A short walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Oohira Hotel provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden, and a hot tub. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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
825 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken, 990-2301
What's nearby
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Zao Chuo Ropeway
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Zao Sky Cable Ski Lift
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Zao Super Slider
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Zao Sanroku Ropeway
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Akayu Station
30 min drive
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
52 min drive
Restaurants
山口餅屋
7 min walk
ろばた
7 min walk
奥村そばや
8 min walk
喜らく寿司
8 min walk
ZAO Stand MY
9 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
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Oohira Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
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 Ski Lift and Zao Chuo Ropeway are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Oohira Hotel Reviews
8.0
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8/10 Good
John
2012/10/17
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!