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Book Meigetsuso in Zao-Kaminoyama Onsen— There are various kinds of secluded accommodations with open-air baths. With three types of private-use hot spring baths. 25 minutes by taxi to Zao. 160 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station (Kaminoyama-Onsen Sta.)
Dishes made with locally-produced Japanese beef (Yamagata beef), seasonal tea ceremony dishes, Kaiseki Japanese traditional multi-course, and more.
Zao is famous for its snow monsters (December to March, and its current peak is mid-February). Enjoy the view while skiing, snowboarding, or riding the ropeway. Also famous for its fine snow.
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33,480 yen per guest per night
The price includes one dinner and one breakfast
5-50 Hayama, Kaminoyama-shi, Yamagata, Japan Show map
Route (I)
Tokyo Station (東京駅) —-> (2h 40 min by JR Shinkansen [1]) —-> Kaminoyama-Onsen Station (かみのやま温泉駅) —-> (5 min by taxi) —-> Meigetsuso
[1] JR Yamagata Shinkansen 11,680 yen (1 every hour)
Route (II)
Sendai Station (仙台駅) —-> (1h 10 min by JR [1]) —-> Yamagata Station —-> (12 min by JR [2]) —-> Kaminoyama-Onsen Station (かみのやま温泉駅) —-> (5 min by taxi) —-> Meigetsuso
[1] JR Senzan Line (2 to 3 every hour)
[2] JR Yamagata Line (1 every hour)
Train fare 1,320 yen
Route (III)
Sendai Station (仙台駅) —-> (1h 25 min by bus [1]) —-> Bus stop: Takamatsu Hayama Onsen (高松葉山温泉) —-> (12 min on foot) —-> Meigetsuso
[1] Sanko Bus or Miyako Bus bound for Kaminoyama 1,130 yen (8 every day)
The rates are those as of August 2017.
The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.
August 24, 2017 update