My biggest mistake of this trip to Yamagata is to book this hotel. It's a good hotel but it's in the middle of nowhere. You will want to stay around the city of Yamagata province which is also called Yamagata city just so you can get to famous tourist spots. However this is 4 hours away from all of these. I had to book another hotel so I can stay 1 day in the city when I wanted to visit these places and the traveling time just completely made me exhausted. It took like 1 day to go to a place and 1 day to go back. It was so terrible, I was crying. This place is closed to Shonai airport not Yamagata airport so I also had to book another flight from Shonai. I wasted so much money for transportation. It was such a terrible experience.
However the hotel is incredibly beautiful with smart design in everything. I loved the onsen very much. If it was just a vacation/restcation for relaxing purpose or isolate yourself from the human word, it's the best choice for you. Since its in the middle of the endless rice field, there is nothing to eat except for paying very high price to eat at the hotel's restaurant. And the food was just okay.
The beauty of this hotel was like a trap. Its like I was blind from its beauty and couldn't see all other disavantages.
The room was very spacious, and the facilities were decent. The hotel staff were very friendly. There's also a private onsen available for an extra charge. You can buy lift tickets and rent ski equipment directly at the hotel, and the prices are slightly cheaper. The hotel dinners tend to be kaiseki-style, different every day but feeling somewhat similar. Breakfast is a buffet. Overall, it was pretty good, but the lack of a washing machine was inconvenient, especially since clothes can get a bit smelly after skiing.
This hotel has a few downsides. First, if you're staying on the third floor, you'll have to carry your own luggage as the hotel staff are few and you have to do everything yourself. Second, breakfast and dinner are just mediocre, so don't expect too much, especially since this is only a mid-range onsen hotel. Given that the room rates were particularly expensive for New Year's, you really can't have high expectations. Still, being able to come here for Christmas to enjoy the snowy mountain scenery and ancient hot springs is already a wonderful escape from city life. We stayed here for five days, and the most unsatisfactory part was being forced to eat breakfast at a fixed time. That's simply unacceptable when you're on vacation. The Japanese truly are incredibly stubborn!
Great location, but overall underwhelming
The hotel’s location is excellent—right next to the station, which made getting around very convenient. However, aside from that, the experience was average. Cleanliness was okay, but not exceptional compared to other hotels in Japan. The Wi-Fi was unstable and slow, which made working or streaming difficult. Breakfast was disappointing; even at 1,000 JPY, it didn’t feel worth the price. Overall, the location is the main highlight.
This hot spring hotel has a quiet environment and thoughtful service! The spring water is smooth and soothing, the rooms are clean and elegant, and the meals are exquisite and delicious. The friendly smiles of the staff make people feel warm. Highly recommended whether it's a couple's vacation or a family trip, I will definitely visit again!
We went for a ski trip and stayed in Hayamakan. Staffs greeted us very friendly, and introduced the facilities. Location was great - close to Yamagata and Zao Ski Resort. Breakfasts were amazing!
Stay for 2 days, families of five, four adults and one 2 years old.
The hotel is nice, modern and very clean. The bathtub size is quite big and like western bathtub. The bed is a bit crammed for three persons.
The breakfast is not a buffet style. Instead we offered two options, western or Japanese. Since I didn’t eat pork, my choice is only Japanese style. And yes bit bored eat it two days in a row. The taste is so-so, I like the salad.
We paid for three persons breakfast but only got two coupons and at the next day, we asked and provided breakfast coupons for child.
The hotel rooms are spacious and the environment is comfortable. The large public bath has a nice environment and is divided into indoor and open-air baths. Breakfast and dinner are also delicious, the food quality is high, I will come again next time!
The room was a good size and had no problem opening two large suitcases. The mattress was comfortable but the pillows were too thin.
Breakfast starts at 6:30, which is good for a business hotel, especially the variety of breads is quite attractive. 
