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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

Hot tub, hot springs

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Staff are nice, room is clean, onsen is awesome!! And location is great, right next to the bus terminal. "
Taiwan
Aileen
The price is P7,556
P8,425 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
8.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Excellent option for the region. Super clean and close to the lift. "
United States
Rodrigo
The price is P6,112
P6,723 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
YuiLocalZao
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
8.7 km from Mt. Zao
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (446 reviews)
"Nice quiet resort "
Malaysia
Melvyn
The price is P3,193
P3,863 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Hot springs

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Good outdoor onsen, good service"
Hong Kong SAR China
Man Ho
The price is P14,722
P18,040 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Property entrance

Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"It was a magical stay."
United States
Anderson
Chikusenso Onsen
Restaurant

Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Clean room, spacious with outdoor tub!"
United States
Tracie
The price is P7,408
P9,077 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
Pool

Meitoya So

Meitoya So
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (79 reviews)
"Super good stay with dinner and breakfast. 24hr open onsen too."
Singapore
Siew Lan
The price is P6,118
P7,515 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Meitoya So
Hot springs

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
10.1 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Great hot spring"
United States
shuko
The price is P9,431
P10,375 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
Hot springs

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (78 reviews)
"The service was nice."
Hong Kong SAR China
Monoceros
The price is P4,321
P5,342 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Spa

Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Takamiya Hotel Jurin
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Mt. Zao
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"good location clean room"
United States
Wish
The price is P10,509
P12,830 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
Hot springs

Kinosato

Kinosato
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! So kind "
United States
Drew
The price is P14,734
P16,320 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Kinosato
Spa

Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Mt. Zao
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Chan room. Convince location "
United States
Janet Ho
The price is P9,541
P11,657 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Le Vert Zao
Public bath

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (137 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is P4,904
P5,395 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
Exterior

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
19.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (373 reviews)
"This hotel was wonderful. From its staff to its location - it was a perfect place to rest after touring Yamagata! "
United States
Jennifer
The price is P4,064
P4,470 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Public bath

Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"a great hotel with very comfortable bed and clean room, nice room, best in class service, thank you and a great stay."
United States
Sam
The price is P8,830
P9,827 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Yuyunosato Yusa
Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
19.6 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Was a nice hotel to stay at really enjoyed the view and hospitality of staff "
Canada
Jared
The price is P3,743
P4,529 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Outdoor spa tub

Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
18.2 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Beautiful view, relaxing hot spring bath. Super friendly staff!"
United States
Jordaan
The price is P9,809
P11,016 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hayamakan
Public bath

Arimakan

Arimakan
3.5 star property
17.7 km from Mt. Zao
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"We like the hotel a lot , appreciate for the food, environment , and the hot spring , strongly suggest to stay in this hotel "
Hong Kong SAR China
WING TAI
The price is P12,827
P14,336 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Arimakan
Exterior

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (254 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is P3,778
P4,156 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Bathroom

Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
The price is P10,036
P11,266 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hotel Koyo
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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Hot tub, hot springs
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
248 reviews
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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
446 reviews
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Hot springs
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
97 reviews
View
Property entrance
Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
36 reviews
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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and modern hotel, the staff were very helpful. The only downside to my shorts day was that for breakfast service was not clearly enough labelled as either Japanese or western. Otherwise an excellent hotel I could recommend to anyone."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotels near other Mt. Zao attractions

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?
Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near Mt. Zao?
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel and YuiLocalZao.
How many hotels will I find near Mt. Zao?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to 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.