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Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

📍 Oniishihara Togattaonsen, 1-1, Zao
★★★★ 8.2 (124 reviews)

"Overall everything is good. We are happy to stay at Mecure Miyagi. We will back again……"

$46 1 night
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Hoshiakari No Yado Mahoroba

Hoshiakari No Yado Mahoroba

📍 39-294, Higashiurayama, Zao
★★★ 9.3 (7 reviews)

"The service is super attentive, and the location is very quiet, it is a place where the Japanese go, but I have tattoos with my friends, so I can’t go to the public bath to visit~"

$80 1 night
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Bardenya Soho

Bardenya Soho

📍 Shinchihigashiurayama-43-1 Togattaonsen, Katta District, Zao
★★★ 7.4 (10 reviews)

"Excellent hotel, conveniently located. The hotel has its own onsen and in the evening it is almost always empty, because the Japanese leave after 18:00."

$56 1 night
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Kappa No Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa No Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

📍 3 Tōgattaonsen Motomachi, Zao
★★★ 8.8 (29 reviews)

"Nice accommodation , good hotvsoring. And the environment is silent."

$135 1 night
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Daikon-No-Hana

Daikon-No-Hana

📍 21-7, Togattaonsen Kitayama, Zao-Machi Katta-Gun, Miyagi, 989-0916, Zao
★★★★ 9.9 (9 reviews)

"This is definitely a recommended experience for those who enjoy onsen. Everything including room, staff, food and baths are top-notch."

$468 1 night
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Tamaya Ryokan

Tamaya Ryokan

📍 21 Togattaonsen Motomachi, Katta District, Zao
★★★ 7.5 (2 reviews)

"It was a pleasant stay in tamaya ryokan. Staffs were nice and served well in English. Dinner and breakfast was satisfied. Family Onsen was small but it was ok to use without any booking."

$61 1 night
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chillout glamping zao

chillout glamping zao

📍 Sarutani-13-1 Togattaonsen, Katta District, Zao
★★★★ 9.5 (3 reviews)

"The staff are very polite and have a very good service attitude. It’s just that the weather is too cold, and if you have children with you, it’s a bit inconvenient to go to the public restroom or bathroom."

$295 1 night
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Yutomori Club

Yutomori Club

📍 Togattaonsen, 字 上ノ原１２８, Zao
★★★ 9.4 (8 reviews)

"Although the reception staff at Zao no Mori Club didn't understand much English, they were sincere and polite and it wasn't difficult to communicate with them. The hotel is located in the mountains with a very quiet and beautiful environment. However, after taking a bus from Sendai Station to Togatta Onsen Station, there were no taxis in the town because it was a small town and it was Saturday. Later, a Japanese man with a ram led the way. He led a group of 8 of us and pushed the luggage boxes across the mountain and walked for about 45 minutes to get to the hotel. If the hotel could rearrange a toll car to pick us up from Sendai Station, we would definitely be happy to visit again."

$237 1 night
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Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen

📍 District, Zaō, Togattaonsen, Uwanohara−８８−11, Zao
★★★★★ 9.6 (23 reviews)

"Zhuquanzhuang is the best hotel I have ever stayed in. The hotel is built in the mountains and forests, with an elegant, warm and comfortable environment. The hotel service is comprehensive and in place. When we arrived, they sent a car to greet us. Not to mention the hotel's kaiseki dinner and breakfast, it is definitely a five-star hotel. The private hot springs are also charming in the drizzle, and the hotel service also sent umbrellas thoughtfully. If I wasn't in a hurry, I really want to stay in Zhuquanzhuang for a few days!"

$486 1 night
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Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa ★★★★
"Great stay at here, the only hotel around here, great breakfast."
★★★★★
2026-01-27
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Hoshiakari No Yado Mahoroba ★★★
"Very nice room with private bath! It would be even better if can adjust onsen water temperature (too hot) so can enjoy more fully. Food is good too, stay for 2-nights and menu is different. Would consider to come back next time!"
★★★★★
2026-02-23
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Bardenya Soho ★★★
"I've stayed here before and the service, hot springs, and food were all excellent, so I'm back for a repeat stay. I was once again very satisfied with my stay. In addition to the usual free drinks, the pre-meal sours and soda plum cocktails were also great. The sashimi and steak were particularly delicious. I also love the clear spring water, which warms the skin nicely. This is an inn I'd definitely like to visit again."
★★★★★
2025-10-09
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Kappa No Yado Ryokan Sanjiro ★★★
"The bathtub was moldy, and the price wasn't low compared to other hotels in the area. There was no Wi-Fi in the room. The staff were friendly but didn't resolve the issues. I stayed two days in total, with one day in between, and they lied to me saying there were no rooms available. They were just trying to save on cleaning fees. I guess there aren't many Chinese people here. It's definitely not as good as some other hotels nearby, which are cheaper and have better views. This hotel is more suitable for taking photos. The furnishings are okay, but everything else is just so-so."
★★★★★
2026-02-17
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Daikon-No-Hana ★★★★
"I can’t say enough good things about this ryokan. From the minute you pull into the parking lot, till the minute you drive away you are given excellent service. The ryokan is quiet and serene, you barely see anyone and all of the bathes were available each time we wanted to go to one. The acorn cottage was one of my favorites spaces to relax and enjoy the serenity and calmness that this beautiful ryokan offers."
★★★★★
2025-09-18
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Tamaya Ryokan ★★★
"The room was clean, and the public bath was new and tidy. Private bath access is free; no reservation is needed (can be used whenever no one is present). The water temperature was quite high, which soothed my feet from walking so much during the trip. A 150 yen per person per night fee applies upon check-out. On a clear day, you can easily see a sky full of stars."
★★★★★
2025-10-27
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chillout glamping zao ★★★★
"The starry sky at night is superb, there are so many, you can clearly see every star twinkling. The staff is very polite and attentive, scoring 1200 points Unexpected thing, including breakfast and dinner is your choice I am better than the Café de Coral breakfast picture. They all try their best to look the same There is an independent barbecue grill, clothes rack, heater and fresh air blower The disadvantage is the location, not in the city center But I can’t, it’s like this when you kiss nature Another drawback is that the toilet and bathroom are not inside the tent. It takes more than ten steps to walk to customerService Each tent has its own private bathroom It is very convenient to get to Fujin Hot Spring"
★★★★★
2024-02-15
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Yutomori Club ★★★
"A hotel worth visiting again. The food and drinks are of excellent quality. The outdoor hot spring has a beautiful view. I will definitely recommend it to my friends."
★★★★★
2025-02-23
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Chikusenso Onsen ★★★★★
"Stayed in this hotel for two days. The meals were different. The staff introduced the hotel's facilities. There was a car to pick up guests to nearby small attractions. The service was quite satisfactory. Suitable for leisure vacation."
★★★★★
2024-08-03

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