There are only about 10 parking spaces outside the hotel. Once they are full, you can park in another large parking lot about 60 meters away.
I was very impressed with my stay at this hotel. The service was good, the rooms were clean, and the breakfast was varied. If I come back here again, I will definitely stay here again. Most importantly, there is a window with a view and the room is spacious and comfortable.
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AAnonymous UserMy biggest mistake of this trip to Yamagata is to book this hotel. It's a good hotel but it's in the middle of nowhere. You will want to stay around the city of Yamagata province which is also called Yamagata city just so you can get to famous tourist spots. However this is 4 hours away from all of these. I had to book another hotel so I can stay 1 day in the city when I wanted to visit these places and the traveling time just completely made me exhausted. It took like 1 day to go to a place and 1 day to go back. It was so terrible, I was crying. This place is closed to Shonai airport not Yamagata airport so I also had to book another flight from Shonai. I wasted so much money for transportation. It was such a terrible experience.
However the hotel is incredibly beautiful with smart design in everything. I loved the onsen very much. If it was just a vacation/restcation for relaxing purpose or isolate yourself from the human word, it's the best choice for you. Since its in the middle of the endless rice field, there is nothing to eat except for paying very high price to eat at the hotel's restaurant. And the food was just okay.
The beauty of this hotel was like a trap. Its like I was blind from its beauty and couldn't see all other disavantages.
TTAT MINGThe hotel rooms are clean and spacious. The hot spring is clean and quiet, and you can really enjoy and relax. If I have friends, I will definitely recommend this hotel. It only takes 5 minutes to walk to the ski resort cable car station and rentals. This hotel Zao Onsen is a good choice. The hotel's breakfast is rich and delicious. Will definitely book this hotel again next time I visit Zao.
คคนสวยมาแล้วจ้าReally great hotel in Zao onsen. The location is easy to find and free parking for guest. The room is big and clean. I love the window in our room see the snow falling and small pond as well. We didn’t booking the dinner & breakfast so I don’t know the food taste. However, onsen is really great!! I love outdoor onsen that you can see the view of Zao mountain while bathing and snow falling to your head!! but just scare of bear. So nice to stayed here!
ZZoeAbsolutely lovely place. At first I thought I'd be uncomfortable with how spaceous the room was (I'm a very jumpy solo traveller), but the room was just so comfy with an excellent view. The heater was a bit hot, but there was an electric fan too, so all was great.
The hotel allows you to have a free 50 minute private bath each night, and the private baths are amazing, able to accommodate up to five persons and with windows to let in the light and stuff. Excellent onsen water -- very acidic and very hot. Takes some time getting used to the heat, but once you do it's a heavenly experience. There are also public baths (free of charge) that you could enjoy throughout the night and into early morning (they're closed for cleaning only during 9-12 in the morning), one indoor and one outdoor, both connected to one another. The outdoor one is a bit small, but it's so refreshing to be able to flee from the stifling indoor onsen to enjoy the crisp winter air while soaking up in the heat.
GGuest UserWhat a gem of a place! The special thing about this place is that there are 5 private outdoor onsens as well as a gender-segregated public bath and one mixed gender outdoor bath (for this one, you need to wear a bathing suit). If you are shy of exposing yourself or like taking photos, then those 5 private outdoor onsens are just perfect. I went in the autumn, which is cooling already and I can imagine what a treat it will be in winter with all the snow.
The hotel is located almost to the top of the hill. Either drive or call them ahead and they will pick you up and drop you off in the vicinity.
My room is quaint and Japanese-styled. I didn't pay for the meal package as I knew I'd would be busy trying out all the onsens available. They are all open 24hrs. By the way, private onsen number 1 and 5 are the best and most picturesque!!!
I'm doing all a favor and posting all the pictures of the private onsens.
NNetotrevinoWoah! This is one of the best ryokans we’ve been to. The staff was super attentive and could speak some English, the rooms were amazing (see the photos!). The onsen in the room was fantastic so there was no need for us to go to the public or private onsen downstairs.
