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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

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

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (144 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿2,780
฿3,058 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
19.6 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay after arriving at Yamagata station."
United States
Piper
The price is ฿2,236
฿2,706 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
19.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (411 reviews)
"This hotel was wonderful. From its staff to its location - it was a perfect place to rest after touring Yamagata! "
United States
Jennifer
The price is ฿2,369
฿2,606 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.

4. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (278 reviews)
"Great location and price!!"
Australia
Jin Myeon
The price is ฿1,646
฿1,810 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.

5. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (190 reviews)
"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."
United States
Sam Yi-Shang
The price is ฿5,576
฿6,198 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 km 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
The price is ฿5,765
฿6,405 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Zao International Hotel
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

7. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (177 reviews)
"Great location in Zao onsen town. Very traditional—uniquely like “infinity castle” with stairs and tatami everywhere. The shuttle service from/to Yamagata station is a plus. Only public bathroom available, but there’s toilet in the room."
United States
Sara
The price is ฿3,966
฿4,863 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Omiya Ryokan
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

8. Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"A very special place. Gorgeous surroundings. Top level gourmet cuisine. En-suite onset was amazing. Friendly staff. Just wow."
United States
Alexander
The price is ฿19,363
฿21,635 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Chikusenso Onsen
A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

9. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is ฿2,359
฿2,595 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

10. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (254 reviews)
"Staff are nice, room is clean, onsen is awesome!! And location is great, right next to the bus terminal. "
Taiwan
Aileen
The price is ฿5,561
฿6,181 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

11. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
10.1 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 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
The price is ฿5,561
฿6,117 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
A wooden hot spring bath area with a wooden roof structure and a bamboo fence.

12. Suzukiya Ryokan

Suzukiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
13.5 km 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
The price is ฿3,899
฿4,289 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Suzukiya Ryokan
A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.

13. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Good outdoor onsen, good service"
Hong Kong SAR China
Man Ho
The price is ฿10,204
฿12,475 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

14. Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
18.2 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Excellent food, customer service, and overall experience."
United States
Licia
The price is ฿5,576
฿6,263 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hayamakan
A spacious indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and mountains.

15. Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (206 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
The price is ฿5,909
฿6,628 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hotel Koyo
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

16. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Mt. Zao
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Great property tucked away in Zao. Beautiful views and amenities make this a must-stay!"
United States
David
The price is ฿2,222
฿2,539 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a forested area through large windows.

17. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
18.2 km 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
The price is ฿2,574
฿2,960 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
The Yamagata Grand Hotel with a modern facade, large entrance, and visible signage.

18. Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata Grand Hotel
3.5 star property
19.3 km from Mt. Zao
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (317 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and it was very clean"
United States
logan
The price is ฿1,141
฿1,381 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Yamagata Grand Hotel
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television.

19. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Comfort Hotel Yamagata
3.0 star property
19.5 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (259 reviews)
"Conveniently located and room is spacious."
United Kingdom
Wilson
The price is ฿1,599
฿1,759 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Comfort Hotel Yamagata
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

20. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Clean room, spacious with outdoor tub!"
United States
Tracie
The price is ฿3,948
฿4,461 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
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.
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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
144 reviews
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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
1,003 reviews
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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
411 reviews
View
A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
278 reviews
View
A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
190 reviews
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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

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."
Ashleigh 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

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'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.