Proud of our large public bath! Enjoy Zao’s milky-white Onsen with free-flowing hot spring water.
Please enjoy the ultimate Onsen experience at Zao Kokusai Hotel with the skin-beautifying, milky-white free-flowing natural hot spring “Hachiemon-no-Yu,” as well as three private baths (additional fee applies).
The building, staff, meals, and Onsen were all excellent.
ひなぴち 9/13/2026My first time at Zao Onsen. I love sulfur springs, and I thoroughly enjoyed both the indoor bath and the open-air bath. It was lightly raining, but they had a hat-like cover (like what Jizo statues wear) available so my head wouldn’t get wet. Thanks to that, I was able to relax in the open-air bath as well.\nThe meals were also excellent—Yamagata beef and all the other dishes were delicious. The rice was Tsuyahime, making for a high-quality dinner with local ingredients.\nThanks to the staff’s warm smiles and attentive service, I had a wonderful time.
硫黄臭大好きマン 7/31/2026
Facilities and Services
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- Accessibility
| IN | 14:00～19:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 51 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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Notice from the Accommodation
[Regarding Children]
To ensure a quiet environment for all guests, we only accept children of elementary school age and older.
- Twin
- 39㎡
- Capacity 1~3 people
- Japanese-style Room
- Capacity 1~5 people
- Twin
- 46㎡
- Capacity 1~3 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
Our Hotel’s signature milky-white natural Onsen, continuously flowing from the source
Enjoy our 100% free-flowing natural Onsen, fed directly from the source. The continuously bubbling milky-white sulfur spring is known for promoting blood circulation, its antibacterial benefits for the skin, and its beautifying effects.
Hachiemonnoyu “Indoor Bath”
Zao Kokusai Hotel’s signature Onsen, “Hachiuemon-no-Yu.” Featuring exposed log beams and a soaring ceiling up to 6.5 m high, the softly lit interior creates a refined Japanese ambiance. Enjoy a truly relaxing moment surrounded by the scent of sulfur and the warmth of wood, with beautiful seasonal scenery unfolding before your eyes. ●Indoor Bath A fully glass-walled bath with an open, airy feel. The men’s and women’s baths switch at set times. ●Open-Air Bath In the stone-built open-air bath, you can enjoy two tubs with different temperatures. (Available even during winter.) ●Footbath There is also a footbath area in the post-bath lounge in front of the large public bath, offering views of the seasonal scenery.
Dinner features a kaiseki course highlighting local specialties, including Yamagata Beef—our regional brand beef raised in a rich natural environment. Enjoy a seasonal feast of flavors throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Our popular buffet-style breakfast features Yamagata mountain vegetables and pickles, freshly baked bread, made-to-order fried eggs, and gentle rice porridge—healthy options to help you start your day feeling refreshed and energized.
We offer a variety of Rooms to suit your stay, including calm Japanese-style Rooms and Western-style Rooms with beds.
For guests looking to enjoy winter activities, we offer ski sets, snowboard sets, and a variety of winter wear.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | A separate Hot Spring Tax of JPY 150 will be charged. |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. To ensure a quiet environment for all guests, we only accept children of elementary school age and older. |
| Room service | Available for use Available from 7:30 to 20:30. |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Acidic, Sulfur-Containing – Aluminum – Sulfate and Chloride Onsen Cuts, burns, chronic skin conditions, frail children, chronic gynecological conditions, diabetes, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | For reservations with dinner included, the latest check-in time is 19:00. Please note that dinner cannot be provided after this time. |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.67
- Facility4.72
- Hospitality & Service4.76
- Meals4.75
- Onsen & Bath4.88
- Satisfaction4.78
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Yamagata Prefecture933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City
TEL：+81-23-694-2111
■By car
・Urawa IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 3 hr 30 min) → Fukushima-Iizaka IC (National Route 13, approx. 2 hr 30 min) → Zao Kokusai Hotel
・Urawa IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 4 hr) → Shiroishi IC (Zao Echo Line, approx. 2 hr) → Zao Kokusai Hotel
・Urawa IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 4 hr 10 min) → Murata JCT (Yamagata Expressway, approx. 40 min) → Yamagata-Zao IC (Nishi-Zao Highland Line, approx. 30 min) → Zao Kokusai Hotel
・Sendai-Miyagi IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 20 min) → Murata JCT (Yamagata Expressway, approx. 40 min) → Yamagata-Zao IC (Nishi-Zao Highland Line, approx. 30 min) → Zao Kokusai Hotel
・Niigata (National Routes 113 & 13, approx. 4 hr) → Zao Kokusai Hotel
■By train
・Tokyo (Yamagata Shinkansen, approx. 2 hr 40 min) → Yamagata Station (Taxi: 30 min / Bus: about about about about about about aboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyapprox.approx.approx.approx.approx.approx.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.)→蔵王温泉バスターミナル（徒歩10分）→蔵王国際ホテル
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
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- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 80 cars available Indoor & Outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)• Free Shuttle Service is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to our property. *Please call us upon arrival.*
• Free Shuttle Service from Yamagata Station West Exit [Advance Reservation Required]
We offer a free Shuttle Service from Yamagata Station West Exit.
