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  • Zao Shiki no Hotel Review score: 8.9

    “A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms and gracious staff.”

  • Zao Kokusai Hotel Review score: 9.1

    “Loved it from the get go. Beautiful scenery, handy location for the ropeway, nice traditional rooms, very kind staff, tasty buffet style breakfast, lovely onsen.”

  • Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso Review score: 9.2

    “One of the best ryokans we’ve stayed at in Japan. The location feels straight out of a Ghibli movie, with over 300 years of history and an amazing atmosphere. We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed some of the best Japanese food each day at the ryokan restaurant. Since both me and my partner have tattoos, we booked the private onsen every evening through reception. The real highlight was the staff. They went above and beyond to make our stay special, spoke good conversational English, and checked in daily to ensure everything was perfect. Highly recommended for an authentic, cozy ryokan experience!”

  • “Very good location, few minutes walking distance to Zoa onsen, the host is very nice, the lady can speak English, Cantonese, Japanese and Tailand language. You can use the fully equipped kitchen, and free Japanese tea and coffee, the price is good”

  • Onsen & Stay OAKHILL Review score: 8.5

    “Polite and kind staff, 24/7 tea/coffee, big mattresses in the room”

  • “Hospitality, Location”

  • “Great hot spring baths, friendly and professional staff, tasty food and lots of fun activities for adults as well as for children.”

  • Takasagoya Ryokan Review score: 9

    “An excellent ryokan Very friendly owner and her family The rooms are large Dinner is excellent”

  • “The owners are a lovely couple with a cute and very entertaining daughter, who will make you feel immediately at home! They speak fluent English and Japanese, while the mother of the house speak also Chinese, Thai, and Malay. The whole house is super clean, and super close to a number of onsen and other amenities. The hosts will happily offer you towels to take to the onsen around town, as well as help you plan out your day in the beautiful town of Zao. 10/10 would stay again if I was in the area.”

  • ロッヂ スガノ Review score: 7.9

    “Staff: very friendly and easy to approach. Service: a free public natural onsen is offered 24hrs and it was amazing. Location: walkable distance to cable station/convenience store/restaurants.”

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