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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, (377 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 AU$99
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Public bath

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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (137 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$114
20 July - 21 July
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
Universal Design Twin, Non Smoking (South Tower)

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
19.6 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
Japan
Shona
The price is AU$97
20 July - 21 July
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Exterior

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (255 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is AU$93
20 July - 21 July
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
8.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Excellent option for the region. Super clean and close to the lift. "
United States
Rodrigo
The price is AU$141
22 July - 23 July
YuiLocalZao
Public bath

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service! "
United States
Lawrence
The price is AU$232
29 July - 30 July
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Hot springs

Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (164 reviews)
"nice room, onsen and food"
Hong Kong SAR China
SIU KIN
The price is AU$168
23 July - 24 July
Omiya Ryokan
Hot tub, hot springs/mineral springs

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (249 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 AU$184
20 July - 21 July
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Hot springs

Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner."
United Kingdom
Massimo
The price is AU$293
24 July - 25 July
Zao International Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Comfort Hotel Yamagata
3.0 star property
19.5 km from Mt. Zao
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (245 reviews)
"Conveniently located and room is spacious."
United Kingdom
Wilson
The price is AU$76
20 July - 21 July
Comfort Hotel Yamagata
Public bath

Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"a great hotel with very comfortable bed and clean room, nice room, best in class service, thank you and a great stay."
United States
Sam
The price is AU$210
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Yuyunosato Yusa
Outdoor spa tub

Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
18.2 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Beautiful view, relaxing hot spring bath. Super friendly staff!"
United States
Jordaan
The price is AU$236
20 July - 21 July
Hayamakan
Hot springs

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Good outdoor onsen, good service"
Hong Kong SAR China
Man Ho
The price is AU$455
28 July - 29 July
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Restaurant

Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Clean room, spacious with outdoor tub!"
United States
Tracie
The price is AU$212
20 July - 21 July
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
Public bath

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
18.2 km from Mt. Zao
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (60 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 AU$114
22 July - 23 July
Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
Hot springs

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (78 reviews)
"The service was nice."
Hong Kong SAR China
Monoceros
The price is AU$102
30 July - 31 July
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Pool

Meitoya So

Meitoya So
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (80 reviews)
"Super good stay with dinner and breakfast. 24hr open onsen too."
Singapore
Siew Lan
The price is AU$208
23 July - 24 July
Meitoya So
Hot springs

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Kaminoyama Azumaya
3.5 star property
17.6 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (165 reviews)
"The guest room is large and clean."
Hong Kong SAR China
Ka Yi
The price is AU$164
20 July - 21 July
Kaminoyama Azumaya
Twin Room, Imperial Suite | Bathroom

Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
The price is AU$300
30 July - 31 July
Hotel Koyo
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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and modern hotel, the staff were very helpful. The only downside to my shorts day was that for breakfast service was not clearly enough labelled as either Japanese or western. Otherwise an excellent hotel I could recommend to anyone."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotels near other Mt. Zao attractions

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 Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel and Zao International Hotel.
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.