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Beautiful Frozen Forest Covered By Powder Snow On The Ropeway To The Hill Of Mount Zao Range, Zao Juhyo Festival, Yamagata , Japan

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 Hot Springs Ski Resort
Kajo Park

Kajo Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Kajo Park
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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.

Momiji Park

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 Sanroku Ropeway

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 Chuo Ropeway

Zao Super Slider

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

Zao Super Slider

Activities

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

AU$598
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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Our pick of the best Zaoonsen Hotel Deals

Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$168 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$168
6 May - 7 May
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 ...
Omiya Ryokan
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$233 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$233
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (174 reviews)
Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

3.5 out of 5
Zao Onsen 54 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$438 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$438
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
Very recommed

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$293 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$293
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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 Ropeway ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Zao International Hotel
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$109 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$109
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (76 reviews)
Lovely room

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

3 out of 5
808-5 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
Stay at this inn in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Our stay was great but we need to contact hotel because we left some shoes behind. Can the hotel please email me?

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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