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A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.

A modern cafe interior with seating arrangements, a prominent brick pillar, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a round ottoman.

1. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Shiroishi

Jin Myeon

$42 nightly

$47 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A wooden outdoor hot spring area with a wooden deck and a circular hot spring bath.

A hotel lobby with a traditional Japanese interior, featuring tatami mats, a reception desk, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

2. Suzukiya Ryokan

Shiroishi

Jimmy

$93 nightly

$109 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

The entrance to Pacific Hotel Shiroishi with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance, glass doors, and a brick pathway leading up to the entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, a window with a view, and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a traditional Japanese painting, a blue area rug, and a classic wooden coffee table.

A restaurant with a large round table, wooden chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

3. Pacific Hotel Shiroishi

Shiroishi

Merle

$59 nightly

$65 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A covered outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola structure, a hot tub, and a small rectangular pool.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of mountains.

A multi-story hotel with a uniform facade, numerous windows, and a central entrance.

A modern dining area with a buffet setup, high ceilings, and large windows offering natural light.

4. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Zao

Madelaine

$58 nightly

$64 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

A hot spring bath area with a view of mountains and a clear sky.

5. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Zao

shuko

$144 nightly

$160 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

A room with a glass table, a chair, a small table with a teapot and cup, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

6. Chikusenso Onsen

Zao

Anderson

$631 nightly

$705 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a wooden table with a fire pit, and a deer head decoration.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a television, a lamp, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a large window with a view of greenery, a desk, and two beds.

7. Bardenya Soho

Zao

$60 nightly

$68 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spa area with a stone bench and a hot tub, surrounded by large windows with a forest view.

A wooden sauna with a bench, a small light, and a view of a forested area.

A bedroom with two beds, a small table, two chairs, and a large window with a forest view.

A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by a forested area with a small stream.

8. Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

Zao

$147 nightly

$162 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by a fenced area, a paved road, and a hilly landscape with trees.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a dining table with chairs, a bench, and a hanging light fixture.

A room with a wooden wall, a black heated floor, and a large illuminated panel.

A room with tatami mats, a low table, a hanging exercise apparatus, and large windows.

9. makinokutsurogizao

Zao

$391 nightly

$431 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a built-in microwave.

10. YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen

Rodrigo

$93 nightly

$103 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A spa area with a hot spring, wooden wall, and stone steps.

A wooden deck with round stools and a railing overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a body of water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view of greenery, a small seating area with a cushion, and a wall-mounted shelf with books and a vase.

A spacious indoor area with a reflective floor, large windows, and a textured wall.

11. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Taihaku Ward

Serena

$336 nightly

$370 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style hotel room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with cushions, a sliding shoji screen, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

12. Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

Iwanuma

takayuki

$44 nightly

$49 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a buffet counter with various food items.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

13. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen

Lawrence

$145 nightly

$163 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

A traditional Japanese building entrance with wooden pillars and a lit signboard.

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a reception area with a reception desk and plants.

14. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen

Aileen

$127 nightly

$143 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a bowl, two chairs, and a view of autumn foliage through a shoji screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two wooden chairs.

15. Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen

SIU KIN

$104 nightly

$117 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A two-story building with a sign that reads "Lodge Scole."

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of the outside, and a warm interior lighting.

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a separate shower area.

A sauna room with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden bench.

16. Lodge Scole

Zaoonsen

Dennis

$107 nightly

$118 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern bathroom with multiple urinals, a large stone basin, and a fish tank with aquatic plants.

A modern hotel building with a name sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden bar counters, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Yamagata

Anonymous traveler

$71 nightly

$79 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a seating area, and a glass partition.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

18. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zaoonsen

Man Ho

$280 nightly

$311 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

A cozy cabin-style room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a small table with a lamp.

A signpost with multiple directional signs in a snowy environment.

Two world maps with a sign asking "Where are you from?" and a table of Japanese flags.

19. Pension Snowfall Meteor

Kaminoyama

WEI-WEI

$90 nightly

$99 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A room with two chairs and a table, large windows with a view of a snowy landscape.

A hot spring area with wooden flooring, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush forest.

20. Zao International Hotel

Zaoonsen

Massimo

$169 nightly

$188 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Top Obara Onsen Hotel Reviews

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

8/10 Good

"The hotel staff was friendly, and the room was clean. Additionally, Shiroishi Castle is within walking distance."