Reservation is required at least 3 days in advance, so please contact us if you wish to use this service.
Outbound: Departs Yamagata Station West Exit ①10:30 / ②14:00
Return: Departs Zao Onsen ①9:30 / ②13:00
- Times may vary slightly depending on weather and traffic conditions.
- Please note this is the “West Exit” of Yamagata Station.
- If you do not arrive by the departure time, the bus will leave as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
- During winter (12/12–3/15), service is operated by Nozomi Kanko, and the boarding location changes to in front of Kajo Central.
*For details, please check “Access” on our official website.*
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 00:00～00:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: Available ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring (Heating) Bathing is not available during cleaning hours: 11:00–12:00 and 19:00–19:30. *Guests with tattoos are kindly asked to refrain from using the public bath and open-air bath.*
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Acidic, Sulfur-Containing – Aluminum – Sulfate and Chloride Onsen ・Spring efficacy: Cuts, burns, chronic skin conditions, frail children, chronic gynecological conditions, diabetes, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Free shuttle service・Room service・Barrier-free
I would like to know the access information.
■By car ・Urawa IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 3 hr 30 min) → Fukushima-Iizaka IC (National Route 13, approx. 2 hr 30 min) → Zao Kokusai Hotel ・Urawa IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 4 hr) → Shiroishi IC (Zao Echo Line, approx. 2 hr) → Zao Kokusai Hotel ・Urawa IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 4 hr 10 min) → Murata JCT (Yamagata Expressway, approx. 40 min) → Yamagata-Zao IC (Nishi-Zao Highland Line, approx. 30 min) → Zao Kokusai Hotel ・Sendai-Miyagi IC (Tohoku Expressway, approx. 20 min) → Murata JCT (Yamagata Expressway, approx. 40 min) → Yamagata-Zao IC (Nishi-Zao Highland Line, approx. 30 min) → Zao Kokusai Hotel ・Niigata (National Routes 113 & 13, approx. 4 hr) → Zao Kokusai Hotel ■By train ・Tokyo (Yamagata Shinkansen, approx. 2 hr 40 min) → Yamagata Station (Taxi: 30 min / Bus: about about about about about about aboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutaboutroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyroughlyapprox.approx.approx.approx.approx.approx.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.aboutapprox.)→蔵王温泉バスターミナル（徒歩10分）→蔵王国際ホテル
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 80 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 07:00～21:45 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: Available ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring - We offer three private baths (natural Onsen with free-flowing spring water). *Fees vary by bath type.* - Mountain Blessings Bath: Capacity 7 guests - Forest Blessings Bath: Capacity 3 guests - Village Blessings Bath: Capacity 6 guests [About Reservations] Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after check-in. Each session is 45 minutes, starting on the hour. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your preferred time. Thank you for your understanding in advance. *Last Reservation acceptance time is 21:00.* *Guests with tattoos are kindly asked to refrain from using the public bath and open-air bath.*
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
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