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Zao Onsen Sakaiya Morino Hotel Wald Berg

Yamagata City, Yamagata
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Located on a refreshing highland plateau. Enjoy natural open-air hot springs year-round at our highly rated accommodation.

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  • Rooms & Plans
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Guest review score

Excellent
Reviews: 86
4.4

Access

Mokichi Kinenkan-mae Station
30 min drive
Zao Station
32 min drive
Kaminoyamaonsen Station
33 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot
  • Open-air bath (hot spring)
  • Spa / Beauty salon
  • Lounge
  • Vending machine
  • Banquet hall

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
3 room types
From the window, you can see the scenery of the four seasons and enjoy a leisurely and extraordinary time.
No smoking
Mountain view
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Please enjoy the high-quality hot springs with strong acidity to your heart's content.
    No meal
    Free rental yukata
    Free parking
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:  
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $199.86
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Stay overnight without meals [Room only]

    Credit card prepayment only

    Our hotel boasts hot springs in the large public bath and open-air bath. You can relax 24 hours a day without worrying about the time. Furthermore, it takes about 30 minutes by car to Yamagata Station. Check-in is OK until 8pm. We will make your trip as free as you want! During the spring-autumn season, the open-air bath is open for a limited time from sunrise to sunset. Soak in a hot spring while listening to the babbling of a clear stream in the mountains You can spend an extraordinary time here. Be healed by Zao's great nature and sulfur-scented hot springs Enjoy a casual hot spring trip. ■Information■ Check-in 15:00-19:00 Check out ~10:00 ■ Hot spring ■ All of our hot springs are 100% free flowing from the source. The milky white water is one of Japan's most highly acidic springs with a sulfur scent. In addition to promoting blood circulation, it also has a bactericidal effect on the skin epidermis and strengthens the skin. It is also called the ``hot water for beautiful skin''. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day. The open-air bath, available only from spring to autumn, is located in a forest full of openness. You can relax and unwind. A private bath with an open-air and indoor bath is also available. (Reservation required/45 minutes/2200 yen) ■ Surrounding sightseeing ■ Okama Approximately 40 minutes by car Zao Ropeway Approximately 3 minutes by car Dokko-numa  About 20 minutes by car Lina World Approximately 20 minutes by car Yamadera (Mt. Hoju Risshakuji) Approximately 40 minutes by car Michinoku Mori Lakeside Park Approximately 50 minutes by car

    $199.86
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Free rental yukata
    • Free parking
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
  • [Summer Breakfast] This is an example of a summer breakfast that includes Yamagata's local cuisine such as "Imoni Nabe" and "Dashi".
    Meal
    Free rental yukata
    Free breakfast voucher
    Seasonal cuisine
    Free parking
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:  
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $233.17
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    breakfast [Japanese breakfast]

    Credit card prepayment only

    About 30 minutes by car to Yamagata Station! This [breakfast included] plan is perfect for business or casual travel. Check-in is OK until 8pm, so We also recommend visiting after having dinner in Yamagata City. It's a good idea to check in early and go out for sightseeing and dining. Enjoy a "strongly acidic" hot spring, which is rare in Japan. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day! Relax and relax without worrying about time It will soothe your fatigue from work or travel. After sleeping in a guest room overlooking the trees from the window, Enjoy a Japanese breakfast featuring local ingredients from Yamagata. For rice, we will serve Yamagata's brand rice "Tsuyahime". Enjoy plenty of delicious rice, Please go out with lots of energy! ■Information■ Check-in 15:00-19:00 Check out ~10:00 ■ Breakfast ■ We will prepare a Japanese meal that incorporates local ingredients unique to Yamagata. Enjoy a uniquely Japanese breakfast with delicious freshly cooked rice and miso soup. *The photo is an example. The contents may change depending on the purchasing situation. ■ Hot spring ■ All of our hot springs are 100% free flowing from the source. The milky white water is one of Japan's most highly acidic springs with a sulfur scent. In addition to promoting blood circulation, it also has a bactericidal effect on the skin epidermis and strengthens the skin. It is also called the ``hot spring for beautiful skin''. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day. The open-air bath, available only from spring to autumn, is located in a forest full of openness. You can relax and unwind. A private bath with an open-air and indoor bath is also available. (Reservation required/45 minutes/2200 yen) ■ Surrounding sightseeing ■ Okama Approximately 40 minutes by car Zao Ropeway Approximately 3 minutes by car Dokko-numa  About 20 minutes by car Lina World Approximately 20 minutes by car Yamadera (Mt. Hoju Risshakuji) Approximately 40 minutes by car Nishi Zao Ranch (Oyamazakura group) Approximately 25 minutes by car Ventengarden (rape field) Approximately 20 minutes by car Tamanokihara Mizubasho colony Approximately 50 minutes by car Michinoku Mori Lakeside Park Approximately 50 minutes by car

    $233.17
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Free rental yukata
    • Free breakfast voucher
    • Seasonal cuisine
    • Free parking
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
Room details

[Japanese-style room 03] With bath and toilet (washer) Separate bath and toilet [Japanese room] [Non-smoking] [Mountain view]