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

10/10 Excellent

"The view from the room was excellent and lots of activities within the resort to keep you busy. Excellent food and hotel staff were very hospitable! Can’t wait to be back for another stay!"

Omiya Ryokan

8/10 Good

"Had no ac due to the time of year we jut opened windows to allow air flow. Room was super clean definitely exceeded our expectations. "

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely incredible! The staff was very friendly and the onsens were relaxing. We didn't realize there was a shiatsu massage chair in the room. That was a definite bonus. We went for the junior suite, which was a bit of a splurge, but worth every penny. I would definitely recommend the upgrade. "

Hayamakan

10/10 Excellent

"Staying here was a great experience. Relaxing in our private onsen while looking out at the mountain and city was stunning. Our other favorite part was the dinner - our server was so amazing with us and compliments to the chef for preparing the delicious food. As foreigners, it was our first time trying some of these foods, and we enjoyed most of it. Thank you!"

Hotel Route Inn Grand Fukushima Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"It was very close to the east entrance of the station. The room was very clean. "

Zao International Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can by your gondola tickets at the front desk at a discounted price. Location wise, you are literally near the slopes. The bus terminal is a 7 to 10 minute walk."

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"We were very grateful for the cleanliness of the room! We had a room with a private bathroom, and both the sleeping area and the bathroom was very clean. Futon beds were comfortable and warm. Extremely friendly staff, kind and genuinely helpful. We loved our relaxing stay. Thank you so much to the staff!"

More cheap stays in Obara Onsen

Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

1-1 Kiritoshi, Kitahase Iwanuma Miyagi

$44 nightly

$49 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

7.6/10 Good! (8 reviews)

Hotel LaCalme AX

Hitokitanishi-1-13 Moniwa Sendai Miyagi

$49 nightly

$54 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

YuiLocalZao

219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata

$93 nightly

$103 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Akiu Grand Hotel

12-2 Biwahara, Yumoto, Akiumachi, Sendai Miyagi (prefecture)

$158 nightly

$181 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

8/10 Very Good! (1 review)

TAOYA Akiu

107 Yakushi, Yumoto Sendai Miyagi

$213 nightly

$237 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

8.8/10 Excellent! (254 reviews)

Family Lodge Hatagoya Sendai Watari

4-1 Ichirihara, Okuma Nakaizumi Watari Miyagi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Obara Onsen?

The best area to stay in Obara Onsen is directly within the onsen village itself, particularly along the banks of the Shiroishi River.This compact village is centered around its hot springs and provides direct access to the therapeutic waters. You'll find a selection of traditional ryokan (Japanese inns) here, many offering private onsen baths or public baths with views of the surrounding nature. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and the sound of the river.For couples seeking a relaxing getaway, staying in one of the ryokan here is ideal. Many establishments offer special kaiseki dinners featuring local ingredients, and the opportunity to unwind in the hot springs together creates a memorable and tranquil experience.

When is the best time to go to Obara Onsen?

The best time to visit Obara Onsen is during autumn, specifically from late October to mid-November, when the surrounding mountains showcase stunning fall foliage.This period offers pleasant weather for exploring the area and enjoying the outdoor hot springs. The vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of the leaves create a picturesque backdrop for relaxation and photography. It's an ideal time for couples looking for a romantic escape or solo travelers seeking tranquility amidst nature.Spring, from late April to early May, is another excellent time to visit, as the cherry blossoms bloom, adding a delicate beauty to the landscape. While not as dramatic as the autumn colors, the cherry blossoms offer a serene and beautiful experience.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Obara Onsen.

How much is the nightly rate at a Obara Onsen hotel?

Prices for hotels in Obara Onsen often vary, but you can find a great deal from $47 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Obara Onsen hotels

1. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

2. Suzukiya Ryokan

3. Pacific Hotel Shiroishi

4. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

5. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

6. Chikusenso Onsen

7. Bardenya Soho

8. Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

9. makinokutsurogizao

10. YuiLocalZao

11. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

12. Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

13. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

14. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

15. Omiya Ryokan

16. Lodge Scole

17. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

18. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

19. Pension Snowfall Meteor

20. Zao International Hotel

Top Obara Onsen Hotel Reviews

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Hayamakan

Hotel Route Inn Grand Fukushima Ekimae

Zao International Hotel

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

More cheap stays in Obara Onsen

Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

Hotel LaCalme AX

YuiLocalZao

Akiu Grand Hotel

TAOYA Akiu

Family Lodge Hatagoya Sendai Watari

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