Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
4/5(1 review)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Kajo Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples.
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 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 Chuo Ropeway
4/5(1 review)
You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Zao Super Slider
You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.
Activities
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
AU$583
per adult
Our pick of the best Zaoonsen Hotel Deals
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$206 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$206
21 June - 22 June
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! (177 reviews)
"Absolutely incredible! The staff was very friendly and the onsens were relaxing. We didn't realize there was a shiatsu massage chair in the room. That was a definite bonus. We went for the junior suite, which was a bit of a splurge, but worth every penny. I would definitely recommend the ..."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Omiya Ryokan
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$169 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$169
23 June - 24 June
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
"Had no ac due to the time of year we jut opened windows to allow air flow. Room was super clean definitely exceeded our expectations."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
YuiLocalZao
219-1 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$149 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$149
14 June - 15 June
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
Zao International Hotel
933 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$292 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$292
7 June - 8 June
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! (72 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
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
The price is AU$235 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$235
7 June - 8 June
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 ...
Meitoya So
48, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata-shi Yamagata Yamagata-ken
Fully refundable
The price is AU$176 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$176
29 June - 30 June
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 Sky Cable are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (78 reviews)
"Note!!! - The main picture of the hotel (which appears to be of the property) on Expedia... is in fact about half a kilometre away and is of a public bath - not the property!!! Extremely misleading and needs to be removed. The bedrooms have no windows. The room was cleaned poorly. The buffet breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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.
