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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking and massage services.

A
Andrea
From
Switzerland
The hotel is perfectly located near the central station, restaurants and a supermarket. Our room was clean, quiet and had a nice view of the city of Yamagata. The staff at the reception was very friendly and they helped us with every request we had. :) We really appreciated that we didn’t have to change our room even though we extended our stay with a second booking. We definitely wouldn’t hesitate to book again. :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,004 reviews
Price from
US$88.39
1 night, 2 adults

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

K
Kristina
From
United Arab Emirates
Loved it from the get go. Beautiful scenery, handy location for the ropeway, nice traditional rooms, very kind staff, tasty buffet style breakfast, lovely onsen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews
Price from
US$236.85
1 night, 2 adults

Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Miguel
From
Portugal
I had a perfect stay at Wakaba. The tatami room was spotless, very confortable and warm (I stayed during March) and the baths were amazing as well. the ryokan has its own restaurants and, although the menu is in japanese ( i believe they are working on a translation ) it was easy to understand with a bit of help from google and from the staff, which, by the way, were really friendly and attentive. Keita-san, who owns the ryokan speaks perfect english and we had a nice chat, he made sure I had an immaculate staying at Wakaba. I can't recommend wakaba ryokan enough. Sakata itself its a small but charming town, make sure you visit the tea house Somaro and Honma Museum. Cheers! 10☆
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$98.13
1 night, 2 adults

Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372

Hotel in Sakata

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

D
David
From
Australia
You probably need to get a taxi as it's a bit of a hike from the station. Once you are there it's a good location for visiting the town. Manager is a really nice bloke and has decorated the hotel with interesting and tasteful art. Nice bath house. Good size, comfortable rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$98.12
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Situated 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Yamagata offers 3-star accommodation in Yamagata and has free bikes. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Yamagata...

T
Thomas
From
Canada
Very close to the station and very friendly stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,391 reviews
Price from
US$61.52
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Directly connected to JR Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata offers comfortable guest rooms with warm colours and modern facilities.

M
Monica
From
Germany
Wonderful location, wonderful staff and wonderful hotel overall. The moment you arrive you feel welcomed, the lobby gives the vibes of a 5 stars hotel. Its crazy that the hotel is located exactly at the train station (makes everything easier) and the building is so big that if you get a room on a high floor, you have wonderful mountain views. I really loved the staff, specially a receptionist that helped us with a dining reservation. Unfortunately I forgot his name, but he made our stay beyond special. THANK YOU. It was overall such a nice stay, I loved Yamagata and its sorroundings. The staff seems to be professionally trained and they can also speak good english. They have many type of rooms, we had the classic double room and even though it was not modern, we had a LOT of space and everyday cleaning/water. If I ever come to Yamagata again I would definetly stay here and also recommend it to others. I even wish we stayed here longer!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,055 reviews
Price from
US$116.12
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukino HOTEL

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 23 km from Kamo Aquarium, Tsukino HOTEL features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

G
Gil
From
Portugal
Excellent location, really attentive staff. Modern spacious rooms with smart tv
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
Price from
US$80.74
1 night, 2 adults

Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi

Hotel in Yamagata

Located within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 400 metres of Yamagata Station, Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi provides rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

M
Ming Ern
From
Singapore
We stayed only 1 night here just to get to Ginzan Onsen. It was another typical Toyoko Inn, small but comfortable and clean. Again we could push the two beds in our twin room together and form a bed larger than a standard king sized bed. Breakfast was the typical Toyoko Inn fare - buffet style with rice, fried noodles, rice balls, salad, some cooked dishes like tamago, lotus roots, sausages (the same type at all the Toyoko Inns we stayed in), scrambled eggs, etc. We also had some grilled fish dishes like salmon and mackerel, which was quite yummy, as well as the ubiquitous natto. Everything was good and it was a good one night's stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Price from
US$76.71
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...

M
Martijn
From
Netherlands
Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, very nice facilities (4 washing machines, vending machines, included breakfast), easily accessible with public transit and a nice view from our hotel window.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Price from
US$73.05
1 night, 2 adults

Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front

Hotel in Higashine

Situated in Higashine, 45 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Ekkaluck
From
Thailand
Big Car parking Lot and big room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Price from
US$89.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

Located in Tendo, 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Route-Inn Tendo provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and massage services.

From US$90.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews

Situated in Shinjo, within 700 metres of Shinjo Station and 25 km of Oishida Station, Hotel Route-Inn Shinjyo Ekimae features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as...

From US$111.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located in Ōyama, 3.7 km from Kamo Aquarium, Yunohama HOTEL provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free private parking.

