Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
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
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
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.
Our pick of the best Zaoonsen Hotel Deals
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata
The price is AU$282 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$282
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (231 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
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$180 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$180
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (68 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 Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
1272, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$271 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$271
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 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
Omiya Ryokan
46 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$214 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$214
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (125 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
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Zao Onsen 54, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$464 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$464
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"A well maintained beautiful classic traditional Japanese ryokan, the service is on the top notch. Everything is perfectly presented. We had a great time staying at the ryokan."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Meitoya So
48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken
The price is AU$215 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$215
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (68 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.
