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A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with a view, a table, and a traditional sliding door.

1. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

14.7 km from Zaoonsen

Dmitry

￥10,030 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.

2. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen

Marquise

￥22,770 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

3. Zao International Hotel

Zaoonsen

Massimo

￥35,940 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

4. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Kasumicho, 11.1 km from Zaoonsen

Piper

￥11,864 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A person sitting by a wooden deck with a bamboo wall in the background.

5. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

27.9 km from Zaoonsen

Pao-Ping

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

6. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen

Aileen

￥23,840 total

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A hot pot meal with various meats and vegetables on a black plate.

7. Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen

Linda

￥21,813 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A wooden cabin with a hot tub surrounded by snow.

8. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

Zaoonsen

Lim

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

9. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zaoonsen

Man Ho

￥58,225 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

10. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Zaoonsen

Tracie

￥24,060 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a radio, and a window with a view of the outside.

11. Genghis Khan Lodge

Zaoonsen

Ido

A large, historic building with multiple stories, a stone facade, and a prominent entrance with steps.

12. Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zaoonsen

Alan

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

13. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen

Monoceros

￥13,132 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A room with two single beds, wooden headboard, a window with blinds, and a switch on the wall.

14. ZaoSunvalley Hotel

Zaoonsen

Marielyn

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and sliding doors, surrounded by snow.

15. Meitoya So

Zaoonsen

Shirley

￥22,717 total

Dec 3 - Dec 4

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and mountains.

16. Hotel Koyo

12.1 km from Zaoonsen

Brayden

￥30,354 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden benches and a stone platform.

17. Kinosato

Zaoonsen

Drew

￥34,620 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

18. YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen

Rodrigo

￥21,794 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A building with a covered entrance and snow accumulation around it.

19. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Zaoonsen

Wish

￥33,325 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

20. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10.9 km from Zaoonsen

CHU

￥11,849 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Gokan no Yu Tsuruya	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 254 reviews	View
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 191 reviews	View
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YuiLocalZao	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Kinosato	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View

Where to stay in Zaoonsen

Find the best Zaoonsen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Zaoonsen

Kasumicho

While there might not be top attractions in Kasumicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle.

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Futabacho

When in Futabacho, you can plan a visit to Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A red pagoda on a rock, a valley with houses, and mountains in the background.

Nanukamachi

Though Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamagata Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall.

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Jonanmachi

Jonanmachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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 Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall.

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Top Zaoonsen Hotel Reviews

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen

10/10 Excellent

Marquise

Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Meitoya So

Zaoonsen

8/10 Good

I love cold weather and snow, so that part of Northern Honshu was perfect for me. I also have family in the area to drive me to Zao, which is a lot easier than taking the bus! This hotel is clearly on the older side, but that really didn't detract from the whole experience, which was positive. The bath was relaxing and though it wasn't large, I never felt over crowded. The beds were comfortable~ sort of an amalgam of futon and boxspring. Though I wish they were on the tatami, it was nice...

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

Chikusenso Onsen

Zao

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Yamagata

10/10 Excellent

Jun

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

Shouhakutei Azumaso

Tendo

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a table, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass railing overlooking a garden.

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya

Tendo

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in Zaoonsen?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Yamagata's Zaoonsen neighborhood. Be sure to check out Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway as part of your Zaoonsen travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Zaoonsen?

Based on our traveler data, Omiya Ryokan is one of the top choices for your stay in Zaoonsen. This ryokan is a short 1-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Zao International Hotel and Takamiya Hotel Hammond.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Zaoonsen area?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations in Zaoonsen to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Yamagata area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Zaoonsen, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Zaoonsen.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Zaoonsen?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Zaoonsen, head over to our customer service page.

What are the top things to see and do in Zaoonsen?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Zaoonsen with a visit to Shiginoya Chinuma and Zao Quasi-National Park. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are some other places worth a visit. Zao Sanroku Station, Zao Sky Cable, and Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort are just a few of the places to visit in and around Zaoonsen. Zao Super Slider and Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond) are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Yamagata.

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Our top choices for Zaoonsen hotels

1. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

2. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3. Zao International Hotel

4. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

5. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

6. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

7. Omiya Ryokan

8. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

9. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

10. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

11. Genghis Khan Lodge

12. Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

13. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

14. ZaoSunvalley Hotel

15. Meitoya So

16. Hotel Koyo

17. Kinosato

18. YuiLocalZao

19. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

20. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

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Where to stay in Zaoonsen

Kasumicho

Futabacho

Nanukamachi

Jonanmachi

Honcho

Top Zaoonsen Hotel Reviews

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in Zaoonsen?

Where is the best place to stay in Zaoonsen?

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Zaoonsen area?

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Zaoonsen, will I receive a refund?

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Zaoonsen?

What are the top things to see and do in Zaoonsen?

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