Yamagata

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Sakura time in Yamagata Japan.
Sakura time in Yamagata Japan.
On top of the shrine in Yamadera..
Yamagata Zao Dam after receiving its first dusting of snow this year!
Winter vacation skiing in Japan ,Zao

Where to stay in Yamagata

Winter vacation skiing in Japan ,Zao

Zaoonsen

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Zaoonsen
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

2.5 out of 5
2-9 Saiwa Yamagata Yamagata
Fully refundable
The price is ￥14,825 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
￥14,825
￥16,395 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
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! (320 reviews)
Nice new hotel with spacious room and nice bathroom. It is a block from the train station and bus terminal so it is easy to explore the regions such as Zao Onsen and Yamadera. The hotel restaurant is one of the best serving famous local beef and hotel guests have a decent discount. Highly recommended ...

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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 ￥13,150 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
￥13,150
￥16,073 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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)
Love the laid internal parking system, saved us from clearing the snow. Also the mall is attached t the hotel very close to many shops.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

3 out of 5
1-4-31 Nanokamachi Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ￥9,164 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
￥9,164
￥10,080 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and Bunshokan are ...
7.2/10 Good! (248 reviews)
A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington 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
Private cottage (Max. 6 people) Enjoy a special time with your family and friends in a private space with Jacuzzi.

Private cottage (Max. 6 people) Enjoy a special time with your family and friends in a private space with Jacuzzi.

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Stay at this villa in Yamagata. Enjoy in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable are located nearby.
Private cottage (Max. 6 people) Enjoy a special time with your family and friends in a private space with Jacuzzi.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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Kajo Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Kajo Park
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Momiji Park

Momiji Park is just one of the places to see in Yamagata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

Momiji Park

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

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

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

Zao Chuo Ropeway

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

Zao Chuo Ropeway

Yamagata Castle

You can learn about the history of Yamagata with a visit to Yamagata Castle. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Yamagata Castle

Things to do

Mt. Fuji at Shoji Lake

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

￥65,759
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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