Top 10 Hotels Near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort in Yamagata 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 modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.

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

1. YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Rodrigo

RM417

RM459 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

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

2. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sam Yi-Shang

RM619

RM688 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a reception area with a reception desk and plants.

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

A traditional Japanese building entrance with wooden pillars and a lit signboard.

3. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Aileen

RM566

RM631 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

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

4. Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sara

RM478

RM586 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A hot spring area with wooden flooring, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush forest.

5. Zao International Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Massimo

RM749

RM832 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a seating area, and a glass partition.

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

6. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Man Ho

RM1,242

RM1,519 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Kinosato

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Drew

RM857

RM950 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Tracie

RM505

RM619 total

28 Sept - 29 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 room with leather seating, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of greenery.

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

9. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

David

RM270

RM310 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a projection screen displaying a nature scene.

A reception desk with two lamps, a cash register, and a chair in a hotel lobby.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

10. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Wish

RM716

RM874 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a sliding door.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a tiled walkway, a curved archway, and a dining area with tables and chairs visible through a glass wall.

11. Le Vert Zao

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Janet Ho

RM689

RM842 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

A signpost with multiple directional signs pointing to various establishments, including a cafe, tea shop, and panda accessories store.

A signpost with multiple directional signs in a snowy environment.

Two world maps with a sign asking "Where are you from?" and a table of Japanese flags.

12. Pension Snowfall Meteor

2.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

WEI-WEI

RM382

RM420 total

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden walls, and large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a sofa, and sliding doors.

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

A hotel room with a sofa, two single beds, a wooden table, and large windows with curtains.

13. KKR Zao Hakuginso

Zaoonsen, 0.7 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

RM583

RM649 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a wooden table with a chair, a television, and a cabinet.

14. Zao Onsen Levert Zao

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

RM686

RM771 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden benches and a stone bath.

A wooden deck with benches, a wooden fence, and a bamboo wall.

A multi-level interior with a checkered floor, a vending machine, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hallway with wooden walls, a checkered floor, and a potted plant.

15. Zao Onsen Kinosato

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

RM767

RM857 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A room with a large window offering a view of a forested mountain range.

A rustic log cabin with a welcoming sign, a wooden porch, and a path leading to the entrance.

A wooden house with multiple balconies and windows, surrounded by greenery.

A rustic wooden cabin with a garden in front, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

16. Pension Swiss

2.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

RM484

RM536 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A natural hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a wooden building nearby.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, surrounded by lush greenery.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden deck area.

A hot spring area with a wooden structure, rocks, and a pool.

17. Sakaiya Mori no Hotel Wald Berg

Zaoonsen, 0.8 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

RM1,054

RM1,175 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

18. Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

"スタッフの皆様が年配者のフォローも自然体でして頂き今日はお天気が良いのでロープウェイ乗り場までの送迎等有り難かったです。今度孫等一緒に来たいです。日頃の仕事のストレスが吹き飛びました。主人が84歳私が80歳甥っ子が50歳で良い旅が出来ました。今度は娘と孫等一緒に来たいです。"

AIKO

RM799

RM892 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

19. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Kasumicho, 10.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Jared

RM262

RM317 total

25 Oct - 26 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 traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

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

20. Chikusenso Onsen

15.1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Alexander

RM2,324

RM2,596 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Zao Chuo Ropeway

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

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Zao Sanroku Ropeway

9.0/10 (108 reviews)

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Dokko Numa

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Sato Museum of History and Culture

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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, take a look at the 36 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 will I find near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals 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.

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Our top choices for Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort hotels

1. YuiLocalZao

2. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

4. Omiya Ryokan

5. Zao International Hotel

6. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

7. Kinosato

8. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

9. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

10. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

11. Le Vert Zao

12. Pension Snowfall Meteor

13. KKR Zao Hakuginso

14. Zao Onsen Levert Zao

15. Zao Onsen Kinosato

16. Pension Swiss

17. Sakaiya Mori no Hotel Wald Berg

18. Zao Kokusai Hotel

19. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

20. Chikusenso Onsen

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Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Meitoya So

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Other attractions near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Zao Sky Cable

Zao Super Slider

Zao Chuo Ropeway

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

Dokko Numa

Sato Museum of History and Culture

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