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Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful decor, great service, great food . Highly recommend."
Australia
Garry
The price is RM2,691
RM3,264 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Chikusenso Onsen

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (232)
"Perfect location Perfect onsen Perfect meal free shuttle bus to and from Zao Ski area"
Taiwan
CHIN CHIA
The price is RM879
RM974 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"Incredible property right on the snow next to the ski lift. It was perfect to be able to ski in and out as we pleased. The staff were super helpful and lovely."
Australia
Marissa
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Excellent"
United States
Kenro
The price is RM1,503
RM1,835 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
10.1 km from Mt. Zao
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Food was really good and the rooms are good too though they only have a few open electric sockets for plug-in. "
United States
kenneth
The price is RM646
RM711 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Genghis Khan Lodge

Genghis Khan Lodge
2.0 star property
9.1 km from Mt. Zao
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Generos stuff great location delirious food "
United States
Ido
The price is RM646
RM711 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Genghis Khan Lodge

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (159)
"Every detail was considered for the ultimate relaxing stay. The meals were great, the lobby always had refreshments and the massaging chair in the room was perfect. The main draw to staying here was the hot springs. I was relieved that my tattoo was not an issue in the baths. I would love to come back and stay longer next time!"
United States
Christina
The price is RM1,271
RM1,406 total
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28)
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Hong Kong SAR China
Ivan
The price is RM1,245
RM1,514 total
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Takamiya Rurikura Resort

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, (406)
"Nice quiet resort "
Malaysia
Melvyn
The price is RM182
RM220 total
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (70)
"Great property tucked away in Zao. Beautiful views and amenities make this a must-stay!"
United States
David
The price is RM714
RM871 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Mt. Zao
7.6 out of 10, Good, (24)
"Great location if you are planning on skiing. Cosy little hotel, alittle tired, but clean. Staff very hospitable, and pleasant,only to keen to try and help .Not a lot of English. Service was great.They pick up and drop off as required, this made it much easier to get around. Could rent skis from there, as well as pay for lift pass. Could also purchase other day tours from there. Breakfast was great."
United States
Lilly
The price is RM1,249
RM1,519 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Le Vert Zao

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, (130)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM310
RM341 total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor
2.0 star property
9.4 km from Mt. Zao
6.6 out of 10, (4)
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Japan
shiho
The price is RM576
RM633 total
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Pension Snowfall Meteor

Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"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 RM672
RM747 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Yuyunosato Yusa

Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
18.3 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (67)
"Excellent food, customer service, and overall experience."
United States
Licia
The price is RM1,085
RM1,202 total
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hayamakan

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
19.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Extremely well located, big clean rooms. Staff was nice and spoke some english."
Canada
Patrice
The price is RM304
RM368 total
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

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, (316)
"Nice new hotel with spacious room and nice bathroom. It is a block from the train station and bus terminal so it is easy to explore the regions such as Zao Onsen and Yamadera. The hotel restaurant is one of the best serving famous local beef and hotel guests have a decent discount. Highly recommended for visiting Yamagata."
United States
yongwei
The price is RM276
RM304 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Kaminoyama Azumaya
3.5 star property
17.6 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (143)
"Nice onsen hotel and we had a spacious Japanese style room. The dinner and breakfast package was excellent. The onsen facility is good. "
United States
yongwei
The price is RM424
RM474 total
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Kaminoyama Azumaya

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (231)
"Very good Hotel! I recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘"
Japan
Juan Carlos
The price is RM507
RM558 total
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (218)
"I enjoyed the complimentary ice cream and drinks"
United States
Brian
The price is RM284
RM313 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?
Mt. Zao is located in Zao. Zao is home to 32 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.
Where is the best place to stay near Mt. Zao?
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 Omiya Ryokan.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt. Zao, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near 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. At Okama Crater, Mt. Katsutadake and Mt. Fubosan, take some time to really appreciate nature. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park and Takimidai Lookout.