The Best Hotels Closest to Mt. Zao in Zao for 2026 | Expedia

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating	Breakfast included	Pool	Spa	Pet friendly	WiFi included
Omiya Ryokan	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 161 reviews						View
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews						View
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 248 reviews						View
Zao International Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 67 reviews						View
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa	4.0 star property	8.0 Very Good 441 reviews						View

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Daiwa Roynet is one of our favourite hotel chains in Japan due to their consistence in quality in services, bedroom, bathroom, meals, etc We stayed in this hotel in late May & were very happy with our choice. - Its location is perfect, close to everything. - Very helpful staff - Nice beddings, good / quiet aircond. We slept very well - We loved the clever bathroom layout. It's one of the nice features making this hotel chain our favourite - The set-meal breakfast was top notch We would stay in this hotel again in the future"

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Kaminoyama Azumaya

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at this ryokan & thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The ryokan was quite modern with good facilities & amenities. Our room was a jr suite with private open air onsen which was marvellous. We had very high quality beddings & slept well. The communal public bath areas were also very nice. Parking was a breeze, just in front of the property on the other side of the road. The breakfast was good with many dishes. We would definitely return"

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami

8/10 Good

"Charming hotel. Meals are served buffet style, with a large selection. Hotel has two sets of public baths to chose from; an indoor pair with dedicated separate male and female sides, and the much more extravagant outdoor baths with a view of the river with a smaller, enclosed bath and a larger open air bath area. Do keep in mind that the the larger bath is on a rotating schedule between genders, and the men's time is in the mornings (5-10am) and the women's time is in the evenings. The outdoor baths are beautiful, but this has a slightly more corporate/hotel vibe than a more traditional ryokan, but the prices are quite good. An indoor pool is available as well."

Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU

Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed 1 night with halfboard & couldn't be happier. The property is very picturesque with a nice garden & waterfall. - Great dinner in private dining room with helpful staff - Buffet breakfast was good with a wide range of quality food - Large bedroom with good beddings & aircond - Nice bathroom with separate toilet This hotel is at the top of our return list."

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed 4 nights, beside being good at location, reasonable price; service was superb. My luggage delivery was challenging when I had to recall it back all the way from Aomori due to tsunami- earthquake alert, and the staff were very patient, took the trouble to call Yamato to ensure my luggages was safely sent back. Thanks to a gentleman staff (4/20) who find me a good rroom rate to extend extra day and make 1st call to Yamato, and Ms Sato San (4/23) who again called to check when my luggage didn't turn up on time. Much appreciated!! Will definitely come back again."

Hotels near other Mt. Zao attractions

Sumikawa Snow Park

4.0/5 (13 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?

Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mt. Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mt. Zao. Other good choices in the area include YuiLocalZao and Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt. Zao.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Mt. Zao.

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

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Mt. Zao, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mt. Zao?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Head up the mountain to Sumikawa Snow Park or Zaō Liza World to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. You can enjoy nature at Okama Crater, Mt. Katsutadake, or Mt. Fubosan.

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