Le Vert Zao, in the heart of Zaoonsen, offers a peaceful escape with an indoor mineral hot spring. Guests enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, WiFi, laundry facilities, and thoughtful Japanese-inspired touches, including convenient luggage storage.
Zaoonsen, a neighbourhood in Yamagata, is home to Le Vert Zao. Kaminoyama Castle and Utakake Inari Shrine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lina World and Beni no Kura. Senshinan and Yamagata Museum of Science and Industry are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing. Visit our Yamagata travel guide
878-5 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, 990-2301
What's nearby
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Zao Chuo Ropeway
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Zao Sanroku Ropeway
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Zao Sky Cable
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Zao Super Slider
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Akayu Station
30 min drive
Yamagata (GAJ)
52 min drive
Restaurants
どさん娘蔵王のいえ
8 min walk
蔵王レストラン パノラマ
18 min drive
音茶屋
10 min walk
奥村そばや
6 min walk
トマトの森
12 min drive
About this property
Le Vert Zao
Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
At Le Vert Zao, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), laundry facilities and a restaurant. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and an electric car charging station
A front desk safe, luggage storage and snow sports gear
Room features
All guest rooms at Le Vert Zao include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,540 for children
A restaurant
Things to do
Hot spring
Ski passes
Ski storage
Snow sports gear
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping on request
Spa
Hot spring
Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Double-glazed windows
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Heating
LED lighting
Portable fan
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 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 - 10:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 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 at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 1540 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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
Vert Zao Hotel Yamagata
Vert Zao Hotel
Vert Zao Yamagata
Vert Zao
Vert Zao Inn Yamagata
Vert Zao Inn
Le Vert Zao Ryokan
Le Vert Zao Yamagata
Le Vert Zao Ryokan Yamagata
Frequently asked questions
Is Le Vert Zao pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Le Vert Zao?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Le Vert Zao?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Le Vert Zao?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Le Vert Zao located?
Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is steps away from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sky Cable are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Le Vert Zao Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Janet Ho
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Chan room. Convince location
Janet Ho
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Lilly
14 Feb 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to skii slopes.
Great location if you are planning on skiing.
Cosy little hotel, alittle tired, but clean.
Staff very hospitable, and pleasant,only to keen to try and help .Not a lot of English.
Service was great.They pick up and drop off as required, this made it much easier to get around.
Could rent skis from there, as well as pay for lift pass.
Could also purchase other day tours from there.
Breakfast was great.
Rug was grubby looking, this was the only place where we did not want to walk around barefoot and used slippers in the room. Really didn't like the fabric toilet seat cover. Onsen was small. Checkout at 9 am too early!
John
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
3 May 2019
Liked: Staff & service
晩御飯が自由に選べないのは残念だ った
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
13 Feb 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great view of the ski slope and it was nice and close to slope so we could walk to it and ski down to ticket office. It was situated up the hill but we didnt mind walking into the village for dinner each night. It was only about 5-10 min walk. Rooms were adequate... bathrom small but thankful we had private one. Enough room to unpack suitcase and snowboard stuff. Drying room was nice and warm and plenty of space.
You have to contact the hotel to puck up coz its up the hill! But it’s very convenient for skiing as you can just ski down to the lift. Hotel staffs are helpful especially for the pickup-dropoff services! Very convenient!!!!!
Great hotel , staff are friendly , helpful. Willing to do the extra mile to help us in our meals . Especially the foreign Son in law boss of this hotel , who help us when we have difficulty speaking in English with their staff who are not very good in English .