About this property
Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments. The hotel offers Japanese dining and ski storage facilities. Rooms at Japanese-style hotel Omiya feature a decor of tatami-mat (woven straw) flooring and futon bedding, with retro elements. They are fitted with a TV, a mini-fridge, a washstand and en suite toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can leisurely unwind in two public hot spring baths indoors and an open-air one. They can stroll around in the Ryokan’s yukata robes and traditional wooden sandals. Facilities include a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. A Japanese breakfast and a multi-course dinner with local dishes can be experienced in the dining room, which features Western-style furniture in a Japanese-style setting. Ryokan Omiya is a 30-minute drive from ski area Zao Liza World. The hotel offers a free shuttle from the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, a 5-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chi
Hong Kong
“First, the inside of the ryokan was neat and clean. We have to leave our shoes in the store room and the staff would clean the luggage for us before entering the complex. Second, our room was big, a bedroom with 2 mid-size single beds plus a...” - Drahomira
Czech Republic
“Thank you for the stay, everything was perfect. Highly recommend to anyone who would like to stay in traditional ryokan and enjoy onsen in a beautiful place” - Jesús
Spain
“Great facilities and amenities, including drinks, massage chairs and some traditional board games. The baths were nice.” - Mairsil
Netherlands
“Beautiful hotel (on the inside) with great onsen and a nice relaxation space. Very spacious rooms as well. The hotel breakfast is an amazing display of Japanese variety in dishes.” - Olivia
Belgium
“Wonderful stay. The breakfast was absolutely amazing, the interior is beautiful, my room was much bigger I thought it would, the massage chairs were an absolute plus. The onsen was smaller than I expected however they are plenty other baths in the...” - Samantha
Australia
“An absolutely beautiful authentic Japanese stay! It’s located a short 10min walk to the ski lifts and has massage chair and a natural onsen to help wind down after a day of riding. The staff were very polite and helpful. The room itself was very...” - Leo
Hong Kong
“A very large room. Onsen is excellent. Near the cable car station.” - Matthew
Australia
“A fantastic Ryokan for those wanting a traditional japanese experience with friendly and helpful staff. The bedrooms are large and comfortable with a choice of standard bed or traditional futon (I went for a standard bed which was very...” - Shang
Taiwan
“BREAKFAST AND DINNER IS EXOTIC AND LOCAL FOR FOREIGNER AWESOMENESS IS NOT ENOUGH” - Cheryl
Australia
“Absolutely beautiful Ryokan. Rooms were huge and breakfast and dinner were incredible. Wonderful Onsen onsite and location was great.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- 琴、太郎兵衛
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 7 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please note, children who are 6 years and younger cannot be accommodated at this property.
Please note this is strictly a non-smoking property.
Please note, dinner is served from 18:00 to 19:00. The property cannot serve dinner to guests who arrive after 19:00.
Please inform Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.