Zao Kokusai Hotel

Beside the Yokokura slopes, Zao Kokusai Hotel lets you reach the snow by crossing the bridge from its car park. Decide on the meeting point if companions start from Uwanodai or the central slopes. Hachiemon no Yu has wood-beamed indoor and outdoor baths with milky sulphur spring water. Room bathrooms are not hot springs.

Base

Zao Onsen / Yokokura

Slope access

Cross the bridge from the hotel car park to the Yokokura slopes.

Rooms

Choose Japanese- or Western-style bedding; room bathrooms are not hot springs.

Baths & facilities

Hachiemon no Yu indoor and outdoor hot springs; private baths booked after check-in.

Transport

Designated Yamagata Station transfer requires booking at least three days ahead.

Dinner is Japanese kaiseki in the restaurant. Compare plans if you want Yamagata beef or regional dishes, and discuss meals for children before booking. Private baths are reserved after check-in, so a preferred time cannot be assumed in advance. Day bathing may be unavailable during drainage and cleaning.

The free designated transfer from Yamagata Station requires advance booking: the official guidance says at least three days beforehand. Station meeting points differ by season. The hotel does not provide transfers to surrounding facilities, so plan restaurant outings and journeys from other ski entrances separately. Luggage and ski equipment can be left before check-in and after check-out.

Use the property’s official information to confirm availability, room category, meals and cancellation terms for your dates. Some linked pages are in Japanese.