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A long, narrow indoor pool with a view of a garden through large windows.

1. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
10.7 mi from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (147 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveler
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.

2. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
3.0 star property
12 mi from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (280 reviews)
"Great location and price!!"
Australia
Jin Myeon
$48 nightly
The price is $53
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

3. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
12.2 mi from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location - entry from the station concourse, and right next to shops and buses."
Australia
Mark
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

4. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
12.1 mi from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (418 reviews)
"Clean room with a nice massage chair; easy access parking at the hotel; friendly staffs; great location"
Canada
Melissa Shuk Han
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
5.3 mi from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (191 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room was spacious and my wife and I were able to rest and recover after a long multi week trip through Japan and Korea. The only downside was that the laundry facilities were temporarily out of service during our stay. Other than that I highly recommend for a peaceful night to recover the body."
United States
Marquise
$149 nightly
The price is $166
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

6. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
12.3 mi from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
$66 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

7. Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
10.4 mi from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 reviews)
"a great hotel with very comfortable bed and clean room, nice room, best in class service, thank you and a great stay."
United States
Sam
$118 nightly
The price is $132
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Yuyunosato Yusa
A wooden outdoor hot spring area with a wooden deck and a circular hot spring bath.

8. Suzukiya Ryokan

Suzukiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
8.4 mi from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"The staff were very polite even with the language barrier, they were very warm and welcoming. There were 2 onsens, and both were very relaxing"
Canada
Jimmy
$93 nightly
The price is $109
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Suzukiya Ryokan
A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

9. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
6.3 mi from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."
United States
Estevan
$149 nightly
The price is $171
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

10. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
5.5 mi from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Lovely traditional hotel. Excellent breakfast and perfect location."
Canada
Linda
$125 nightly
The price is $140
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Omiya Ryokan
A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

11. Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
5.2 mi from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner."
United Kingdom
Massimo
$188 nightly
The price is $208
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Zao International Hotel
Hot springs

12. Kinosato

Kinosato
3.0 star property
5.4 mi from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! So kind "
United States
Drew
$205 nightly
The price is $228
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Kinosato
A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with rocks and a water feature, and a brick wall with vertical lines.

13. Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
11.3 mi from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Excellent food, customer service, and overall experience."
United States
Licia
$155 nightly
The price is $175
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hayamakan
A modern indoor hot tub with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

14. Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
11.4 mi from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
$171 nightly
The price is $192
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Hotel Koyo
A covered outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola structure, a hot tub, and a small rectangular pool.

15. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5.4 mi from Mt. Zao
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (505 reviews)
"We had no issues whatsoever. The rooms were clean and spacious. The hot springs were great. If you come by car, the location of the hotel is also good. Overall a very pleasant experience."
Japan
Dmitry
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

16. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
5.5 mi from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Absolutely brilliant stay! The staff couldn't have been more helpful, even took our luggage to the rooms and then came and got them on check-out and actually took us in a car to the bus stop which was lovely. The area is beautiful. The onsens were amazing I preferred the open air up onsen myself. The dinner and breakfast were great, you definitely won't go hungry there, keep up the good work."
United Kingdom
Brett
$330 nightly
The price is $364
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

17. Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
5.3 mi from Mt. Zao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"It was a magical stay."
United States
Anderson
$707 nightly
The price is $788
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Chikusenso Onsen
A stone hot spring area with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

18. Kaminoyama Azumaya

Kaminoyama Azumaya
3.5 star property
10.9 mi from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (182 reviews)
"great!!"
Canada
Jasmine
$80 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Kaminoyama Azumaya
A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

19. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
5.7 mi from Mt. Zao
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"The service was nice."
Hong Kong SAR China
Monoceros
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors, a stone hot spring, and a view of a garden with rocks and a pagoda.

20. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
11.3 mi from Mt. Zao
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (65 reviews)
"The stay was peaceful and the staff are very kind to us. We had half-board and food was also very good. "
United States
Sandar
$88 nightly
The price is $100
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A long, narrow indoor pool with a view of a garden through large windows.
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
147 reviews
View
A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
280 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
418 reviews
View
A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
191 reviews
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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata Grand Hotel

8/10 Good
"Older further away than we thought, twin beds"
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Yamagata Grand Hotel

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

8.0/10 (13 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Mt. Zao?
For travelers seeking top-rated hotels near Mt. Zao, look no further than these excellent choices that offer stunning mountain views and easy access to outdoor adventures.

Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor is a charming retreat located just 0.6 miles from Mt. Zao, with a solid review rating of 8.0. This cozy hotel is perfect for travelers who are eager to hit the slopes, with skiing and snowboarding opportunities nearby. Travelers can unwind in the hot springs after a day of adventure, while the premium bedding ensures a restful night's sleep. With a stunning mountain view and convenient amenities like off-street parking, this pension delivers a delightful experience for those exploring the beauty of the Zao region.
How much is a hotel near Mt. Zao?
Staying near Mt. Zao is a treat, with plenty of hotels from $53 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a vacation during weekends or around public holidays.
Which hotels near Mt. Zao offer the best views?
Discover the best hotels near Mt. Zao that offer stunning views and a cozy atmosphere for your stay.

Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor, rated 8.0 by travelers, is located just 0.6 miles from Mt. Zao. This charming hotel boasts breathtaking mountain views, ensuring a picturesque backdrop for your getaway. Guests can indulge in premium bedding and enjoy the nearby hot springs after a day of skiing or snowboarding. With convenient access to ski lifts and off-street parking, it's an ideal choice for snow enthusiasts.
What are the best affordable hotels near Mt. Zao?
For those seeking affordable yet charming stays near Mt. Zao, these hotels promise great value and comfort for travelers.

Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor is just 0.6 miles from Mt. Zao, offering a cozy retreat for ski enthusiasts and families alike, rated 8.0 by travelers. Guests can enjoy premium bedding for restful nights and easy access to nearby ski lifts. With amenities like WiFi, off-street parking, and stunning mountain views, this charming pension is perfect for outdoor adventures and relaxation after a day on the slopes.
Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Mt. Zao?
Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Mt. Zao", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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