The Best Hotels Closest to Zao Bodaira Highlands in Kaminoyama for 2026

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A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

A buffet setup with various dishes and a sign indicating a special offer.

A modern reception desk with a counter, two chairs, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

1. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

15.5 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

MASAYO

￥10,120

￥11,220 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a large glass door, a bed, a desk, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a bar, and a chandelier.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a dark wall with a framed picture, and a wooden partition with vertical slats.

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

15.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Jared

￥9,733

￥11,923 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A modern lobby with a central wooden reception desk, large windows, and contemporary seating.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a sign for Dalwa Roynet Hotel, and a person walking towards the desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

15.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Jennifer

￥10,772

￥11,849 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.

A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a balcony and multiple windows.

4. YuiLocalZao

4.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Rodrigo

￥16,200

￥17,820 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

4.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Sam Yi-Shang

￥26,040

￥29,140 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a bowl, two chairs, and a view of autumn foliage through a shoji screen.

6. Omiya Ryokan

5.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Sara

￥15,005

￥18,741 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern bathroom with multiple urinals, a large stone basin, and a fish tank with aquatic plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel building with a name sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden bar counters, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

7. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

12.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Anonymous traveler

￥11,536

￥12,836 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A traditional Japanese building entrance with wooden pillars and a lit signboard.

8. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

5.1 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Aileen

￥19,200

￥21,500 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

A room with a table and two chairs facing a large window with a view of mountains and a crescent moon.

A wooden sauna with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

A modern spa room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

9. Yuyunosato Yusa

11.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Sam

￥19,071

￥21,278 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with rocks and a water feature, and a brick wall with vertical lines.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a bed, a small seating area, and a bathroom visible through the glass.

A corridor with a lamp, a plant, and a window.

10. Hayamakan

12.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Licia

￥20,553

￥23,363 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

11. Zao International Hotel

4.6 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Massimo

￥26,816

￥32,748 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.

12. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

5.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Man Ho

￥40,472

￥49,571 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television displaying a scenic view.

A row of blue self-service lockers with a sign indicating they are available from 6:00 to 24:00.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, vending machines, and a sign indicating a Toyoko Inn Club.

A buffet table with various dishes, including salads, rice, and a bowl of orange vegetables, along with several cups and a menu.

13. Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West

15.7 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Claire

￥8,611

￥9,537 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A terrace with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a sunset over a mountainous landscape.

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

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

14. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

4.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Tracie

￥18,459

￥20,859 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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.'

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

15. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

5.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

David

￥9,608

￥11,090 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern restaurant interior with long wooden tables and chairs, recessed ceiling lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a shower, and a towel rack.

16. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

15.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Wilson

￥7,455

￥8,200 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stone hot spring area with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

A building with a sloped roof and a balcony with plants.

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

A spacious indoor area with large windows offering views of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

17. Kaminoyama Azumaya

11.6 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Jasmine

￥16,408

￥18,735 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A stone-walled bathroom with a hot spring, a wooden bench, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden reception desk, and seating area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, a bed with white bedding, and a view of the outside through large windows.

An ice-like interior with two tubs and a window with a plant.

18. Arimakan

11.7 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

WING TAI

￥20,483

￥22,983 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

19. Hotel Koyo

12.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Brayden

￥27,169

￥30,486 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors, a stone hot spring, and a view of a garden with rocks and a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a view of a mountain through shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a sign in Japanese.

20. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

12.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Sandar

￥14,701

￥16,801 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Zao Bodaira Highlands

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae	9.4 266 266 reviews	View
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.2 1005 1,005 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 394 394 reviews	View
YuiLocalZao	9.6 7 7 reviews	View
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel	9.4 187 187 reviews	View

Top Zao Bodaira Highlands Hotel Reviews

Tendo Central Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was a good and economical hotel close to the train/shinkasen station, and the staff provided a good service."

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

8/10 Good

"酒店位置很好，就在山形站旁边。房间还可以，但比较小。停车场的位置和入口非常难找，我们绕了很大一圈才找到。另外，我把洗面奶落在酒店后曾与酒店沟通，但酒店不愿意帮忙寄出，也不愿意接受到付寄送，这点体验不好。"

Kaminoyama Azumaya

8/10 Good

"The room was just like any business hotel room. It was clean but definitely dated in some places. Breakfast buffet was great. Free refreshments. Onsen was great. I added breakfast by paying extra when i made this reservation, but at the check in, I was told that it's not included. In the end all was fine."

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"A super value hotel with Onsen, large car park, early check in and later check out than other hotels around."

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"

Other attractions near Zao Bodaira Highlands

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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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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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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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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Zao Chuo Ropeway

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

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

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Zao Sky Cable

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable 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 Zao Bodaira Highlands?

Zao Bodaira Highlands is located in Kaminoyama. You'll find 44 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Zao Bodaira Highlands?

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Zao Bodaira Highlands. Other good choices within 5 miles include Zao International Hotel and YuiLocalZao.

How many hotels are there close to Zao Bodaira Highlands?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Zao Bodaira Highlands.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Zao Bodaira Highlands.

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

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What can I see and do near Zao Bodaira Highlands?

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 Okama Crater, Mt. Zao, and Shiginoya Chinuma. Zao Sanroku Ropeway, Zao Chuo Ropeway, or Zao Super Slider are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Zao Bodaira Highlands hotels

1. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

4. YuiLocalZao

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

6. Omiya Ryokan

7. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

8. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

9. Yuyunosato Yusa

10. Hayamakan

11. Zao International Hotel

12. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

13. Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West

14. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

15. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

16. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

17. Kaminoyama Azumaya

18. Arimakan

19. Hotel Koyo

20. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

Compare popular hotels close to Zao Bodaira Highlands

Top Zao Bodaira Highlands Hotel Reviews

Tendo Central Hotel

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Other attractions near Zao Bodaira Highlands

Zaō Liza World

Mt. Katsutadake

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

Okama Crater

Zao Chuo Ropeway

Zao Sky Cable

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