Zao Kokusai Hotel

Book Zao Kokusai Hotel in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— Brimming with rustic flavor, the wooden Hachiemon bath is famous. Enjoy 100% “kakenagashi” (never recycled)  sulfur bathing with floating “yu no hana” （sediment and deposits containing hot spring components）. 5 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao. A ski-in/ski-out accommodation.

Access: One hour by shared-taxi from Yamagata Airport to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal (advance booking required) and 3-min shuttle bus ride from there

Private Onsens (For couples, families, tattoo wearers)

Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 3 baths

Spring quality/qualities (Please refer to this page for the health merits)

Acid spring, Sulfur spring, Sulfate spring, Chloride spring

Tourist spots nearby

Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March), Ginzan Onsen, Yamadera Temple

Top hot spring and ski resort – Zao

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.

Year of establishment

2003

Number of rooms

59 rooms

*Smoking is prohibited in all rooms