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Oohira Hotel

Property class: 3

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A rooftop pool with two hot tubs, surrounded by trees and a view of distant hills.
A room with a bed, a TV, and a seating area with a view of the night sky projected on the wall.
A window with curtains, a view of snow-covered trees, and a sunset.
A pool area with a view of mountains and trees, wooden furniture, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden spa area with a hot tub, seating, and a wooden wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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825 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken, 990-2301
  • Place, Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Chuo Ropeway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yamagata (GAJ)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Pet OK Western-style Room Hot Spring Town Side

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden bench, a desk, and a wall-mounted shelf with a lamp.

Pet OK Western-style Room Hot Spring Town Side

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for West Wing Hot Spring Town Side Western Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window.

West Wing Hot Spring Town Side Western Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for North Wing Japanese-Style Room 2F

A room with tatami flooring, a low table with a wooden container, two blue chairs, a television, and a large window with curtains.

North Wing Japanese-Style Room 2F

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a table with a cushion, and a sliding door.

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Futon OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Western-Style Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

Western-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yamagata

Located in Zaoonsen, Oohira Hotel is next to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This 3-star ryokan has 34 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Sky Cable - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Super Slider - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪山形プリン 道の駅やまがた蔵王 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪麺辰 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪有頂天 EVOLUTION - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪龍上海 医大前支店 - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Oohira Hotel

Guests of Oohira Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a meeting room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include a garden and a gift shop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have free toiletries and slippers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for JPY 1500 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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 free cancellation available at Oohira Hotel?

Oohira Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Oohira Hotel?

This ryokan is situated in Zaoonsen, just steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, and within a 10-minute walk of Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sky Cable. You'll also find Zao Super Slider and Zao Sanroku Ropeway less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Oohira Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan. An electric car charging station is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Oohira Hotel?

Spa services at the ryokan include massages.

Does Oohira Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Oohira Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Oohira Hotel?

No, this ryokan doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Oohira Hotel?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and a hot tub.

Does Oohira Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this ryokan doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Oohira Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Oohira Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Oohira Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Oohira Hotel for a fee of JPY 1500 per pet, per night.

Does Oohira Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Oohira Hotel?

The closest major airport to Oohira Hotel is Yamagata Airport (GAJ), which is 26.9 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sendai Airport (SDJ), which is around 28.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Oohira Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Oohira Hotel.

Oohira Hotel Reviews

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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!