Title: Zaoonsen Travel Guide: Best of Zaoonsen, Yamagata Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Zaoonsen](https://expedia.co.uk/Zaoonsen-Yamagata-Hotels.0-n553248635976007284-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yamagata.d6054141.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Zaoonsen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Zaoonsen.d553248635976007284.Car-Hire-Guide)[Zaoonsen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Zaoonsen.d553248635976007284.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Zaoonsen Travel Guide ## Yamagata ![Zaoonsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/6d3d48fc-23cc-4f98-8ba5-c79936092d5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Zaoonsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/23baa636-8d23-4f99-82d0-af81a9d8cf3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Zaoonsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007284/531396ee-ca81-4e7a-a65d-7d9b82f2a9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007284/531396ee-ca81-4e7a-a65d-7d9b82f2a9d8.jpg) by [SpringField1967](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4280244?with_photo_id=51708361) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Zaoonsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007284/0b717916-3751-4e5e-a418-4d9677c71d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007284/0b717916-3751-4e5e-a418-4d9677c71d42.jpg) by [Mamusi Taka](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6134183?with_photo_id=84015169) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Zaoonsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007284/723789ee-3c5f-436d-b4fa-6aa7e721abbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007284/723789ee-3c5f-436d-b4fa-6aa7e721abbe.jpg) by [Mamusi Taka](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6134183?with_photo_id=84015169) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Zaoonsen Things to do Hotels [Yamagata travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata.dx6054141) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful Frozen Forest Covered By Powder Snow On The Ropeway To The Hill Of Mount Zao Range, Zao Juhyo Festival, Yamagata , Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104152/2afea211-a3e3-4805-8c3f-c0f3052a2e8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zao-Hot-Springs-Ski-Resort-Yamagata.d6104152.Attraction) ![Kajo Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/670c0eed-e75c-4e35-9c58-1ad3879ea0ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kajo Park Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kajo-Park-Yamagata.d553248621532776045.Attraction) ![KRWEHG Obara Toyota Nagoya Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562275470/9301cc7b-ce17-4307-bee3-b864bc03c2e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Momiji Park Momiji Park is just one of the places to see in Yamagata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Momiji-Park-Yamagata.d553248621562275470.Attraction) #### Zao Chuo Ropeway You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zao-Chuo-Ropeway-Zaoonsen.d553248621532776036.Attraction) #### Zao Sanroku Ropeway You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zao-Sanroku-Ropeway-Zaoonsen.d553248621526925170.Attraction) #### Zao Super Slider You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zao-Super-Slider-Zaoonsen.d553248635975846357.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mt. Fuji at Shoji Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1516731/7e69bbb2-a152-45c1-836a-ea7f0115bdad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal £310 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-fuji-area-private-guided-tours-in-english-nature-up-close.a1516731.activity-details) [See all activities in Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yamagata.d6054141.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Zaoonsen ![Omiya Ryokan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17444800/17444726/4d1f3a1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omiya Ryokan 46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata £94 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=17444726&PinnedHotelID=17444726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007284) ![Zao International Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17444800/17444767/w1998h1125x2y0-580ea7f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zao International Hotel 933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata £152 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (65 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=17444767&PinnedHotelID=17444767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007284) ![Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17444800/17444751/937850e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel 1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata £125 7 Apr - 8 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews) Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service! Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=17444751&PinnedHotelID=17444751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007284) ![Le Vert Zao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16220000/16218800/16218726/b32efcae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Vert Zao 878-5 Zao Onsen Yamagata £126 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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 Chuo Ropeway ... 7.6/10 Good! (29 reviews) Chan room. Convince location Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=16218726&PinnedHotelID=16218726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007284) ![Gokan no Yu Tsuruya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17100000/17095400/17095302/e5dd457d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gokan no Yu Tsuruya Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata £127 17 Apr - 18 Apr 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=17095302&PinnedHotelID=17095302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007284) ![YuiLocalZao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121910000/121903500/121903493/e7cf1a09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YuiLocalZao 219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata £84 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=121903493&PinnedHotelID=121903493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007284) [See all 213 properties in Zaoonsen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976007284) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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