Zaborin

Location: Kutchan Hanazono 76-4, Kutchan, jp

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Ryokans

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Massage services
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Spa tub (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Premium Room with Tatami area

  This quadruple room has an en-suite living room, a private indoor onsen and additional private outdoor onsen.  Western bedding arrangement for 2 people in a main bedroom and Japanese tatami sleeping arrangement with futon in additional tatami room. Please indicate the correct number of guests at time of booking.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Pajamas
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Premium Japanese-Style Room

  This quadruple room has an en-suite living room, a private indoor onsen and additional private outdoor onsen.  Japanese tatami sleeping arrangement with futon choosing from King or 2 Single at main bedroom and additional tatami room. Please indicate the correct number of guests at time of booking.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Pajamas
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

• Deluxe Japanese-Style Villa

  This room has an en-suite living room, a private indoor onsen and additional private outdoor onsen.  Japanese tatami sleeping arrangement with futon choosing from King or 2 Single.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Pajamas
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

• Deluxe Villa

  The suite features 1 bedroom, a living room and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite has a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed. The unit features an indoor and additional outdoor onsen, both are private.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Pajamas
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

Guest Reviews

• Paul (10/5): -
• Effrosyni (10/5): -
• Hironori (10/5): -
• Eric Andrew (10/5): -
• Hsiang-Yu (10/5): -
• malia (10/5): Relaxed luxury in a beautiful natural surrounding . - Breakfast at Zaborin is exceptional.
• k (10/5): -
• Benjamin (10/5): Amazing stay and I 100% can’t wait to go back with my wife! - Incredible! Could not recommend more!! Bring your own alcohol - $45AUD for 1 glass of champagne and $30AUD for 1 beer.
• Hong (9/5): - Onsen, cleanlines, staff, high quality food Lack of on site activities
• LIXIN (10/5): -
• Tsun Yin (10/5): -
• mashima (10/5): -
• Mathew (10/5): -
• JONG SUK (8/5): -
• Sean (10/5): -
• Wee Chong (10/5): Fantastic. - Good Food and Hot Bath. Does not serve lunch.
• Derek (10/5): Among the top 3 ryokans i have stayed in Japan. - Hotel was beautiful especially in falling snow. The outdoor onsen had just the right feel, good water, great vista view and an intimate setting. Service was impeccable, we were well taken care of, dinner was amazing. Its one of those ryokans that you can space out for a long time. Could have had a bluetooth stero so that i can play some jazz to suit the space.
• Javier (10/5): Idilio en medio de la nieve - Todo, el entorno, las instalaciones, el personal, la comida El unico pero que podemos poner es que amanecía muy pronto (6:30) y entraba algo de luz
• Acharaporn (10/5): -
• James (10/5): -
• Yue (10/5): 躺平忘记烦恼。 - 整个环境，床，洗漱用品，都不错 没有发现需要改进的方面
• Rao (10/5): -
• Wong (10/5): -
• Wong (10/5): -
• Gautam Reddy (9/5): -
• moshe (10/5): -
• Dulai (10/5): -
• Benson (10/5): Incredible - Incredible place. Most stunning hotel I have ever stayed at Nothing
• John (8/5): Exceptional setting for anyone looking for a hideaway where the focus is on the food, drink and opportunity to then just - The hotel is beautiful, surrounded by a forest that was turning golden during our October visit. The food and service were exceptional. There is much to admire in the generous (for a hotel its size) public spaces. The rooms are huge and well suited for a long stay — I wish my own room at home had as much storage and closet space — but there are a number of less convenient touches that keep this property from my own highest rating. Light switches are multiple and awkwardly placed. The minibar and coffee and tea gear are hidden away and awkward to access. The luxurious chaise lounges face the TV and not the outside view. The streaming set up via Apple AirPlay is not optimal. The illusion of seclusion in our own room was somewhat marred by the proximity of the motor court at the hotel entrance and the very occasional sound of traffic passing by on the road. Those who are used to traditional ryokans will miss the bathing experience in those with multiple communal indoor and outdoor options. Here you bathe in your room, which suits many people the hotel is aiming to appeal to but in our case left us feeling that something was missing. And, I’m sure it was unavoidable given the time of year and the location, but there were bugs and the staff was clearly challenged to manage their presence. These are very small quibbles but do influence our rating.
• beatrice (10/5): -
• KOUHEI (10/5): - 非日常感がとてつもない
• Pichyaporn (10/5): -
