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
$120 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$135 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (173 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
$188 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$209 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 Station ...
Zao International Hotel
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$71 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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
$148 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$165 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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
Meitoya So

Meitoya So

3 out of 5
48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi Yamagata Yamagata-ken
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$114 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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 Sky Cable are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Meitoya So
YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao

2 out of 5
219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
$90 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$100 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 Station ...
YuiLocalZao
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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 Castle.

Futabacho

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

Jonanmachi

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

A red pagoda on a rock, a valley with houses, and mountains in the background.

Nanukamachi

Though Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamagata Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall.

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 Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall.

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