ZAO ORCHARD HOUSE | Private Whole-House Rental near Zao Onsen, Yamagata Japan

ABOUT

At a ryokan, you're split into rooms.

At a hotel, a hallway divides you.

Here, the entire house

becomes yours.

Gather around the dining table in a spacious living room. Gaze at Mt. Zao through the same windows. Wake up together under the same roof. Two families, three families, or fourteen friends. An inn where everyone comes back to the same place and says, I'm home.

Private House

Whole House Rental

3 bedrooms and a spacious living/dining area. Up to 14 guests. Perfect for family trips and group travel.

Mountain Views

Zao Mountain Range

Panoramic views of the Zao mountains and orchards through large windows. Enjoy the beauty of all four seasons.

Gateway to Tohoku

Southern Tohoku Base

30 min to Zao Onsen by car. Easy access to Ginzan Onsen and Yamadera. Your base for exploring southern Tohoku.

ROOMS

Rooms

LIVING & DINING

Living & Dining

A spacious LDK for up to 14 guests. Equipped with a projector. Panoramic views of Zao mountains and orchards.

KITCHEN

Kitchen

Fully equipped for 14 guests. Rice cooker, microwave, refrigerator. Cook and dine together on your trip.

BEDROOMS

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms including loft-style rooms. Rest comfortably in warm, wood-finished spaces.

REVIEWS

Guest Reviews

★★★★★

5.0· 9 reviews

Kota

Feb 2026 · 1 night stay

★★★★★

We stayed one night with 4 people. After a full day of skiing at Zao Onsen, we relaxed in the warm rooms. Amenities were well-stocked, futons had heaters for cold nights, and we enjoyed movies on the projector. A wonderful stay we'd love to repeat.

頼

頼貴

Mar 2026 · Group trip

★★★★★

So spacious it felt almost too much for a small group — comfortable and wonderful! We'd definitely come back if we have the chance. A truly great place!

川

川口

Feb 2026 · Group trip

★★★★★

A truly kind, young, and friendly host. Quick replies and thoughtful care made it the best trip! The hospitality far exceeds the price — it's more than just a stay. We'd love to come back when visiting Zao!

創

創野

Mar 2026 · Group trip

★★★★★

The host was kind and helpful throughout. The rooms were very clean and comfortable!!

南

南川

Mar 2026 · Group trip

★★★★★

Large tables for big groups, plus plenty of chairs — very comfortable to hang out.

Haewang

Mar 2026 · Multi-night stay

★★★★★

This place completely exceeded our expectations. Stunning mountain views surrounded by orchards — it feels like home. Perfect for large groups with a great kitchen, washer/dryer, strong Wi-Fi, and heating in every room.

Trent

Feb 2026 · Stay

★★★★★

The stay was lovely, the house in great condition and very spacious. The host is very friendly and helpful. The location is beautiful, quiet and peaceful, easily accessible by car. Perfect location.

Gabriel

Feb 2026 · Multi-night stay

★★★★★

The stay was perfect. The host made sure we understood the layout, could use the heaters safely, and knew where everything was. The house was in great condition, very clean, and they gave us great onsen recommendations.

Trym

Jan 2026 · 1 night stay

★★★★★

Stayed one night with a group of 5 in this lovely house. Had a wonderful time enjoying local wine and hospitality. Used it as a ski resort base camp in winter — within 30 minutes. Highly recommended for large groups.

ACCESS

Access

Zao Onsen Ski Resort30 min

Kaminoyama Onsen15 min

Yamadera Temple40 min

Ginzan Onsen1.5 h

Sendai Airport~1.5 h

* We recommend renting a car

SPEC

Location1843-1 Minasawa, Kaminoyama, Yamagata

Max Guests14

Rooms3 rooms (with loft)

Parking8 cars

Check-in17:30〜24:00

Check-out11:00

PRICE

¥60,000

Whole house / night

More guests, better value

¥10,000

6/ person (6 guests)

¥6,000

10/ person (10 guests)

¥4,300

14/ person (14 guests)

* Price is per house. The more guests, the better the value.

RESERVATION

Reservation

Reservations are available via Airbnb, the contact form below, or Booking.com.

FAQ

About 30 minutes by car.

Up to 14 guests. 3 bedrooms including loft-style rooms.

About 1.5 hours by car. We recommend renting a car. Nearest station: Kaminoyama Onsen Station (JR Yamagata Shinkansen).

About 1.5 hours by car. Also easy access to Yamadera (40 min) and Kaminoyama Onsen (15 min).

60,000 yen per night for the whole house. For 14 guests, that's only 4,300 yen per person.

Yes. Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes, rice cooker, microwave, refrigerator, IH stove, and espresso machine for up to 14 guests.

Free cancellation up to 5 days before check-in. 50% charge for cancellations 1-4 days before. 100% charge for no-shows and same-day cancellations. Please check Airbnb or Booking.com listing for the latest policy details.