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Our top choices for Zao cheap hotels

Hot springs

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Great hot spring"
United States
shuko
The price is ￥23,250
￥25,750 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
House, Non Smoking, Balcony | Bathroom

Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi
2.0 star property
Zao
The price is ￥22,375
￥24,694 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Zao
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (446 reviews)
"Nice quiet resort "
Malaysia
Melvyn
The price is ￥8,463
￥10,240 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Property grounds

makinokutsurogizao

makinokutsurogizao
2.0 star property
Zao
The price is ￥62,532
￥69,012 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
makinokutsurogizao
Property entrance

Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
Zao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"It was a magical stay."
United States
Anderson
The price is ￥103,786
￥128,036 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Chikusenso Onsen
Property entrance

Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter

Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter
3.0 star property
Natori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 reviews)
"ちょと　朝食が　物足りない。"
Japan
Akihiro
The price is ￥7,617
￥8,483 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West

Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West
3.0 star property
Jonanmachi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (424 reviews)
"Great breakfast - good location - excellent price"
Canada
Claire
The price is ￥8,240
￥9,166 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West
Exterior

Hotel Route-Inn Natori

Hotel Route-Inn Natori
3.0 star property
Natori
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"The star was very kind and helpful. They helped us when we were lost and helped call a taxi for us. The hotel has a very relaxing onsen. "
United States
Enrique
The price is ￥11,892
￥13,081 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Hotel Route-Inn Natori
Lunch and dinner served

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
3.0 star property
Shiroishi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (265 reviews)
"Great location and price!!"
Australia
Jin Myeon
The price is ￥7,695
￥8,465 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
Japanese Suite Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sendai Royal Park Hotel

Sendai Royal Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Izumi Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent and the shopping next door was great."
Canada
Glenn
The price is ￥10,625
￥13,440 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Sendai Royal Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Zao Hotel Reviews

Hotel Monterey Sendai

Hotel Monterey Sendai

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel with a great location. Great food nearby. Staff was excellent. Spa was amazing. Breakfast was great."
Saskia 1-night trip
Posted 3 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 Yajiro Kokeshi Village, or visit other spots like Shiraishi Doll Warehouse.
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.

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