Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa (Location: Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture / General Manager: Takafumi Yoshida), a highland resort hotel overlooking the majestic Zao mountain range, is now offering an accommodation plan with lift tickets for "Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort," located approximately 30 minutes by car from the hotel. After fully enjoying the diverse 10-course lineup, guests can relax and rejuvenate in the hotel's outdoor hot spring bath and lounge. Additionally, winter Tohoku offers more than just skiing. Plans featuring delicious local specialties like oysters and beef tongue are also available.
Plan Overview
This value-packed accommodation plan includes a 1-day lift ticket for the ski resort, allowing guests to fully enjoy winter Zao. The lift ticket can be used during the ski resort's operating hours from check-in day until the following day. Furthermore, it includes a day-use bathing pass for the hotel available on checkout day, perfect for relaxing after enjoying skiing to your heart's content.
Plan Name: [Eboshi Resort] 1-Day Lift Ticket Included / All-Inclusive Plan <Dinner & Breakfast Included>
Accommodation Period: Through March 7, 2026 (Saturday) accommodation
Rate: 1 night All-Inclusive from 19,290 yen (includes Eboshi Zao Resort 1-day lift ticket, dinner, breakfast, lounge, hot spring, etc., per person in double occupancy, tax and service charge included, bathing tax 150 yen separate)
Reservations & Details: https://mercure-miyagizao-resortandspa.jp/plan/lift-ticket-plan/
Notes:
- No refunds available for lift tickets in case of bad weather.
- Lift ticket fees are free for preschool children.
- For ski resort use on check-in day, procedures will be handled at the hotel front desk after 10:00 AM.
- No shuttle service is provided between the hotel and Eboshi Resort.
About Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort is located near Togatta Onsen in Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and is the prefecture's only ski resort with a gondola. The resort offers 10 diverse courses including a dynamic 4.3km course that ranks among the prefecture's best, exhilarating downhills, and courses with maximum slopes of 35 degrees, appealing to everyone from beginners to advanced skiers with its rich variety.
Official website (Winter Season): https://eboshi.co.jp/winter/
Beyond Lift Ticket Plans: Special Plans Featuring Tohoku's Local Ingredients
The "Steamed Oysters" from Minamisanriku, Miyagi's pride, pair perfectly with local sake and wine. The "Beef Tongue 3-Variety Set" plan provides grilling equipment at your table, allowing you to enjoy three different flavors of beef tongue—salt, miso, and more—grilled to your preferred doneness. (Please note: steamed oysters and beef tongue are not all-you-can-eat. Lift tickets are not included.)
Plan Name: [Miyagi's Flavors] Minamisanriku Steamed Oysters and Hot Spring Enjoyment Plan <Dinner & Breakfast Included>
Sales Period: Through March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) accommodation
Rate: 1 night All-Inclusive from 14,130 yen (includes dinner [with 3 steamed oysters], breakfast, lounge, hot spring, etc., per person in double occupancy, tax and service charge included, bathing tax 150 yen separate)
Reservations & Details: https://mercure-miyagizao-resortandspa.jp/plan/steamed-oysters/
Plan Name: [Savor Luxurious Beef Tongue 3-Variety Set] All-Inclusive Plan
Sales Period: Through March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) accommodation
Rate: 1 night All-Inclusive from 13,000 yen (includes dinner [with beef tongue 3-variety set], breakfast, lounge, hot spring, etc., per person in double occupancy, tax and service charge included, bathing tax 150 yen separate)
Reservations & Details: https://mercure-miyagizao-resortandspa.jp/plan/gyutan/
All-Inclusive Accommodation for Carefree Stays
Alcohol at the restaurant and drinks at the lounge are included in the accommodation rate, and the large public bath features the "Togatta Onsen Fudo-no-Yu" outdoor hot spring bath and sauna, allowing guests to enjoy relaxation time without worry. Dinner and breakfast are served buffet-style, with popular local menu items including "Zunda Mochi," "Sendai-fu Egg Toji," "Shinrin-dori Chicken Stir-fry," "Fried Sasakama," and "Sankaku-age." Additionally, the recommended "Local Discovery" activity offers a chance to experience the region's unique charm and stories through a "Craft Experience" where guests collect natural materials like pinecones and acorns while walking around the hotel's surroundings, then use a glue gun to create objects that make the most of their shapes and textures.
[Buffet Limited Menu Through March] Hotel Original "Milk-Based Imoni"
"Imoni" is appealing for its regional variations in flavor. In Miyagi Prefecture, the dish is made with pork and miso, featuring the gentle sweetness that comes from combining the rich flavor of Sendai red miso with vegetable umami. The hotel is offering its special "Milk-Based Imoni" made with local milk for a limited period.
Hotel Name: Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Location: 1-1 Onikibara, Togatta Onsen, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture
TEL: 03-6830-3926 (Reservation Center)
URL: https://mercure-miyagizao-resortandspa.jp/
*Information as of January 9, 2026.
