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Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

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710 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301

Highlights

Bath
Ski equipment rentals
Gift/souvenir shop
Coffee shop
Car park

Facilities

Free parking

Shuttle service

Large indoor bath

Business center

Open-air bath (non-mixed)

Bath

Shops

Elevator

Bath 4.7
Location 4.3
Service 4.3
Room comfort and quality 4.1
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Closest transportation

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ZAO Sky Cable is within 0.48 km

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Zao Ropeway is within 0.65 km

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4.3Excellent

Location rating score

Location
Parking
Lowest price includes
Popular landmarks
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
3.0 km
Frost Covered Trees of Zao
3.5 km
Kajo Central
10.9 km
Bunshokan
10.9 km
Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
11.1 km
Closest landmarks
Zao Onsen
50 m
Zao Onsen Tourist Information Center
70 m
Zao Souvenir Center Marushichi
90 m
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
90 m
ZAO Center Plaza
220 m

Important information

Service4.3
Check-in from14:30
Check-out until10:00
Location rating4.3
Closest airportYamagata Airport (GAJ)
Distance from airport27.1 km

Rooms available at Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

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New Japanese-style Twin Room *Refurbished 2024
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  • Room size: 43 m²
  • Mountain
  • 2 semi double beds
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Modern Japanese-style Twin Room *Refurbished 2022
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  • Room size: 36 m²
  • Mountain
  • 2 single beds
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Japanese-style Room
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  • Room size: 19 m²
  • Mountain
  • 5 futons
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Room
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  • Mountain
  • Non-smoking
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Japanese-style Room *Has toilet
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  • Room size: 19 m²
  • Mountain
  • 4 futons
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Allocated on Arrival *Has toilet
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  • Mountain
  • Non-smoking
  • 5 futons
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Room
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  • Mountain
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 futons
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Japanese-style Room
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  • Mountain
  • Non-smoking
  • 4 futons
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Japanese-style Room
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  • Mountain
  • Non-smoking
  • 4 futons
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Room
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  • Mountain
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 futons
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More about Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Exterior view

More about Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Located in front of the bus terminal. Every room offers views of the Zao mountain range, as well as Mount Iide and Mount Asahi in the distance. Guests can soothe both body and spirit in the milky white onsen baths with water drawn directly from the hot spring source.

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces unavailable
  • Elevator for wheelchair
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible unavailable
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Mahjong
  • Shogi
  • Ski rentals
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee shop
Swimming & soaking
  • Bath
  • Large indoor bath
  • Open-air bath (non-mixed)
Services and conveniences
  • Business center
  • Fax
  • Gift/souvenir shop
Sports equipment rental
  • Ski clothes rental
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski equipment rentals (for kids)
  • Ski shoes rental
  • Sled rental (for kids)
  • Snowboard rental
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor]
  • Car park [outdoor]
  • Shuttle service (reservation required)
Available in all rooms
  • Bath towel
  • Body soap
  • Heating (free)
  • Razor
  • Refrigerator
  • Safety box (free)
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Toilet with bidet
  • Toothbrush
  • Towels
  • TV with free channels
  • Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot spring
Health benefits
  • Nerve pain/Rheumatism
  • Bone fracture/Scald/Wound aid
  • Hemorrhoid aid
  • Feminine ailment aid
  • Diabetic obesity aid
  • Illness recovery/Stress relief
  • Motor dysfunction aid
  • Articular pain aid
  • Muscle pain aid
  • Frozen shoulders aid
  • Digestive ailment aid
  • Neuralgia aid
  • Wound aid
  • Bruise aid
  • Gout aid
  • Arteriosclerosis aid
  • Sensitivity to cold aid
Spring quality
  • Other

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    25 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    25 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Open-air bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    5 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00 (01/01~12/31)
  • View
    Mountain, Garden
Open-air bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    5 persons
  • Opening hours
    00:00~00:00 (01/01~12/31)
  • View
    Mountain, Garden

Location

710 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Zao, Yamagata, Japan, 990-2301

Excellent4.3

Location

Airports
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
    27.1 km
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    45.8 km
Public transportation
  • ZAO Sky Cable
    480 m
  • Zao Ropeway
    650 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Yamagata University Hospital
    8.4 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    80 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
    3.0 km
  • Frost Covered Trees of Zao
    3.5 km
  • Kajo Central
    10.9 km
  • Bunshokan
    10.9 km
  • Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
    11.1 km
  • Yamagata Kyodokan
    11.1 km
  • Yamagata castle
    11.3 km
  • Kajo Park
    11.3 km
  • Yamadera Basho Museum
    16.3 km
  • Risshaku-ji Temple
    16.6 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Zao Onsen
    50 m
  • Zao Onsen Tourist Information Center
    70 m
  • Zao Souvenir Center Marushichi
    90 m
  • Zao Onsen Ski Resort
    90 m
  • ZAO Center Plaza
    220 m
  • Chorori
    270 m
  • Zao Chuo Rope Way
    310 m
  • Sakazuki Lake
    340 m
  • Nakamori Ski Lift
    340 m
  • Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu
    360 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from: 14:30
    • Check-out until: 10:00
    The property
    • Opened in : 1977
    • Number of floors: 4
    • Number of rooms: 41
    • Most recent renovation: 1994
    • Number of restaurants: 0

    Reviews of Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya from verified guests

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    4.3
    • Bath score 4.7 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Bath4.7
    • Location score 4.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Location4.3
    • Service score 4.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Service4.3
    • Room comfort and quality score 4.1 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Room comfort and quality4.1
    • Facilities score 3.8 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Facilities3.8
    • Meal score 3.6 out of 5 and is a high score in Yamagata
      Meal 3.6
    High score for Yamagata

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    1. 5.0

      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in May 2022

      “Sukiyaki is the best!”

      The food at Tsuruya is very good for both dinner and breakfast. Sukiyaki in particular is excellent. The room service at the Corona Disaster is a safe and comfortable place to stay. I will use this hotel again.

      Reviewed May 25, 2022

    2. 4.5

      Brendan from United States
      Solo traveler

      “Excellent”

      Tsuruya is awesome. The rooms are large and clean with excellent food and service. Meals have 10-12 dishes (most small, with a few mains) and are high quality and filling. The hotel is located across the street from the bus stop, meaning a bit of a hike (a

      Reviewed March 10, 2018

    3. 4.0

      marthijn from Indonesia
      Couple

      “Very good”

      Large room (14 tatami mats) with view of ski slopes. Outdoor onsen small and not as warm as indoor. Food is oishi, fresh ingredients from Yamagata including the famous regional beef. They also offer to serve bread for breakfast if that suits your diet (wou

      Reviewed February 25, 2015

    4. 4.4

      Shane from Thailand
      Group

      “Excellent”

      Love the Private Onsen very much. This is good for foreigners who are not familiar with getting naked in front of people. We like the location which is just opposite Bus Terminal. And there is Hotel Shuttle bus sending us to Zao Ropeway where we can get

      Reviewed February 06, 2014

    5. 5.0

      Anonymous from Thailand
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      perfect location very nice staff excellent food

      Reviewed December 28, 2013
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    This property is in high demand.

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