Zaoonsen Travel Guide

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.
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A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below.
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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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Top hotels in Zaoonsen

Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is Rp1.812.349 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp1.812.349
Rp2.226.168 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
"Great location in Zao onsen town. Very traditional—uniquely like “infinity castle” with stairs and tatami everywhere. The shuttle service from/to Yamagata station is a plus. Only public bathroom available, but there’s toilet in the room."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Omiya Ryokan
Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is Rp2.727.041 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp2.727.041
Rp3.332.945 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (74 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 26 Feb 2026

Zao International Hotel
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is Rp2.879.620 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp2.879.620
Rp3.200.808 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is Rp1.078.504 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp1.078.504
Rp1.242.667 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao

2 out of 5
219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is Rp1.794.225 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.794.225
Rp1.973.648 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
YuiLocalZao
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
The price is Rp2.879.620 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp2.879.620
Rp3.200.808 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
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Where to stay in Zaoonsen

Find the best Zaoonsen areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Kasumicho

While Kasumicho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum.

Futabacho

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

Nanukamachi

Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagata Castle and Kajo Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jonanmachi

While Jonanmachi isn't home to many top sights, Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Honcho

While Honcho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagata Castle and Kajo Park.

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