Name: Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan
Address: 990-2301 Yamagata, Zao Onsen, Zaoonsen 46, Japan, Zaoonsen 46, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
Rating: 8.6

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

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About this property

Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments. The hotel offers Japanese dining and ski storage facilities. Rooms at Japanese-style hotel Omiya feature a decor of tatami-mat (woven straw) flooring and futon bedding, with retro elements. They are fitted with a TV, a mini-fridge, a washstand and en suite toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can leisurely unwind in two public hot spring baths indoors and an open-air one. They can stroll around in the Ryokan’s yukata robes and traditional wooden sandals. Facilities include a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. A Japanese breakfast and a multi-course dinner with local dishes can be experienced in the dining room, which features Western-style furniture in a Japanese-style setting. Ryokan Omiya is a 30-minute drive from ski area Zao Liza World. The hotel offers a free shuttle from the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, a 5-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6

Breakfast info

Asian

FREE private parking!
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath

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Availability

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We have no availability here between Tue 28 Oct 2025 and Fri 31 Oct 2025

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Room type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Room 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room 4 futon beds
Family Room 5 futon beds
Family Room with Mountain View 5 futon beds
Double or Twin Room 1 double bed
Twin Room 2 single beds
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds and 1 futon bed
Twin Room 2 single beds
Family Room 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room 4 futon beds
Family Room 5 futon beds
Twin Room 2 single beds
Standard Family Room 4 futon beds
Economy Double Room 1 double bed

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lai

Hong Kong

“Very spacious room. Excellent customer service, as they help move our luggage upstairs”

Jeremie

Belgium

“The food was amazing, breakfast and diner! I could eat like that everyday. The bed was very confortable. The hotel itself is a beautiful ryokan and I really loved walking through it to go to the onsen and the restaurant.”

Leon

Belgium

“The bath, location, staff, food and atmosphere are great!”

Chi

Hong Kong

“First, the inside of the ryokan was neat and clean. We have to leave our shoes in the store room and the staff would clean the luggage for us before entering the complex. Second, our room was big, a bedroom with 2 mid-size single beds plus a...”

Drahomira

Czech Republic

“Thank you for the stay, everything was perfect. Highly recommend to anyone who would like to stay in traditional ryokan and enjoy onsen in a beautiful place”

Jesús

Spain

“Great facilities and amenities, including drinks, massage chairs and some traditional board games. The baths were nice.”

Mairsil

Netherlands

“Beautiful hotel (on the inside) with great onsen and a nice relaxation space. Very spacious rooms as well. The hotel breakfast is an amazing display of Japanese variety in dishes.”

Olivia

Belgium

“Wonderful stay. The breakfast was absolutely amazing, the interior is beautiful, my room was much bigger I thought it would, the massage chairs were an absolute plus. The onsen was smaller than I expected however they are plenty other baths in the...”

Samantha

Australia

“An absolutely beautiful authentic Japanese stay! It’s located a short 10min walk to the ski lifts and has massage chair and a natural onsen to help wind down after a day of riding. The staff were very polite and helpful. The room itself was very...”

Leo

Hong Kong

“A very large room. Onsen is excellent. Near the cable car station.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

琴、太郎兵衛

Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional

House rules

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note, children who are 6 years and younger cannot be accommodated at this property.

Please note this is strictly a non-smoking property.

Please note, dinner is served from 18:00 to 19:00. The property cannot serve dinner to guests who arrive after 19:00.

Please inform Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.