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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, 10 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking and massage services.

M
Malvina
From
Moldova
Great hotel near the Yamagata Station, about 5 minutes walk. The room was quite spacious and clean. It was easy to comunicate with the staff as they spoke perfect English. For breakfast we had to choose Western style set or Japanese style. We liked everything about our stay. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,017 reviews
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$98.02
1 night, 2 adults
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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zaō Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

S
Satinee
From
Thailand
1. Nce room 2.Good dinner (japanese set 3. Close to Zao Rope way station (5 minutes walk) 4. Can book private onzen (around 2000-3000 yen per hour for 2-4 people)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
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$186.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366

Hotel in Sakata

Located in Sakata, 14 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366 has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Lovely Japanese-style room. Delicious breakfast. Nice onsen bath overlooking pretty garden. Very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
$98.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372

Hotel in Sakata

Located in Sakata, 14 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Sean
From
United States
It’s a beautiful hotel and the staff is so helpful! I loved using the bath in the mornings as the hot water helped my back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Price from
$98.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Located 10 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Yamagata offers 3-star accommodations in Yamagata and has free bikes. Yamagata Station is a few steps from the hotel.

G
Gavriel
From
United States
Great staff, great breakfast, lots of restaurants and shops near by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,395 reviews
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$61.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Directly connected to JR Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata offers comfortable guest rooms with warm colors and modern facilities.

Y
YU-WEI
From
Taiwan
The hotel was very convenient! It’s right inside the station, 1 min walk from Yamagata station. The staff was super friendly!! He even helped me to call the hotel I was going to check in the next day to make sure that my shuttle bus was booked. :))
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,036 reviews
Price from
$128.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Tsukino HOTEL

Hotel in Sakata

Located in Sakata, 14 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Tsukino HOTEL has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

I
Inho
From
United States
This hotel surprised me at how modern it was in the quaint city of Sakata. It's not that I had zero expectations going in but I can say for sure that I was pleasantly surprised. It's a shame I only stayed for one night, but I'd love to stay this hotel again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
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$91.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, within 8.2 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and 2.7 miles of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodations with a restaurant and...

C
Chootinai
From
Thailand
Look new and clean. Convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Price from
$78.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front

Hotel in Higashine

Located in Higashine, 28 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

P
PEI YUN
From
Hong Kong
Breakfast is good but with limited choices, it would be good if we have more varieties but overall its very satisfied
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
$90.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse

Hotel in Tsuruoka

Located in Tsuruoka, 6.9 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Marion
From
United Kingdom
The onsen and spa from a natural warm spring are outstanding, bathing under the stars or watching the sunrise - feeling the fresh air while sitting in lovely warm water was amazing. The bedrooms are large and comfortable, the staff are super helpful. Perfect retreat and 20 min from the airport in Shonai. Idyllic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
Price from
$109.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $374.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews

Located in Tendo, 19 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Hotel Route-Inn Tendo provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and massage services.

From $86.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 558 reviews

Located in Shinjo, within a 8-minute walk of Shinjō Station and 16 miles of Oishida Station, Hotel Route-Inn Shinjyo Ekimae has accommodations with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property...

From $90.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located in Ōyama, 2.3 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Yunohama HOTEL provides accommodations with a spa & wellness center and free private parking.

From $241.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Located in Tsuruoka, within 17 miles of Kamo Aquarium and 29 miles of Shinjō Station, Kyukamura Shonai-Haguro provides accommodations with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

From $180.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Hot Spring is located in Yamagata, 11 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and a 11-minute walk from Yamagata Station.

From $73.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 reviews

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Yamagata Train Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae offers modern accommodations with free wired internet and a video-on-demand (VOD) system.

From $91.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Located in Yonezawa, 30 miles from Kitakata Station, Royal Pines Hotel Yonezawa - Opening in Mar 2025 has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

From $55.44 per night

Budget hotels in Yamagata

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Featuring 4-star accommodations, Hiyori Yama Hotel is located in Sakata, 14 miles from Kamo Aquarium and 23 miles from Kisakata Harbor. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms have a desk.

From $65.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Located in Sakata, 14 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29370 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $98.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Located in Sakata, 14 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29362 has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV.

From $98.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Located in Sakata, 14 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29375 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $114.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

Located in Sakata, 15 miles from Kamo Aquarium, Hotel Alpha-One Sakata has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a restaurant and massage services.

