Yamagata Prefecture Ski Holidays

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Planning your Yamagata Prefecture ski holiday

How can I book the best ski holiday to Yamagata Prefecture in 2025/2026?

Search through alpine adventures on Expedia to plan your perfect snowy ski holiday in Yamagata Prefecture. Just choose your dates and see what’s available. You might prefer a hotel with a heated outdoor pool, or a private chalet for après ski parties; either way, use the property filters to your ideal match. If ski-in-ski-out is important, use the map view to find those idyllic slopeside properties.

How can I find cheap Yamagata Prefecture ski holidays?

Boot hire, lift passes, lessons: ski holidays can get pricey, quickly. To make your ski trip more affordable, book Yamagata Prefecture accommodation a little further from the lifts and go self-catering to cut back on eating out. Sort your search results by price to find options from . Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Can I book last-minute ski holidays to Yamagata Prefecture?

Use our handy last-minute deals page to look for ski holidays to Yamagata Prefecture at a steal. If your dates are fixed, simply input the details and see what specials are available.

What should I consider when booking family ski holidays in Yamagata Prefecture?

Yamagata Prefecture is well set up for kids. For the teeniest ski-woks, day care in the snow is a blast. As they get older, they love whizzing around on the hill in ski school. Choose a hotel near the lifts and nursery slopes to save a whole lot of ski-carrying hassle in the mornings. With all that extra time and energy, you can take your sweet time to find a family-favourite bolthole on the mountain for hot chocolate with marshmallows ski breaks.

Can I book all-inclusive ski holidays to Yamagata Prefecture?

All-inclusive ski holidays are fairly rare, but you can use our filter to see if there are any available in Yamagata Prefecture. If not, consider booking your flights and accommodation together to save money that way instead.

When's the best time of year to plan a ski trip to Yamagata Prefecture?

Ski season in Yamagata Prefecture generally starts around December and slopes off around April. Keep an eye on the snow forecasts though, as you can often find some brilliant deals at the start or end of the season, when it’s also much quieter.

How can I find the best deals on Yamagata Prefecture ski holiday packages?

If you can be flexible with your ski holiday dates, avoid school holidays and instead buckle up your boots at the start or end of season. Sort your search results by price and look out for self-catered accommodation to save on notoriously expensive ski-resort drinking and dining.

Can I book a Yamagata Prefecture ski trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates?

If you’re not 100% sure on plans or just want peace of mind, choose a ski holiday with free cancellation. You can use our free cancellation filter to find properties in Yamagata Prefecture that offer it.

Why should I book a ski holiday package in Yamagata Prefecture with Expedia?

Schuss your way to the slopes with Expedia’s smooth booking process. From flights to hotels and even car hire, you’ll find everything you need to plan the ultimate winter wonderland ski holiday.

Top Ski Yamagata Prefecture Hotels

Oohira Hotel

Oohira Hotel

3 out of 5
825 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken
  • 5 min walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 Sky Cable ...
Lovely staff, great location!
"We stayed at Oohira hotel in October to use it as a base for hiking. It is perfectly located, near the top end of Zao Onsen, right next to the base of the mountain and the big Zao outdoor onsen. We found it with no issues, and the hotel will pick you up from the bus station if you call in advance. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2012

Oohira Hotel
Gassan Pole Pole Farm

Gassan Pole Pole Farm

3 out of 5
347-3 Tsukiyamazawa, Nishikawa, Yamagata
  • 1 hour drive from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Stay at this 3-star ski cottage in Nishikawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Mt. Yudono and Yudonosan Shrine are located ...
"The privacy and space was well liked. The bathroom was upgraded and very pleasant. . Food was basic but good quality."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2019

Gassan Pole Pole Farm
Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao

3 out of 5
878-5 Zao Onsen, Yamagata
  • 7 min walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
The price is £293 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£293
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (23 reviews)
Worn out room and a 9 am checkout was very early
"Rug was grubby looking, this was the only place where we did not want to walk around barefoot and used slippers in the room. Really didn't like the fabric toilet seat cover. Onsen was small. Checkout at 9 am too early!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2019

Le Vert Zao
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.

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