Zaoonsen Travel Guide

Yamagata

Zaoonsen
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.
A snow-covered road flanked by trees.
A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below.

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Top hotels in Zaoonsen

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £117 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£117
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (178 reviews)
"Absolutely incredible! The staff was very friendly and the onsens were relaxing. We didn't realize there was a shiatsu massage chair in the room. That was a definite bonus. We went for the junior suite, which was a bit of a splurge, but worth every penny. I would definitely recommend the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
Fully refundable
The price is £97 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£97
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £61 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£61
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (78 reviews)
"Lovely room"

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £86 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£86
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (163 reviews)
"I booked the Ryokan on a room only basis, when I arrived, I tried to add dinner and breakfast. The staff member I spoke to said that it was impossible to add dinner and breakfast to my booking. I cannot understand why a hotel would refuse to add food to their tariff. Otherwise, the hotel was very ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Omiya Ryokan
YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao

2 out of 5
219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £78 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£78
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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
Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £156 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£156
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (72 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
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