From $86.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Located in Yonezawa, 31 miles from Kitakata Station, Hotel Alpha-One Yonezawa has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From $94.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews

Located within 11 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and a 5-minute walk of Yamagata Station, Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi provides rooms in Yamagata.

From $76.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

Located within 31 miles of Kitakata Station and 31 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Toyoko Inn Yonezawa Ekimae has rooms in Yonezawa.

From $66.83 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL is located in Zaō Onsen, a 8-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. Featuring ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Located in Kaminoyama, 10 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, ステイインホテル材木栄屋 has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Located in Zaō Onsen, a 9-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews

Set in Yamagata, 5.6 mi from Lina World, Yamagata Grand Hotel offers accommodations with a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The restaurant serves European cuisine.

From $74.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews

Featuring 2-star accommodations, Hotel New Mogamiya is located in Yamagata, 11 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and a 3-minute walk from Yamagata Station.

Located in Sagae, 21 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 67005v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

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Zao Shiki no Hotel

Zaō Onsen
From $429.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Hotel's free bus shuttle from Yamagata train station made it easy to commute to the hotel. The location is excellent within walking distance of snow/ski areas. We purchased Zao Ropeway passes from the hotel (cash only). Complimentary accesss to 2 Onsens and boots and coat was an added bonus! We also enjoyed our Japanese style family dinners at their on site restaurant. Staff was very helpful in calling various agencies to check ski lesson availability as most of the agencies spoke in Japanese only. They also helped us book a taxi on our way back to Yamagata train station as the shuttle service only operates twice a day. The rooms were large and beautiful with breathtaking views of the mountain trees covered in snow!
Guest review by
Pooja
United States

Tachibanaya

Tsuruoka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
The staff were exceptionally kind, generous, helpful, pleasant, welcoming, and fundamentally awesome. They made my stay feel truly special. The facilities are all wonderful... it is such a magical place! The interior courtyard garden is peaceful and lovely. The outdoor onsen is a gem... and not too hot, so one can actually enjoy it for a nice long time. And the food is just delicious, inventive, beautiful, and totally satisfying. I stayed one night, then spent a night away at Mt. Haguro, then returned for a second night's stay at Tachibanaya and felt as though I was coming home!
Guest review by
Eric
United States

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata
From $74.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
Real comfortable vintage yet classic hotel. It's basically located in the heart of Yamagata city which you can get access to almost anything you want such as groceries supermarket, Izakaya, food chain, AEON mall and etc. great deal and value for money to stay in the hotel.
Guest review by
Alan Yeong
Malaysia

Yura Onsen Yaotome

Tsuruoka
From $169.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Beautiful oceanfront location with sunset views from your room. Wonderful Onsen overlooking the sea. Exceptional staff that catered to our every need. Taxi assistance. Gourmet Japanese cuisine. Special diet accommodation. The location is close to the Kamo Aquarium.
Guest review by
Mark Ebaugh
United States

Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery

Tendo
From $529.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Great all inclusive especially for beer enthusiasts. The room had a lot of space even with the futons laid out. We enjoyed the open air bath in the room and the private onsen. The meals were fantastic especially the dinners.
Guest review by
Risa
United States

APA Hotel Yamagata Tsuruoka Ekimae

Tsuruoka
From $75.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 761 reviews
The whole vibe of the room was conducive for a solo traveller that didn't need much attention. Facilities quality was decent for the cost. Seriously no complaints, it's wonderful
Guest review by
DemiCL92
Singapore

Hotel Koyo

Kaminoyama
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Even the staff can not speak english, but the did tried their best to serve us. We are very appreciated their service mind very much. I strongly recommend to stay here.
Guest review by
Thanika
Thailand

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zaō Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
1. Nce room 2.Good dinner (japanese set 3. Close to Zao Rope way station (5 minutes walk) 4. Can book private onzen (around 2000-3000 yen per hour for 2-4 people)
Guest review by
Satinee
Thailand

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

Zaō Onsen
From $355.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
Good food ,they provided very best food of all three onsens I attended on this trip Oct 2024. Clean . Location good.only 8 min from bus .
Guest review by
Kwan Cheung
Canada

Kansyokan

Mogami
From $111.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews
It’s was deep in the mountains of Yamagata. The view of the mountains was spectacular.
Guest review by
christopher
Japan

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zaō Onsen
From $749.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Friendly staff, excellent meals, traditional ryokan with full of histories!!!
Guest review by
Chun Ying
Canada

Yamagata The Takinami

Nanyo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
beautiful building, excellent public space, delicious and beautiful meals.
Guest review by
チャコちゃん
United States

Takinoyu Hotel

Tendo
From $240.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
One of our best experiences in a hotel in Japan was at Takinoyu Hotel.
Guest review by
John
United States

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10

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata!

