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At the guest house, the romantic restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and serves Italian cuisine. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Fantastic location, right on Uwanodai slope - actual ski-in ski-out. Host was extremely friendly and helpful, the food in the restaurant was great and good value. Nice draught beer! Shower in room with a shared hot bath that could be booked for free. There's a ski/boot room in the basement that opens onto the slope. The decor is a bit dated but in a very charming way.

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9
Superb
142 reviews

Set 24 km from Kamo Aquarium and 47 km from Shinjo Station, Shukubo Kanbayashi Katsukane is situated in Mount Haguro district of Tsuruoka. This guest house offers free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The hostesses are two very friendly, but strict women. The meal was excellent. It is directly next to the start to the Mount Haguro Climb.

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9
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Ski-to-door access, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are all featured at Pension Puutaro, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. I will definitely come again. Cozy, super homey and feeling safe. Very clean. Love the staff!

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9
Superb
231 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. A lovely and heartwarming place to stay for a winter getaway. The couple that owns this business made us feel like family. Mao and Qu are so kind and welcoming. They treated us like family. They picked us up from the bus station, drove us to a wonderful dinner location (which they recommended), drove us to the ski resort, and helped with all our luggage. I was so happy to meet them and talk with them. The room is just as warm as the owners. The floors are heated and the beds are very comfortable. I wish I could’ve stayed longer.

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9
Superb
89 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Located 39 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daichan Farm Guest House offers 2-star accommodation in Asahi-machi and features free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a family-friendly restaurant and a picnic area. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The owner is welcoming and enthusiastic. The meals were home-cooked, and quite delightful. The owner helped us facilitate a side trip in the area, very kindly. It's a remote rural location, which has its own beauty.

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9.2
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

Set in Tsuruoka, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Shukubo Daishinbo has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. It is located 46 km from Shinjo Station and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. Daishinbo was truly a special experience, as vegetarians Japan has been difficult at times, but the beautifully presented meals at this wonderful pilgrim lodge were simply amazing. Our room was huge and it felt like a home away from home — would love to return one day!

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9.3
Superb
80 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

For guests with children, the guest house provides an indoor play area. A ski pass sales point, ski storage space and a ski shuttle are all featured at Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. The Hosts went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. They were welcoming, made recommendations specific to our interests and supported us with transportation. They made us feel like family. Do yourself a favour and book dinner at the Pension. It is home cooked by the hosts, with local ingredients, made to your needs/likes. We wanted an authentic Japanese meal and it was exceptional. Better than the food at any restaurant we have been to. The hosts also have a Shiba, Momo who is adorable! This experience has been unforgettable and we have made new friends :)

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9.3
Superb
91 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Situated in Murayama, Yamagata region, Yamagata Guesthouse山形ゲストハウス is set 500 metres from Murayama Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at Yamagata Guesthouse山形ゲストハウス. Really unique and memorable space - a comfortable, chilled out guesthouse on top of a modern high school complex which is now a community centre. So there’s a great kitchen / spacious showers and laundry. Everything very easy!

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8.7
Fabulous
406 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

13 km from Kamo Aquarium, ゲストハウスわたうさぎ is a recently renovated property located in Tsuruoka and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. This guest house features a garden as well as a shared lounge. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests. Clean and comfortable. Host is a wonderful lady and felt so at home with conversation.

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8.2
Very good
77 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

GUEST HOUSE BLUE DOORS - Vacation STAY 73130v is located in Yamagata. The property is non-smoking and is situated 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. The host cared about us during our 4-night stay, offering advice on food choices and being supportive! He even gave us a watermelon before we checked out! Although it’s not so big as expected, it is carefully designed, a big TV screen, a small kitchen, Netflix, a washing machine.

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8.4
Very good
28 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

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