No smoking
Mountain view
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
Spend a relaxing time watching the trees from your bed.
No smoking
1 x Semi-double bed, 1 x Sofa bed
Forest view
35.9m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
  • Please enjoy the high-quality hot springs with strong acidity to your heart's content.
    No meal
    Free rental yukata
    Free parking
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:  
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $310.89
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Stay overnight without meals [Room only]

    Credit card prepayment only

    Our hotel boasts hot springs in the large public bath and open-air bath. You can relax 24 hours a day without worrying about the time. Furthermore, it takes about 30 minutes by car to Yamagata Station. Check-in is OK until 8pm. We will make your trip as free as you want! During the spring-autumn season, the open-air bath is open for a limited time from sunrise to sunset. Soak in a hot spring while listening to the babbling of a clear stream in the mountains You can spend an extraordinary time here. Be healed by Zao's great nature and sulfur-scented hot springs Enjoy a casual hot spring trip. ■Information■ Check-in 15:00-19:00 Check out ~10:00 ■ Hot spring ■ All of our hot springs are 100% free flowing from the source. The milky white water is one of Japan's most highly acidic springs with a sulfur scent. In addition to promoting blood circulation, it also has a bactericidal effect on the skin epidermis and strengthens the skin. It is also called the ``hot water for beautiful skin''. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day. The open-air bath, available only from spring to autumn, is located in a forest full of openness. You can relax and unwind. A private bath with an open-air and indoor bath is also available. (Reservation required/45 minutes/2200 yen) ■ Surrounding sightseeing ■ Okama Approximately 40 minutes by car Zao Ropeway Approximately 3 minutes by car Dokko-numa  About 20 minutes by car Lina World Approximately 20 minutes by car Yamadera (Mt. Hoju Risshakuji) Approximately 40 minutes by car Michinoku Mori Lakeside Park Approximately 50 minutes by car

    $310.89
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Free rental yukata
    • Free parking
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
  • [Summer Breakfast] This is an example of a summer breakfast that includes Yamagata's local cuisine such as "Imoni Nabe" and "Dashi".
    Meal
    Free rental yukata
    Free breakfast voucher
    Seasonal cuisine
    Free parking
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:  
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $344.20
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    breakfast [Japanese breakfast]

    Credit card prepayment only

    About 30 minutes by car to Yamagata Station! This [breakfast included] plan is perfect for business or casual travel. Check-in is OK until 8pm, so We also recommend visiting after having dinner in Yamagata City. It's a good idea to check in early and go out for sightseeing and dining. Enjoy a "strongly acidic" hot spring, which is rare in Japan. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day! Relax and relax without worrying about time It will soothe your fatigue from work or travel. After sleeping in a guest room overlooking the trees from the window, Enjoy a Japanese breakfast featuring local ingredients from Yamagata. For rice, we will serve Yamagata's brand rice "Tsuyahime". Enjoy plenty of delicious rice, Please go out with lots of energy! ■Information■ Check-in 15:00-19:00 Check out ~10:00 ■ Breakfast ■ We will prepare a Japanese meal that incorporates local ingredients unique to Yamagata. Enjoy a uniquely Japanese breakfast with delicious freshly cooked rice and miso soup. *The photo is an example. The contents may change depending on the purchasing situation. ■ Hot spring ■ All of our hot springs are 100% free flowing from the source. The milky white water is one of Japan's most highly acidic springs with a sulfur scent. In addition to promoting blood circulation, it also has a bactericidal effect on the skin epidermis and strengthens the skin. It is also called the ``hot spring for beautiful skin''. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day. The open-air bath, available only from spring to autumn, is located in a forest full of openness. You can relax and unwind. A private bath with an open-air and indoor bath is also available. (Reservation required/45 minutes/2200 yen) ■ Surrounding sightseeing ■ Okama Approximately 40 minutes by car Zao Ropeway Approximately 3 minutes by car Dokko-numa  About 20 minutes by car Lina World Approximately 20 minutes by car Yamadera (Mt. Hoju Risshakuji) Approximately 40 minutes by car Nishi Zao Ranch (Oyamazakura group) Approximately 25 minutes by car Ventengarden (rape field) Approximately 20 minutes by car Tamanokihara Mizubasho colony Approximately 50 minutes by car Michinoku Mori Lakeside Park Approximately 50 minutes by car

    $344.20
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Free rental yukata
    • Free breakfast voucher
    • Seasonal cuisine
    • Free parking
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
  • [Summer Gentian Kaiseki] Enjoy local brand beef “Zao beef” shabu-shabu and seasonal summer colors
    Meal
    Free rental yukata
    Seasonal cuisine
    Free parking
    Japanese breakfast
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:  
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $488.54
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Rindou Kaiseki where you can enjoy Zao beef [Japanese breakfast] [Japanese dinner]