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata! The location is absolutely perfect—conveniently connected to the station, making it easy to explore the city and surrounding areas. The hotel itself is modern, clean, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and relaxing experience. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. While their hospitality was excellent, I did find that a bit more fluency in English communication would enhance the experience for international guests. That being said, their warmth and willingness to help more than made up for any language barriers. Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata to anyone visiting the area. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Guest review by
Rolando
Australia
8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
2.0

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and...

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and represented as offering a mountain view room. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a serious misrepresentation. Only about 10% of the view included any mountain at all. The overwhelming majority of what we saw from our room was another building and rooftops. This was extremely disappointing and upsetting, especially given the premium we paid for this experience. The disappointment left us distressed and unable to even enjoy the expensive dinner and breakfast that were included in our package. What was meant to be a highlight of our trip turned into a very unpleasant experience. To make matters worse, when we left hastily, we accidentally forgot one of our cell phones in the room. Several hours later, after driving back, we were relieved that the phone had been recovered and placed at the front desk. However, the staff made no effort during the entire day to contact us on our primary phone number to alert us. This lack of initiative and courtesy only added to our frustration. For a hotel of this caliber, we expected honesty in advertising, basic consideration for guests’ wellbeing, and a proactive approach to guest service. Unfortunately, none of these expectations were met.
Guest review by
Jeff Rayden
United States
10

The main town section can offer so many places to visit.

The main town section can offer so many places to visit. Modern looking new museum, small yet beautiful and historic park/shrine, traditional sake brewery, and many many restaurants. We took a long bus ride to a remote onsen town, Shirabu Onsen. Boy, we had fun.. You can hike, see a gorgeous, majestic waterfall, enjoy soba noodle, shopping AND soak in one of the three public bathhouses (they are actually inn but open their baths to the daytime visitors.) The one we went to, Nishiya?, had a spectacular waterfall bath. It's smaller - but if you can visit during weekdays, you may be able to enjoy the space, alone, which we both did. I will never forget being in the bath. Oh, AND, you will probably come across bunch of wild monkeys, roaming around like they own the place :-)
Guest review by
Richard
United States
10

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities.

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities. Most of the attractions are walkable if you stay close to the river, slightly long walk from train station. You can visit all attractions within a day (two night stays recommended if you arrived late). Please make sure that the day you arrive all the places are open (not Tuesday or Wednesday). Another interesting town in Japan for a visit.
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
10

Yamagata is a beautiful city.

Yamagata is a beautiful city. It was also our base for visiting other places. We went to Yamadera, Ginza Onsen and Zao Onsen by train and bus, from the Yamagata station. Had Ramen, which was reasonable in value
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
8.0

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan...

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan castle. It is very nice, and they have museum and things to see. It's worth a visit to check it out. There is two near-by Onsen, the Onogawa and Shirabu to stay. Yonezawa beef is superb, one of the best in the country. It is also expensive.
Guest review by
Yamashita
United States
10

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic.

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic. It wasnt crowded, lessons for kids and adults were AUD$55 for 4 hours, lifts were @4$ per lift. Gear hire was AUD$65 for 2 days PP. In Australia lift passes are $250 per day alone. The hotel Sailor Hutte was literally at the base of the ski lifts. Food was cheap ($10-14 per meal) booze was cheap ($3.50 for a beer). The guys at the Hotel Sailor Hutte were great, make an effort to chat with them via your translator app. Its worth it. One more thing, I would recommend buying Shinkansen tickets directly from JR East rail online. Heaps cheaper than buying a seven day pass unless you are planning to spend 7 days on the train. FYI there are 3 Shinkansen companies East, Central and West. They have there own websites a bit clunky in English but it works. Good luck.
Guest review by
Kieran
Australia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand

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