Yamagata

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山形　由良海水浴場
A mountainous landscape with a temple on a rock, a valley with houses, and a river.
A cherry blossom tree in full bloom with traditional Japanese architecture in the background.
A town nestled in a valley with a river running through it, surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.
A calm lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains.

Where to stay in Yamagata

Find the best Yamagata areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Yamagata
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A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below.
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Zaoonsen

While visiting Zaoonsen, you might make a stop by sights like Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

Kasumicho

While there might not be top attractions in Kasumicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

Nanukamachi

Though Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

Honcho

While Honcho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

Futabacho

When in Futabacho, you can plan a visit to Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

2.5 out of 5
2-9 Saiwa Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ￥11,340 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥11,340
￥12,474 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions S-PAL and Yamagata Museum of Science ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (378 reviews)
"Easy and affordable parking. Staff was very professional, informative, and patient. Terrific location. Wonderful breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3.5 out of 5
Kasumi-cho 1-Chome No. 1 Yamagata Yamagata-ken
The price is ￥9,577 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
￥9,577
￥11,889 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and modern hotel, the staff were very helpful. The only downside to my shorts day was that for breakfast service was not clearly enough labelled as either Japanese or western. Otherwise an excellent hotel I could recommend to anyone."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Honcho 1-7-42 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ￥20,000 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
￥20,000
￥24,200 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Yamagata Manabikan and Nanukamachi Palaca ...
8/10 Very Good! (300 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and it was very clean"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Yamagata Grand Hotel
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Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata

Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata

Yamagata Yamagata
Stay at this apartment in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and Yamagata Manabikan ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"It was very comfortable and in a convenient location. We had everything we needed for cooking except a chopping knife. We ended up buying a knife, which we are taking home with us. We appreciated how clean it was, also that we could use the washing machine. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata
A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata

A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata

Yamagata Yamagata
Stay at this vacation home in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Yamagin Kenmin Hall are located ...
A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata
Humidifying stone bath / Yamagata City Yamagata

Humidifying stone bath / Yamagata City Yamagata

Yamagata City Yamagata
Stay at this vacation home in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Yamagin Kenmin Hall and S-PAL are located ...
Humidifying stone bath / Yamagata City Yamagata
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Stay near popular Yamagata attractions

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

8.8/10 (121 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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Things to do

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

￥68,267
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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