Zaoonsen Travel Guide

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Winter vacation skiing in Japan ,Zao
Winter vacation skiing in Japan ,Zao
One of Zao mountains ski slopes where you can only hear the sound of silence!
横倉ゲレンデから温泉街の眺め
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蔵王温泉宿からスキー場へ続く道
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Popular places to visit

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
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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

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$172 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$172
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (152 reviews)
The service was fantastic across the board with everyone that we encountered from the staff.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Omiya Ryokan
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
The price is AU$246 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$246
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
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! (29 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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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
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$209 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$209
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (172 reviews)
Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao

3 out of 5
878-5 Zao Onsen Yamagata
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 Chuo Ropeway ...
7.6/10 Good! (29 reviews)
Chan room. Convince location

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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Le Vert Zao
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is AU$124 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$124
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (74 reviews)
Lovely room

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
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