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February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Parking included

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Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata, 990-2301

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
‪2 min walk‬
Zao Chuo Ropeway
‪4 min walk‬
Zao Sky Cable
‪7 min walk‬
Yamagata (GAJ)
‪43 min drive‬

Room options

[No floor designation] Run of House with Toilet and Sink, Non Smoking

301 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons

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Spa

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

per night

$381 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

About this property

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5-star ryokan in Zaoonsen

Along with a full-service spa, this ryokan has a refrigerator in a common area and a TV in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. The spa is open daily.

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 open between noon and 11:30 AM.

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya features a full-service spa and hot springs. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This hot springs ryokan also offers a vending machine, shopping on site, and a television in a common area. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

Full-service spa
Hot spring
Shopping
TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

In the mountains
On the boardwalk/promenade

Full-service spa

24-hour public bath
Hot spring
Hot springs open from noon - 11:30 AM
Hot springs water temperature - 109 ºF
In-room massages
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Spa open daily
Spa tub
Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

No elevator

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7:20 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

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

A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

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

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

This property accepts cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Hot springs access available from noon to 11:30 AM

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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Inn Yamagata

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Yamagata

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Ryokan

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Yamagata

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Ryokan Yamagata

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

MAN SZE JANET

Traveled with partner

Feb 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly and helpful staff, great hospitality! Room is spacious (traditional Japanese futon style). Private onsen available for booking for free (per room per day), public onsen is also available at almost 24/7. Highly recommend to book at least 1 set of on-site dinner breakfast, local produces used.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Feb 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

emery

Jan 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing hotel that I learned about from a friend. Easy to get to as it is directly across from the bus station. Can walk to the ski slopes, which is about five minutes away. Make sure to include breakfast and dinner, as they are amazing served in the room. each room also gets an hour in the private onsen, which is amazing. There is also a public Hot Springs available anytime. English is limited, but the staff are super friendly attentive, and get things done. Ski storage and the set up is perfect to arrive in the morning, Ski, while your room gets ready and then also Ski after you check out. They sell discounted tickets which saves 1100 yen (cash only).

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Jan 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Incredible expe

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Sep 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff are very helpful, warm and cozy ambience. Onsen is super nice, loved my stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family

Jul 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Thank you for making the stay special

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Great service. Staff are happy and pleasant. And the translation audio device they use makes communication easier. There is a one-time free-use of a private onsen bath among 5 choices during the entire stay. The public open-air bath within the hotel is also not bad. I got a corner room with a view on the ski slopes and it's spacious Japanese style so I have enjoyed my stay very much. The hotel is right across the bus terminal so getting in from Yamagata train station is very convenient. There is also free shuttle service to the Zao ropeway for skiing/snowboaring or cable car to view the snow monsters. Without ski/snowboard gear, it's actually quite an easy 10-minute walk.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandy

Traveled with partner

Mar 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

staff were incredible. could help enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Mar 2, 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H. Johnson

Feb 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Incredible stay at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya for a ski and onsen vacation. Staff are incredibly friendly, the private and public onsens are phenomenal, and the room was just what I needed to enjoy 5 days in Zao. I'd recommend booking breakfast and dinner ahead if you plan to stay in for dinner. Options around Zao were at times slim, particularly late in the evening. Highly recommend Gokan no Yu Tsuruya to anyone looking for a relaxing way to spend some time.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beng Ooi

Traveled with family

Feb 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location, hotel onsen is good

Hotel staff are friendly and helpful, recommend us good restaurant and advise us what is best time to see snow monster, lift tiket and cable car ticket buy from hotel save us some money.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAR SIONG

Traveled with partner

Feb 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice Japanese style of stay, we arrived late but the staff wait until we arriving. They are helpful and room was clean

4/10 Poor

toshie

Jan 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family

Oct 3, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A magical one night stay.

We had a great stay at this Ryokan - An adult plus two teenagers. very comfortable and the private onsen are a plus. The only unfortunate part was that they were not serving dinner the day we stayed, which meant needing to look elsewhere - slim pickings in Zao this time of year.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner

Jan 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were amazing! Discounted lift tickets if you stay here! And free private onsen once per day, but also free access to the public Onsen! Free shuttle to and from the lifts but also a very short walk if you miss it of want to walk.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021