The Best Hotels Closest to Mt. Zao in Zao - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and a curved staircase.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a dark wall with a framed picture, and a wooden partition with vertical slats.

A modern hotel room with a large glass door, a bed, a desk, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

19.6 km from Mt. Zao

Piper

฿2,244

฿2,716 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bathroom with multiple urinals, a large stone basin, and a fish tank with aquatic plants.

A modern hotel building with a name sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden bar counters, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

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

17.2 km from Mt. Zao

Anonymous traveller

฿2,787

฿3,065 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A modern lobby with a central wooden reception desk, large windows, and contemporary seating.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a sign for Dalwa Roynet Hotel, and a person walking towards the desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jennifer

฿2,319

฿2,550 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two wooden chairs.

4. Omiya Ryokan

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Sara

฿3,992

฿4,894 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a buffet counter with various food items.

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Sam Yi-Shang

฿5,596

฿6,220 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A modern reception desk with a counter, two chairs, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

A multi-level shopping mall with glass railings and escalators.

6. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

MASAYO

฿2,475

฿2,723 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a round ottoman.

A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.

A modern cafe interior with seating arrangements, a prominent brick pillar, and a large window providing natural light.

7. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jin Myeon

฿1,656

฿1,822 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central buffet area, large windows offering a view of the forest, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A room with two chairs and a table, large windows with a view of a snowy landscape.

8. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

฿5,793

฿6,437 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese building entrance with wooden pillars and a lit signboard.

9. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

9 km from Mt. Zao

Aileen

฿5,596

฿6,220 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

10. Hotel Koyo

18.3 km from Mt. Zao

Brayden

฿5,362

฿6,028 total

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

A modern spa room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a seating area, and a large window.

A room with a table and two chairs facing a large window with a view of mountains and a crescent moon.

11. Yuyunosato Yusa

16.8 km from Mt. Zao

Sam

฿4,422

฿4,929 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wooden deck, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

A fire pit surrounded by lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and string lights.

A traditional building with a wooden entrance, a stone wall, and a tree in the foreground.

12. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Tomomi

฿5,369

฿6,035 total

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with rocks and a water feature, and a brick wall with vertical lines.

A modern hotel room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a bed, a small seating area, and a bathroom visible through the glass.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

13. Hayamakan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Licia

฿5,596

฿6,285 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a seating area, and a glass partition.

14. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Man Ho

฿10,240

฿12,520 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hot spring bath area with a view of mountains and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

15. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

10.1 km from Mt. Zao

"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."

Estevan

฿5,344

฿6,111 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

A hallway with a central light fixture, a sofa with cushions, and a small table with a vase.

16. Chikusenso Onsen

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Alexander

฿19,432

฿21,713 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A covered outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola structure, a hot tub, and a small rectangular pool.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green chair, a television, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of mountains.

17. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Dmitry

฿1,935

฿2,342 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.

A room with leather seating, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

18. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

9.2 km from Mt. Zao

David

฿2,236

฿2,555 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer and phone, a chair, and a window with curtains.

19. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

19.5 km from Mt. Zao

Wilson

฿1,604

฿1,765 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

The Yamagata Grand Hotel with a modern facade, large entrance, and visible signage.

A hotel room with a red sofa set, a small table with a bottle and glasses, a TV, and a view of mountains through a window.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a bottle and glasses, a chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

A hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying a landscape, a patterned carpet, and a reception desk.

20. Yamagata Grand Hotel

19.3 km from Mt. Zao

logan

฿1,445

฿1,748 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae	9.2 Wonderful 144 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 Exceptional 411 reviews	View
Omiya Ryokan	9.2 Wonderful 177 reviews	View
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 190 reviews	View

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"I really loved this hotel. It was very clean, the room was fairly spacious, and there were lots of nice amenities."

Omiya Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Classic Japanese interior with tatami flooring but more modern bedding. Walls are thin so be careful not to be too loud and disturb the others. I could hear the conversation of others when they walked by my door and in their rooms when I walked by theirs. Onsen was nice and has a small covered outdoor section. I went inbetween the peak seasons and you can see the the town itself asleep, so many shops were closed. I speak Japanese but the staff were quick to double check if I needed things to be explained in English. I wouldn't bring a big loud group here. I do recommend for a classic quiet, slow, relaxed, Japanese ryokan."

Kaminoyama Azumaya

8/10 Good

"The room was just like any business hotel room. It was clean but definitely dated in some places. Breakfast buffet was great. Free refreshments. Onsen was great. I added breakfast by paying extra when i made this reservation, but at the check in, I was told that it's not included. In the end all was fine."

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"A super value hotel with Onsen, large car park, early check in and later check out than other hotels around."

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Meitoya So

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel!"

Hayamakan

10/10 Excellent

"Staying here was a great experience. Relaxing in our private onsen while looking out at the mountain and city was stunning. Our other favorite part was the dinner - our server was so amazing with us and compliments to the chef for preparing the delicious food. As foreigners, it was our first time trying some of these foods, and we enjoyed most of it. Thank you!"

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option "

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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Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Okama Crater

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Mt. Fubosan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Fubosan during your travels in Shichikashuku. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Zaō Liza World

Hit the slopes at Zaō Liza World during your trip to Kaminoyama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Takimidai Lookout

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Zao when you spend time at Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Zao Bodaira Highlands

Explore the great outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands, a lovely green space in Kaminoyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?

Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mt. Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mt. Zao. Other good choices in the area include Zao International Hotel and Omiya Ryokan.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mt. Zao.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt. Zao, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Mt. Zao.

What can I see and do near Mt. Zao?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Head up the mountain to Sumikawa Snow Park or Zaō Liza World to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. You can enjoy nature at Okama Crater, Mt. Katsutadake or Mt. Fubosan.

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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

1. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

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

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

4. Omiya Ryokan

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

6. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

7. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

8. Zao International Hotel

9. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

10. Hotel Koyo

11. Yuyunosato Yusa

12. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

13. Hayamakan

14. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

15. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

16. Chikusenso Onsen

17. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

18. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

19. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

20. Yamagata Grand Hotel

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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Omiya Ryokan

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Meitoya So

Hayamakan

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Katsutadake

Okama Crater

Mt. Fubosan

Zaō Liza World

Takimidai Lookout

Zao Bodaira Highlands

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