Yoshidaya Ryokan
Yoshidaya Ryokan offers simple Japanese-style accommodation where you sleep on futons on the tatami flooring – a good way to get the full Japanese experience in
Zao Onsen.
Where is Yoshidaya Ryokan?
Yoshidaya Ryokan is located in the centre of town on Takayu Dori Street where there are various restaurants and shops. One public onsen is about one minute walk away, whilst another public bath is about 2 minutes away.
It is about 10 minutes walk up to the Zao Sky Cable (the main base area of
Zao Onsen Ski Resort).
A complimentary shuttle is offered between the Zao bus terminal and the ryokan, which is about 5 minutes walk away.
Hotel Rooms
Yoshidaya Ryokan offers either twin rooms or triple rooms, with tatami flooring and futons for sleeping on the floor. Some rooms have a hand basin, and there are shared toilets and showers. The ryokan also has a simple onsen that can be used for bathing, or you can head to one of the nearby public baths to really get into the onsen culture (yukata robes are provided).
The rooms have a small table and cushions for sitting on the floor, heating, a little TV, a mini fridge, electric kettle and tea bags.
Facilities and Services
The facilities and services of the hotel/ryokan include:
- English speaking front staff/manager
- Small indoor onsen (segregated by gender)
- Small communal area near entrance with table and chairs and massage chair
- Free wifi
- Coin operated laundrette
- Ski and snowboard storage
- Bus terminal shuttle
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room.
Western breakfast can be arranged (with at least one day notice), whilst Japanese breakfast can be just reserved at check-in.
A range of Japanese set dinners are available if reserved at least one day in advance.