The hotel is located 3 minutes away from the bus station and conveniently situated near everything. We’ve stayed at other ryokans but this one was top notch! We strongly recommend to stay at this place and will try to come back again with friends and family. Oh! The food was wow, too! We had breakfasts and dinners included and the sukiyaki dinner offered Yamagata A5 meat which was to die for. Breakfast was also great!
啾啾啾啾啾啾The accommodation is about a 10-minute walk from the station, which is a bit more difficult when it snows. It seems that he provides parking lot, which is more suitable for people who drive.
There is also a large supermarket within a 10-minute walk nearby, which is very convenient.
The baths for men and women are separate, so you don't have to wait for a long time, which is very convenient! Very recommended
There is a free bar and snacks downstairs which is a good deal.
GGuest UserThe four of us arrived at around 9am and followed the instructions to get a taxi. We first walked up the stone steps to the hotel to check in. We had three pieces of luggage weighing about 15kg, so two middle-aged waiters carried our luggage for us. One of them even carried two pieces of luggage in both hands at once and walked up the stairs, which made me feel very embarrassed. I have great respect for their dedication, but it is so heavy that it will cause strain on the wrists and shoulders and affect bone health. Why not do it in two batches?
We returned to the hotel at 2:30 pm. The room was ready and someone led us into the room and introduced everything to us along the way. There is one bedroom, one living room, two toilets and one bathroom. It is spacious and fully equipped. Except for the need to plug in the socket for poor electricity, we were given a floor mat in the living room at night. The bed and floor mat were comfortable and I slept well.
This is a very Japanese style hotel, well worth a try if you haven't tried it. We booked a package with breakfast and dinner. The dinner was all-Japanese, but I don't know what the cuisine was called. The service and food were good, and the tableware and dishes on the table were also unique. If you haven't tried it, it's worth a try. The breakfast is still Japanese style, average (see Figure 4). There is also a 24-hour free semi-open-air bath. If you book a private bath, it costs 2,700 yen for 50 minutes, and the last time is 22:00. There is a hiking trail next to the hotel. If you stay for two or three days, you will be surrounded by intoxicating mountain views and natural environment. In summary, it was a good experience. If I go to Zao again, I will still choose to stay at Takamiya, which has historical value and is well maintained.
Attached is the dinner menu.
ササンメイト1 night 2 day, to go to Sakata fireworks festival
I used 3 rooms for 6 families.
I was saved by changing the check-in time zone for this convenience. I didn't tell you that there was an elderly person, so it was a room that went up the steep stairs, so I learned that if I told you at the time of booking from the next time, I might be given a little preferential treatment.
Although it is a very old building, the exterior has been renovated and the inside has been cleaned cleanly. The corridor was shiny even if I walked barefoot.
I didn't use it because brown water came out of the water supply in the bathroom in the room.
I think it is better to bring earplugs when sleeping because I can hear the voice and snoring of the next guest.
There is no toilet in the room.
There was one bath for men and women, and it was a bath with a slightly larger bathtub and 3 showers for women. About 4 people entered at the same time. It was available until 12 o'clock at night. I could use it around 6 o'clock in the morning.
Breakfast was a dish that made the nutritionally balanced body happy, mainly vegetables, and it was very delicious. I was really happy with such a meal because eating out is the main thing during the trip.
After all, the rice is delicious! It was Tsuya hime that day.
It was a fluttering stay, but the host was very kind and kind.
thank you for your help.
NNS.TLGreat location, but overall underwhelming
The hotel’s location is excellent—right next to the station, which made getting around very convenient. However, aside from that, the experience was average. Cleanliness was okay, but not exceptional compared to other hotels in Japan. The Wi-Fi was unstable and slow, which made working or streaming difficult. Breakfast was disappointing; even at 1,000 JPY, it didn’t feel worth the price. Overall, the location is the main highlight.
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