The Best Hotels Closest to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort in Yamagata - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a bowl, two chairs, and a view of autumn foliage through a shoji screen.

1. Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sara

฿4,405

฿5,394 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Man Ho

฿9,147

฿11,195 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.

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

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

3. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

David

฿2,439

฿3,015 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a reception area with a reception desk and plants.

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

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

4. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Aileen

฿6,376

฿7,077 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A large, historic building with multiple stories, a stone facade, and a prominent entrance with steps.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging lights, and a sign reading "RESTAURANT".

A corner room with a view of mountains, a couch, a table with chairs, and a treadmill.

A room with two single beds, a small table, and a radiator.

5. Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Alan

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden paneling, and a skylight.

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.

A room with a bed, a small table, a heater, a window with shoji screens, and a wooden cabinet.

6. ZaoSunvalley Hotel

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Marielyn

A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a projection screen displaying a nature scene.

A hotel entrance with snow-covered surroundings and a visible signboard.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

7. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Wish

฿5,812

฿7,096 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a radio, and a window with a view of the outside.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a menu board.

A retail display with various products including snacks, beverages, and a cash register.

A building with two storefronts, one with a sign in Japanese and another with a sign in English.

8. Genghis Khan Lodge

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Ido

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

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

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

9. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sam Yi-Shang

฿6,644

฿7,372 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a forested backdrop.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and sliding doors, surrounded by snow.

A hot spring area with a stone bench, a wooden fence, and lush greenery in the background.

A hot spring surrounded by autumn foliage.

10. Meitoya So

Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Shirley

฿4,110

฿4,641 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A hot spring area with wooden flooring, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush forest.

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

11. Zao International Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Massimo

฿6,488

฿7,201 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rooftop pool with two hot tubs, surrounded by trees and a view of distant hills.

A window with curtains, a view of snow-covered trees, and a sunset.

A room with a bed, a TV, and a seating area with a view of the night sky projected on the wall.

A pool area with a view of mountains and trees, wooden furniture, and a ceiling fan.

12. Oohira Hotel

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

"We stayed at Oohira hotel in October to use it as a base for hiking. It is perfectly located, near the top end of Zao Onsen, right next to the base of the mountain and the big Zao outdoor onsen. We found it with no issues, and the hotel will pick you up from the bus station if you call in advance. The main thing to stand out for us at Oohira was the staff, who were really excellent throughout. They even spoke some English which was surprising and welcome! The hotel building itself is a little...

John

A wooden cabin with a hot tub surrounded by snow.

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, a sliding door, and a view of a green landscape.

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

13. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

Zaoonsen, 0.8 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Lim

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel entrance with a tiled walkway, a curved archway, and a dining area with tables and chairs visible through a glass wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a large window with curtains.

14. Le Vert Zao

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Janet Ho

฿5,702

฿6,963 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

A terrace with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a sunset over a mountainous landscape.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a tiled floor, and ceiling lights.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.

15. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Tracie

฿4,521

฿5,534 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a balcony and multiple windows.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a built-in microwave.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

16. YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Rodrigo

฿3,443

฿3,787 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with a view of a forested area and a stone bath.

A room with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape at dusk. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

A hotel with a snow-covered entrance and multiple floors, featuring a modern architectural design.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows offering a view of a forested hillside.

17. Zao Plaza Hotel

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Anonymous traveller

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a futon bed.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with chairs and a small table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of a forest through large windows.

18. Kinosato

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Drew

฿7,087

฿7,859 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hot spring area with a wooden walkway and a sign in Japanese.

A restaurant interior with exposed wooden beams, framed pictures on the walls, and a bar area with stools.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a ladder leading to a higher level.

19. Lodge Christmas Rose ZAO

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

WEI MING

A room with tatami mats, a low table with cushions, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A table and two chairs under a large umbrella, set against a backdrop of green hills and a cloudy sky.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding doors.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies and large windows.

20. Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Gokan no Yu Tsuruya	9.4 Exceptional 253 reviews	View
YuiLocalZao	9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 190 reviews	View
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
Omiya Ryokan	9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews	View

Top Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hotel Reviews

Yamagata Kokusai Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything good"

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."

Omiya Ryokan

8/10 Good

"Clean room, helphful staff, breakfast was excellent"

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 "

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Zao Sky Cable

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Zao Super Slider

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.

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Zao Chuo Ropeway

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Zao Sanroku Ropeway

9.0/10 (108 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Zao Sanroku Station

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Station during your travels to Yamagata.

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Dokko Numa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond) during your travels in Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Sato Museum of History and Culture

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sato Museum of History and Culture during your trip to Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort is located in Yamagata. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 36 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?

Adjacent to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Takamiya Hotel Hammond and Meitoya So.

How many hotels will I find near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.

What can I see and do near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Surround yourself with nature at Okama Crater, Shiginoya Chinuma and Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond). Zao Sanroku Ropeway, Zao Sanroku Station or Zaō Liza World are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort hotels

1. Omiya Ryokan

2. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

3. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

4. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

5. Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

6. ZaoSunvalley Hotel

7. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

8. Genghis Khan Lodge

9. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10. Meitoya So

11. Zao International Hotel

12. Oohira Hotel

13. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

14. Le Vert Zao

15. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

16. YuiLocalZao

17. Zao Plaza Hotel

18. Kinosato

19. Lodge Christmas Rose ZAO

20. Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Compare popular hotels close to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Top Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hotel Reviews

Yamagata Kokusai Hotel

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Meitoya So

Hayamakan

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Other attractions near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Zao Sky Cable

Zao Super Slider

Zao Chuo Ropeway

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

Zao Sanroku Station

Dokko Numa

Sato Museum of History and Culture

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