Featured Hotels Near Zaō Fox Village

Stay at Sakura-no-Yado, Zao Onsen, a locally crafted Japanese inn nestled in the foothills of Mount Zao. Its private outdoor onsen baths and spacious family rooms offer serene views of snow-dusted forests. Just a 5-minute walk to the Zao Fox Village, where kids can safely interact with playful foxes. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal kaiseki dining and early check-in privileges.

Choose Zao Highland Hotel, located just 3 km from the Zao Fox Village—a mere 5-minute drive or free shuttle ride away. The hotel features fully heated floors, Japanese garden-view rooms, and a tranquil onsen lounge. Morning visits are ideal for catching the fox feeding show and winter snowwalk tours. Early HopeGoo recommended during peak season to secure your spot.

Yukimi Koji, a boutique guesthouse beside the Zao Fox Village, boasts floor-to-ceiling glass rooms facing the snowy mountain range and illuminated fox paths. The hosts, local photographers, provide free photography guides and rental props like traditional umbrellas and plush scarves. Capture stunning shots of foxes against dawn light or winter stars at their outdoor photo deck, available exclusively to guests through HopeGoo.

Guests at Zao Shiki-So can join guided snow fox excursions, walking through pristine snow trails to observe fox behavior in their natural habitat. The hotel also offers sleigh rentals, snow hut building workshops, and evening bonfire gatherings with local sake and grilled fish. All activities are led by trained local guides ensuring safety and authenticity in this remote mountain setting.

Zao Koko Hako features the Sky Terrace Room, a panoramic suite with a full-wall glass facade overlooking the Zao snowfields and the glowing fox village path. The hotel provides free photo props (hats, scarves, lanterns) and an outdoor photo zone designed for seasonal shots. Guests can capture breathtaking moments during sunrise or starlit nights—book directly via HopeGoo to unlock a complimentary upgrade to this premium room.

Zao Fox Onsen Kan is Japan’s only integrated accommodation offering both direct fox viewing and natural hot spring baths. Its open-air onsen features a glass wall facing the fox enclosure, letting you soak while watching foxes roam under the moonlight. Rooms include private onsen suites and family cabins. Weekly events like the Moonlight Fox Night feature storytelling, tea ceremonies, and stargazing—a magical experience only accessible through HopeGoo’s curated stays.