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Our top choices for Zao Chuo Ropeway hotels

A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.

1. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (191 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room was spacious and my wife and I were able to rest and recover after a long multi week trip through Japan and Korea. The only downside was that the laundry facilities were temporarily out of service during our stay. Other than that I highly recommend for a peaceful night to recover the body."
United States
Marquise
The price is £131
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden benches and a stone platform.

2. Kinosato

Kinosato
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! So kind "
United States
Drew
The price is £162
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Kinosato
A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.

3. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Good outdoor onsen, good service"
Hong Kong SAR China
Man Ho
The price is £275
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

4. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Lovely traditional hotel. Excellent breakfast and perfect location."
Canada
Linda
The price is £105
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Omiya Ryokan
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

5. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Clean room, spacious with outdoor tub!"
United States
Tracie
The price is £113
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
A building with a covered entrance and snow accumulation around it.

6. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Takamiya Hotel Jurin
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.5 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"good location clean room"
United States
Wish
The price is £158
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and sliding doors, surrounded by snow.

7. Meitoya So

Meitoya So
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.2 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (83 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
Shirley
The price is £100
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Meitoya So
A hotel entrance with a tiled walkway, a curved archway, and a dining area with tables and chairs visible through a glass wall.

8. Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.2 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
7.4 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Chan room. Convince location "
United States
Janet Ho
The price is £138
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Le Vert Zao
A room with three beds, wooden walls, a hanging light fixture, and a small table with a chair.

9. Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor
2.0 star property
1 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"非常友善"
Taiwan
WEI-WEI
The price is £141
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Pension Snowfall Meteor
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

10. Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
9.4 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"It was a magical stay."
United States
Anderson
The price is £593
additional charges may apply
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Chikusenso Onsen
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

11. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
Kasumicho, 6.8 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location - entry from the station concourse, and right next to shops and buses."
Australia
Mark
The price is £57
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
6.7 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (417 reviews)
"Good"
United States
CHU
The price is £54
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

13. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
Futabacho, 7 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is £56
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

14. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
5.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (146 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is £65
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A modern spa room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

15. Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
5.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 reviews)
"a great hotel with very comfortable bed and clean room, nice room, best in class service, thank you and a great stay."
United States
Sam
The price is £100
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Yuyunosato Yusa
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

16. Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
7.3 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Excellent food, customer service, and overall experience."
United States
Licia
The price is £137
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hayamakan
A spacious indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and mountains.

17. Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
7.4 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
The price is £145
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel Koyo
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and a well-lit entrance.

18. Saikatei Jidaiya

Saikatei Jidaiya
3.0 star property
7.4 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"This hotel is "
United States
Yukiko
The price is £210
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Saikatei Jidaiya
A reception area with a stone wall, wooden reception desk, and seating area.

19. Arimakan

Arimakan
3.5 star property
6.7 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"We like the hotel a lot , appreciate for the food, environment , and the hot spring , strongly suggest to stay in this hotel "
Hong Kong SAR China
WING TAI
The price is £198
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Arimakan
A traditional building with a long roof and multiple windows, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

20. Sagiya Sensorai

Sagiya Sensorai
3.5 star property
7.2 mi from Zao Chuo Ropeway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"女将さん、従業員の方々、皆さん丁寧で気持ち良かったです。夕食の飲み放題は、いろいろ地元のお酒やワインも選べて、また利用したいと思います。"
Japan
Masayuki
The price is £153
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Sagiya Sensorai
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Compare popular hotels close to Zao Chuo Ropeway

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
191 reviews
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A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden benches and a stone platform.
Kinosato
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
12 reviews
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A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
104 reviews
View
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.
Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
178 reviews
View
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
37 reviews
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Other attractions near Zao Chuo Ropeway

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

8.8/10 (121 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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Top Zao Chuo Ropeway Hotel Reviews

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
Zaoonsen

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner.
United Kingdom
Massimo
Reviewed October 19, 2025
Zao International Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Zao Chuo Ropeway?

Zao Chuo Ropeway is located in Yamagata. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 40 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Zao Chuo Ropeway?

Adjacent to Zao Chuo Ropeway, Zao International Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Omiya Ryokan and Meitoya So.

How many hotels are there near Zao Chuo Ropeway?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Zao Chuo Ropeway.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Zao Chuo Ropeway, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Zao Chuo Ropeway.

What can I see and do near Zao Chuo Ropeway?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Head up the mountain to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort or Zaō Liza World to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. Enjoy nature at Okama Crater, Shiginoya Chinuma or Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond).