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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

ロッヂ　スガノ

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Zao Kokusai Hotel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

Sailer Hütte

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-

Popular with guests booking hotels in Yamagata

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

Zao Sunvalley Hotel

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Yamagata-City AKOYA

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Zao Onsen

しばママのお宿 ShibaMamas Casual Hotel

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Zao Onsen, しばママのお宿 ShibaMamas Casual Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

ロッヂ　スガノ

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ　スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$97.37 per night

Le Vert Zao

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Le Vert Zao offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

From US$188.26 per night

Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

From US$264.21 per night

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL features views of the mountain. With ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$136.32 per night

Wakamatsuya

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge.

Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

Yoshidaya

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Located in Zao Onsen, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$121.39 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Zao Onsen and nearby

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage

Hotel in Kaminoyama

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$90.88 per night

Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星

Hotel in Kaminoyama

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space.

From US$119.77 per night

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...

From US$94.78 per night

Yuuyu No Sato Yusa

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 12 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 2.9 km of Lina World.

From US$285.63 per night

蔵王温泉林檎屋

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Situated in Yamagata, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 蔵王温泉林檎屋 has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

Zao Kokusai Hotel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

Matsukaneya Annex

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Located in Zao Onsen, Matukaneya Annex offers 3-star accommodation with hot spring baths including a free-flowing natural hot spring bath. The property features a restaurant serving unique cuisine.

Zao Plaza Hotel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, Zao Plaza Hotel features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

Budget hotels in Zao Onsen and nearby

Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

From US$77.90 per night

ユニテ蔵王ジョーニダリゾート

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

ユニテ蔵王ジョーニダリゾート is a recently renovated apartment in Yamagata, near Zao Onsen Ski Resort. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55497v

Cheap hotel

Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55497v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55487v

Cheap hotel

Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55487v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Lodge Scole

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Providing a restaurant and a bar, Lodge Scole is located in Zao Onsen, not far from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Complimentary WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

YuiLocalZao

Cheap hotel

YuiLocalZao is located in Yamagata, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This ryokan provides free private parking and a shared kitchen.

オーベルジュ樹氷

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Set in Yamagata and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 600 metres, オーベルジュ樹氷 offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

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What guests said about Zao Onsen:

8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.

Guest review by

Christian

Australia

8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.

Guest review by

Meng

Malaysia

8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!

Guest review by

NANTANA

Thailand

8.0

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line. The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)

Guest review by

Camilla

Denmark

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns. The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it. It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also. And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.

Guest review by

Malaysia

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!

Guest review by

Tamsyn

Australia

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Yoshidaya Ryokan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

Yoshidaya Ryokan is a beautifully presented traditional ryokan. Its right in the middle of the old part of Zao Onsen surrounded by historic buildings. This is a traditional Ryokan so be prepared to walk up stairs and use shared facilities. The rooms are very warm and comfortable and the Ryokan facilities are well presented and clean. The Hot Spring bath was wonderful! I will be staying at Yoshidaya again!

Guest review by

timothy_kenyon

Australia

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

Me and my family we all voted this hotel as our favorite one from our 12 days travel in east Japan. The service and the food was excellent, the hotel is run by a family, very historical and cultural. If you are looking for something unique and this is definitely your best choice! Our only regret is that we only stayed here for 1 night:( we wish to stay longer next time

Guest review by

mei

Hong Kong

Takasagoya Ryokan

From US$119.45 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews

Good location, just 5 mins walk from the Yamako Bus terminal. The ryokan's owner is very friendly to the guest. He can speak a little English too. They also serve some tasty Japanese breakfast and dinner. They offer free tickets for entry to the 3 public hot springs nearby. I will be staying at Takasagoya again the next time I am here to see the snow monsters.

Guest review by

Josh_Kong

Singapore

Snow Freak Sunrise

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

This hotel is very rustic, however it was a cost effective option for us for a weekend stay. You absolutely want to use the nearby onsen instead of using the onsite washing facilities. The breakfast would be fine for most, however I am gluten free so wasn't able to eat anything. The staff were pleasant and ran us down to town upon departure.

Guest review by

Selina

New Zealand

Forest Inn Sangoro