• Mladen (10/5): A dream stay. - I liked everything: the location in the woods, the proper architecture, the design, the materials, the amenities, the restaurant, and the dinner. Private onsen is a delight, the spacious villa room is truly comfortable. The design finish details irked me; the unmatched wood panelling on the exterior, rotting wood, and rusting iron around the onsen might give a charming patina, but they do not fit with the carefully kept environment. This is only in light of the steep price, as the overall experience is magnificent.
• Yagou (9/5): また来たい。 - ゆったりとした配置、ほぼ他人と会わない、音もせず静かで異空間な感じ。食事は内容も量も丁度良く、素晴らしい。 仕方ないが、大きい蛾が外のガラスや戸にへばりついて、入ってこないかひやひやした。
• Juan (10/5): Uno de los mejores sitios en los que he estado en mi vida - Un sitio maravilloso al que ir al menos una vez en la vida. La arquitectura, la combinación con la naturaleza, la calidad de la comida (tradicional japonesa), el servicio, las habitaciones… Excepcional
• Alain (10/5): -
• Jumin (9/5): -
• Kam Cheong (10/5): -
• Marcello (10/5): A gem of architecture encapsulated into the wilderness. - The architecture, the room design and the nature integration is outstanding. You want to simply stay and enjoy. The food is excellent. It is a capsule inside a forrest. There is no possible way to walk outside the architectural capsule into the forrest around it. The fact that they don’t serve lunch makes it complicated for more than one day stay as there is no place nearby to have a compatible lunch with the stay.
• Giulia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ellie (10/5): A perfect oasis to recharge and enjoy the quiet sounds of nature - The private onsens are truly incredible
• Mariko (8/5): Very good - Very nice luxury boutique Ryokan. Very nice design. Great food - Japanese, with a slight modern touch. I don’t understand what other reviewers complained about. Food was really great and they served vegetarian food for my partner. If you get a nice room, view is great. Staff is very friendly and helpful, same as the General Manager. We stayed two nights and our first room had a view on the parking area and the woods and didn’t really feel private nor worth the money. After raising this we were offered a new room for the 2nd night and this one was 10/10. Very nice private view and nicer room setting.
• Kalyn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Brenda (10/5): Overall, very happy with my stay and the perfect place to celebrate our honeymoon! - Meals were amazing and the service was exceptional! Everything was perfect.
• Lilly (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jane (10/5): Perfect n wholesome place to rejuvenate my body ,mind and spirits . - Spacious suite in a modern interesting building with indoor n outdoor Onsen surrounded by trees and nature with chirping birds in the background …perfect for my silent retreat with nourishing yet tasty meals meticulously presented with my compliments to the chef . info and service is a bit slackened .
• Jeffrey (10/5): Excellent accomodation, view, staff and food. Worth your money. - It was the highlight of my Japan trip. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout and greet you at the entrance. The room was very spacious and the view was amazing with the snow covering the entire grass field. We went at the end of March so the snow hasn’t gone yet but the drive there was fine as there was no snow on the road. The outdoor private onsen in the room with the beautiful backdrop was fantastic. Dinner and breakfast were probably the best in my entire Japan trip. Kaiseki style dinner was prepared and made to the highest quality and I enjoyed every bite of it. Well done to the chef! Nothing
• Hing (10/5): Exceptional -
• Young (9/5): Superb -
• Virginia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Eric (10/5): Loved everything about Zaborin and I will come again! - Everything was amazing at Zaborin. The snow view was beautiful and surreal. Room price included both breakfast and dinner. Unlike some meal inclusive resorts, the food quality here was superior and on par with what you would get at top-tier restaurants. The service is also impeccable. All the staff we met were amazing and epitome of Japanese service. Nothing!
• Jack (10/5): Exceptional -
• Silvia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Wei (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sharon (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ecir (10/5): Exceptional -
• Richard (10/5): Exceptional - A unique and remarkable classic Japanese Ryokan experience. Food amazing. Service world class Rooms, views, personal Onsen. Nothing
• Suzing (10/5): Exceptional -
• Haley (10/5): Whimsical, enchanting, zen af. The best hotel we've ever stayed in, full stop. - We chose Zaborin as the luxurious pinnacle of our honeymoon from several other hotel options we considered and we could NOT have been happier with the choice. IT'S A GEM. In fact, we resolved to come back and stay here as often as we're able and will certainly return for our big anniversaries. Zaborin embodies the wabi sabi philosophy to a T. From the moment we pulled up we were enveloped in the peace and simplistic beauty of nature. The autumn foliage outside our wall-to-wall windows was gobsmacking, it felt like a dream. Plus we were delighted to find we had an unobstructed mountain view from our stone onsen bath! The attention to detail paid to every space throughout the property, not least of all in our room which was stocked with delicious, novel teas, snacks, and