Zaoonsen

Yamagata

A snow-covered landscape with a river and trees.
A snowy landscape with a clear path and snow-covered trees.
A snow-covered ski slope with a ski lift, buildings, and mountains in the background.
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A snow-covered road flanked by trees.
Photo by Mamusi Taka (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below.
Photo by Mamusi Taka (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Stay near popular Zaoonsen 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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Zaoonsen Hotel Deals

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ￥22,440 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
￥22,440
￥25,290 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
"Absolutely incredible! The staff was very friendly and the onsens were relaxing. We didn't realize there was a shiatsu massage chair in the room. That was a definite bonus. We went for the junior suite, which was a bit of a splurge, but worth every penny. I would definitely recommend the ..."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ￥27,273 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
￥27,273
￥33,300 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
"Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can ..."

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Zao International Hotel
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
The price is ￥20,000 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥20,000
￥22,300 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
Fully refundable
The price is ￥10,169 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
￥10,169
￥11,627 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on site, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (78 reviews)
"Lovely room"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ￥14,847 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
￥14,847
￥18,583 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"I booked the Ryokan on a room only basis, when I arrived, I tried to add dinner and breakfast. The staff member I spoke to said that it was impossible to add dinner and breakfast to my booking. I cannot understand why a hotel would refuse to add food to their tariff. Otherwise, the hotel was very ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Omiya Ryokan
YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao

2 out of 5
219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ￥15,429 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
￥15,429
￥17,049 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
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Where to stay in Zaoonsen

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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.

Jonanmachi

Jonanmachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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