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 Sky Cable - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Zao Chuo Ropeway - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Zao Super Slider - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Akayu Station - 30 min drive
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
そば梨庵 - 6 min walk
トマトの森 - 12 min drive
奥村そばや - 7 min walk
そば梨庵 - 18 min drive
レストラン横倉 - 13 min walk
About this property
Oohira Hotel
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Will I be able to park at Oohira Hotel?
Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan. Electric car charging 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.
Is Oohira Hotel a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and hot springs.
Does Oohira Hotel have a hot tub?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this ryokan.
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.
Are there connecting rooms at Oohira Hotel?
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 (53 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sendai Airport (SDJ), which is around 28.9 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Oohira Hotel?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Oohira Hotel.
Oohira Hotel Reviews
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8/10 Good
John, London, UK
Oct 17, 2012
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!