    Credit card prepayment only

    Yamagata/Zao is blessed with great nature. If you're looking for delicious local food on your hot spring trip, don't hesitate to come here! Taste the seasonal flavors and local cuisine of Yamagata This is our standard Kaiseki plan. Food is the real pleasure of traveling. Mainly grilled on a ceramic plate using the prefecture's branded beef "Zao Beef" Enjoy the delicacies of the mountains and villages of Yamagata, which is rich in nature. We will provide you with a carefully tailored Japanese kaiseki meal. The surrounding area of our hotel, which is nestled in the forest and mountains of Zao, is Flowers, fresh greenery, autumn leaves, frost-covered trees, etc. There are many tourist spots full of nature. Zao no Okama (about 40 minutes by car) Zao Ropeway, about 7 minutes on foot Dokko-numa Approximately 20 minutes by car The hot springs we are proud of are 100% free flowing from the source. In an open-air bath surrounded by magnificent nature While enjoying plenty of fresh air It will soothe the fatigue of your journey. ■Information■ Check-in 15:00-18:00 Last dinner time 19:00 Check out ~10:00 ■ Dinner ■ Standard Gentian Kaiseki *The photo is an example. The contents may change depending on the purchasing situation. *Some dishes will be prepared in combinations for multiple people. *If you stay for consecutive nights, meals from the second day onwards will be prepared at our hotel's discretion. (Example: Shabu-shabu meal, Japanese meal meal, etc.) If you have a preference, please let us know at the time of booking. Please note that we may not be able to accept your request on the same day. ■ Breakfast ■ We will prepare Japanese meals with gentle flavors using local ingredients from Yamagata. ■ Hot spring ■ All of our hot springs are 100% free flowing from the source. The milky white water is one of Japan's most highly acidic springs with a sulfur scent. In addition to promoting blood circulation, it also has a bactericidal effect on the skin epidermis and strengthens the skin. It is also called the ``hot spring for beautiful skin''. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day. The open-air bath, available only from spring to autumn, is located in a forest full of openness. You can relax and unwind. A private bath with an open-air and indoor bath is also available. (Reservation required/45 minutes/2200 yen)

    $488.54
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Free rental yukata
    • Seasonal cuisine
    • Free parking
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    • Japanese dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (restaurant)
    • Breakfast (restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
Room details

[Western-style room 05] Relaxing twin (non-smoking) [Twin room] [Non-smoking] [Forest view]

No smoking
1 x Semi-double bed, 1 x Sofa bed
Forest view
35.9m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
From the window, you can see the scenery of the four seasons and enjoy a leisurely and extraordinary time.
No smoking
Mountain view
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • [Summer Gentian Kaiseki] Enjoy local brand beef “Zao beef” shabu-shabu and seasonal summer colors
    Meal
    Free rental yukata
    Seasonal cuisine
    Free parking
    Japanese breakfast
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:  
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $377.51
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Rindou Kaiseki where you can enjoy Zao beef [Japanese breakfast] [Japanese dinner]

    Credit card prepayment only

    Yamagata/Zao is blessed with great nature. If you're looking for delicious local food on your hot spring trip, don't hesitate to come here! Taste the seasonal flavors and local cuisine of Yamagata This is our standard Kaiseki plan. Food is the real pleasure of traveling. Mainly grilled on a ceramic plate using the prefecture's branded beef "Zao Beef" Enjoy the delicacies of the mountains and villages of Yamagata, which is rich in nature. We will provide you with a carefully tailored Japanese kaiseki meal. The surrounding area of our hotel, which is nestled in the forest and mountains of Zao, is Flowers, fresh greenery, autumn leaves, frost-covered trees, etc. There are many tourist spots full of nature. Zao no Okama (about 40 minutes by car) Zao Ropeway, about 7 minutes on foot Dokko-numa Approximately 20 minutes by car The hot springs we are proud of are 100% free flowing from the source. In an open-air bath surrounded by magnificent nature While enjoying plenty of fresh air It will soothe the fatigue of your journey. ■Information■ Check-in 15:00-18:00 Last dinner time 19:00 Check out ~10:00 ■ Dinner ■ Standard Gentian Kaiseki *The photo is an example. The contents may change depending on the purchasing situation. *Some dishes will be prepared in combinations for multiple people. *If you stay for consecutive nights, meals from the second day onwards will be prepared at our hotel's discretion. (Example: Shabu-shabu meal, Japanese meal meal, etc.) If you have a preference, please let us know at the time of booking. Please note that we may not be able to accept your request on the same day. ■ Breakfast ■ We will prepare Japanese meals with gentle flavors using local ingredients from Yamagata. ■ Hot spring ■ All of our hot springs are 100% free flowing from the source. The milky white water is one of Japan's most highly acidic springs with a sulfur scent. In addition to promoting blood circulation, it also has a bactericidal effect on the skin epidermis and strengthens the skin. It is also called the ``hot spring for beautiful skin''. The large public bath and open-air bath are open 24 hours a day. The open-air bath, available only from spring to autumn, is located in a forest full of openness. You can relax and unwind. A private bath with an open-air and indoor bath is also available. (Reservation required/45 minutes/2200 yen)

    $377.51
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Free rental yukata
    • Seasonal cuisine
    • Free parking
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    • Japanese dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (restaurant)
    • Breakfast (restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
Room details

[Japanese-style room 02] With bath and toilet (washer) Separate bath and toilet [Standard] [Japanese room] [Non-smoking] [Mountain view]

No smoking
Mountain view
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available