Ryuzanso

Name: Ryuzanso
Address: 938-4 Zaoonsen, Yamagata-shi, Zao, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
Price range: room rates from $209 per night (USD) - We Price Match!
Rating: 3.4

938-4 Zaoonsen, Yamagata-shi, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301

Highlights

Inside city center

78% Positive

Based on guest reviews

Bath

Vending machine

Car park

Facilities

Free parking

Bath

Vending machine

Japanese

Access 4.2

Location 3.7

Service 3.4

Room comfort and quality 3.2

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3.7Very good

Location rating score

Parking

Lowest price includes

Popular landmarks

Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

3.0 km

Frost Covered Trees of Zao

3.5 km

Kajo Central

11.2 km

Bunshokan

11.2 km

Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum

11.3 km

Closest landmarks

Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu

180 m

Zao Chuo Rope Way

230 m

Nakamori Ski Lift

280 m

ZAO Center Plaza

300 m

Zao Souvenir Center Marushichi

310 m

Service	3.4
Check-in from	15:00
Check-out until	10:00
Location rating	3.7
Closest airport	Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Distance from airport	27.5 km

Rooms available at Ryuzanso

Room pictures and info

Japanese-style Room

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Mountain
Non-smoking
10 futons

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More about Ryuzanso

While this is a modest hotel run by the local government, it serves satisfying hand prepared dishes. Enjoy the 100% natural hot spring baths poured directly from the source which are said to have a beautifying effect on the skin. Just 5 minutes on foot to the ski slopes.

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Amenities and facilities

Accessibility

Braille support in public spaces unavailable
Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
Gravel path at entrance unavailable
Handrails in stairs and hallways unavailable
In-room emergency alarm unavailable
In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
Shared acccessible toilet unavailable
Sign-language support at reception unavailable
Slope at entrance unavailable
Wheelchair unavailable
Wheelchair accessible unavailable

Swimming & soaking

Bath

Dining, drinking, and snacking

Vending machine

Getting around

Car park [free of charge]
Car park [indoor] unavailable
Car park [outdoor]

Available in all rooms

Air conditioning (free)
Bath towel
Electric hot water pot
Heating (free)
Non-smoking
Safety box (free)
Slippers
Toothbrush
Towels
TV with free channels
Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type

Hot spring

Location

938-4 Zaoonsen, Yamagata-shi, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301

Very good3.7

Location

Airports

Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
27.5 km
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
45.9 km

Public transportation

Zao Ropeway
320 m
ZAO Sky Cable
860 m

Hospital or clinic

Yamagata University Hospital
8.5 km

Cash withdrawal

ATM
410 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks

Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
3.0 km
Frost Covered Trees of Zao
3.5 km
Kajo Central
11.2 km
Bunshokan
11.2 km
Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
11.3 km
Yamagata Kyodokan
11.4 km
Yamagata castle
11.5 km
Kajo Park
11.5 km
Yamadera Basho Museum
16.7 km
Risshaku-ji Temple
17.0 km

Nearby landmarks

Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu
180 m
Zao Chuo Rope Way
230 m
Nakamori Ski Lift
280 m
ZAO Center Plaza
300 m
Zao Souvenir Center Marushichi
310 m
Zao Ropeway
320 m
Zao Onsen
350 m
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
370 m
Yokokura Pair Ski Lift
370 m
Zao Onsen Tourist Information Center
370 m

Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Others

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Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 15:00
Check-out until: 10:00

The property

Opened in : 1963
Number of floors: 4
Number of rooms: 18
Most recent renovation: 1996
Number of restaurants: 0

Reviews of Ryuzanso from verified guests

3.4

Access score 4.2 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
Access4.2
Location score 3.7 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
Location3.7
Service score 3.4 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
Service3.4
Room comfort and quality score 3.2 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
Room comfort and quality3.2

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4.0
ivo from Australia
Couple
“Very good”
Great location, great food, excellent price this place is a great find for anyone wanting an authentic Japanese experience.
Reviewed January 16, 2019
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3.0
Anonymous
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in November 2025
“値段相応です”
部屋の畳には黴のシミがあり室内洗面も使えない。もちろん部屋にトイレもなくｗｉｆｉも使えない。布団敷きもセルフサービス。食事はまあまあ。温泉だけは良かったです。露天風呂でもあればなお良いかと。周辺に比べてリーズナブルなので、値段的には良い方かと。
Reviewed November 04, 2025
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2.0
Group
Stayed 1 night in August 2025
“源泉掛け流し温泉は良かった。”
源泉掛け流し温泉らしく、地域特有の酸性度の強い湯であった。それについての注意書きが偶然にも目にとまり、目に入れたり、腕時計をさび付かせたりすることがなかった。適度に清潔が保たれいたようだった。　食事は、和食でそれらしき内容であったが、何か特別美味しいとか、満足できたということは感じなかった。少し物足りなく感じた。
Reviewed August 25, 2025
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5.0
Solo traveler
Stayed 4 nights in February 2025
“Ｇｏｏｄ　ｓｅｒｖｉｃｅ　”
Ｇｏｏｄ　ｓｅｒｖｉｃｅ　ａｎｄ　ｇｏｏｄ　ｄｉｎｉｎｇ
Reviewed March 08, 2025
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5.0
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in February 2024
“スキー”
スキーで４泊お世話になりました。まず宿の皆様はとても親切でとても居心地がよかったです。またスキー場まで近く、大きな通りに出ればコンビニもあり大変便利で、スキー帰りにジュースなど買っていました。温泉は源泉掛け流しで気持ちよく入ることができました。また寄せて頂きます。
Reviewed February 18, 2024
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