Around Mount Usaboshi × Stays Available for Reservation at a DiscountRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A long-established Ryokan with a history of around 300 years, watching over Zao Onsen through the ages. In the detached annex villa “HINA-KURA,” a traditional storehouse has been fully renovated into a private retreat, featuring an open-air bath in your Room with free-flowing hot spring water direct from the source. Enjoy an exclusive stay in a Room with a dignified presence shaped by history. Savor our own natural hot spring that continues to flow after centuries, along with beautifully presented mountain delicacies, and spend a refined holiday in a nostalgic space where traditional beauty and innovative design coexist.

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).

There is nothing around, only the serene scenery of the forest and silence. However, hearing customers naturally say, "I would like to come again," truly makes us happy. We hope you can feel the simple and warm hospitality, fitting for the Michinoku region, and the seasonal tranquility woven into this retreat. Please enjoy a moment of healing in this emotionally rich and quiet setting.

Sanjirou is located on a small hill in the heart of Togatta Onsen, where you can soak in the Onsen while enjoying a sweeping 230-degree panoramic view of the Zao mountain range throughout the seasons. The property also features 12 Onsen baths and four private baths, allowing you to enjoy a bath-hopping experience within the hotel.

A long-established Ryokan in the Zao Onsen town with a proud history of over 1,000 years. The retro interior, filled with Taisho-era charm, features tatami flooring throughout the building. Enjoy our private hot spring source, producing an abundant 720 liters per minute, along with carefully crafted dishes made with delicious local ingredients.

Villa Qualite is a private rental villa limited to one group per day, nestled in “Zao Sansui-en,” a villa community surrounded by the rich nature of Miyagi Zao in the Togatta Onsen area. In a quiet setting protected by a security gate, you can enjoy natural Onsen water drawn directly from the source in both the open-air bath and the scenic indoor bath. Accommodating up to 6 guests, it features an airy living/dining/kitchen area, a relaxing Japanese-style room, and a Western-style bedroom with Simmons beds. High-speed Wi‑Fi, a drum-type washer/dryer, and parking for two standard cars are also available—ideal for families and group trips as well as workations. Relax and unwind with Onsen while taking in the beauty of Miyagi Zao’s nature.

The 100% natural source onsen bath flows without adding water or heating, allowing you to enjoy the high-quality onsen of Zao.Milky white cloudy water that lets you feel the four seasons.Zao Onsen was discovered 1900 years ago by Kibi Takayoshi during Yamato Takeru's eastern expedition.

Free private baths, barrier-free guest rooms, and the starry sky of Miyagi Zao from the top-floor rooms are very beautiful. Experience the high-quality Onsen blended from six sources, exquisite cuisine and drinks, and the land loved by the Date family surrounded by the mountains of Aone.

This is a cottage-style rental villa situated in an environment where you can fully enjoy the nature of Zao.

A small hub supports the local community. Find your second home in Zao. “YuiLocalZao” is a lodge-style, unmanned Hotel with seven Rooms, designed for guests who want to fully enjoy the great outdoors of Zao Onsen. With seamless self check-in and a stay based on No Meals Included—guided by the idea that “the whole town is one Hotel”—you can enjoy encounters with local people and culture.