skin care products, was mind blowing. There are so many nooks and crannies to explore and enjoy in the ryokan, everyday was a discovery. The only thing that was not simple nor pared down was the food - my god! As foodies, we were absolutely blown away. Each dinner and breakfast was a different 10+ course meal prepared with the highest quality, local, seasonal ingredients, all served on hand-crafted tableware specifically chosen for each dish from their collection of hundreds. We were also invited to choose our own sake cups from a tray holding 30 or so totally unique pieces. I found that the beds, while insanely plush and comfy, were quite hot. Perhaps this was because we arrived in autumn and they use thicker bedding at this time of year? Either way, I would have preferred more breathable bedding as I am a hot sleeper and the room was already pleasantly warm thanks to the heated floors. I did not ask the front desk about this during our 2 night stay but will certainly ask on future visits. I also wish we'd known in advance that hotel offers free pick-up and drop-off at Kutchan Station which is easily accessed via local JR train following a transfer from the Shinkasen that arrives at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station. There's no need to rent a car to access the hotel.
• Nick (9/5): Very interesting modern styled ryokan. Worth the experience - A lovely, modern style, ryokan with the indoor and outdoor onsen within your room. Little need to interact with anyone; so relaxing! Little to criticize except it was at the expensive end of the spectrum compared to other similar Ryokan.
• Erwin (10/5): Exceptional - the attention to detail by the team
• Katherine (8/5): Luxury Ryokan in Hokkaido - My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Zaborin, a Japanese luxury Ryokan in Hokkaido, on September 26, 2023. Our experience was truly exceptional. Zaborin's architecture, designed by an English architect, is a unique blend of Western modern living and Japanese sensitivity. The result is a perfect harmony of comfort and tradition. The Northern Kaiseki cuisine was a culinary masterpiece, highlighting the freshest local ingredients. Dining there was an unforgettable delight. Located amidst the mountains, Zaborin offers breathtaking natural surroundings that create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The staff's warm hospitality added a personal touch to our stay. We were so impressed that we're already planning to return next year. Zaborin is a haven of luxury and tranquility in Hokkaido, and we highly recommend it for an authentic Japanese Ryokan experience with modern comfort. The hot spring was out of order before we checked in. We did not get to use the hot spring at Zaborin in this stay.
• Bridgette (9/5): Must visit - Top tier accommodation from room setting, view and Kita Kaiseki fine dining (quality exceed Sapporo top omakase restaurant). Both breakfast and dinners are served in a private dining room. Latest breakfast serves at 9am. Dinner serves at either 6pm or 8pm.Meal variety is different every day. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. You can feel they try their best to make you happy. They offer us free shuttle service to the nearby Park Hyatt for afternoon tea. It was also lovely the general manager Shiozawa sama came to greet us at dinner. The less perfect thing is the twin single bed is a bit too short. And the room replies mainly on a heater to keep warm which during night it turns out to be a bit chilly. Having said so, waking up in the morning with a panoramic forest view beats all the minor imperfections.
• Antony (10/5): Excellent. Will most definitely return when back in beautiful Hokkaido. - In a word everything. The property is like something out of a James Bond movie. The room was excellent with two onsen, one outside with an incredible view. The layout of the room and the decor were to our taste and amazing in its simplicity. This aspect was evident it the rest of the hotel, from the corridors with work windows strategically placed, to the communal areas. The Kaiseki dinners were also excellent and the staff extremely welcoming and helpful. Nothing. We have been fortunate to stay in some amazing hotels. Not only in Japan including Tokyo (Aman, Hoshinoya) but worldwide. Zaborin in many ways tops all of them. We went out of season. Maybe it’s too busy during ski season.
• Alexander (9/5): Superb - Staff was very friendly! Hotel design was chic. The views were amazing and surrounding Forrest was gorgeous. Food was well planned and thought out and service was impeccable Sheets and towels need upgrading. Mine were both stained. The wine list could have a few more affordable options
• Jeffrey (9/5): Best ryokan I've stayed in - Outdoor rotemburo temperature was perfect, I did not feel too hot or too cold even after sitting in it for a very long time. Meals were amazing, and the staff ensured we were served by someone who spoke English. The only negative was the travel time to Kutchan station, but I understand it is difficult to get such natural surroundings close to cities.
• Ricardas (10/5): An oasis of peace and relaxation in Hokkaido -
