Zaoonsen

Yamagata

A snow-covered landscape with a river and trees.
A snowy landscape with a clear path and snow-covered trees.
A snow-covered ski slope with a ski lift, buildings, and mountains in the background.
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A snow-covered road flanked by trees.
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A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below.
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Stay near popular Zaoonsen attractions

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

8.8/10 (121 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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Things to do

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

$420
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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Zaoonsen Hotel Deals

Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
$115 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$129 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Book a stay at this 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! (172 reviews)
"Clean room, helphful staff, breakfast was excellent"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Omiya Ryokan
Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
$174 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$193 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
Zao International Hotel
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
$63 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$73 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on site, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable ...
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
$158 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$178 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao

2 out of 5
219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
$94 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$104 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
YuiLocalZao
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
$159 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
$177 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
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Where to stay in Zaoonsen

Find the best Zaoonsen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Kasumicho

While there might not be top attractions in Kasumicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum.

Futabacho

When in Futabacho, you can plan a visit to Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Nanukamachi

Though Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

Jonanmachi

Jonanmachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Honcho

While Honcho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

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