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Zao Base Centre Jupia

The main base area of the Zao ski resort is the Zao Base Centre Jupia. The Zao Sky Cable heads up from this area and it features the Uwanodai slope, a beginner run that's a little steeper than your average green run. Here there are various ski-in ski-out lodges at the base as well as a few hotels dotted up the ski slopes.

This area of Zao Onsen could be a good location for families as it’s close to the English speaking ski schools, ski rental, various beginners’ slopes and night skiing.

There are a few cafes and bars in this area, and if you want to walk down to the main part of Zao Onsen, there are a few more restaurants and shops. It's about 400m walk from the Zao Base Centre Jupia down to the start of the main street.



Chuo Ropeway Area

There are several Zao hotels located near the Zao Chuo Ropeway, which provides very good access to the slopes. This location is also reasonably close to the main street of town.

Mid-Mountain

The Forest Inn Sangoro is a very unique property located mid-mountain and perfectly ski-in ski-out inside the Zao Onsen ski area. It’s not accessible via car and you have to get there via the Sky Cable or Chuo Ropeway (cable car), and the inn staff pick you up in their unique over-snow car.

Zao Onsen Accommodation

Zao Onsen accommodation caters well to mid range to deluxe budgets. Whilst there is one exquisite 4 star deluxe ryokan, there are no 5 star hotels and no backpacker digs. Zao Onsen was an onsen resort town long before it was a ski resort town, so rather than having towering hotels like some of the purpose built ski resorts in Japan, Zao Onsen is a charming traditional Japanese settlement with lots of ryokans, lodges and pensions, many with their own onsen. There are also a handful of Western style hotels in Zao, and more than half of the lodgings have some degree of English spoken.

The village of Zao Onsen is somewhat spread out and there are a number of different base areas with lift access points so choosing your Zao Onsen accommodation may be somewhat based on your priorities for access to certain slopes, ski school or the main street. A lot of the Zao accommodation is very Japanese in nature (it is in Japan after all!). See the Japanese ski resort accommodation page for a few tips regarding what to expect with Japanese lodging typically found at the ski resorts.

Pension Village

Zao Onsen has a pension village that is located a couple of kilometres from the main town and the ski resort (about 2 mins drive). These pensions are generally more budget oriented than the properties that are more conveniently located, however they represent exceptional value for the budget traveller. The pension owners may provide a transport service to and from the ski area.

Sanroku Ropeway

There are various Zao Onsen accommodation options near the Zao Ropeway Sanroku Station. This area is popular with pedestrian tourists who visit Zao Onsen to see the snow monsters, because the Zao Ropeway Sanrokusen provides access to this spectacle. The ropeway (cable car) also provides quick access to the southern end of the slopes of Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

From the Sanroku ropeway station, it's about 600 metres walk to the main part of the Zao Onsen town.

Takayu Dori Area

There are lots of Zao Onsen accommodation options on or near the main tourist street, Takayu dori. These are well located to access the shops, restaurants and izakayas, but most lodgings will require a 5-10 minute walk up to the nearest lift.

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Forest Inn Sangoro View More Info

FULLY SKI-IN SKI-OUT

Simple inn with funky restaurant
Standard: 1 star On Mountain
Forest Inn Sangoro is very unique located mid-mountain. It’s accessible via the Sky Cable or Chuo Ropeway & over-snow transfer. Very funky restaurant, bar, & communal area. Rooms include double, x2 double beds, x4 double beds, & studio with 10 single beds. All rooms have shared bathrooms.
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SLOPESIDE

Western rooms with shared bathrooms
Standard: 3 stars Base Centre Jupia
G Square offers modern & affordable accommodation at the base of the slopes & only 50m walk to the Zao Sky Cable gondola. Single, twin, triple, quad & 5 or 6-share rooms with western beds. All utilise communal Japanese style bathrooms. Lobby lounge & guest kitchen. Breakfast included.
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MIDDLE OF TOWN

Simple ryokan
Standard: 3 stars Takayu Dori
Itoya Ryokan is centrally located, opposite a public onsen, and 400m (6 min) walk to the Zao Chuo Ropeway & the Nakamori slope. It has Japanese tatami rooms (single & twin) that utilise shared bathrooms including hot spring baths (onsen).
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Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato View More Info

DELUXE RYOKAN

Located near ropeway to snow monsters
Standard: 4 stars Sanroku Ropeway
Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado Kinosato is a deluxe traditional ryokan with indoor & outdoor onsen baths. Lovely tatami rooms for up to 4 futons with ensuite. Half board with Japanese set meals. 350m walk to the Sanroku Ropeway (up to the slopes & snow monsters).
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Le Vert Zao View More Info

