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1. Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai

39.6 km from Mt. Zao

Shirley

￥11,279

￥11,279 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Triple Room, Non Smoking (2 Single + 1 Extra bed) | Down comforters, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2. Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai

40.3 km from Mt. Zao

Mathias Vibe

￥7,858

￥10,199 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Privilege, Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Madelaine

￥8,430

￥10,200 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

4. Hotel Monterey Sendai

39.9 km from Mt. Zao

Reagan

￥15,140

￥19,652 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Royal Suite, Non Smoking, Sauna | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Sendai Kokusai Hotel

39.7 km from Mt. Zao

Yuko

￥8,037

￥8,841 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Premier Suite, Non Smoking (East) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

6. Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

40.2 km from Mt. Zao

"This is the second time I've stayed here and it was wonderful. I love being in the station, close to the train lines and great restaurants. The room was spacious for two people and very clean. We were lucky to be on a floor with the laundry machine and didn't have to fight to use it, but there was only 1 machine on the floor so watch out. Great place, will probably always stay here when in Sendai."

Emily

￥18,356

￥23,446 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

7. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

40.3 km from Mt. Zao

Sampath

￥8,678

￥9,546 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Extended parking (subject to charges), limited parking

8. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai-nishiguchi PREMIER

39.9 km from Mt. Zao

Kim Hui

￥14,545

￥16,000 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Single Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

9. APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita

40.3 km from Mt. Zao

Flavia

￥6,010

￥7,272 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

10. Hotel Keihan Sendai

39.7 km from Mt. Zao

Adam

￥9,521

￥10,473 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

11. The OneFive Sendai

40.4 km from Mt. Zao

Yam Shing

￥5,727

￥6,300 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Down comforters, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Sendai Washington Hotel

39.9 km from Mt. Zao

Apisit

￥9,650

￥11,750 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

13. Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

39.9 km from Mt. Zao

Yujiao

￥12,264

￥13,578 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese-Style Room, Non Smoking (Maximum 4 guests) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

14. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

25.2 km from Mt. Zao

Serena

15. APA Hotel Sendai Eki Itsutsubashi

39.9 km from Mt. Zao

Max

￥7,438

￥9,000 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Richmond Hotel Sendai

40.4 km from Mt. Zao

Girlie

￥8,172

￥9,103 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

17. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

￥24,448

￥29,882 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Japanese Suite Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Japanese Suite Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

18. Sendai Royal Park Hotel

41.7 km from Mt. Zao

Ioannis

￥9,987

￥12,802 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | City view

19. Hotel Grand Bach Sendai

40.6 km from Mt. Zao

MING-JU

￥12,102

￥13,312 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Japanese Style Deluxe Twin Room Non smoking | WiFi (free)

20. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Lawrence

￥25,650

￥28,650 total

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and I have stayed at this hotel every summer 5 to 7 days past 12 years. We've stayed at corner queen and two double beds rooms. The rooms are not large, but modern, clean, and functional. The staff are good and helpful. The breakfast buffet features local dishes. It's excellent. The kitchen staff are good. The dining room is opened for free drinks, ice cream, and this year, for night time soba. There are larger rooms, which are great for families. There are always many people on their business trips. Minutes by walk to a large supermarket, seven eleven, Yamagata train station, and other places. It's more expensive than other hotels around the area."

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

10/10 Excellent

"Simple. Easy. Convenient. Love the convenience of being right next to Yamagata station. Self check in and check out are convenient and easy to manage. Friendly and helpful staff. Always carry a big smile when answering my questions. Thank you for a pleasant stay."

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Easy and affordable parking. Staff was very professional, informative, and patient. Terrific location. Wonderful breakfast"

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

10/10 Excellent

"The view from the room was excellent and lots of activities within the resort to keep you busy. Excellent food and hotel staff were very hospitable! Can’t wait to be back for another stay!"

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely incredible! The staff was very friendly and the onsens were relaxing. We didn't realize there was a shiatsu massage chair in the room. That was a definite bonus. We went for the junior suite, which was a bit of a splurge, but worth every penny. I would definitely recommend the upgrade. "

Yamagata Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and it was very clean"

Hayamakan

10/10 Excellent

"Staying here was a great experience. Relaxing in our private onsen while looking out at the mountain and city was stunning. Our other favorite part was the dinner - our server was so amazing with us and compliments to the chef for preparing the delicious food. As foreigners, it was our first time trying some of these foods, and we enjoyed most of it. Thank you!"

Zao International Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can by your gondola tickets at the front desk at a discounted price. Location wise, you are literally near the slopes. The bus terminal is a 7 to 10 minute walk."

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Okama Crater

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Mt. Fubosan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Fubosan during your travels in Shichikashuku. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Zaō Liza World

Hit the slopes at Zaō Liza World during your trip to Kaminoyama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Takimidai Lookout

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Zao when you take a trip to Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Zao Bodaira Highlands

Explore the great outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands, a lovely green space in Kaminoyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?

Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mt. Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mt. Zao. Other good choices in the area include Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel and Zao International Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt. Zao.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt. Zao, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Mt. Zao.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mt. Zao?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Mt. Zao, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mt. Zao?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Head up the mountain to Sumikawa Snow Park or Zaō Liza World to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. You can enjoy nature at Okama Crater, Mt. Katsutadake, or Mt. Fubosan.

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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

1. Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai

2. Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai

3. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

4. Hotel Monterey Sendai

5. Sendai Kokusai Hotel

6. Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

7. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

8. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai-nishiguchi PREMIER

9. APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita

10. Hotel Keihan Sendai

11. The OneFive Sendai

12. Sendai Washington Hotel

13. Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

14. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

15. APA Hotel Sendai Eki Itsutsubashi

16. Richmond Hotel Sendai

17. Zao International Hotel

18. Sendai Royal Park Hotel

19. Hotel Grand Bach Sendai

20. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Hayamakan

Zao International Hotel

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Katsutadake

Okama Crater

Mt. Fubosan

Zaō Liza World

Takimidai Lookout

Zao Bodaira Highlands

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