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Gokan-no-yu Tsuruya

Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku
★4.4

Location

710 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Japan

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Contact

📞 023-694-9112

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About

Gokan-no-yu Tsuruya in Zao Onsen offers a perfect mountain getaway with its large open-air public hot springs and guest rooms that provide breathtaking views of the Zao mountain range. The ryokan features four types of private-use hot spring baths where guests can enjoy the therapeutic waters in complete privacy, while being conveniently located just three minutes by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere created by friendly staff, excellent dining options featuring traditional Japanese cuisine, and complimentary shuttle service to the ski slopes, this comfortable establishment provides an ideal balance of relaxation and adventure for visitors to this renowned hot spring and skiing destination.

Rooms

41

Access

One hour by shared-taxi from Yamagata Airport to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal (advance booking required) and 1-min walk from there

Nearby Attractions

Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March), Ginzan Onsen, Yamadera Temple

Day Trip Information

Fee: 800 yen * Hours: 12:00 - 17:00