Nestled in a Forest Embrace
A Tranquil Onsen Retreat
to Unwind and Find Peace
The B&B Hotel Style Born in Zao
Discover our Bed & Breakfast-style hotel in Zao, offering a relaxed and effortless stay in the heart of Zao Onsen.
Step into our airy lobby lounge, where the ever-changing seasons of Zao unfold before your eyes.
Soak in the restorative waters of our natural rock and cypress open-air baths, fed by Zao’s legendary hot springs.
Here, time slows, and the forest whispers calm—stay as long as your heart desires.
Hot Springs
Natural spring water flowing directly from the source, a natural beauty serum
Yamagata is home to many historic hot springs, with Zao boasting a 1,900-year legacy.
Among the region’s most historic, Zao Onsen stands out as one of Tohoku’s finest.
ONSEN & STAY OAKHILL’s hot springs, renowned for their strong acidity among Zao Onsen’s famed waters, are the most acidic of all, offering a natural beauty elixir for radiant, smooth skin.
Revel in that irresistible after-bath silkiness.
Shinra-no-Yu
Enjoy open-air bath crafted from Zao stone and cypress, surrounded by majestic oak trees.
Pair this with our indoor bath, offering varied temperatures for ultimate relaxation.
| Operating Hours | Available 24 hours (cleaning from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) |
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| Gender Rotation | The baths alternate between men’s and women’s use daily during cleaning hours. |
Bansho-no-Yu
Alternate between standalone cypress and Zao stone open-air baths.
The deep indoor bath allows you to fully immerse in the therapeutic waters.
| Operating Hours | Available 24 hours (cleaning from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) |
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| Gender Rotation | The baths alternate between men’s and women’s use from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. |
| Hot Spring Source | Acidic, sulfur, aluminum, sulfate, chloride hot spring |
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| Health Benefits | Effective for cuts, enhances skin beauty, soothes minor burns, chronic skin conditions, chronic gynecological conditions, poor circulation, neuralgia, muscle pain, frozen shoulder, and more. |
| Bath Types | Hot springs, large indoor bath, open-air bath |
Rooms
Five Room Styles to Match Your Perfect Getaway
With 30 rooms, including Japanese-style, Japanese-Western styles, and Western-style options, we offer classic Japanese-style (10 tatami mats), 10 or 8 tatami mat rooms with beds, deluxe Japanese-Western rooms and standard twin rooms.
Choose a room that resonates with the atmosphere your heart craves.
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Deluxe Japanese-Western Room with bath (Western bed + Japanese tatami)
Blending Japanese tranquility with Western functionality, these spacious rooms are ideal for families or groups seeking a single, spacious retreat.
Size 50㎡ (Western room + tatami room + veranda) Capacity 2–6 guests -
Standard Twin with bath (Western)
Spacious and versatile, these two-room Japanese suites are perfect for families or groups. Use the rooms separately for extra comfort and space.
Size 42㎡ (7.5 + 7.5 tatami mats) Size 2–4 guests -
Standard Japanese Room with bath (10 tatami mats)
A spacious tatami room with functional amenities for a relaxing stay.
Size 10㎡ + veranda Size 2–5 guests -
Corner Club Triple with bath (10 tatami mats)
A spacious, modern Japanese-style room featuring three low beds, offering functional amenities and ample space to unwind. Located at the corner of the floor, it provides stunning views of Zao’s seasonal landscapes through the windows.
Size 10㎡ + veranda Size 2–3 guests -
Club Room (Japanese-style room with beds, 10 tatami mats)
A spacious, modern Japanese-style room featuring low beds, offering functional amenities and ample space to unwind.
Size 10㎡ + veranda Size 2–3 guests -
Club Room (Japanese-style room with beds, 8 tatami mats)
A spacious room offering functional amenities and ample space to unwind.
Size 8㎡ + veranda Size 1–2 guests
Room Overview
| Check-in/Check-out | 3:00 PM (latest check-in 8:00 PM) / 10:00 AM |
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| Room Amenities | TV, telephone, electric kettle, refrigerator, toilet (all with bidet), hairdryer, Wi-Fi (all rooms) |
| Amenities | Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush set, cotton swabs, shower cap, face towel, bath towel, yukata, geta sandals (children’s slippers available) |
Facilities
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Lobby Lounge
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Fireplace
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Complimentary Beverage Corner
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Bar Time
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Evening Free Beer Time
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Approximately 1,000 manga books available for free reading during your stay!
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Complimentary Breakfast
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Yukata & Amenity Corner
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Rental Items
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Coin Laundry
Sightseeing
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Zao Central Ropeway
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Zao Large Open-Air Bath
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Kamiyu Public Bathhouse
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Super Slider, Paintball
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort
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Fruit Picking (Cherry Picking)
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Yamagata Sake Museum & Yukemuri Yatai Snacks
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Zao Country Club
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Takayu-do
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Five-storied Pagoda of Haguro Mountain
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Mogami River Boat Ride
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Saito Mokichi Memorial Museum
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Yamagata Castle Ruins, Ninomaru East Gate
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Bunshokan Museum
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Rina World
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Dono no Sato
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Tree Ice
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O-kama
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Iroha Pond, Kansho-daira
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Shigi no Tanichi Pond
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Dokko Pond
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Hanagasa Dance
Access
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For visitors arriving by public transportation
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For visitors arriving by plane
We offer a free shuttle service.
Please contact the hotel upon arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal.
(We will pick you up in about 5 minutes by car.)
Check-in Procedure
Our hotel features a seamless, contactless self-check-in system.
Our rooms use a number-lock key system. After check-in time, you’ll receive your room number and unlock code through the WEB Check-in link sent to your email. Skip the front desk and head straight to your room for a hassle-free arrival.
Pre-Web Check-in
For a seamless experience, we recommend completing the WEB Check-in in advance to receive your unlock code promptly on arrival.
Alternative Check-in
If WEB Check-in is not possible, use the check-in code sent to your email at the front desk tablet to retrieve your room number and unlock code.