Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage

It’s very popular because I can’t book it on foreign websites, but I booked the last one on Ctrip! The core town of Zao Hot Spring Scenic Area is very small. This B&B is run by an old couple in the pension village on the edge of the town. If you don't drive by yourself, you need to discuss the daily pick-up and drop-off time with the boss. It only takes five minutes to drive to the town, but walking is not possible. The boss is very enthusiastic and punctual, and will use a translator to communicate with you, so communication and pick-up are stress-free. Basically, I go skiing in the morning and return to the B&B in the evening. Eating at the B&B is surprisingly more cost-effective than eating in the town. Breakfast is 3,000 yen per person and dinner is 4,000 yen per person. It is very rich and the price of drinks is also reasonable! Insects will always be found in this kind of wooden house. They are clumsy and about the size of peanuts. They do not bite people and will not affect people's rest. If you see them, just use the tape provided by the B&B to remove them or release them out of the window. I think the only shortcoming is that the soundproofing of the wooden house is poor. The B&B stipulates that rest time is after 10 pm, but if you encounter unqualified guests, you will be disturbed.