Top 10 Hotels Near Mt. Zao in Zao for 2026

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a balcony and multiple windows.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.

1. YuiLocalZao

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Rodrigo

RM419

RM461 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two wooden chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a bowl, two chairs, and a view of autumn foliage through a shoji screen.

2. Omiya Ryokan

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Sara

RM481

RM589 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a buffet counter with various food items.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

3. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Sam Yi-Shang

RM647

RM720 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a bar, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and a curved staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large glass door, a bed, a desk, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

4. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

19.6 km from Mt. Zao

Jared

RM270

RM327 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bathroom with multiple urinals, a large stone basin, and a fish tank with aquatic plants.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden bar counters, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

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

17.2 km from Mt. Zao

Anonymous traveller

RM336

RM370 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

A room with leather seating, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of greenery.

6. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

9.2 km from Mt. Zao

David

RM296

RM366 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A buffet setup with various dishes and a sign indicating a special offer.

A multi-level shopping mall with glass railings and escalators.

7. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

MASAYO

RM285

RM313 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

8. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Man Ho

RM1,251

RM1,530 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with rocks and a water feature, and a brick wall with vertical lines.

A modern hotel room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a bed, a small seating area, and a bathroom visible through the glass.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

9. Hayamakan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Licia

RM573

RM646 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A room with two chairs and a table, large windows with a view of a snowy landscape.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central buffet area, large windows offering a view of the forest, and a modern chandelier.

10. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

RM744

RM826 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a sign for Dalwa Roynet Hotel, and a person walking towards the desk.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a central wooden reception desk, large windows, and contemporary seating.

11. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jennifer

RM265

RM291 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

A modern spa room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a seating area, and a large window.

A room with a table and two chairs facing a large window with a view of mountains and a crescent moon.

12. Yuyunosato Yusa

16.8 km from Mt. Zao

Sam

RM532

RM593 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A hallway with a central light fixture, a sofa with cushions, and a small table with a vase.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

13. Chikusenso Onsen

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Alexander

RM2,952

RM3,579 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a forested backdrop.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and sliding doors, surrounded by snow.

A hot spring surrounded by autumn foliage.

A hot spring area with a stone bench, a wooden fence, and lush greenery in the background.

14. Meitoya So

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Shirley

RM488

RM598 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a tiled floor, and ceiling lights.

A terrace with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a sunset over a mountainous landscape.

15. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Tracie

RM509

RM624 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

A hot spring with a wooden bench and metal railings, surrounded by snow-covered rocks and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and seating areas.

16. Hotel Koyo

18.3 km from Mt. Zao

Brayden

RM707

RM793 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of a forest through large windows.

A traditional Japanese torii gate with a snow-covered pathway leading up to it.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with chairs and a small table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

17. Kinosato

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Drew

A stone hot spring area with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sofa.

A building with a sloped roof and a balcony with plants.

A spacious indoor area with large windows offering views of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

18. Kaminoyama Azumaya

17.6 km from Mt. Zao

Jasmine

RM447

RM507 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors, a stone hot spring, and a view of a garden with rocks and a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a view of a mountain through shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a sign in Japanese.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a forested area through large windows.

19. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Sandar

RM362

RM414 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional building with a long roof and multiple windows, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A modern interior with a reception desk, patterned floor, and decorative lighting.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden sliding door.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, and sliding shoji doors.

20. Sagiya Sensorai

18 km from Mt. Zao

Masayuki

RM839

RM938 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
YuiLocalZao	9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Omiya Ryokan	9.2 Wonderful 172 reviews	View
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 187 reviews	View
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae	9.2 Wonderful 140 reviews	View

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

8/10 Good

"酒店位置很好，就在山形站旁边。房间还可以，但比较小。停车场的位置和入口非常难找，我们绕了很大一圈才找到。另外，我把洗面奶落在酒店后曾与酒店沟通，但酒店不愿意帮忙寄出，也不愿意接受到付寄送，这点体验不好。"

Kaminoyama Azumaya

8/10 Good

"The room was just like any business hotel room. It was clean but definitely dated in some places. Breakfast buffet was great. Free refreshments. Onsen was great. I added breakfast by paying extra when i made this reservation, but at the check in, I was told that it's not included. In the end all was fine."

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"A super value hotel with Onsen, large car park, early check in and later check out than other hotels around."

Omiya Ryokan

8/10 Good

"Clean room, helphful staff, breakfast was excellent"

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"

Meitoya So

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel!"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Easy and affordable parking. Staff was very professional, informative, and patient. Terrific location. Wonderful breakfast"

Hayamakan

10/10 Excellent

"Staying here was a great experience. Relaxing in our private onsen while looking out at the mountain and city was stunning. Our other favorite part was the dinner - our server was so amazing with us and compliments to the chef for preparing the delicious food. As foreigners, it was our first time trying some of these foods, and we enjoyed most of it. Thank you!"

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

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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Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Okama Crater

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Mt. Fubosan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Fubosan during your travels in Shichikashuku. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Zaō Liza World

Hit the slopes at Zaō Liza World during your trip to Kaminoyama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Takimidai Lookout

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Zao when you spend time at Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Zao Bodaira Highlands

Explore the great outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands, a lovely green space in Kaminoyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?

Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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 International Hotel and Omiya Ryokan.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options 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, 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. 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.

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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

1. YuiLocalZao

2. Omiya Ryokan

3. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

4. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

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

6. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

7. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

8. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

9. Hayamakan

10. Zao International Hotel

11. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

12. Yuyunosato Yusa

13. Chikusenso Onsen

14. Meitoya So

15. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

16. Hotel Koyo

17. Kinosato

18. Kaminoyama Azumaya

19. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

20. Sagiya Sensorai

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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Meitoya So

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Hayamakan

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Katsutadake

Okama Crater

Mt. Fubosan

Zaō Liza World

Takimidai Lookout

Zao Bodaira Highlands

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