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8.5

Excellent

241 reviews

241 reviews

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8.6

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort 2.6 km
Frost Covered Trees of Zao 3.1 km
Kajo Central 11.5 km
Bunshokan 11.6 km
Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum 11.7 km
Yamagata Kyodokan 11.8 km
Yamagata castle 11.9 km
Kajo Park 11.9 km
Yamadera Basho Museum 16.8 km
Risshaku-ji Temple 17.2 km
Nearby landmarks
Zao Ropeway 210 m
Yokokura Pair Ski Lift 260 m
Nakamori Ski Lift 280 m
Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu 290 m
Zao Juhyo Festival 300 m
Zao Chuo Rope Way 320 m
ZAO Center Plaza 410 m
Astraea Ski Lift 1 410 m
Yokokura Pair Ski Lift 2 540 m
Zao Souvenir Center Marushichi 540 m

Zao Kokusai Hotel

933 Zao Onsen, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Strategically situated in Zao, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Risshaku-ji Temple. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and hot spring bath on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

180 meters to public transportation

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

Inside city center

Facilities

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Sauna

Shops

Breakfast [buffet]

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Yamagata every 8 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.4
Distance to city center20 Km
Location rating8.6
Nearest airportYamagata Airport (GAJ)
Distance to airport27.8 km

Rooms available at Zao Kokusai Hotel

Exceptional
Room comfort & quality

10

Japanese Style Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 3 futons
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Junior Suite
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  • Room size: 52 m²/560 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 semi double beds
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 5 futons
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 7 futons
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Japanese Modern Style Room
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 futons
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  • Room size: 52 m²/560 ft²
  • Mountain view
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • Non-smoking
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  • Mountain view
  • Non-smoking
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South Wing Japanese Style Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Mountain view
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Japanese Style
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 futon
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Frequently asked questions

Does Zao Kokusai Hotel offer shuttle service for getting around?

For your ease of travel around the city, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers None right where you need it making it simple for you to get to places effortlessly.

What kind of non-water sports and outdoor activities are readily available at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

Zao Kokusai Hotel includes non-water sport and outdoor activities such as skiing for you to enjoy.

What kinds of entertainment are available at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

Zao Kokusai Hotel features karaoke while you remain at this property, supplying visitors with entertainment value throughout your remain here.

What is the minimum age requirement for guest at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

Zao Kokusai Hotel only allows visitors that are above 3 years old to stay at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more options.

When was Zao Kokusai Hotel built?

Zao Kokusai Hotel was built in 1978.

What was the average room rate for Zao Kokusai Hotel been in the past month?

The average room rate for Zao Kokusai Hotel in the past month is 23870.32 JPY, compared to city's average of 17575.48 JPY.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Zao Kokusai Hotel's beds?

100.0% of our verified guest testimonials have given a positive review and comments about this property's beds. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Zao Kokusai Hotel down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Zao Kokusai Hotel's spa?

61.0% of our past customer reviews have given a positive review and comments about this property's spa. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Zao Kokusai Hotel down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to Zao Kokusai Hotel?

Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Zao Kokusai Hotel an average rating of 8.8. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at Zao Kokusai Hotel?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may inquire about early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Travelers checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

What is the closest airport to Zao Kokusai Hotel?

The closest airport to Zao Kokusai Hotel is Fukushima Airport, 104.0 km away.

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What people love about Zao Kokusai Hotel

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Spaciousness

    "There are also varieties of room type to choose, room are very big too."

    Kanokwan

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    April 12, 2023

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "All staff are super nice and helpful."

    Hiu

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    November 28, 2022

  • 8.8

    Excellent

    "The Zao Kokusai is probably one of the best hotels in the area with top onsen facilities and nice rooms."

    Victor

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    October 22, 2022

Property ranking|Compared to 179 Yamagata properties
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Room comfort score
10/10
Cleanliness score
9.1/10
Room size
26 sqm.
Value for money score
8.4/10
Better than
99
%
of Yamagata properties
Better than
93
%
of Yamagata properties
Bigger than
87
%
of Yamagata properties
Better than
84
%
of Yamagata properties
Overall rating:

8.7

Excellent
112 reviews
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Location
8.6
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More about Zao Kokusai Hotel

More about Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Wake up in the heart of Yamagata and get the most of your urban escape with a comfortable stay at Zao Kokusai Hotel. This hotel is the perfect spot from which to explore amazing attractions.
Travelers are guaranteed to have a hassle-free stay with all the amenities and services provided by Zao Kokusai Hotel. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel provides taxi and shuttle services to help you get to where you want to go in Yamagata. Parking is available and free, provided by the hotel for guests with their own transportation.
While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In-room conveniences include room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Experience high-quality room facilities during your stay at Zao Kokusai Hotel. The hotel provides linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Some selected rooms have television and cable TV to keep guests entertained. The hotel also provides guests with a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea in some rooms.
You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hotel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's karaoke rooms.
Zao Kokusai Hotel has vending machines for 24-hour available light snacks and/or drinks.
Whether you're looking for an adventure or are just looking for a way to unwind after a hard day, Zao Kokusai Hotel has a range of activities that will meet your needs. The hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Ski every day of your trip with an easy access to on-site ski slopes. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the massage, salon and sauna. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the shops and souvenir shops.