• Christine (10/5): Highly recommended tranquil paradise in Hokkaido where you'll feel like a king/queen. - The meals were five stars! Exceptional staff. Beautifully stylish spaces (both public and private areas). The area is ideal to unwind with your special someone on holiday, honeymoon, or anniversary. The only thing I was uncertain about is if the water is unfiltered.
• Dongkyu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Salina (10/5): 10 out of 10 - A Truly Magnificent Experience - The hospitality is truly exceptional. The staff members are gracious and thoughtful, going out of their way to make you feel welcome and taken care of. They truly make the experience. The meals, particularly the dinner, was the best dining experiences of my life. Perfect in concept, quality and taste, execution, flow, and service. I booked villa with a western style bed. Absolutely the best sleep of my 2.5 week trip in Japan. From the bed to the toiletries, down to even the complimentary tea/coffee, everything was of fine quality, and there is such a high level of meticulous care to detail that must be experienced if given the opportunity. My husband and I loved everything and have never enjoyed a stay more than we did at Zaborin. There was absolutely nothing about my stay that I didn't like. My only recommendation would be to ask about additional experiences available, such as the robatayaki or tea room, and how guests can partake and enjoy those experiences.
• Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Yuming (10/5): Exceptional -
• Samantha (9/5): Excellent hotel if you want to go somewhere remote to unwind. - Very relaxing environment that is private. The view from the room was excellent. Bed was unbelievably comfortable and private Onsen highly enjoyable. Private dining rooms were a bonus feature. The food was unexpectedly excellent and could be considered at a michelin bib gourmand level. The staff were nice but at times it did feel a bit robotic. Be aware that in some months of the year, there may be limited activities available in the area.
• Sylvia (10/5): unforgettable - The privacy, quietness, being surrounded by nature and attentiveness of the staff. None.
• James (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stacy (10/5): Our New Favorite Getaway - We absolutely loved our seat here. Such a relaxing retreat in an incredible area of Japan. We can’t wait to visit again!
• Jason (9/5): excellent - the open air onsen
• Yun (10/5): Exceptional -
• Catherine (10/5): Exceptional - The most exceptional hotel experience! The rooms were magnificent, spacious, wonderfully decorated, and had the most incredible views. The onsens were amazing. The staff were so attentive to every little detail, from the staff who greeted us to the wait staff to the housekeepers. The entire place was decorated in a minimalist but chic style. The kaiseki meals were delicious and clearly used high quality ingredients that focused on seafood and vegetables. We booked 2 massages that were incredibly relaxing after 3 days of skiing. This is the single best hotel experience I’ve ever had, and was an excellent cap to our honeymoon. I was genuinely sad to leave, and hope we’ll have the opportunity to visit again!
• Chung (10/5): Exceptional -
• Fan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carlton (10/5): Exceptional - just beautiful! so beautiful! and wonderful food!!
• Chi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Milena (10/5): Exceptional - best place on earth!!
• Pasuta (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chunyi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Francesco (10/5): thanks - everything everything
• Olivia (10/5): really enjoyed our stay at zaborin. the ryokan was very “zen”. food was good, service was amazing, the room was beautifu -
• Justin (10/5): tick this off your bucket list or you'll regret it - it was so zen! it literally was such an amazing experience to have the private onsen that you could use whenever you wanted there was a sweet o nothing. everything was amazing
• Ruoxu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Changxin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carol (10/5): pure luxury stay, would love to stay again - Staff service is amazing, feel like we are treated like VIPs. The outdoor onsen pool is very nice and plenty of privacy. Breakfast and Dinner are exquisite. nothing apart from it is pricey specially around Christmas time.
• Weeks (10/5): Beautiful, private, and luxurious ryokan in Hokkaido! - unique location, private onsen, kaiseki breakfast and dinner prepared with local ingredients, attentive staff
• Susan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sara (5/5): stunning place - it was stunning everything except the food situation as I have allergies that can lead to hospital and my nephew life threatening allergy. they did not cope with this well. everything else was excellent. as above- not preparing well in advance after knowledge of food allergy
• Joe (8/5): Very good -
• Kelvin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Brian (10/5): Exceptional - Customer service, Food, Hot spring Staff Spoken English
• Ljchin (10/5): Exceptional - The surrounding and the location of the hotel is simply superb. The staffs are all very attentive. Nothing. Would love to visit again during autumn/spring/summer time.
• Linying (10/5): Exceptional -

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