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Oohira Hotel

3.0 star property
A peaceful ryokan experience awaits at this natural retreat where hot springs provide the perfect setting for relaxation after exploring the surroundings

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Oohira Hotel in Zaoonsen creates a peaceful escape with its indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), garden and spa tub. Travelers can book massage treatments and other spa services to enhance their stay. The property has earned a reputation among guests for its relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Japanese-Style Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Japanese-Style Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Futon OR 3 Twin Beds

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Western-Style Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Western-Style Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Zaoonsen, a neighborhood in Yamagata, Oohira Hotel is in the mountains. Zao Quasi-National Park and Shiginoya Chinuma reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lina World and Beni no Kura. Senshinan and Yamagata Museum of Science and Industry are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Yamagata travel guide
Map
825 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken, 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Frozen Forest Covered By Powder Snow On The Ropeway To The Hill Of Mount Zao Range, Zao Juhyo Festival, Yamagata , Japan
    Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zao Sky Cable
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Zao Super Slider
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Akayu Station
    30 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • どさん娘蔵王のいえ
    9 min walk
  • Unite Cafe
    11 min walk
  • 音茶屋
    12 min walk
  • 奥村そばや
    8 min walk
  • ろばた
    7 min walk

About this property

Oohira Hotel

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden, and a hot tub at Oohira Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and an electric car charging station
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Oohira Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: JPY 180 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 1500 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately JPY 180 per person
  • Pet fee: JPY 1500 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Oohira Hotel Ryokan
Oohira Hotel
Oohira Hotel Yamagata
Oohira Yamagata
Oohira Hotel Yamagata
Oohira Hotel Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Is Oohira Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of JPY 1500 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Oohira Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Oohira Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Oohira Hotel located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. Zao Sky Cable and Zao Chuo Ropeway are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Oohira Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely staff, great location!

We stayed at Oohira hotel in October to use it as a base for hiking. It is perfectly located, near the top end of Zao Onsen, right next to the base of the mountain and the big Zao outdoor onsen. We found it with no issues, and the hotel will pick you up from the bus station if you call in advance. The main thing to stand out for us at Oohira was the staff, who were really excellent throughout. They even spoke some English which was surprising and welcome! The hotel building itself is a little 1970's and could do with a lick of paint in the corridors, but it was perfectly clean. The onsen was really nice, hot, steamy and free shampoo and shower gel on offer. The food was excellent too with lots of, somewhat unrecognisable, food to try and be brave with. Though there was good shabu shabu, beef sukiyaki and really standout sashimi. Overall a pretty safe bet for an authentic Japanese ryokan experience!