Around the property

Take some time to explore Yamagata. Pose in front of Frost Covered Trees of Zao located 3.1 km away, and you can always show your friends the time you went to Yamagata. One of the city's most iconic and famous buildings is Bunshokan, located 11.5 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Past guests rate facilities here higher than 93% of the city's accommodation.
This hotel's food and dining score higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.
Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.8

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet [LAN]
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Karaoke
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Skiing
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Vending machine
Swimming & soaking
  • Hot spring bath
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Heating in public area
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Shops
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
Sports equipment rental
  • Ski equipment rentals
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathtub
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Towels

Food and dining

Restaurants on site
山の詩
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Location

933 Zao Onsen, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301
Excellent
Location

8.6

Airports
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
    27.8 km
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    45.5 km
Public transportation
  • Zao Ropeway
    210 m
  • ZAO Sky Cable
    950 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Yamagata University Hospital
    8.9 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    540 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
    2.6 km
  • Frost Covered Trees of Zao
    3.1 km
  • Kajo Central
    11.5 km
  • Bunshokan
    11.6 km
  • Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
    11.7 km
  • Yamagata Kyodokan
    11.8 km
  • Yamagata castle
    11.9 km
  • Kajo Park
    11.9 km
  • Yamadera Basho Museum
    16.8 km
  • Risshaku-ji Temple
    17.2 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Zao Ropeway
    210 m
  • Yokokura Pair Ski Lift
    260 m
  • Nakamori Ski Lift
    280 m
  • Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu
    290 m
  • Zao Juhyo Festival
    300 m
  • Zao Chuo Rope Way
    320 m
  • ZAO Center Plaza
    410 m
  • Astraea Ski Lift 1
    410 m
  • Yokokura Pair Ski Lift 2
    540 m
  • Zao Souvenir Center Marushichi
    540 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 3 year(s).

Others
  • Guests who reserved a room with dinner must check in before 09:00 PM or dinner cannot be served and no refund provided.
  • Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until21:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center20 Km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)60
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 JPY
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors6
  • Number of restaurants2
  • Number of rooms 62
  • Room voltage100
  • Year property opened1978
  • Most recent renovation2013
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 JPY

Reviews of Zao Kokusai Hotel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.7
/
10
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities8.8
Location8.6
Room comfort and quality10.0
Service8.6
Value for money8.4
High score for Yamagata
Rating
9+ Exceptional (17)
8-9 Excellent (7)
7-8 Very Good (9)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (3)
Time of the year
Mar - May (4)
Jun - Aug (2)
Sep - Nov (11)
Dec - Feb (19)

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10.0
Exceptional
Dirk from Japan
Group
Japanese Style Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Great onsen (in/outdoor) ”

Perhaps the best onsen I have been to all over Japan. Very stylish. Sulfuric onsen water. Hotel is very good, both tatami and Western style. Surroundings have a lot to offer!

Reviewed September 14, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Hiu from Canada
Couple
Deluxe Twin
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Awesome ”

All staff are super nice and helpful.

Reviewed November 29, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
Victor from Japan
Family with teens
Deluxe Twin
Stayed 3 nights in October 2022

Great Onsen hotel in Zao”

The Zao Kokusai is probably one of the best hotels in the area with top onsen facilities and nice rooms. The buffet breakfast selection is probably its weakest link as everything else seem to be very good.

Reviewed October 22, 2022

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8.0
Excellent
Shu from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Fantastic Onsen and nearby the rope way”

Unfortunately they do not offer free shuttle to bus station, and it’s a bit sloppy to walk up to the hotel, especially in the winter time will be slippery

Reviewed December 31, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Susan from United States
Family with teens
Japanese Style Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

Very good”

We opted to come here for the Onsen and the public Onsen was beautiful; however there are no pictures allowed. I took a solo picture before I saw the sign and the hotel was aware, I wonder if there were cameras? The private Onsens did not match the pictures the hotel proposed. It was great to experience the natural Onsen, nonetheless! Beautiful! Only wish was you can rent that as a private vs. sharing with a bunch of other individuals.