From US$240.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Situated in Yonezawa, 48 km from Kitakata Station, Royal Pines Hotel Yonezawa - Opening in Mar 2025 features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$93.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

Situated in Yonezawa, 49 km from Kitakata Station, Hotel Alpha-One Yonezawa features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$94.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

Located in Murayama, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Murayama Nishiguchi Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$99.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews

Set in Yamagata, Yamagata Nishiguchi Washington Hotel is directly connected to JR Yamagata Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms at the hotel.

From US$79.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel offers rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.

From US$71.77 per night

Budget hotels in Yamagata

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Hiyori Yama Hotel is located in Sakata, 37 km from Kisakata Harbor and 43 km from Konoura Harbor. The property is non-smoking and is situated 23 km from Kamo Aquarium.

From US$62.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29370 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$98.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Hotel Alpha-One Sakata features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a restaurant and massage services.

From US$86.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

Set within 48 km of Kitakata Station and 49 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Montoview Yonezawa offers rooms in Yonezawa.

From US$106.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews

Offering free WiFi, APA Hotel Yamagata Tsuruoka Ekimae is set in Tsuruoka. The property is around 10 km from Kamo Aquarium and 25 km from Atsumi Onsen. The restaurant serves Japanese cuisine.

From US$85.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews

Set 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Tendo offers 3-star accommodation in Tendo and features free bikes. The property is situated in the Tendo Onsen district.

From US$64.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Set in Yonezawa, within 48 km of Kitakata Station and 49 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Benex Yonezawa offers accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$79.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Select Inn Yonezawa is situated in Yonezawa, 49 km from Kitakata Station and 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$45.79 per night

Hotels in Yamagata that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

From US$394.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,391 reviews

Situated 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Yamagata offers 3-star accommodation in Yamagata and has free bikes.

From US$87.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews

Located within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 400 metres of Yamagata Station, Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi provides rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$183.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL features views of the mountain. With ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$131.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Set in Kaminoyama, 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ステイインホテル材木栄屋 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Located in Tsuruoka, within 28 km of Kamo Aquarium and 47 km of Shinjo Station, Kyukamura Shonai-Haguro provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

From US$179.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Hot Spring is located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and less than 1 km from Yamagata Station.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
First and foremost: This is not a hotel for extended stay. This is an unforgettable experience for a day. You are expected to mostly stay at this traditional hotel and relax as much as possible. The rooms are spacious, and the beds are comfortable. Each room has its own outside onsen (hot spring bath). Tip: take a room on the first floor, those bathtubs are carved out of a solid block of stone. The water itself is very hot, but feels absolutely divine and did wonders for my skin. The meals are crazy good. The dinner menu was ~10 courses with locally sourced ingredients. The waiter, general manager and owner took turns explaining in intricate detail what each course meant, where it came from, and why they chose to present it to us. I'm pretty sure the owner also mentioned the cook had a Michelin star - which would explain the unconventional, but delicious creations. The breakfast was Japanese-style, and also very good. I'm not sure what else I should add - the intricate eye for detail and attention the staff gave us (I felt so bad seeing the small Japanese woman carry my heavy luggage to my room, but I wasn't allowed to carry it myself, haha); the free bar with the expensive alcohol at night; the modern interpretation of old history... Not to mention the other included amenities: a shuttle bus, an early tour, live soba making, sake tasting [...] It is pricey, but again: you are NOT paying for a simple hotel night, you are paying for an experience. Full recommendation.
Guest review by
Leroy
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Everything is perfect! The amazing experience was starting from the transportation service. Then the check-in and dinner services, everything feels perfect! I can feel the staffs are all proud of this Hotel and its history and spirit. Thanks for Takamiya gave us such warm experience!
Guest review by
Ray Ming
Taiwan
From US$548.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Excellent Dinner and Breakfast. All inclusive drinks. Private Onsen/Hot spring was amazing. Staff were very accommodating and the Cherry blossom in full bloom along the nearby river was a huge bonus. Excellent artworks throughout the property
Guest review by
Currie
Australia
From US$169.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were lead to our rooms and were introduced to the facilities at the hotel. The dinner was fabulous, service at dinner was excellent.
Guest review by
ANG
Singapore
From US$128.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 769 reviews
Amazing experience with the most amazing staff, we had a private onsen room with the set dinner meals and we were blown away by the top tier service provided by Mizuki Yoahida
Guest review by
Stephanie
New Zealand
From US$152.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Wonderful service, the staff was lovely and very attentive, especially when we struggled with Japanese. The buliding, the garden, the bath and the facilities were beautiful.
Guest review by
Alicia アリシア
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
The room is so big and clean! The breakfast and dinner are awesome, so I ate a lot 😁 It's nearby The Towering Snow Monsters, but a little bit far from the onsen street.
Guest review by
Pam
Taiwan
From US$394.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews
Loved it from the get go. Beautiful scenery, handy location for the ropeway, nice traditional rooms, very kind staff, tasty buffet style breakfast, lovely onsen.
Guest review by
Kristina
United Arab Emirates
From US$244.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
This hotel has multiple beautiful indoor and outdoor spring water spa. Food is nice too. room is spacious.
Guest review by
Linda
Australia
From US$366.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.
Guest review by
Alan
Australia
From US$359.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Outstanding breakfast buffets. Dinner was a set meal and was fantastic.
Guest review by
Gary
United States
From US$99.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,408 reviews
Great location, friendly staff, big rooms, clean, good breakfast
Guest review by
Avram
Canada
From US$214.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Beautiful rooms and facilities with very helpful staff
Guest review by
Greg
New Zealand
From US$85.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
Staff very friendly and the room was very comfortable.
Guest review by
Bernardo Daniel
Mexico

