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Rurikura Hotel

Zao Onsen, Japan

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SCOUT REVIEW

Built by Kenzo Tange, a renowned Japanese architect, the modern, spaceship style Rurikura Hotel is a sight to behold.  It’s in an excellent location, right acro…

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SCOUT LOVES

  • Fantastic views of the slopes and the mountains
  • Great location
  • The Deluxe rooms are very nice and those on the top floor have their own outdoor private bath
  • Onsen, Sauna and massage facilities

SCOUT TIPS

  • Free wi-fi internet access on the 2nd floor lobby area only
  • Excellent for accessing the famous Zao snow monsters
  • Approximately a  5 to 10 minute walk to the main historic street of the village
  • Unusual furnishing in its twin rooms, the result of which is a little dated look and atmosphere
  • The onsen is not as beautiful compared to the onsens of other hotels in the area
  • Free parking
  • Rurikura is an authentic Japanese experience which may pose challenges to some travellers. Read our story about Staying in a Japanese hotel.
Restaurant Restaurant
Hot Tub / Onsen Hot Tub / Onsen
Spa / Massage Spa / Massage
Free Wifi Free Wifi
Ski Storage Ski Storage
Bar Bar

SCOUT REVIEW

Built by Kenzo Tange, a renowned Japanese architect, the modern, spaceship style Rurikura Hotel is a sight to behold.  It’s in an excellent location, right across from the Zao Ropeway.

Rurikura hotel has 40 renovated rooms ranging from twin rooms to deluxe. Scout’s favorite would be the spacious deluxe rooms located on the top floor of the hotel. The Japanese/Western rooms are also very lovely and spacious.

The hotel has a restaurant where you can have a delicious breakfast buffet spread of Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes while enjoying the views of the ski slopes and the Zao Onsen village through its big picture windows. If you are craving for some French cuisine, the restaurant also serves French dishes for dinner.  The lobby bar serves discounted drinks during its daily happy hour.

Rurikura Hotel has other great facilities such as natural onsen, a spa and massage room, ski rental shop, drying room and a Karaoke room. 

WHO SHOULD STAY HERE

Rurikura Resort Hotel is great for couples or families who want a convenient location for skiing and who will enjoy a fairly modern Japanese hotel experience. 

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Rurikura Hotel lies approximately 5 to 10 minutes from the historic main street of the village. It is located directly opposite to the ropeway and very convenient to the ski rentals and ski slopes.  It is about a 10-minute walk from the bus station. The hotel offers a pick-up service only.

You can find Rurikura hotel on this Zao Onsen Village Map.

  • Short walk to lifts

About Zao Onsen

Zao Onsen ski resort is a Scout favorite and a lesser-known gem.  It has a charming, traditional village, a great selection of hotels, natural onsen hot springs and a vast ski resort featuring its famed snow monsters. If you’re looking to get away from all the Westerners, experience something rich in culture combined with some great skiing, then Zao Onsen makes a great choice. 

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AMENITIES

  • Reception
  • Restaurant & Bar
  • Indoor Onsen
  • Pick-up from bus station
  • Western & Japanese Breakfast
  • Convenience store selling snacks and drinks
  • Drying room
  • Free wifi (may be in lobby only)

ROOMS

Western Style Twin Room

Western Style Twin Room
Max occupancy
  • 3x
  • 3 adults
  • 24 sqm / 258 sqft
  • 2 x single beds

    • Standard rooms are fairly small and feature twin beds and an eclectic mix of floral wallpaper, orange sofas and jazzy bedspreads! All rooms have capsule bathrooms and amenities such as a fridge, free satellite TV, telephone and a supply of toiletries including slippers and bathrobes.

    Deluxe Room

    Deluxe Room
    Max occupancy
    • 3x
    • 3 adults
  • 2 twin mattresses
  • Private onsen

    • Deluxe rooms are very spacious with western mattresses on a tatami floor, a separate living tatami area, and private open-air baths in their balconies. These rooms also have fantastic views of the slopes and the mountains. All rooms have capsule bathrooms and amenities such as a fridge, free satellite TV, telephone and a supply of toiletries including slippers and bathrobes.

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