Lodge Matsupokkuri  

Perched in Yamagata’s Zao ski area, this compact lodge-style ski pension is a short 4-minute walk from Zao Chuo Ropeway and about 9 minutes on foot to Zao Sanroku Ropeway. It’s roughly 11 km from Yamagata city center and steps from Zao Sky Cable and Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.

A small property with 14 guestrooms and a cozy, lodge vibe. Rooms have TVs and shared bathrooms; the front desk is staffed for limited hours.

Prime ski-area access with lifts within walking distance, ideal for winter-sports fans. On-site restaurant and café, free self-parking, and in-room TVs—wake up to crisp mountain mornings and hit the slopes.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

An on-site restaurant and a cozy café serve coffee and simple meals—perfect for warming up after a day on the slopes.