10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Mt. Zao in Zao from AU$52

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

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

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

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

17.2 km from Mt. Zao

Anonymous traveller

AU$114

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

19.6 km from Mt. Zao

AU$109

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jennifer

AU$107

8 Nov - 9 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 buffet setup with various dishes and a sign indicating a special offer.

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

4. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

MASAYO

AU$105

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A corridor with a lamp, a plant, and a window.

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.

5. Hayamakan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Licia

AU$280

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

9 km from Mt. Zao

Aileen

AU$250

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.

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

7. YuiLocalZao

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Rodrigo

AU$162

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

AU$271

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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.

9. Omiya Ryokan

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Sara

AU$196

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.

10. 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

AU$234

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors, a stone hot spring, and a view of a garden with rocks and a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a view of a mountain through shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a forested area through large windows.

11. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Sandar

AU$145

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone hot spring area with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

A spacious indoor area with large windows offering views of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

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

A building with a sloped roof and a balcony with plants.

12. Kaminoyama Azumaya

17.6 km from Mt. Zao

Jasmine

AU$164

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A view through a window with reflections of bamboo and a building.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a reception desk, and a blue self-service kiosk.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a large window overlooking bamboo, tiled walls, and a wooden bench.

A hotel with a sign reading "Super Hotel" and a large illuminated entrance.

13. Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

Goh

AU$79

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone-walled bathroom with a hot spring, a wooden bench, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden reception desk, and seating area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, a bed with white bedding, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A white-walled room with a large bathtub and a smaller one. There is a window with black and white shutters.

14. Arimakan

17.7 km from Mt. Zao

WING TAI

AU$265

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A hot spring with a wooden bench and metal railings, surrounded by snow-covered rocks and a view of mountains.

15. Hotel Koyo

18.3 km from Mt. Zao

Brayden

AU$295

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa set, a dining table with a bottle and glasses, and a red chair.

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

16. Yamagata Grand Hotel

19.3 km from Mt. Zao

logan

AU$52

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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.'

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

17. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

9.2 km from Mt. Zao

David

AU$103

8 Nov - 9 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 wooden sauna with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

18. Yuyunosato Yusa

16.8 km from Mt. Zao

Sam

AU$206

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A traditional building with a long roof and multiple windows, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A modern interior with a reception desk, patterned floor, and decorative lighting.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, and sliding shoji doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

19. Sagiya Sensorai

18 km from Mt. Zao

Masayuki

AU$322

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and a window with blinds.

Vending machines with various beverages and snacks.

A lobby with a reception desk, several armchairs, a potted plant, and a large window.

A buffet line with various food items and condiments.

20. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

Giovanny

AU$126

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae	9.2 Wonderful 144 reviews	View
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 Exceptional 405 reviews	View
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae	9.2 Wonderful 271 reviews	View
Hayamakan	9.0 Wonderful 92 reviews	View

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

8/10 Good

"The location and size of the room"

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."

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"

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!"

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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Top Hotels Near Mt. Zao in Zao from AU$52

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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

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

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

4. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

5. Hayamakan

6. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

7. YuiLocalZao

8. Zao International Hotel

9. Omiya Ryokan

10. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

11. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

12. Kaminoyama Azumaya

13. Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

14. Arimakan

15. Hotel Koyo

16. Yamagata Grand Hotel

17. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

18. Yuyunosato Yusa

19. Sagiya Sensorai

20. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae

Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Yamagata Kokusai Hotel

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Meitoya So

Hayamakan

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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