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Meitoya So

3.0 star property
Travelers relax in natural hot springs at this ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, with karaoke entertainment and a café for post-soak refreshments

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Meitoya So offers a peaceful retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring and 24-hour public bath. After enjoying the waters, visit the on-site café for a refreshing coffee. The ryokan provides practical amenities like free self parking and meeting spaces for business and relaxation.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿3,328
฿4,089 total
11 Jun - 12 Jun
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About this property

Meitoya So

  • Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
  • Located close to Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway, Meitoya So provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this ryokan include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Hot springs on-site, luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • A water dispenser, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Meitoya So have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Meitoya So pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Meitoya So?

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Meitoya So on 11 Jun 2026 start from ฿3,328, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Meitoya So?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Meitoya So?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Meitoya So?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Meitoya So located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway. Zao Sanroku Ropeway is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a room with half board and enjoyed the 24 hr Natural hot spring within the hotel. Free shuttle to the bus station after check out was helpful as it snowed the night before
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chanthavixay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but very clean! On sen is nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable and pleasant stay

I love cold weather and snow, so that part of Northern Honshu was perfect for me. I also have family in the area to drive me to Zao, which is a lot easier than taking the bus! This hotel is clearly on the older side, but that really didn't detract from the whole experience, which was positive. The bath was relaxing and though it wasn't large, I never felt over crowded. The beds were comfortable~ sort of an amalgam of futon and boxspring. Though I wish they were on the tatami, it was nice that they were by the windows. I am pretty sure I've been in those particular onsen baths before, so I am wondering if this hotel has existed in the past under different ownership with a different name.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siew Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good stay with dinner and breakfast. 24hr open onsen too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

CHI SHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Skier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meals are good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Darran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Note!!! - The main picture of the hotel (which appears to be of the property) on Expedia... is in fact about half a kilometre away and is of a public bath - not the property!!! Extremely misleading and needs to be removed. The bedrooms have no windows. The room was cleaned poorly. The buffet breakfast was poor and food not kept hot. Only one juice (hope you like carrots). Coffee is watered down. Coffee from coffee bar or breakfast area not allowed to be taken to your room. Extremely frustrating. Also... could not use the restaurant there unless booked prior to the stay. Shuttle bus to pick us up was 15 mins late (despite the hotel being a minute or two drive away). Also.. would only drop upu back at the bus atop at two set times on a morning. Any other time and you had to walk yourselves. Onsens were small for the amount of guests and frequently full. The outside onsen was only for females. The private onsen was $20 for an hour to use. Not sure why. Not a bad stay... but you aren't getting what is advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YU LUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wing Sze

Liked: Staff & service
Free pick up service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

SHU YI

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1) Lack of socket in the room. I need to unplug the tv so that the socket can be used for charging my phone. Or i have to use the socket located near the toilet side which is so inconvenient. 2) The outdoor hotspring is so small. 3) We have called concierge for getting the shuttle bus service from ropeway station to hotel but they said the service is only available between bus terminal and hotel. So we have to walk from ropeway station to bus terminal after we get off from the ropeway after visiting the tree monsters at peak.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
若い外国人スタッフがみんな丁寧で一生懸命。気持ちの良い接客でした。 温泉は24時間いつでも入れるので、誰もいない時間帯を狙って露天風呂も独り占め。最高に気持ちが良かった〜。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tokuhito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サウナがないのが少し残念
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

HSIN YI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
房間乾淨但是比一般的溫泉旅館小一點，溫泉是硫磺溫泉♨️我很喜歡，一泊二食是豬肉壽喜燒
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロビーにある喫煙室が、暖かくとてもくつろげました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
温泉がとても良かった！ お食事も 美味しかったです。 フロントの方の対応も 丁寧でした。 ただ、WiFiが繋がりにくかったです。 また 機会があれば 利用したいです。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

??

Liked: Cleanliness
先日親子共々、宿泊させて頂きました。施設等は清潔さはあり第一印象は悪くなかったですが、駐車場が坂になっており少し停めずらい状況です。夕食ですが主食が1品と後は漬け物の小鉢が数点。海鮮はなぜかカルパッチョ。ご飯に関しては食べ応えが全くなく最低でした。お風呂は乳白色で気持ち良かったです。スタッフのサービスは接客がいい方と悪い人でわかれてました。若い方の方がサービスが良かった感じです。また泊まりたいとは思いませんでした。残念です。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
團客可以在大廳吃東西喝酒大聲講話，我們吃個飯糰結果被勸離，房間很小價格很貴晚餐不好吃，cp值很低
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
服務好
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
お風呂最高でした！ ご飯も美味しかったです。 従業員の方はラテン系や中東系の方が多かったですが、皆さん日本語がとてもお上手で、すごく丁寧な方たちでした。 気になった点 ・チェックインの時に外湯巡りのチケットのことや、日本酒試飲チケットのことをもっとしっかりと告知してほしかったです。 ・ロビーに喫煙所があって、臭いが防ぎ切れてなくてホテルに入った瞬間にタバコ臭ってなったのであまり印象が良くないように思いました。 ・ご飯のお品書きがあるとより楽しめたかもしれません。 ・ウォーターサーバーを風呂場以外にも設置していただけるとなお良いと思いました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

miyoko

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
エアコンの音がうるさすぎて全然眠れなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

RIEKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

アウトサイドバス＝風呂は最高でしたよ！

温泉は最高でした。屋根に当たる雨音で熟睡できず。 アウトサイドバス、クラブルーム、すべて紛らわしく 思っていたものとは違いました。 部屋内に風呂がないことをアウトサイドバスと言い、 クラブルームというのは和室の部屋にベッドがある部屋を言うそうです。 夕飯も鍋料理、手がかからないようにしてあります。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huifeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
温泉很不错，是每天滑雪后放松的好地方。餐食安排相当细致。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuohao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
很棒的體驗
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

HSIAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
從巴士站到飯店接駁車只能19:00以前，拉著行李爬坡太累了。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
よかったです
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024