Title: Oohira Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=4899839&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Oohira Hotel A peaceful ryokan experience awaits at this natural retreat where hot springs provide the perfect setting for relaxation after exploring the surroundings ## Photo gallery for Oohira Hotel ![Pool - Oohira Hotel (Yamagata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4899900/4899839/aca42fa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Oohira Hotel (Yamagata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4899900/4899839/c51c074e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, free WiFi - Oohira Hotel (Yamagata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4899900/4899839/bb741c6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Oohira Hotel (Yamagata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4899900/4899839/f15d0954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Balcony - Oohira Hotel (Yamagata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4899900/4899839/24bade96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Oohira Hotel in Zaoonsen creates a peaceful escape with its indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), garden and spa tub. Travelers can book massage treatments and other spa services to enhance their stay. The property has earned a reputation among guests for its relaxing atmosphere. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 17 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 18 - Jan 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=4899839&PinnedHotelID=4899839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Japanese-Style Room ![Japanese-Style Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4899900/4899839/473576ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese-Style Room ### Highlights Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle In-room safe Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 6 - 1 Single Futon OR 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Western-Style Room ![Western-Style Room | In-room safe, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4900000/4899900/4899839/5abbf93b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Western-Style Room ### Highlights Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle In-room safe Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYamagata-Hotels-Oohira-Hotel.h4899839.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYamagata-Hotels-Oohira-Hotel.h4899839.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Zaoonsen, a neighbourhood in Yamagata, Oohira Hotel is in the mountains. Zao Quasi-National Park and Shiginoya Chinuma reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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 skiing. [Visit our Yamagata travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamagata.dx6054141) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.16809%2C140.39973&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UBdqhrwtqvm8r_N7G3njvBo0P34=) 825 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken, 990-2301 ### What's nearby - Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Zao Sky Cable \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Zao Chuo Ropeway \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Zao Sanroku Ropeway \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Zao Super Slider \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Akayu Station - 30 min drive - Yamagata (GAJ) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪どさん娘蔵王のいえ - ‬9 min walk - ‪Unite Cafe - ‬11 min walk - ‪音茶屋 - ‬12 min walk - ‪奥村そばや - ‬8 min walk - ‪ろばた - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Oohira Hotel Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden and a hot tub at Oohira Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and an electric car charging station - 1 meeting room, luggage storage and smoke-free property Room features All guestrooms at Oohira Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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A restaurant ### Things to do - Hot springs - Hot tub - Ski passes ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - In the mountains ### Spa - 24-hour public bath - Hot springs - Massage - Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen) - Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen) - Separate men/women areas in public bath - Yukata (Japanese robes) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Slippers ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Heating - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of JPY 1500 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## 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 - Breakfast fee: from approximately JPY 180 per person - Pet fee: JPY 1500 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation 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 Oohira Hotel Ryokan Oohira Hotel Oohira Hotel Yamagata Oohira Yamagata Oohira Hotel Yamagata Oohira Hotel Ryokan Yamagata ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oohira Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Oohira Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Oohira Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Oohira Hotel? ### Where is Oohira Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Oohira Hotel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### John, London, UK 17 Oct 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Lovely staff, great location! We stayed at Oohira hotel in October to use it as a base for hiking. It is perfectly located, near the top end of Zao Onsen, right next to the base of the mountain and the big Zao outdoor onsen. We found it with no issues, and the hotel will pick you up from the bus station if you call in advance. The main thing to stand out for us at Oohira was the staff, who were really excellent throughout. They even spoke some English which was surprising and welcome! The hotel building itself is a little 1970's and could do with a lick of paint in the corridors, but it was perfectly clean. The onsen was really nice, hot, steamy and free shampoo and shower gel on offer. The food was excellent too with lots of, somewhat unrecognisable, food to try and be brave with. Though there was good shabu shabu, beef sukiyaki and really standout sashimi. Overall a pretty safe bet for an authentic Japanese ryokan experience! ##### John ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Grand Hotel Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Grand-Hotel-Blackpool.h436227.Hotel-Information) > > [Avena Boutique Hotel by Artery Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Hotels-Avena-Boutique-Hotel-By-Artery-Hotels.h24235685.Hotel-Information) > > [Caravan Parks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/aa/CaravanParks) > > [Hotels in Langkawi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Langkawi.d2062.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Safari Tentalow Hertfordshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hertfordshire-Safari-Tentalow.d6046204-aaSafariTentalow.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Cottages County Wicklow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/County-Wicklow-Cottages.d6034768-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotel Les Armoiries](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cannes-Hotels-Hotel-Les-Armoiries.h2543296.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in South Carolina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Carolina.d242.Hotel-Destinations) > > [5 Star Hotels in Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Milton-Keynes-Hotels.s50-0-d8370.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [B&B Old Colwyn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Colwyn-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d3000010304-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Cheap Hotels in Kings Cross St. Pancras](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kings-Cross-St-Pancras-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6047476-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Greenwich Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greenwich-Village-New-York-Hotels.0-n110832-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in South Thailand](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Thailand-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d6049377-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [IH Hotels Milano Centrale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milan-Hotels-IH-Hotels-Milano-Centrale.h95027463.Hotel-Information) > > [Boutique Hotels in Central East Coast Florida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Central-East-Coast-Florida-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel.0-0-d6047879-tBoutiqueHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Cebu Pacific](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cebu-Pacific-Flights.c5J.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Cars > [National Car Rental Destinations In California](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Car-Rental-Destinations-In-California.d206-c42.Car-Rental-Destination-Suppliers) ### Activities > [Things to do in Lowestoft](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lowestoft.d5630.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Sant Feliu de Guixols](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sant-Feliu-De-Guixols.d180896.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Port Aine Ski Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Aine-Ski-Resort-Rialp.d6122482.Attraction) ### General ---