Hotel Analysis
Based on 3 sites · 1,390 reviews
Meitoya Sou is a 3-star ryokan in Zao Onsen, Yamagata. Guests frequently praise the onsen and ski resort access in reviews.
Reviews across sites highlight the convenient 24-hour indoor/outdoor onsen with great water quality. Dinner and breakfast, like shabu-shabu or sukiyaki, get rave reviews for being plentiful and tasty. Staff provide friendly shuttle pickups and service. It's an easy 8-10 minute walk to the ski lifts, ideal for winter travelers.
Some reviews note the hotel feels dated, with spiderwebs or dust in rooms. Window locks are faulty, cleaning inconsistent, and shuttle times limited.
Best for couples or friends into skiing and onsen.
Strengths
24-hour indoor/outdoor onsen is convenient with great water, per many reviews
Dinner and breakfast are tasty and plentiful, repeated praise
Easy 8-10 min walk to ski lifts, good access noted
Staff shuttle pickups and friendliness satisfy guests
Tatami rooms are spacious and comfortable
Good to Know
Dated hotel with spiderwebs/dust in rooms, common complaint
Faulty window locks cause security concerns
Inconsistent cleaning, forgotten towels
Limited shuttle times noted
Recommended For
Skiers — Walk to slopes and gear rental convenience repeated in reviews
Couples — Onsen and romantic meals praised often
Onsen lovers — 24-hour access highly convenient
Ratings by Booking Site
Overall 8.2/10 · 3 sites · Based on 1,390 reviews
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FAQ
Does Meitoya Sou offer pickup from Zao Onsen station?
Free shuttle from bus terminal. Reviews note pre-contact needed due to language. Return limited times.
Is the onsen 24 hours?
Indoor/outdoor onsen open 24/7. Great water and relaxing per reviews.
Walkable to ski slopes?
8-10 min to lifts. Discount gear rental on-site.
How's dinner?
Shabu-shabu, sukiyaki tasty and filling. Sides like sashimi praised.
Room cleaning okay?
Remodeled rooms clean, but some dust/spiderwebs noted. Daily service.
Peak winter prices?
Expensive in ski season per reviews. Meal plans recommended.