Kinosato

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, a short walk to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Luxury Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
Hot springs
Hot springs
Lift
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$421
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

Design Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Luxury Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room (No smoking allowed on the premises from April 1, 2020)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 21.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Japanese Style Room (No smoking allowed on the premises from April 1, 2020)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Heating
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
1271-1 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Okama Crater - 26 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata (GAJ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€Șăă°æąšćș” - ‬16 min walk
  • â€ȘăƒˆăƒžăƒˆăźæŁź - ‬11 min drive
  • â€Șć„„æ‘ăă°ă‚„ - ‬11 min walk
  • â€Șăă°æąšćș” - ‬18 min drive
  • â€Șハă‚čトランæšȘ怉 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kinosato

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
An indoor public bath (no minerals), shopping on-site and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Kinosato. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs or the 24-hour public bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Hot springs on-site, luggage storage and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Kinosato boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Hot spring
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ÂșC
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6:30 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kinosato Inn Yamagata
Kinosato Inn
Kinosato Yamagata
Kinosato Ryokan
Kinosato Yamagata
Kinosato Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinosato pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kinosato?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kinosato on 18 Mar 2025 start from AU$421.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kinosato?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kinosato?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kinosato?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kinosato located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Shiginoya Chinuma and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are also within 5 minutes.

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Kinosato Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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