8/10 Good
John, London, UK
17 Oct 2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Oohira Hotel
3.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Breakfast available
- Pet-friendly
- Housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
Explore the area
825 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken, 990-2301
- Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort1 min walk
- Zao Sky Cable6 min walk
- Zao Chuo Ropeway9 min walk
- Yamagata (GAJ)45 min drive
Room options
Standard Room
- Sleeps 6
- 1 Twin Futon OR 3 Twin Beds
Standard Room
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Twin Beds
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About the area
Yamagata
With a stay at Oohira Hotel in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. .This ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Zao Sky Cable and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway.
What's nearby
- Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Zao Sky Cable - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Zao Chuo Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Zao Super Slider - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
- Akayu Station - 30 min drive
- Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
- そば梨庵 - 6 min walk
- トマトの森 - 12 min drive
- 奥村そばや - 7 min walk
- そば梨庵 - 18 min drive
- レストラン横倉 - 13 min walk
About this property
Oohira Hotel
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Oohira Hotel offers 34 accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a spa tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including hot springs and a spa tub. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
At Oohira Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Oohira Hotel has a restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
- Breakfast available for a fee: JPY 180 per person
- 1 restaurant
Things to do
- Hot springs
- A hot tub
Family friendly
- Fridge
Conveniences
- Front-desk safe
- Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Ski passes
- Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
- A meeting room
Outdoors
- Garden
Spa
- 24-hour public bath access
- Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
- Massages
- Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
- Separate men/women areas in public bath
- Yukata (Japanese robe)
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
Entertainment
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Fridge
More
- Safe
- Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 1500 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: approximately JPY 180 per person
- Pet fee: JPY 1500 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
We should mention
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Oohira Hotel Ryokan
Oohira Hotel
Oohira Hotel Yamagata
Oohira Yamagata
Oohira Hotel Yamagata
Oohira Hotel Ryokan Yamagata
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Very good
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