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10

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata!

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata! The location is absolutely perfect—conveniently connected to the station, making it easy to explore the city and surrounding areas. The hotel itself is modern, clean, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and relaxing experience. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. While their hospitality was excellent, I did find that a bit more fluency in English communication would enhance the experience for international guests. That being said, their warmth and willingness to help more than made up for any language barriers. Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata to anyone visiting the area. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Guest review by
Rolando
Australia
2.0

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and...

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and represented as offering a mountain view room. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a serious misrepresentation. Only about 10% of the view included any mountain at all. The overwhelming majority of what we saw from our room was another building and rooftops. This was extremely disappointing and upsetting, especially given the premium we paid for this experience. The disappointment left us distressed and unable to even enjoy the expensive dinner and breakfast that were included in our package. What was meant to be a highlight of our trip turned into a very unpleasant experience. To make matters worse, when we left hastily, we accidentally forgot one of our cell phones in the room. Several hours later, after driving back, we were relieved that the phone had been recovered and placed at the front desk. However, the staff made no effort during the entire day to contact us on our primary phone number to alert us. This lack of initiative and courtesy only added to our frustration. For a hotel of this caliber, we expected honesty in advertising, basic consideration for guests’ wellbeing, and a proactive approach to guest service. Unfortunately, none of these expectations were met.
Guest review by
Jeff Rayden
United States
8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
10

The main town section can offer so many places to visit.

The main town section can offer so many places to visit. Modern looking new museum, small yet beautiful and historic park/shrine, traditional sake brewery, and many many restaurants. We took a long bus ride to a remote onsen town, Shirabu Onsen. Boy, we had fun.. You can hike, see a gorgeous, majestic waterfall, enjoy soba noodle, shopping AND soak in one of the three public bathhouses (they are actually inn but open their baths to the daytime visitors.) The one we went to, Nishiya?, had a spectacular waterfall bath. It's smaller - but if you can visit during weekdays, you may be able to enjoy the space, alone, which we both did. I will never forget being in the bath. Oh, AND, you will probably come across bunch of wild monkeys, roaming around like they own the place :-)
Guest review by
Richard
United States
10

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities.

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities. Most of the attractions are walkable if you stay close to the river, slightly long walk from train station. You can visit all attractions within a day (two night stays recommended if you arrived late). Please make sure that the day you arrive all the places are open (not Tuesday or Wednesday). Another interesting town in Japan for a visit.
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
10

Yamagata is a beautiful city.

Yamagata is a beautiful city. It was also our base for visiting other places. We went to Yamadera, Ginza Onsen and Zao Onsen by train and bus, from the Yamagata station. Had Ramen, which was reasonable in value
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
8.0

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan...

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan castle. It is very nice, and they have museum and things to see. It's worth a visit to check it out. There is two near-by Onsen, the Onogawa and Shirabu to stay. Yonezawa beef is superb, one of the best in the country. It is also expensive.
Guest review by
Yamashita
United States
10

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic.

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic. It wasnt crowded, lessons for kids and adults were AUD$55 for 4 hours, lifts were @4$ per lift. Gear hire was AUD$65 for 2 days PP. In Australia lift passes are $250 per day alone. The hotel Sailor Hutte was literally at the base of the ski lifts. Food was cheap ($10-14 per meal) booze was cheap ($3.50 for a beer). The guys at the Hotel Sailor Hutte were great, make an effort to chat with them via your translator app. Its worth it. One more thing, I would recommend buying Shinkansen tickets directly from JR East rail online. Heaps cheaper than buying a seven day pass unless you are planning to spend 7 days on the train. FYI there are 3 Shinkansen companies East, Central and West. They have there own websites a bit clunky in English but it works. Good luck.
Guest review by
Kieran
Australia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand