Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Yamagata
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Popular places to visit
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.
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
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
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
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
Top hotels in Zaoonsen
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Comfortable and great location. A few minutes to the ski resort.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Omiya Ryokan
The service was fantastic across the board with everyone that we encountered from the staff.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Great food. Room is a bit traditional and old but clean. Service is amazing and reception is wonderful.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Le Vert Zao
Chan room. Convince location
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Zao International Hotel
Zao Onsen is a spectacular location for skiing & this hotel has it all… you can literally ski in & out of the hotel & see the ropeway, cable car station & slopes from your window. The buffet breakfast has everything you could want (both authentic Japanese & western options for those who want such). ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Lovely room
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
