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Zao Onsen
Zao is one of Japan’s leading ski resort regions and famous for its snow monsters in winter. It is also famous for its Okama Crater Lake (May to October).
Access (transportation): 160 min by JR Yamagata Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station. (Yamagata, Japan)
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We visited Hokkaido in mid-September, and it was a pleasant and comfortable journey
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Miyamaso Takamiya
Book Miyamaso Takamiya in Zao Onsen— One of the most popular Japanese hot spring inns. The nine hot spring baths are open 24 hours a day. 10 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao. 160 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station (Yamagata Sta.)
Zao Waka no Yado Wakamatsuya
Book Zao Waka no Yado Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen— With a private-use hot spring baths. A beautiful view of the mountains from the rooms. 3 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao. 160 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station (Yamagata Sta.)
Zao Kokusai Hotel
Book Zao Kokusai Hotel in Zao Onsen— Brimming with rustic flavor, the wooden Hachiemon bath is famous. Enjoy 100% “kakenagashi” (never recycled) sulfur bathing. 5 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao. A ski-in/ski-out accommodation. 160 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station (Yamagata Sta.)
Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Book Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya in Zao Onsen— With four types of private-use hot spring baths. A beautiful view of the mountains from the large open-air public hot springs and the rooms. 3 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao. 160 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station (Yamagata Sta.)
Rurikura Resort
Book Rurikura Resort in Zao Onsen— Six rooms that come with open-air baths. All rooms command a view of the mountains of Zao. 1 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao. 160 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station (Yamagata Sta.)
