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Set 24 km from Kamo Aquarium and 47 km from Shinjo Station, Shukubo Kanbayashi Katsukane is situated in Mount Haguro district of Tsuruoka. This guest house offers free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The whole atmosphere was beyond tranquility. The old house, bringing every association with "Japanese living" to live, the relaxibg sounds of a river and crickets, making the night perfect for just slowly drifting to sleep, and the avsolutely lovely personal, helping and preparing everything with wholehearted frindliness.

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Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

Situated in Kaminoyama, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿 has ski-to-door access, a shared lounge and rooms with free WiFi access. The property features mountain views. The homestay has family rooms. Location, comfort, price, management

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9.1
Superb
42 reviews

Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. A lovely and heartwarming place to stay for a winter getaway. The couple that owns this business made us feel like family. Mao and Qu are so kind and welcoming. They treated us like family. They picked us up from the bus station, drove us to a wonderful dinner location (which they recommended), drove us to the ski resort, and helped with all our luggage. I was so happy to meet them and talk with them. The room is just as warm as the owners. The floors are heated and the beds are very comfortable. I wish I could’ve stayed longer.

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9.1
Superb
88 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

At the homestay, units include a wardrobe. Units are equipped with a shared bathroom. At the homestay, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

The homestay is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Great location! Near to Ropeway 3, convenience store, sake museum, and onsen. Plus points for the delicious barbecue restaurant in front of the hotel. The hosts Oraphin and Taka were very warm and spoke great English too. They had a lot of stories to share and it was such a pleasure to stay in their company. Coffee and tea were provided in the common area. Clean and well-kept place!

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9.4
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

At the homestay, all units are fitted with a wardrobe. Each unit comes with a shared bathroom. At the homestay, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

The homestay is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. I stayed at Zao Onsen for 3 nights during my solo travels in Japan in early 2025. The walk from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsuo House was about 5 minutes and allowed me to get a feel for the small onsen town: from the quaint shops and restaurants, to the scent of sulfur from the hot springs, and the ski resort towering over you from almost every angle. I immediately fell in love with it. Matsuo House was the perfect accommodation to complement such a magical destination. The hosts and their charming young daughter were more than happy to converse with and assist their guests, speaking in several languages. All guest rooms were on the second floor, lined with tatami mats and large windows that offered views of the snowy streets outside. The futon provided was warm and comfortable, perfect for a good night's rest after skiing. Upon check-in, one of the hosts provides two maps and helps you learn the layout of the town, offering tips and tricks to ensure the best possible experience. They provide onsen passes and discounts, recommendations and discounts for local ski rental shops, and essential information on what to do and where to go. The ski resort is about a 10-15 minute walk from Matsuo House, and you can find at least 10 onsens within a 15-minute walk. The town's only 24-hour convenience store (combini) is also less than a 10-minute walk away. If you're seeking a getaway from the crowds and wish to experience Japan's countryside beauty, visit Zao Onsen and stay at Matsuo House to truly immerse yourself in the culture and natural splendor. I can't wait to come back!

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9.6
Exceptional
62 reviews

Located 39 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daichan Farm Guest House offers 2-star accommodation in Asahi-machi and features free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a family-friendly restaurant and a picnic area. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The owner is welcoming and enthusiastic. The meals were home-cooked, and quite delightful. The owner helped us facilitate a side trip in the area, very kindly. It's a remote rural location, which has its own beauty.

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9.2
Superb
68 reviews
Price from
US$54
per night

Set in Tsuruoka, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Shukubo Daishinbo has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. It is located 46 km from Shinjo Station and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. The overall spiritual atmosphere The kindness of host and other members working at the property The facilities preserved with the old era touch but also offering modern amenities

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9.3
Superb
77 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. I stayed in this cozy lodge for a night with my friend. I appreciate very pleasant stay at the accommodation. The hosts are quite helpful and proactively proposed any possible sightseeing locations around the place. We had wonderful dinner and breakfast.

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9.2
Superb
88 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, luggage storage space and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. I will definitely come again. Cozy, super homey and feeling safe. Very clean. Love the staff!

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8.9
Fabulous
229 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

ゲストハウスわたうさぎ is a recently renovated guest house in Tsuruoka, where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 13 km from Kamo Aquarium. Clean and comfortable. Host is a wonderful lady and felt so at home with conversation.

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8.1
Very good
71 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

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