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Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 star property
Mountain ryokan with spa, near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Spa tub, hot springs
Point of interest
Property entrance
Hot springs
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Onsen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is $156
includes taxes & fees
$141 per night
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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[No floor designation] Run of House with Toilet and Sink, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

[No floor designation] Run of House with Toilet and Sink, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Bidet
In-room massage
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata, 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zao Sky Cable - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 43 min drive
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ) - 83 min drive
  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Sendai Kumagane Station - 58 min drive
  • Sendai Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7:20 PM to receive dinner.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

  • Free covered onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Fan
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs open between noon and 11:30 AM.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Hot springs access available from noon to 11:30 AM
  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Inn Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Ryokan
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya also has a spa.
What's the area around Gokan no Yu Tsuruya like?
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Zaoonsen, a short 2-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 4 minutes' walk from Zao Chuo Ropeway.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Friendly and helpful staff, great hospitality! Room is spacious (traditional Japanese futon style). Private onsen available for booking for free (per room per day), public onsen is also available at almost 24/7. Highly recommend to book at least 1 set of on-site dinner breakfast, local produces used.
MAN SZE JANET, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing hotel that I learned about from a friend. Easy to get to as it is directly across from the bus station. Can walk to the ski slopes, which is about five minutes away. Make sure to include breakfast and dinner, as they are amazing served in the room. each room also gets an hour in the private onsen, which is amazing. There is also a public Hot Springs available anytime. English is limited, but the staff are super friendly attentive, and get things done. Ski storage and the set up is perfect to arrive in the morning, Ski, while your room gets ready and then also Ski after you check out. They sell discounted tickets which saves 1100 yen (cash only).
breakfast set
Dinner set
View from 610
emery, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible expe
Meghan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very helpful, warm and cozy ambience. Onsen is super nice, loved my stay
Yuan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for making the stay special
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay
Great service. Staff are happy and pleasant. And the translation audio device they use makes communication easier. There is a one-time free-use of a private onsen bath among 5 choices during the entire stay. The public open-air bath within the hotel is also not bad. I got a corner room with a view on the ski slopes and it's spacious Japanese style so I have enjoyed my stay very much. The hotel is right across the bus terminal so getting in from Yamagata train station is very convenient. There is also free shuttle service to the Zao ropeway for skiing/snowboaring or cable car to view the snow monsters. Without ski/snowboard gear, it's actually quite an easy 10-minute walk.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

staff were incredible. could help enough.
sandy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deborah, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible stay at Gokan no Yu Tsuruya for a ski and onsen vacation. Staff are incredibly friendly, the private and public onsens are phenomenal, and the room was just what I needed to enjoy 5 days in Zao. I'd recommend booking breakfast and dinner ahead if you plan to stay in for dinner. Options around Zao were at times slim, particularly late in the evening. Highly recommend Gokan no Yu Tsuruya to anyone looking for a relaxing way to spend some time.
William H. Johnson, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great location, hotel onsen is good
Hotel staff are friendly and helpful, recommend us good restaurant and advise us what is best time to see snow monster, lift tiket and cable car ticket buy from hotel save us some money.
Beng Ooi, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Japanese style of stay, we arrived late but the staff wait until we arriving. They are helpful and room was clean
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A magical one night stay.
We had a great stay at this Ryokan - An adult plus two teenagers. very comfortable and the private onsen are a plus. The only unfortunate part was that they were not serving dinner the day we stayed, which meant needing to look elsewhere - slim pickings in Zao this time of year.
Maria, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were amazing! Discounted lift tickets if you stay here! And free private onsen once per day, but also free access to the public Onsen! Free shuttle to and from the lifts but also a very short walk if you miss it of want to walk.
Sara, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rino, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location and service
The hotel is located right next to the town bus stop, making it very easy if you are traveling by bus. Breakfast was good and plenty and services were great, everyone is capable and helpful. The building itself is a bit old but clean. Easy access to the ski resort as well.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We love this place, friendly staff, we went back to the hotel to rest before dinner and the staff brought us apples as refreshments, great location (across the street from the bus station), lovely onsen, outdoor, indoor or private. I am not a big fan of public onsen, so the private one is perfect. We will definitely stay here next time.
JoyceNgo, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Very old facility... early check out time.. not clean probably never coming back.
Radhakrishnan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unbeatable hospitality, the service is excellent. Convenient location that the zao bus terminal is across the street.
C.Gan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, 1 minute walk to bus station, Excellent private onsen.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely experience
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

good location, good staff, nice room, excellent onsen
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review