Zaoonsen Travel Guide

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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Top hotels in Zaoonsen

Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ฿3,976 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿3,976
฿4,875 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (178 reviews)
"Lovely traditional hotel. Excellent breakfast and perfect location."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Omiya Ryokan
Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ฿5,502 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿5,502
฿6,117 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
The price is ฿2,227 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,227
฿2,545 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
"We booked a western style room with shared bathroom ( we didn’t noticed it at time of booking). Once we checked in we realized it was shared bathroom . We tried to find it on the floor and couldn’t find it so we asked the staff. The shared showers are the showers from the onset. At first we were ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is ฿5,145 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿5,145
฿5,724 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews)
"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
The price is ฿5,574 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,574
฿6,196 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Meitoya So

Meitoya So

3 out of 5
48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi Yamagata Yamagata-ken
The price is ฿3,683 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿3,683
฿4,521 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 23 Jul 2026

Meitoya So
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Where to stay in Zaoonsen

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

Kasumicho

While Kasumicho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle.

Futabacho

Futabacho 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

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

Jonanmachi

While Jonanmachi isn't home to many top sights, Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Honcho

While Honcho may 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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