Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

This is a classic Japanese inn. The staff are friendly and very attentive, and the rooms are spacious and very clean. The inn is located in the Zao Onsen resort, which is rather quiet and sleepy during the early autumn weekdays. In this season you can hike nicely and enjoy the wonderful onsens fed by hot, sulfurous spring water. I liked the on‑site onsen a lot and visited it often. For people expecting a conventional hotel: there are no elevators and it is a rather labyrinthine, sprawling building with many stairs. We had our large luggage sent directly to the next accommodation by a transport service because we only stayed two nights, which made the trip more convenient. Those who have difficulty walking should inform the inn beforehand so a suitable room can be assigned. Additionally, our room itself had no shower; the showers are in the onsen bath, so anyone needing a private shower should take that into account. We booked half‑board, and both breakfast and dinner were wonderful. Both were very refined and detail‑loving Japanese cuisine. A great experience that I highly recommend. The beds were very comfortable, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would love to come back.

Miriam·2 εβδομάδες πριν

“Bijzonder en geweldig!”

It’s nicely located and really delivers what you expect from a ryokan!

Johan·2 εβδομάδες πριν

“An excellent place to heal the body and soul.”

The room I stayed in was very large, tastefully decorated with a balance of old and modern Japanese style. The onsen has different kinds of water including milky, alkaline bath. Getting there from Yamagata Station has only two options: car (taxi) or bus. If you go by bus, after you get off at the last stop, you have to walk up the hill to the end of the street

Chong·Πριν ένα μήνα

The staff’s service is good, and the inn feels very clean and retro, probably because it was recently renovated. I’d like to use it again. However, you must book early to catch the shuttle bus. The large bath is surprisingly small, which might be tight if you’re in a big group.

Beatlj·Πριν ένα μήνα

“最高でした。また利用したいです”

The hotel felt clean inside and the food was tasty. It was my first time there, but the staff were kind and guided me well, so I felt at ease. There were no complaints.

Hiroaki·Πριν ένα μήνα