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Chikusenso Onsen

4.5 star property
Mountain tranquility awaits at Chikusenso Onsen, where travelers find peaceful moments between spa treatments and quiet afternoons in the garden with coffee in hand

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Chikusenso Onsen offers a peaceful mountain escape to recharge your spirit. Enjoy a welcoming coffee shop with nature views, a tranquil garden, and the rejuvenating Spa Botanica. Spend afternoons browsing the library's collection before settling in with a good book.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$1,249
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Courtyard View

Deluxe Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Tatami Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Tatami Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Deluxe Superior Twin Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Superior Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Premier King Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Premier King Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Premier Suite, Mountain View

Junior Premier Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Gardenspa Suite, Mountain View

Gardenspa Suite, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Cypress Suite, Mountain View

Cypress Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Panorama View Suite, Mountain View

Panorama View Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Mt. Zao Suite, Mountain View

Mt. Zao Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Suite, Mountain View | Living area

Presidential Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Zao, Chikusenso Onsen is in the mountains. Zao Quasi-National Park and Michinoku Lakeside National Government Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Zao Dairy Farm and Zao Fox Village. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Zao travel guide
Map
88-11,Aza Uwanohara, Togatta-Onsen, Zao, 9890916

What's nearby

  • On top of the shrine in Yamadera..
    Zao Quasi-National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beautiful Frozen Forest Covered By Powder Snow On The Ropeway To The Hill Of Mount Zao Range, Zao Juhyo Festival, Yamagata , Japan
    Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    48 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Togatta Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zao Dairy Farm
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall
    3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sendai Ayashi Station
    34 min drive
  • Sendai (SDJ)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • 蔵王手打ちそば 新楽
    4 min drive
  • 中華亭分店
    8 min walk
  • 賛久庵
    4 min drive
  • さかい珈琲
    6 min drive
  • 蔵王のらーめん家
    4 min drive

About this property

Chikusenso Onsen

Luxury hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Chikusenso Onsen and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to reflexology, aromatherapy or a massage at Spa Botanica, the on-site spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Free train station pick-up, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Chikusenso Onsen include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Hotel Zao
CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Hotel
CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Zao
Hotel CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Zao
CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Hotel Zao
CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Hotel
CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Zao
Zao CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa Hotel
Hotel CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa
CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort Spa
Chikusenso Mt Zao Onsen Spa
Chikusenso Onsen Zao
Chikusenso Onsen Hotel
Chikusenso Onsen Hotel Zao
CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

Is Chikusenso Onsen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chikusenso Onsen?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chikusenso Onsen on 24 Mar 2026 start from NZ$1,249, including 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 Chikusenso Onsen?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chikusenso Onsen?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Chikusenso Onsen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chikusenso Onsen located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is steps away from Togatta Onsen and Zao Quasi-National Park. Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall and Zao Dairy Farm are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Chikusenso Onsen Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful decor, great service, great food . Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great ryokan in Zao Onsen Miyagi

This is the highest quality Ryokan I have ever stayed in and the individual service is outstanding. However note that this is in Zao Onsen Miyagi prefecture, not the more famous Zao Onsen Yamagata prefecture. Nowhere on the hotels.com website indicate this. This is reached from Sendai, not Yamagata.

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a magical stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yasushi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
今まで宿泊した中で、最高の接客をしていただきました。紅葉狩りの穴場を教えてもらい、最高な紅葉を楽しめました。 温泉も最高で、ひとりで独占できました。
部屋からの紅葉
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZeiYen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

非常棒的渡假酒店，很適合忙碌的人，放鬆，放空，享受大自然的好地方

環抱著大自然，露天溫泉♨️ 只在酒店裏，享受著寧靜，完全放鬆 歺點非常精緻又美味。酒店也很貼心的為每間客房房客精心準備霄夜。 住宿的享受，環境優美舒適，溫泉水質良好也沒味道。溫體鬆筋。坐骨神經痛也改善了。又渡假又療癒。👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

アキ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素晴らしい旅館だと思います。スタッフの方もお料理もお風呂も全部良かったです。朝ごはんは特に最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
平日に利用しましたが、宿泊客は3組のみだったので、とても静かでした。雪景色をめでながら露天風呂に浸かることができました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很舒服寧靜的溫泉旅館

室內裝潢很新，房間以淺色木為主，舒適簡約，餐廳食物精緻，員工友善，整體說很滿意
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かな宿と温泉、料理も美味しい。好みは色々あるけど、静かに温泉を楽しんで過ごすのに良い所です。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

