The Best Hotels Closest to Mt. Zao in Zao - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A modern hotel room with a large glass door, a bed, a desk, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a bar, and a chandelier.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a dark wall with a framed picture, and a wooden partition with vertical slats.

1. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

19.6 km from Mt. Zao

Piper

Rp1.201.876

Rp1.454.283 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

2. Omiya Ryokan

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Sara

Rp2.136.993

Rp2.620.330 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central buffet area, large windows offering a view of the forest, and a modern chandelier.

A hot spring area with wooden flooring, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush forest.

3. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

Rp3.102.229

Rp3.447.028 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of a snowy landscape through large shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a reception area with a reception desk and plants.

4. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

9 km from Mt. Zao

Aileen

Rp2.996.621

Rp3.330.859 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a sign for Dalwa Roynet Hotel, and a person walking towards the desk.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

5. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jennifer

Rp1.241.545

Rp1.365.699 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a buffet counter with various food items.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a snowy landscape.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

6. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Sam Yi-Shang

Rp2.996.621

Rp3.330.859 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hot spring bath area with a view of mountains and a clear sky.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.

7. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

10.1 km from Mt. Zao

"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."

Estevan

Rp2.995.980

Rp3.295.578 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a seating area, and a glass partition.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

8. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Man Ho

Rp5.092.160

Rp6.230.666 total

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a forested area through large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a sign in Japanese.

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

9. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Sandar

Rp1.383.056

Rp1.590.515 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

A modern reception desk with a counter, two chairs, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

A buffet setup with various dishes and a sign indicating a special offer.

A multi-level shopping mall with glass railings and escalators.

10. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

MASAYO

Rp1.325.429

Rp1.457.972 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and seating areas.

11. Hotel Koyo

18.3 km from Mt. Zao

Brayden

Rp2.871.363

Rp3.227.652 total

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

A terrace with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a sunset over a mountainous landscape.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.

12. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Tracie

Rp2.127.499

Rp2.404.109 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.

13. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

9.2 km from Mt. Zao

David

Rp1.197.240

Rp1.368.073 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television.

14. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

19.5 km from Mt. Zao

Wilson

Rp859.171

Rp945.088 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of a forest through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with chairs and a small table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

15. Kinosato

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Drew

Rp3.595.177

Rp3.989.264 total

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, a TV, and sliding doors.

A covered outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola structure, a hot tub, and a small rectangular pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

A modern dining area with a buffet setup, high ceilings, and large windows offering natural light.

16. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Dmitry

Rp1.036.340

Rp1.253.971 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a projection screen displaying a nature scene.

A reception desk with two lamps, a cash register, and a chair in a hotel lobby.

A hotel entrance with snow-covered surroundings and a visible signboard.

17. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

8.8 km from Mt. Zao

Wish

Rp3.206.175

Rp3.914.049 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

A hallway with a central light fixture, a sofa with cushions, and a small table with a vase.

A room with a glass table, a chair, a small table with a teapot and cup, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

18. Chikusenso Onsen

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Alexander

Rp13.144.747

Rp15.939.720 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hot spring area with stone steps leading to a pool, surrounded by a wooden fence and a view of distant mountains.

A building with a sloped roof and a balcony with plants.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, and a view of trees and mountains through large windows.

A spacious indoor area with large windows offering views of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

19. Kaminoyama Azumaya

17.6 km from Mt. Zao

Jasmine

Rp1.990.336

Rp2.258.508 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wooden deck, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A fire pit surrounded by lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and string lights.

A traditional building with a wooden entrance, a stone wall, and a tree in the foreground.

A spa area with a pool, multiple showerheads, and a view of a forest through the windows.

20. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Tomomi

Rp3.042.723

Rp3.416.148 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Omiya Ryokan	9.2 Wonderful 177 reviews	View
Zao International Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya	9.4 Exceptional 254 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 Exceptional 411 reviews	View

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"I really loved this hotel. It was very clean, the room was fairly spacious, and there were lots of nice amenities."

Omiya Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Classic Japanese interior with tatami flooring but more modern bedding. Walls are thin so be careful not to be too loud and disturb the others. I could hear the conversation of others when they walked by my door and in their rooms when I walked by theirs. Onsen was nice and has a small covered outdoor section. I went inbetween the peak seasons and you can see the the town itself asleep, so many shops were closed. I speak Japanese but the staff were quick to double check if I needed things to be explained in English. I wouldn't bring a big loud group here. I do recommend for a classic quiet, slow, relaxed, Japanese ryokan."

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"A super value hotel with Onsen, large car park, early check in and later check out than other hotels around."

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Meitoya So

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel!"

Hayamakan

10/10 Excellent

"Staying here was a great experience. Relaxing in our private onsen while looking out at the mountain and city was stunning. Our other favorite part was the dinner - our server was so amazing with us and compliments to the chef for preparing the delicious food. As foreigners, it was our first time trying some of these foods, and we enjoyed most of it. Thank you!"

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option "

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

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

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Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Okama Crater

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Mt. Fubosan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Fubosan during your travels in Shichikashuku. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Zaō Liza World

Hit the slopes at Zaō Liza World during your trip to Kaminoyama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Takimidai Lookout

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Zao when you spend time at Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Zao Bodaira Highlands

Explore the great outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands, a lovely green space in Kaminoyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?

Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mt. Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 Zao International Hotel and Omiya Ryokan.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Mt. Zao.

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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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

1. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

2. Omiya Ryokan

3. Zao International Hotel

4. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

5. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

6. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

7. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

8. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

9. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

10. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

11. Hotel Koyo

12. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

13. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

14. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

15. Kinosato

16. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

17. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

18. Chikusenso Onsen

19. Kaminoyama Azumaya

20. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Omiya Ryokan

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Meitoya So

Hayamakan

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Katsutadake

Okama Crater

Mt. Fubosan

Zaō Liza World

Takimidai Lookout

Zao Bodaira Highlands

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