nishiya?, had a spectacular waterfall bath. It's smaller - but if you can visit during weekdays, you may be able to enjoy the space, alone, which we both did. I will never forget being in the bath. Oh, AND, you will probably come across bunch of wild monkeys, roaming around like they own the place :-)
Guest review by
Richard
United States
10

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities.

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities. Most of the attractions are walkable if you stay close to the river, slightly long walk from train station. You can visit all attractions within a day (two night stays recommended if you arrived late). Please make sure that the day you arrive all the places are open (not Tuesday or Wednesday). Another interesting town in Japan for a visit.
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
10

Yamagata is a beautiful city.

Yamagata is a beautiful city. It was also our base for visiting other places. We went to Yamadera, Ginza Onsen and Zao Onsen by train and bus, from the Yamagata station. Had Ramen, which was reasonable in value
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
8.0

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan...

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan castle. It is very nice, and they have museum and things to see. It's worth a visit to check it out. There is two near-by Onsen, the Onogawa and Shirabu to stay. Yonezawa beef is superb, one of the best in the country. It is also expensive.
Guest review by
Yamashita
United States
10

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic.

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic. It wasnt crowded, lessons for kids and adults were AUD$55 for 4 hours, lifts were @4$ per lift. Gear hire was AUD$65 for 2 days PP. In Australia lift passes are $250 per day alone. The hotel Sailor Hutte was literally at the base of the ski lifts. Food was cheap ($10-14 per meal) booze was cheap ($3.50 for a beer). The guys at the Hotel Sailor Hutte were great, make an effort to chat with them via your translator app. Its worth it. One more thing, I would recommend buying Shinkansen tickets directly from JR East rail online. Heaps cheaper than buying a seven day pass unless you are planning to spend 7 days on the train. FYI there are 3 Shinkansen companies East, Central and West. They have there own websites a bit clunky in English but it works. Good luck.
Guest review by
Kieran
Australia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand

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