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Zao Onsen – 28 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
    From
    US$210
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
    From
    US$155
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews
    From
    US$80
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
    From
    US$157
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    From
    US$239
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    US$178
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
    From
    US$94
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
    From
    US$165
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    From
    US$124
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    From
    US$147
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
    From
    US$297
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
    From
    US$129
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    US$229
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
    From
    US$243
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 656 reviews
    From
    US$136
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
    From
    US$118
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
    From
    US$168
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
    From
    US$149
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
    From
    US$129
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
    From
    US$163
    1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Zao Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Zao Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Zao Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Zao Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Zao Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Zao Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Yamagata

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

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Popular with guests booking hotels in Yamagata

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Budget hotels in Zao Onsen and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 106 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$97.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 35 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$78.39 per night
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 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$91.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 339 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$92.10 per night
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...

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 656 reviews

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

Hotels located in the centre of Zao Onsen

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.

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial lift, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 198 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Zao Onsen and nearby

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$120.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 128 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$287.41 per night

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.

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

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.

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.

Zao Sunvalley Hotel is set in Yamagata, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

FAQs about hotels in Zao Onsen

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
10

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
Ed
Malaysia
10

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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From US$120.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Thank you for providing such an amazing stay in Zao Onsen! The food was so good, lots of local specialties with amazing taste. The facilities are old, but very clean and I enjoyed the traditional Japanese room a lot. Everywhere was warm, even though I arrived perfectly with the first winter weather.
Guest review by
C Schubert
Germany
From US$160.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Beautiful hotel (on the inside) with great onsen and a nice relaxation space. Very spacious rooms as well. The hotel breakfast is an amazing display of Japanese variety in dishes.
Guest review by
Mairsil
Netherlands
From US$120.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews
You can access 9 other onsens in other hotels in the vicinity free of charge just by being a guest of the hotel.
Guest review by
Emi 2014
Japan
From US$189.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Lovely staff, good location for access to Zao Onsen attractions, loved walking around the area, was very pretty
Guest review by
Cher
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 656 reviews
Nice Ryokan in Zao Onsen Area.
Guest review by
WT Kuo
Singapore
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