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8.4
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83 reviews

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Stephen

10.0
/ 10
What a great Ryokan/Hotel. Right in the middle of the town and only 8-10 mins walk to ski lifts. Free pickup from the Zao Onsen Bus Stop to the Hotel through the Tourist Information office. Hotel also offers Limited free drop off to and from the ski lift area. Both Japanese and English spoken. Robert both at the front desk and in the restaurant area was a great help. traditional breakfast and dinners were also surprisingly included with our room. 24 hour Onsen available. There is also an outside Onsen but closed in winter due to the amount of snow. Free fast Wifi. Recommended stay.

Jackson

10.0
/ 10
Superb service, great food, and reasonable location. We were treated like rock-stars the whole time we were there, from check-in to check-out. It was really the little things that made our stay wonderful, like finding the snow and ice brushed/scraped off our van in the morning and having complimentary room service delivered the first night because we arrived after their dinner buffet had closed. Spacious room, too, especially by typical Japanese hotel standards. The hotel offered a traditional Japanese experience with such a warm and welcoming staff that there was no accompanying apprehension at making a cultural faux pas. For skiers/snowboarders, they have a convenient equipment storage/drying room and provide a shuttle to the lifts. We stayed for three nights and had breakfast and dinner included with our stay. Both meals were delicious, though after a few days there is quite a bit of repetition. Overall, definitely recommend for a winter ski destination.

KN

10.0
/ 10
Very helpful and friendly staff, in particular Shota Fujio (ever smiling), Yoshihashi, Takeuchi and Kato (as well as the intern lady from China). We were made to feel very welcome. Dinner was good (we had 3 and the main set was different each day). Indoor and outdoor onsen was alright.
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48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Kaminoyama, Tohoku, Japan, 990-2301

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Staying at Meitoya So is a good choice when you are visiting Kaminoyama. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Kaminoyama, Tohoku, Japan, 990-2301
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General
Near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Location
With a stay at Meitoya So in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 7 minutes by foot from Zao Chuo Ropeway. This ryokan is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Zao Quasi-National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Zao Chuo Ropeway - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Zao Sky Cable - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Zao Sanroku Station - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Zao Super Slider - 1 km / 0.7 mi
Shiginoya Chinuma - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond) - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Sato Museum of History and Culture - 3.9 km / 2.5 mi
Lina World - 11.2 km / 7 mi
Saito Mokichi Memorial Museum - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Zao Bodaira Highlands - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Zaō Liza World - 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Takeda Winery - 14.5 km / 9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 43 km / 26.7 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ) - 90.6 km / 56.3 mi

Facilities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including hot springs and karaoke. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and in-room massages.

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Things to Do

  • Karaoke

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Parking

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Coffee shop
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Meitoya So

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 bathing facility
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
, To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 19:30 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Meitoya So
36
Another facilities in Meitoya So
Karaoke, Free WiFi, Parking, Smoke-free area, Coffee shop

Frequently asked question in Meitoya So

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Meitoya So?
The standard check-in time at Meitoya So is starting from 15:00 - 19:30 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
How many stars does Meitoya So have?
Meitoya So is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms does Meitoya So have?
Meitoya So has 36 rooms in total.
Is there parking at Meitoya So?
Yes, Meitoya So provides a car park. Please contact the property directly for more details.
What are the guest reviews for Meitoya So?
Meitoya So is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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8.4
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From 83 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.4

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8.6

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Shirley
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Great hotel!
Darran
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4.0
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Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Note!!! - The main picture of the hotel (which appears to be of the property) on Expedia... is in fact about half a kilometre away and is of a public bath - not the property!!! Extremely misleading and needs to be removed. The bedrooms have no windows. The room was cleaned poorly. The buffet breakfast was poor and food not kept hot. Only one juice (hope you like carrots). Coffee is watered down. Coffee from coffee bar or breakfast area not allowed to be taken to your room. Extremely frustrating. Also... could not use the restaurant there unless booked prior to the stay. Shuttle bus to pick us up was 15 mins late (despite the hotel being a minute or two drive away). Also.. would only drop upu back at the bus atop at two set times on a morning. Any other time and you had to walk yourselves. Onsens were small for the amount of guests and frequently full. The outside onsen was only for females. The private onsen was $20 for an hour to use. Not sure why. Not a bad stay... but you aren't getting what is advertised.
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Kitty
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8.0
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Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

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We had a room with half board and enjoyed the 24 hr Natural hot spring within the hotel. Free shuttle to the bus station after check out was helpful as it snowed the night before
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
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Reviewed 87 week(s) ago

