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The best homestays in Zao Onsen

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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$165.82
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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SzzHua
From
Taiwan
The hostess was incredibly warm and welcoming, the room was very comfortable, and the location was also quite good! It was a truly wonderful experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$165.82
1 night, 2 adults

Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

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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Richard
From
United Kingdom
Super cosy, beautifully decorated and very snug for a winter visit in the snow. Amazingly hosted with a Christmas dinner, ideas for local trips and a great location for skiing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$106.12
1 night, 2 adults

Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space.

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Sarah
From
New Zealand
This is truly the best place to stay!!! The most amazing hosts, fabulous big breakfast and nothing is ever too much trouble - they are so kind! They picked us up from the bus stop, took us to hire our ski gear, sorted our ski passes and dropped us at the slopes and picked us up! Their hospitality is the best in Japan! The accommodation is sooo cosy and warm! The beds are really comfortable and we loved everything about our stay! You can not find better hosts! It is our second time staying here and we will definitely be back again! Highly recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$149.23
1 night, 2 adults

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

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

D
Dan Alin
From
Romania
the owners are very helpful and friendly. they served us really good breakfast. we felt like home. we will definitely go back during summer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
US$92.86
1 night, 2 adults

半芸ハウス

Yunohara (Near Zao Onsen)

Set in Yunohara and only 35 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 半芸ハウス offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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Ian
From
Australia
We loved the house. You can see the owner has put her heart and soul into the place. The facilities were fantastic. The place was clean, tidy and comfortable. There were games which our kids were able to use and it really helped make their stay enjoyable. The bedrooms were spacious and had great air-conditioning. We would highly recommend staying here and would stay here again in the future if we came back this way. Thank you for a pleasant and lovely stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$181.23
1 night, 2 adults

Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

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william
From
Singapore
Everything about this place is warm and welcoming. The family that run it are the sweetest and do everything they can to make you feel at home. Full of recommendations for where to go and what to do in ZAO. The cutest little kid Yui chan and rooms are nice and simple. Cannot recommend any higher. Also great place to talk to other nice people and hang out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

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lauren
From
United Kingdom
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao

Zao Onsen

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

W
Wang
From
Taiwan
the surrounding is comfortable and the host treated us kindly. sorry I didn’t say good bye to the hostess, I really appreciate and enjoy the trip. also thanks for the host to drive us to various place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分

Yamagata (Near Zao Onsen)

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, 34 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
    The accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.
    Guest review by
    Magnus
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
    Great place to stay Taka, Oraphin and Yui are great hosts and we really enjoyed our time in Zao. The location is perfect easy access to #3 and restaurants in the village.
    Guest review by
    Rob
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
    Lovely hosts, great location, clean spacious traditional rooms, electric heater available, nice view from the window, well appointed kitchen, and friendly dining room.
    Guest review by
    Katia
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
    Oraphin and Taka (and of course the little one) are the most lovely hosts! Location is excellent and you are basically within a 10 min walk to all onsen and ropeways. One of the public baths is literally 20 seconds away! The space heater is also amazing and the first floor common space is always toasty :) Matsuo house is a must stay if you want a homestay-like experience in Japan :)
    Guest review by
    カビヤ
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$198.98
    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, 61 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!
    Guest review by
    lauren
    Solo traveller