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Our top choices for Zaoonsen 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
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 RM612
RM681 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

2. Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner."
United Kingdom
Massimo
The price is RM766
RM850 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Zao International Hotel
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
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 RM1,217
RM1,489 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

4. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
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 RM561
RM625 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
A compact room with a bed, a small table, a television, and a window with blinds.

5. ZaoSunvalley Hotel

ZaoSunvalley Hotel
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Vista impressionante, funcionários atenciosos, Tei foi muito prestativa! "
Brazil
Marielyn
The price is RM1,009
RM1,109 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
ZaoSunvalley Hotel
A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

6. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Lovely traditional hotel. Excellent breakfast and perfect location."
Canada
Linda
The price is RM473
RM580 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Omiya Ryokan
Hot springs

7. Kinosato

Kinosato
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! So kind "
United States
Drew
The price is RM798
RM886 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Kinosato
A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

8. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"The service was nice."
Hong Kong SAR China
Monoceros
The price is RM292
RM361 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden structures and a glass ceiling.

9. Wakamatsuya

Wakamatsuya
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"食事が美味しく、温泉も温まりました。 ウェルカムドリンクや、ナイトサービスもあり寛げました。 また利用させていただきたいと思います。 "
Japan
???
The price is RM1,030
RM1,254 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Wakamatsuya
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a forested backdrop.

10. Meitoya So

Meitoya So
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (83 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
Shirley
The price is RM413
RM507 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Meitoya So
A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

11. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Takamiya Hotel Jurin
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"good location clean room"
United States
Wish
The price is RM696
RM850 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

12. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Clean room, spacious with outdoor tub!"
United States
Tracie
The price is RM501
RM614 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
A two-story building with a sign that reads "Lodge Scole."

13. Lodge Scole

Lodge Scole
2.5 star property
Zaoonsen
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)
"非常西洋派的旅館，很適合要來藏王花很多天雪的人～～飯店人員也都是外國人（為了來滑雪打工換宿那種），氣氛很有趣！ 離看樹冰的纜車比較遠（約步行15分鐘），另外如果有大件行李，建議走溫泉街上去，旁邊的車道比較危險。最後，早餐好吃🙂"
United States
Dennis
The price is RM586
RM709 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Lodge Scole
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

14. Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
7.4 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Chan room. Convince location "
United States
Janet Ho
The price is RM607
RM743 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Le Vert Zao
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

15. YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Excellent option for the region. Super clean and close to the lift. "
United States
Rodrigo
The price is RM413
RM455 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
YuiLocalZao
A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden walls, and large windows.

16. KKR Zao Hakuginso

KKR Zao Hakuginso
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
The price is RM496
RM553 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
KKR Zao Hakuginso
A wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

17. Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Zaoonsen
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"非常友善"
Taiwan
WEI-WEI
The price is RM690
RM759 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Pension Snowfall Meteor
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

18. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
10.9 km from Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (418 reviews)
"Clean room with a nice massage chair; easy access parking at the hotel; friendly staffs; great location"
Canada
Melissa Shuk Han
The price is RM246
RM271 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
A long, narrow indoor pool with a view of a garden through large windows.

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

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (147 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM332
RM365 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

20. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
Kasumicho, 11.1 km from Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location - entry from the station concourse, and right next to shops and buses."
Australia
Mark
The price is RM260
RM314 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
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Compare popular hotels in Zaoonsen

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
View
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 spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.
Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
79 reviews
View
Hot springs
Kinosato
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
12 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
8 reviews
View

Where to stay in Zaoonsen

Find the best Zaoonsen areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Kasumicho

While Kasumicho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle.

Futabacho

Futabacho might not have many top sights, but Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A red pagoda on a rock, a valley with houses, and mountains in the background.

Nanukamachi

Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagata Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jonanmachi

While Jonanmachi isn't home to many top sights, Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Honcho

While Honcho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagata Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall.

Top Zaoonsen Hotel Reviews

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

10/10 Excellent
"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."
Brett 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Zaoonsen?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Yamagata's Zaoonsen neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway as part of your Zaoonsen travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Zaoonsen?
Based on our traveller data, Omiya Ryokan is one of the top choices for your stay in Zaoonsen. This ryokan is a short 1-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Zao International Hotel and Takamiya Hotel Hammond.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Zaoonsen area?
Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options in Zaoonsen to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Yamagata area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Zaoonsen, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get 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 in Zaoonsen.
What are the top things to see and do in Zaoonsen?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Zaoonsen with a visit to Shiginoya Chinuma and Zao Quasi-National Park. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are some other places worth a visit. Zao Sanroku Station, Zao Sky Cable and Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort are just a few of the places to visit in and around Zaoonsen. Zao Super Slider and Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond) are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Yamagata.

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