Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Momiji Park
Momiji Park is just one of the places to see in Yamagata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Zao Sanroku Ropeway
You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Zao Super Slider
You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.
Zao Chuo Ropeway
You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Zao Sky Cable
You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Activities
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
AU$642
per adult
Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint
AU$329
per adult
Our pick of the best Zaoonsen Hotel Deals
Omiya Ryokan
46 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$210 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$210
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 3-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay during the ski season. The staff is very friendly and the location is close to the gondola."
Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata
The price is AU$241 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$241
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
Jan 2025 Family Ski Trip
"The staff are super friendly and always ready to help. The daily prepared meals were delicious and many varieties to choose from. Being able to book hot spring without leaving the resort was super convenient. Loved our family time here in Japan and will definitely come back again soon."
Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
1272, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$248 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$248
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Staff was very welcoming, meals were executed very well, sulfur baths and open baths were very nice. Our room was large, comfortable and clean. Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 28 May 2025
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$124 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$124
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on site, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
"We had a large Japanese style room. The onsen was good. Breakfast at the nearby hotel on the way to the ski lifts was a bargain for 980 yen!! It is about a 15 minute walk to the nearest supermarket"
Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025
Meitoya So
48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken
The price is AU$238 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$238
30 July - 31 July
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
"We had a room with half board and enjoyed the 24 hr Natural hot spring within the hotel. Free shuttle to the bus station after check out was helpful as it snowed the night before"
Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025
Zao International Hotel
933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
The price is AU$282 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$282
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!"
Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2023
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.