Reviewed October 30, 2019

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6.0
Doris from Taiwan
Group
Japanese Style Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2017

Poor service”

As an international hotel with so many global skiing tourists, I think the basic English communication skill of the staff should be improved. The staff can barely understand what we’re talking about. And we were assigned to a smoking room and no one let us know. The room was full of cigarette smoke every time we went in. In addition, we don’t eat raw food and they changed the course to a plate of salad, which surprised us a lot, as we normally get to change to a course at least with cooked seafood. Other than this, the hotel provides wonderful hot spring experience. The outdoor hot spring is well-designed and you can feel the snow dropping down to your face.

Reviewed December 25, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Ah from Singapore
Solo traveler
Japanese Style Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2017

Ryokan Hotel with fabulous view”

The rotenburo/outdoor onsen is milky in colour. The dinner is artistically presented and sumptuous tasting. Breakfast is also great. And guests enjoy discount with free shuttle service to sn open air hotspring in the mountains!

Reviewed October 30, 2017

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7.6
Very good
LEE from Taiwan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in January 2016

wonderful facilities, poor communication”

only one female staff can do communication in Chinese. All the others with poor English and not willing search help from others!! So sad we cannot enjoy further interaction with local staff. That's really depressed us.

Reviewed February 17, 2016

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9.2
Exceptional
Danielle from United States
Couple
Japanese Style Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2016

Good night at Zao Kokusai”

Great stay!

Reviewed October 24, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
Kanokwan from Thailand
Solo traveler
Junior Suite
Stayed 1 night in April 2023

Great onsen”

I like the quality of hot spring here. There are also varieties of room type to choose, room are very big too. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed April 12, 2023

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8.8
Excellent
Lap from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

good”

very good

Reviewed April 30, 2021

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9.6
Exceptional
TAKAAKI from Japan
Group
Japanese Style Room
Stayed 3 nights in January 2023

ありがとうございました。”

スタッフの皆さん、受付から朝食、夕飯の準備まで非常に満足させて頂きました。 また利用させて頂きたいと思います。

Reviewed January 20, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Seiya from Japan
Solo traveler
Room Selected at Check-In
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

また泊まりたい”

清潔感があり、スタッフも親切です。

Reviewed September 26, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
Hisako from Japan
Couple
Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2022

サービス満点を目指しているホテル”

部屋に入るなり、大きな窓一面に絵画のような紅葉が目に入りました。床はビニール畳?でしたが清潔があり部屋全体は改装したてのようにきれいでした。食事は手の込んだ盛り付け、山形牛を使った郷土料理を美味しくいただきました。魚のカルパッチョは量が多すぎて、お刺身で出された方が、バランス的にも良いと思いました。 残念だったのは、大露天風呂の迎えが、電話を2回かけての対応になったこと。時間経過で変わりゆく風景がみられてよかったと思えばいいのですが、40分待ちは、足から冷えましたよ~。お気をつけくださいませ。 それ以外は、従業員の方々の素朴で熱いサービス精神を感じる、カモシカも寛ぐ蔵王温泉のホテルでした。

Reviewed November 03, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
YUKIO from Japan
Couple
Deluxe Twin
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

Excellent”

ホテル自体の古さは否めないものの、快適さを損なうほどではない。温泉の良さと食事の素晴らしさで、機会があれば是非また泊まりたいホテルです。

Reviewed November 07, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Setsuko from Japan
Family with teens
Japanese Style
Stayed 1 night in January 2022

雪の中の露天風呂”

雪を観ることができる露天風呂を探してきました。期待以上の素晴らしさでした。部屋の温度が高すぎ、暑かったのですが、調節ができず、そこは辛かったです。

Reviewed January 06, 2022

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7.6
Very good
akira from Japan
Group
Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

Very good”

料理、温泉ともに最高でした。部屋からの眺めも良かったです。 また訪れたいと思える宿でした。

Reviewed May 06, 2022

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4.4
masahiro from Japan
Business traveler
Premium Twin
Stayed 2 nights in August 2022

可もなく不可もなく”

目的のステイなら可 昔ながならの温泉旅館 改装はしているがIKEA感満載 温泉大浴場は有るが、銭湯の様です 何でしょう? 又来たいとは思わないので、目的の為の旅館ですかねー

Reviewed August 24, 2022

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7.6
Very good
HITOSHI from Japan
Couple
Japanese Style Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2023

スノボ旅行”

蔵王にスノボしに行きました。 前にも泊まったことのあるお宿で、清潔感/温泉/お部屋/お料理どれも平気点以上と思ってます。

Reviewed February 25, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
makoto from Japan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in December 2016

スキー場に近い 歩いて1分^^”

温泉は最高でした。 また利用したいです。

Reviewed May 18, 2017

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