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
4/5(1 review)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Zao Chuo Ropeway
4/5(1 review)
You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. 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 Sky Cable
You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Activities
Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint
AU$335
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
AU$647
per adult
Our pick of the best Zaoonsen Hotel Deals
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$137 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$137
27 June - 28 June
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! (66 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
Omiya Ryokan
46 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$214 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$214
1 July - 2 July
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! (114 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
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
1272, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$270 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$270
1 July - 2 July
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! (145 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
Zao International Hotel
933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$270 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$270
1 July - 2 July
Stay at this 3.5-star ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku ...
9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!"
Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2023
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata
The price is AU$260 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$260
27 June - 28 June
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! (225 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
Hotel Lucent Takamiya
Zao Onsen 942, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$231 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$231
1 July - 2 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
Location!
"Family ski trip. The hotel is across the road from Zao Chuo Ropeway and about 1 km from Zao Ropeway. Hotel provides pick up and drop off at bus terminal at arrival and check out. Futon style rooms are comfortable but toilets are small. Loved the outdoor onsen. Breakfast and dinner are provided. Overall, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2023
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.