Zao Onsen Inn Ringoya
Yamagata Prefecture / Yamagata City
Enter a world of silvery white just two minutes after checking in.
- Just 2 minutes from the slopes! + Rentals available for the perfect winter getaway.
- A winter treat: Shabu-shabu at Ringoya
- A silvery adventure where tranquility and excitement intersect.
Just 2 minutes from the slopes! + Rentals available for the perfect winter getaway.
Located in the heart of Zao Onsen, Ryokan Ringoya offers a ski and snowboard equipment rental service to make your winter trip easier and more fulfilling. This service is available at any time during your stay, so you don't have to carry heavy luggage.
Combined with its convenient location, just a two-minute walk from the slopes, you can rent your equipment and head straight to the snowy mountains.Another attractive feature is that we offer a wide range of sizes and types of equipment so that you can choose the right one to suit your skiing style and level.
Ryokan Ringoya combines the comfort of a hot spring inn with the convenience of a winter sports base. Recommended for those who want to enjoy Zao in the snow season more casually and to the fullest.
A winter treat: Shabu-shabu at Ringoya
At Ryokan Ringoya, you can enjoy "Premium Shabu Shabu," which is filled with melting flavor and luxurious taste.
Shabu-shabu, made with carefully selected high-quality ingredients, including local Yamagata brand meat, is visually stunning and will add color to your dining table during your trip.
The broth is carefully selected to create a mellow soup that brings out the flavor of the ingredients, and the moment you dip it in, the sweetness of the meat and its melting texture fills your mouth.
Enjoy it with seasonal vegetables and Yamagata rice, and you're sure to have an unforgettable dining experience that will warm your body and soul.
After spending an active winter in Zao, enjoy a soak in the hot springs and some shabu-shabu to satisfy your body to the core.
Enjoy a special dinner perfect for a celebratory family trip or a couple's anniversary.
A silvery adventure where tranquility and excitement intersect.
At the Ringoya Inn, we offer winter-only activities such as the "Zao Senninzawa Frozen Waterfall Viewing Tour," which allows you to fully enjoy Zao Bodaira in winter, and a tour of the giant ice formations known as "Snow Monsters."
The setting of the game is Zao Bodaira, a snowfield that boasts some of the best powder snow in Japan and beautiful nature.
There are a variety of routes to enjoy depending on your physical strength and experience, from lightly dressed strolls through the snowy fields to full-scale snow mountain climbing.
An experienced guide will accompany you and take you safely and securely to the extraordinary scenery.
Ringoya aims to be "more than just a place to stay," so you can enjoy a winter trip that combines the three elements of hot springs, cuisine, and activities.
Why not try out this ultimate snow experience this winter?
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Twin room (shared toilet)
Zao Onsen Ringoya is just a 2-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort!
We offer guest rooms where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons and soothing hot springs.
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Zao Okama (Goshikidake)
Okama, located on Mount Goshiki in the Zao mountain range on the border between Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, is one of Zao's most scenic spots.
It is a circular crater lake surrounded by three peaks (Dake Katta, Dake Kumano, and Dake Goshiki), and the highly acidic lake water changes to five colors, such as emerald green and cobalt blue, depending on the weather and light, so it is also called "Goshikinuma" (Five-Colored Lake).
The lake, which is approximately 325 meters in diameter and 27 meters deep, displays fantastic colors throughout the year, captivating visitors. The observation deck can be accessed by taking the Zao Echo Line or Zao High Line and walking just a few minutes from the Kattadake parking lot.
From summer to autumn, you can enjoy the majestic volcanic beauty that is unique to Zao, along with the clear blue skies.
Cherry picking
In Yamagata, cherry picking reaches its peak from early June to early July.
Yamagata Prefecture is the number one cherry-producing region in Japan, and you can enjoy a wide variety of cherries, including Sato Nishiki, Benishuho, and Benisayaka. Within a 30-50 minute drive from Zao Onsen, there are many tourist farms, including the popular Osho Orchard (Tendo City) and Makino Tourist Fruit Garden (Kaminoyama City), which are great to combine with a hot spring trip.
Many orchards are equipped with rain shelters, allowing you to enjoy the experience in comfort regardless of the weather. The luxurious experience of picking and tasting the bright red ripe fruit on the spot is a symbol of early summer in Yamagata.
Rime on trees
The spectacular scenery that symbolizes Zao in winter, the frost-covered trees of Zao (snow monsters), is a natural phenomenon that is rare even on a global scale.
Supercooled water droplets adhere to the Aomori Todomatsu trees, and the snow and ice pile up to create a giant ice sculpture. The best time to see it is from late January to early February, and if you take the Zao Ropeway you can get a panoramic view of the rime-covered fields that stretch from the foot of the mountain to Jizo Sancho Station.
During the day, it is a magnificent snowy landscape, but at night it is lit up and transformed into a fantastical world, and sightseeing tours on the Night Cruiser are also popular.
The spectacular artwork created by nature in the harsh winter, "Zao's Ice Trees," is an impressive spot that you should visit at least once during your winter trip to Yamagata.
Located near Zao Onsen, Ryokan Ringoya is a hot spring inn with all the necessary equipment for you to enjoy without bringing anything with you.
This is the perfect lodging for active people who want to experience the full winter experience of Zao, including skiing and snowboarding, as well as tours of frozen waterfalls and frost-covered trees.
For dinner, we offer a selection of warm dishes made with Yamagata ingredients, including our renowned "Premium Shabu Shabu" that melts in your mouth, ensuring a moment of satisfaction that will leave you feeling satisfied to the core.
Of course, there is also a natural hot spring to soothe your travel fatigue. From family trips to active winter trips, Ringoya is sure to provide you with an unforgettable stay.