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I love cold weather and snow, so that part of Northern Honshu was perfect for me. I also have family in the area to drive me to Zao, which is a lot easier than taking the bus! This hotel is clearly on the older side, but that really didn't detract from the whole experience, which was positive. The bath was relaxing and though it wasn't large, I never felt over crowded. The beds were comfortable~ sort of an amalgam of futon and boxspring. Though I wish they were on the tatami, it was nice that they were by the windows. I am pretty sure I've been in those particular onsen baths before, so I am wondering if this hotel has existed in the past under different ownership with a different name.
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Chanthavixay
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8.0
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Reviewed 104 week(s) ago

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Older hotel but very clean! On sen is nice!
Siew Lan
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 184 week(s) ago

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Super good stay with dinner and breakfast. 24hr open onsen too.
Stephen
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 401 week(s) ago

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What a great Ryokan/Hotel. Right in the middle of the town and only 8-10 mins walk to ski lifts. Free pickup from the Zao Onsen Bus Stop to the Hotel through the Tourist Information office. Hotel also offers Limited free drop off to and from the ski lift area. Both Japanese and English spoken. Robert both at the front desk and in the restaurant area was a great help. traditional breakfast and dinners were also surprisingly included with our room. 24 hour Onsen available. There is also an outside Onsen but closed in winter due to the amount of snow. Free fast Wifi. Recommended stay.
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Jackson
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10.0
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Reviewed 407 week(s) ago

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Superb service, great food, and reasonable location. We were treated like rock-stars the whole time we were there, from check-in to check-out. It was really the little things that made our stay wonderful, like finding the snow and ice brushed/scraped off our van in the morning and having complimentary room service delivered the first night because we arrived after their dinner buffet had closed. Spacious room, too, especially by typical Japanese hotel standards. The hotel offered a traditional Japanese experience with such a warm and welcoming staff that there was no accompanying apprehension at making a cultural faux pas. For skiers/snowboarders, they have a convenient equipment storage/drying room and provide a shuttle to the lifts. We stayed for three nights and had breakfast and dinner included with our stay. Both meals were delicious, though after a few days there is quite a bit of repetition. Overall, definitely recommend for a winter ski destination.
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KN
10.0
/10
Reviewed 448 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very helpful and friendly staff, in particular Shota Fujio (ever smiling), Yoshihashi, Takeuchi and Kato (as well as the intern lady from China). We were made to feel very welcome. Dinner was good (we had 3 and the main set was different each day). Indoor and outdoor onsen was alright.
Chin
10.0
/10
Reviewed 460 week(s) ago

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Stayed for 2 nights in this relatively new ryokan with English-speaking front desk staffs. Complimentary shuttle service provided to and from Zao bus terminal, as well as ropeway. I will recommend this ryokan in Zao Onsen to those who wants to escape from the tourists crowd and its peaceful surrounding. Imagine sulphuric water with steam from the stream flowing around the area! Able to ski at nearby slopes is a bonus.
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helen
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6.0
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Reviewed 461 week(s) ago

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Front desk service not as accommodating, all except a young English speaking new joined staff. Whatever request One made at the counter is always faced with a ‘ i’m Sorry, I cannot help you, etc...’ including short shuttle transfers’
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 505 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No control on the security especially having the kids running around in the hot spring area throwing the ice into the hot spring and no action taken
Yukari
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with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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夜食のシャブシャブ、しっかり量もあり、白いキクラゲの歯ごたえも良かった。郷土料理では里芋の入った汁物、朝食の里芋と鶏肉の煮物も美味しかった。 スタッフみんなが感じ良く、特に外国人女性が素敵な接客だった。 最近では、どこでも隅に追いやられて肩身狭いはずの喫煙者。喫煙ルームが広々としていて、リラックス出来て良かった。と聞きました。
ゆか
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Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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お湯がぬるくて小さかった。 建物は非常に古くて、布団が薄かった。
Tomomi
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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若い外国人スタッフがみんな丁寧で一生懸命。気持ちの良い接客でした。 温泉は24時間いつでも入れるので、誰もいない時間帯を狙って露天風呂も独り占め。最高に気持ちが良かった〜。
Tokuhito
8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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サウナがないのが少し残念
HSIN-YI
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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這次住宿很滿意,房間又大又乾淨,我們是訂一泊二食方案,早晚餐都超好吃的,停車場也很方便
CHI SHING
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

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HSIN YI
8.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

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房間乾淨但是比一般的溫泉旅館小一點,溫泉是硫磺溫泉♨️我很喜歡,一泊二食是豬肉壽喜燒
Mitsuhiro
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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ロビーにある喫煙室が、暖かくとてもくつろげました。
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