JAPANESE HOTEL

1 min walk to Nakamori ski area
Standard: 2 stars Chuo Ropeway
Le Vert Zao is a simple hotel located close to the slopes of Nakamori ski area. It offers Japanese rooms (max 4 guests) and western rooms (max 2 guests) all with TV, small fridge and private bathrooms with toilet, bath & shower. There is a Japanese restaurant and hot springs bath house.
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Lodge Christmas Rose Zao View More Info

SIMPLE LODGING

Ski-in
Standard: 1 star Base Centre Jupia
Lodge Christmas Rose Zao offers simple accommodation with Japanese rooms for up to 3 to 4 futons. Shared restrooms, no shower or bath – hosts drive guests to onsen (tickets provided). Ski-in position and skate out to Sunrise lift or 10 min walk to Zao Sky Cable building.
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Lodge Scole View More Info

VALUE LODGE

English speaking staff
Standard: 2 stars Takayu Dori
Lodge Scole offers Euro style lodge accommodation with the option of half board. Western twin rooms & quad rooms with loft that utilise shared bathrooms that feature a large hot tub. 300m (5 mins) walk up to the main ski resort base & 300m to the main street of Zao.
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Matsukaneya Annex View More Info

TRADITIONAL RYOKAN

6 mins walk to the ski area
Standard: 3 stars Sanroku Ropeway
Matsukaneya Annex is a traditional Japanese Ryokan about 500m from the ski slopes. The inn offers Japanese rooms for up to 4 guests and all have TV, small fridge, a seating area & private toilet. All rooms use the shared hot springs bath house (onsen). There is a common lounge area, games area & restaurant on-site.
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Ohira Hotel View More Info

JAPANESE RYOKAN

6 mins walk to nearest lift
Standard: 3 stars Takayu Dori
Ohira Hotel is a traditional Japanese Ryokan located a short walk to the nearest lifts. The ryokan has several hot springs (onsens) & a Japanese restaurant serving traditional multi-course meals. Rooms are either triple western-style or Japanese-style for up to 5 guests & all have a private toilet, TV & mini-fridge.
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Omiya Ryokan View More Info

POPULAR JAPANESE RYOKAN

5 mins walk to ski slopes
Standard: 4 stars Chuo Ropeway
Omiya Ryokan is a very popular traditional Japanese Ryokan located 5 mins walk to the ski slopes. They offer lovely tatami rooms (for up to 5 guests) with a private toilet & basin, TV & small fridge. All rooms use the shared bathroom facilities & the Japanese bathhouse.
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Pension Aplon Stage View More Info

SIMPLE PENSION

2 mins (1.6km) drive to lifts
Standard: 2 stars Pension Village
Pension Aplon Stage is a simple pension offering basic twin, triple & quad western-style rooms with a TV. All rooms use shared bathroom facilities & toilets. There is a restaurant serving western & Japanese options for breakfast & dinner. It is located about 2 mins drive to the ski area & comes with free parking & wifi.
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Pension Puutaro View More Info

WELL LOCATED PENSION

3 mins walk to Chuo Ropeway
Standard: 3 stars Chuo Ropeway
Pension Puutaro is a well located pension only 3 minutes walk to the Chuo Ropeway & 1 minute walk to a public onsen. Rooms are simple Japanese-style (for up to 4 guests) with shared toilets & bathroom facilities, There is a restaurant on site serving a western breakfast and French cuisine in the evenings.
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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte View More Info

SKI IN SKI OUT

Up near the main ski resort base
Standard: 3 stars Base Centre Jupia
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte has a convenient ski-in ski-out location on the Uwanodai beginner slope & 150m walk down to Base Center Jupia. This hotel offers simple western rooms (single, twin, double, triple), some with private bathroom whilst others utilise communal bathroom & toilet.
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Sangoro Onsen Lodge View More Info

LARGE HOUSE - 4BR

Sleeps up to 16-20
Standard: 2 stars Chuo Ropeway
Sagoro Onsen Lodge is a 4 bedroom house with 3 bathrooms (inc onsen bath) that sleeps up to 16-20 people (up to 5 futons in each room). The house comes complete with kitchen, dining area, and lounge inc Netflix & karaoke. 1-2 mins walk to the Nakamori ski slopes.
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Snow Freak Sunrise View More Info

SKI IN SKI OUT

Modest inn
Standard: 2 stars Base Centre Jupia
Snow Freak Sunrise is a modest Zao inn that’s fully ski-in ski-out although it’s a decent walk (10 mins+) down to the main part of the village. Japanese style tatami rooms with 2-4 guests with western beds or futons. Bathroom facilities are communal.
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