Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Yamagata
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Popular places to visit
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Kajo Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples.
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.
Zao Sanroku Ropeway
4.5/5(4 reviews)
You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Zao Chuo Ropeway
4.5/5(3 reviews)
You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Zao Super Slider
You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.
Things to do
Yamagata: Yamadera (Risshaku-ji) Guided Temple Walk
£146
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
£310
per adult
Top hotels in Zaoonsen
YuiLocalZao
219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £92 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£92
17 May - 18 May
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 ...
Omiya Ryokan
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £94 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
£94
11 Jun - 12 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! (160 reviews)
Had no ac due to the time of year we jut opened windows to allow air flow. Room was super clean definitely exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £123 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£123
17 May - 18 May
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! (176 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
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Zao Onsen 54 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £218 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£218
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Zao International Hotel
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is £156 per night from 15 May to 16 May
£156
15 May - 16 May
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! (67 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
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
The price is £128 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£128
12 May - 13 May
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 ...
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