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Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away.

Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night.

All meals are served at the dining room.

Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

When you stay at Shorenkan Yoshinoya in Kyotango, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Tango-Amanohashidate-Oeyama Quasi-National Park and Taiza Waterfront Pools. This ryokan is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Kotohiki Beach and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Ukawa Onsen Yoshino-no-Sato.

With a stay at Takasagoya Ryokan in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This ryokan is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Zao Sky Cable.

With a stay at Le Vert Zao in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This ryokan is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Zao Sky Cable.

With a stay at Hotel Maruya Grande in Minamisoma, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yonomori Park and Hibarigahara Festival Grounds. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Minamisoma City Museum and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Soma Nomaoi Festival Armour Museum.

With a stay at Omiya Ryokan in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This spa ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Zao Sky Cable and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway.

With a stay at Takamiya Hotel Hammond in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Zao Sky Cable and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway.

With a stay at Lodge Scole in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 11 minutes by foot from Zao Super Slider. This guest house is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

With a stay at Lodge Christmas Rose ZAO in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This ski hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Zao Sky Cable and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway.

With a stay at Genghis Khan Lodge in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 11 minutes by foot from Zao Super Slider. This ski hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Zao Chuo Ropeway and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

With a stay at Takamiya Hotel Jurin in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Zao Super Slider and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Zao Sky Cable.

Located in Sakurai, Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato is within a 5-minute drive of Asuka Historical Museum and Kashihara Insectarium. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Abe Monjuin Temple and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Asuka Temple.

With a stay at Pacific Hotel Shiroishi in Shiroishi, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Sumaru House and 9 minutes by foot from Shiraishi Doll Warehouse. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Shiroishi Castle and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Kamasaki Onsen.

When you a stay at Tounomine Kanko Hotel in Sakurai, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Tanzan-Jinja Shrine and Tanzan Shrine. This ryokan is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Ishibutai Tomb and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Shorinji.

When you stay at Osaka Moriguchi Plaza Hotel Dainichi Ekimae in Moriguchi, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Osaka Castle and Dotonbori. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

With a stay at APA Hotel Osaka Kadomashi Ekimae in Kadoma, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Osaka Castle and Expo ’70 Commemorative Park. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Dotonbori and 10 mi (16 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Set within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 600 metres of Yamagata Station, Hotel Capital in Yamagata offers rooms in Yamagata. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. All guest rooms in Hotel Capital in Yamagata are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna.

Yamagata Airport is 26 km from the property.

Located in Kadoma, Hotel Livemax Osaka Kadoma is within a 15-minute drive of Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

With a stay at Super Hotel Kadoma in Kadoma, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Osaka Castle and Dotonbori. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Nipponbashi and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

With a stay at Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara in Kashihara, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Yagi Fudanotsuji Exchange Center and 11 minutes by foot from Takagi Residence. This hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Nara Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaike Residence.