KwangHo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
전반적으로 매우 만족하였읍니다. 직원들이 무척 친절하였읍니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

飯店優秀

飯店客房非常乾淨設備齊全服務優秀 離仙台車站 有一段距離 但是有送迎 巴士 非常方便 是一間讓人會想 再次 蒞臨 的飯店
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

森の中の隠れ家ホテル

サービスもよく快適に過ごせました。ロビーのピアノの生演奏とワインのサービスも良かったです。食事も一品一品こだわっていてお皿などにもこだわりが感じられました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hsienhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
連住了三天，大推主廚師傅，每天的早晚餐菜色都不重覆而且都做得很好吃（第三天晚上是鐵板燒，早餐出現了到地越南生春捲）。然後他們的浴袍也蠻有質感的，入住前幾天會寄信問身高，確保size合身。如果能夠自駕的話超級推薦住這家。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

贅沢な時間を過ごせます

贅沢な空間にセンスの良い調度品が揃っています。女性のお風呂は、森の中に浮いているみたいな露天風呂で、とっても素敵です。お部屋も広くてのんびりさせていただきました。

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro, Sendai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impressed me before I even got out of the car.

I checked in a bit late in the evening, and as I turned off the main road, my car crossed over a stone bridge suspended over a small ravine carved by the river below. That bridge really separates the Chikusenso from reality. As I parked, I was promptly greeted by a staff member with a flashlight and politely ushered into the reception area. Aesthetically, the whole hotel is a work of art. Rich with wood, stone, and tasteful art pieces to complement the different areas of the hotel, the whole place has a traditional feel, yet mixes in modernity. The best example of this is the shower area in the rooms. It's almost all stone, dark forest green with enough space to comfortably fit two. The staff is excellent and the facilities are spotless. They have outdoor, private baths with great views of the surrounding forest. A great bar, forest trails, spa, and free espresso machines in your room. You'll want for nothing in terms of modern convenience, yet leave with a feeling of traditional Japanese culture as well.

8/10 Good

はねっこ, 栃木

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

自然に囲まれた旅館

あいにくの天候でしたが、ピアノの生演奏など、落ち着いた雰囲気、スタッフのサービスも良く、穏やかで快適な時間を過ごせました。 お食事も、釜で炊いた地元米のご飯と仙台牛が美味しかったです。 リピーターの方々も多いそうです。 また行きたいと思います。

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, 栃木県

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

里山の竜宮城

宮城川崎からすれ違い困難な隘路を抜けてたどり着いたのは、整備の行き届いた広大な林の中のホテルでした。この宿の事前知識がないため、今回のグレードがどのランクかは不明ですが、十分な空間と適切な快適が得られました。 和洋折衷の夜食は好みの分かれる要素があり、スタッフの洗練度や観察能力には改善の余地が認められましたが、よい時間を過ごせました。他の客とのしきりを屏風で得たいところではありました。 朝食は考えられる限りの取り合わせが売りの小皿料理で、満足感を得ました。 帰りはナビの力で葛折りの道を村田に抜けました。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mountain getaway

This is a pretty special place - incredibly relaxing. There's enough english speaking staff for westerners to get by, and a very capable chef on site serving multicourse breakfast/dinner. There isn't much to do in the surrounding area, but if all you want is a quiet place to retreat and recharge this onsen is perfect. -Once you tire of the hot baths: coffee makers, water dispensers any cozy places to read a book abound. -If you email ahead (3days) there's a shuttle from/to the Sendai high speed rail station (leaving -Less busy during the week -Small gym with two treadmills and a cable machine -Two gender segregated baths (male and female) and two preservable private baths. Our room also had a spectacular shower + tub that I felt guilty never having needed to use -Dinner usually 5-6 courses with plenty of sashimi and delicious beef. I'm an athletic 28 year old male and I definitely didn't go hungry here.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

山中靜休的酒店

入住時有鋼琴獨奏連红/白酒品嚐，員工服務一流，令人賓主如歸。享受了2天遠離鬧市的舒適生活，這是一間很值得再去的旅館

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful ryokan with tranquil gardens

Very relaxing with our own private onsen on our deck. The food was amazing and the staff very attentive. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIKI

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

10/10 Excellent

satoshi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna wai sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Motohiro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023