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Our top choices for Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort hotels

A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

1. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 1.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (191 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room was spacious and my wife and I were able to rest and recover after a long multi week trip through Japan and Korea. The only downside was that the laundry facilities were temporarily out of service during our stay. Other than that I highly recommend for a peaceful night to recover the body."
United States
Marquise
The price is P9,518
P10,589 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

2. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (254 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 P8,725
P9,716 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

3. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Absolutely brilliant stay! The staff couldn't have been more helpful, even took our luggage to the rooms and then came and got them on check-out and actually took us in a car to the bus stop which was lovely. The area is beautiful. The onsens were amazing I preferred the open air up onsen myself. The dinner and breakfast were great, you definitely won't go hungry there, keep up the good work."
United Kingdom
Brett
The price is P19,065
P23,310 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

4. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Lovely traditional hotel. Excellent breakfast and perfect location."
Canada
Linda
The price is P7,355
P9,018 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Omiya Ryokan
A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

5. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Takamiya Hotel Jurin
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"good location clean room"
United States
Wish
The price is P8,319
P9,271 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a forested backdrop.

6. Meitoya So

Meitoya So
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (83 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
Shirley
The price is P5,822
P6,524 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Meitoya So
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

7. Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
7.4 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Chan room. Convince location "
United States
Janet Ho
The price is P9,440
P11,541 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Le Vert Zao
A wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

8. Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"非常友善"
Taiwan
WEI-WEI
The price is P20,208
P22,229 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Pension Snowfall Meteor
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

9. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
Kasumicho, 10.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location - entry from the station concourse, and right next to shops and buses."
Australia
Mark
The price is P4,037
P4,884 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

10. Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
15.1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"It was a magical stay."
United States
Anderson
The price is P44,756
P49,920 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Chikusenso Onsen
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

11. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (417 reviews)
"Good"
United States
CHU
The price is P4,090
P4,499 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a bamboo fence.

12. Shouhakutei Azumaso

Shouhakutei Azumaso
3.5 star property
20.8 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Room was amazing and huge! We got a private Onsen in ours and it was so cool! Definitely recommend staying there!!"
United States
Vanessa
The price is P11,993
P13,311 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Shouhakutei Azumaso
A hot spring area with a wooden deck, a stone hot tub, and a stone sculpture.

13. Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
20.9 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Big rooms, amazing staff and beautiful surroundings. The Onsen was the best part. Would stay here again. "
United States
Billy
The price is P12,260
P14,953 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya
A modern bathroom with multiple urinals, a large stone basin, and a fish tank with aquatic plants.

14. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
8.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (147 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is P5,156
P5,671 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

15. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
Futabacho, 10.8 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (274 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is P4,408
P4,848 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

16. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
16.5 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."
United States
Estevan
The price is P9,436
P10,807 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
A hot spring area with a wooden pergola, stone rocks, and a stone pathway leading to the hot spring.

17. Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery

Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery
4.5 star property
20.9 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Hi All, We have a wonderful stay and the vegetarian meals for the two days were sumptuous and interesting. Room was clean and the servers at the restaurant were extremely polite and helpful. However, it would be nice if shuttle service can be provided during winter from the train station. "
Singapore
Ligek
The price is P18,436
P20,399 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery
A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

18. Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 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 P8,725
P9,716 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Yuyunosato Yusa
A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with rocks and a water feature, and a brick wall with vertical lines.

19. Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
12.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Excellent food, customer service, and overall experience."
United States
Licia
The price is P10,311
P11,580 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hayamakan
A modern indoor hot tub with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

20. Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
12.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
The price is P11,938
P13,341 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Hotel Koyo
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Compare popular hotels close to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
191 reviews
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A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
254 reviews
View
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
105 reviews
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A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.
Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
178 reviews
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A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
23 reviews
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Top Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hotel Reviews

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is good. Will come back again"
Ong 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Other attractions near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Zao Sky Cable Ski Lift

8.8/10 (10 reviews)
You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort is located in Yamagata. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 36 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?
Adjacent to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Takamiya Hotel Hammond and Meitoya So.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?
Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.
What can I see and do near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Surround yourself with nature at Okama Crater, Shiginoya Chinuma, and Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond). Zao Sanroku Ropeway, Zao Sanroku Station, or Zaō Liza World are some local sights worth checking out.