Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Yamagata
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 Super Slider
You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.
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 Sky Cable
You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Things to do
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
£313
per adult
Top hotels in Zaoonsen
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata
Fully refundable
The price is £118 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£118
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
Jan 2025 Family Ski Trip
"The staff are super friendly and always ready to help. The daily prepared meals were delicious and many varieties to choose from. Being able to book hot spring without leaving the resort was super convenient. Loved our family time here in Japan and will definitely come back again soon."
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025
Omiya Ryokan
46 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is £104 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£104
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay during the ski season. The staff is very friendly and the location is close to the gondola."
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
1272, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is £130 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£130
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this 3-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
"Staff was very welcoming, meals were executed very well, sulfur baths and open baths were very nice. Our room was large, comfortable and clean. Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 28 May 2025
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is £90 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£90
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
"We had a large Japanese style room. The onsen was good. Breakfast at the nearby hotel on the way to the ski lifts was a bargain for 980 yen!! It is about a 15 minute walk to the nearest supermarket"
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025
Zao International Hotel
933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is £136 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£136
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!"
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2023
Meitoya So
48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken
The price is £106 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£106
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
"We had a room with half board and enjoyed the 24 hr Natural hot spring within the hotel. Free shuttle to the bus station after check out was helpful as it snowed the night before"
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.