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Hot springs
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
Zao
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Food was really good and the rooms are good too though they only have a few open electric sockets for plug-in. "
United States
kenneth
The price is ￥22,000
￥24,250 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
Property entrance
Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
Zao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful decor, great service, great food . Highly recommend."
Australia
Garry
The price is ￥96,843
￥119,010 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Chikusenso Onsen
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Zao
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (402)
"Nice quiet resort "
Malaysia
Melvyn
The price is ￥7,025
￥8,499 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Hot springs
1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan

1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan

1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan
3.5 star property
Taihaku Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (35)
"We had a terrific time here. The food was great, the onsen was great, and the staff were very kind to us. "
Canada
Ryan
The price is ￥50,221
￥55,921 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Holiday Inn ANA Sendai by IHG

Holiday Inn ANA Sendai by IHG

Holiday Inn ANA Sendai by IHG
3.5 star property
Wakabayashi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (691)
"Great location with a few blocks frim the train station and everything one needs can be found there. The room is spacious and clean and the Japanese style breakfast was excellent. "
United States
yongwei
The price is ￥5,868
￥10,100 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn ANA Sendai by IHG
Public bath
SUPER HOTEL Premier Sendai Kokubuncho Natural Hot Spring

SUPER HOTEL Premier Sendai Kokubuncho Natural Hot Spring

SUPER HOTEL Premier Sendai Kokubuncho Natural Hot Spring
3.0 star property
Aoba Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"新しいホテルなのか、清潔感があり大変良かったです。大浴場もあり気持ちよかったです。 駅から離れてましたがここにしてよかったです。 朝食も9時までだったのですが、5分前くらいに駆け込んだ時も、入れてくれて、片付けを一時ストップして対応くださり感謝してます。"
Japan
YUJI
The price is ￥9,166
￥10,136 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
SUPER HOTEL Premier Sendai Kokubuncho Natural Hot Spring
Public bath
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
Yamagata
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (127)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥11,400
￥12,600 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
Exterior
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
Yamagata
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (316)
"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 for visiting Yamagata."
United States
yongwei
The price is ￥9,809
￥10,848 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Lobby
The OneFive Sendai

The OneFive Sendai

The OneFive Sendai
3.0 star property
Miyagino Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (570)
"It was a nice room! Staff were nice and the free amenities were good too!"
United States
Emilee
The price is ￥4,296
￥4,726 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
The OneFive Sendai
Universal Design Twin, Non Smoking (South Tower) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
Yamagata
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Thank you all of staff, have made our wonderful holiday , we are happy and grateful customer will come back again and will refer more relatives and family to visit your hotel "
Singapore
Chyn
The price is ￥9,105
￥11,129 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
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Top Zao Hotel Reviews

Sendai Washington Hotel

Sendai Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, convenient location and nice staff. But complementary coffee/tea was not provided in the morning, it won't cost the hotel much but would improve the user experiences a lot. "
CARLOS KWOK FUNG 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Sendai Washington Hotel
Hotel Monterey Sendai

Hotel Monterey Sendai

10/10 Excellent
"Log"
Mariko 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hotel Monterey Sendai

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When is the best time for a budget trip to Zao?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Zao, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 37°F. The rainiest months in Zao are September, August, July, and October, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Zao?
You don't need to spend big to find places to visit in Zao. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then plan some activities that cost very little. Take in the local culture at Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall and Shiraishi Doll Warehouse, or visit other spots like Yajiro Kokeshi Village.
How can I get to Zao and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Zao is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is Sendai Airport (SDJ), situated 18.5 mi (29.8 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Yamagata Airport (GAJ), which is 24.3 mi (39.1 km) away. Zao might not have very many public transportation choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.