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A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

A hot spring area with wooden flooring, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush forest.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central buffet area, large windows offering a view of the forest, and a modern chandelier.

A room with two chairs and a table, large windows with a view of a snowy landscape.

1. Zao International Hotel

5.4 km from Okama Crater

Massimo

￥24,298

￥29,701 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a seating area, and a glass partition.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a chair.

2. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

5.8 km from Okama Crater

Man Ho

￥44,810

￥54,820 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a reception area with a reception desk and plants.

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

3. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

6 km from Okama Crater

Aileen

￥24,440

￥27,340 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a tiled floor, and ceiling lights.

4. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

5.6 km from Okama Crater

Tracie

￥18,459

￥20,859 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A hallway with a central light fixture, a sofa with cushions, and a small table with a vase.

A room with a glass table, a chair, a small table with a teapot and cup, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

5. Chikusenso Onsen

9.8 km from Okama Crater

Anderson

￥105,328

￥117,541 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

A room with leather seating, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

6. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

6.1 km from Okama Crater

Monoceros

￥9,738

￥11,220 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

A hotel entrance with a tiled walkway, a curved archway, and a dining area with tables and chairs visible through a glass wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

7. Le Vert Zao

5.5 km from Okama Crater

Janet Ho

￥24,446

￥30,057 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hot spring bath area with a view of mountains and a clear sky.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors with a view of greenery.

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

8. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

11.3 km from Okama Crater

"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."

Estevan

￥24,250

￥26,750 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

A signpost with multiple directional signs in a snowy environment.

A signpost with multiple directional signs pointing to various establishments, including a cafe, tea shop, and panda accessories store.

Two world maps with a sign asking "Where are you from?" and a table of Japanese flags.

9. Pension Snowfall Meteor

6.7 km from Okama Crater

WEI-WEI

￥15,840

￥17,490 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a telephone.

A table with various dishes, including seafood, vegetables, and rice, suggesting a meal setting.

10. Zao Onsen Largent Zao

5.5 km from Okama Crater

￥14,482

￥16,339 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A room with a large window offering a view of a forested mountain range.

A wooden house with multiple balconies and windows, surrounded by greenery.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A rustic wooden cabin with a garden in front, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

11. Pension Swiss

6.8 km from Okama Crater

￥13,166

￥14,580 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A spa area with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and a view of a lush, rocky landscape through large windows.

A large indoor pool with wooden flooring and large windows, surrounded by snow-covered rocks.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, desk, and TV.

12. Zao Kokusai Hotel

5.4 km from Okama Crater

￥31,033

￥34,667 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A traditional wooden building with a stone pathway leading to a clear hot spring.

A room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a massage chair, and large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and a bed.

A restaurant with a chef preparing food, a buffet with various dishes, and traditional Japanese decor.

13. Ryokan Oyamanomegumi Todaya

7.4 km from Okama Crater

￥31,644

￥35,845 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

14. Yutomori Club

9.3 km from Okama Crater

￥72,028

￥80,665 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by a fenced area, a paved road, and a hilly landscape with trees.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a dining table with chairs, a bench, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A room with tatami mats, a low table, a hanging exercise apparatus, and large windows.

15. makinokutsurogizao

11 km from Okama Crater

￥62,208

￥68,688 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Okama Crater

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Zao International Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 74 reviews	View
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso	9.4 Exceptional 99 reviews	View
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya	9.4 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Takamiya Rurikura Resort	9.0 Wonderful 34 reviews	View
Chikusenso Onsen	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top Okama Crater Hotel Reviews

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

8/10 Good

"The staff who helped us with the check-in for not very friendly, but the other staff was nice. The room was very clean. The highlight was the complementary breakfast, which was unexpectedly good."

Omiya Ryokan

8/10 Good

"Clean room, helphful staff, breakfast was excellent"

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

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 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."

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"We were very grateful for the cleanliness of the room! We had a room with a private bathroom, and both the sleeping area and the bathroom was very clean. Futon beds were comfortable and warm. Extremely friendly staff, kind and genuinely helpful. We loved our relaxing stay. Thank you so much to the staff!"

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option "

Other attractions near Okama Crater

Mt. Zao

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

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

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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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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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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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Dokko Numa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond) during your travels in Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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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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Zao Sanroku Ropeway

9.0/10 (108 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Okama Crater?

Okama Crater is located in Zao. You'll find 50 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Okama Crater?

Zao International Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Okama Crater. Other good choices within 5 miles include Omiya Ryokan and Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Okama Crater?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Okama Crater.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Okama Crater, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Okama Crater.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Okama Crater?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Okama Crater, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Okama Crater?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Head up the mountain to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Sumikawa Snow Park, or Zaō Liza World. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Mt. Zao, Mt. Katsutadake, and Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond).

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Our top choices for Okama Crater hotels

1. Zao International Hotel

2. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

3. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

4. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

5. Chikusenso Onsen

6. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

7. Le Vert Zao

8. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

9. Pension Snowfall Meteor

10. Zao Onsen Largent Zao

11. Pension Swiss

12. Zao Kokusai Hotel

13. Ryokan Oyamanomegumi Todaya

14. Yutomori Club

15. makinokutsurogizao

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Top Okama Crater Hotel Reviews

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

Zao International Hotel

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Other attractions near Okama Crater

Mt. Zao

Mt. Katsutadake

Sumikawa Snow Park

Zaō Liza World

Dokko Numa

Zao Bodaira Highlands

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

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