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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

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1. 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, (381 reviews)
"This hotel was wonderful. From its staff to its location - it was a perfect place to rest after touring Yamagata! "
United States
Jennifer
The price is RM255
RM280 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
19.6 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
Japan
Shona
The price is RM248
RM301 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Exterior

3. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (255 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is RM275
RM302 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

4. YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
8.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Excellent option for the region. Super clean and close to the lift. "
United States
Rodrigo
The price is RM404
RM445 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
YuiLocalZao
Hot tub, hot springs/mineral springs

5. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (249 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 RM549
RM612 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Hot springs

6. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166 reviews)
"nice room, onsen and food"
Hong Kong SAR China
SIU KIN
The price is RM409
RM502 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Omiya Ryokan
Public bath

7. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (182 reviews)
"Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service! "
United States
Lawrence
The price is RM634
RM705 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Hot springs

8. Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner."
United Kingdom
Massimo
The price is RM681
RM831 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Zao International Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast

9. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Comfort Hotel Yamagata
3.0 star property
19.5 km from Mt. Zao
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (245 reviews)
"Conveniently located and room is spacious."
United Kingdom
Wilson
The price is RM218
RM240 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Comfort Hotel Yamagata
Outdoor spa tub

10. Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
18.2 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (86 reviews)
"Beautiful view, relaxing hot spring bath. Super friendly staff!"
United States
Jordaan
The price is RM699
RM784 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hayamakan
Hot springs

11. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (98 reviews)
"Good outdoor onsen, good service"
Hong Kong SAR China
Man Ho
The price is RM1,021
RM1,250 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Public bath

12. Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Mt. Zao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 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 RM476
RM531 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Yuyunosato Yusa
Restaurant

13. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
8.5 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Clean room, spacious with outdoor tub!"
United States
Tracie
The price is RM490
RM601 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
Public bath

14. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
18.2 km from Mt. Zao
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (60 reviews)
"The stay was peaceful and the staff are very kind to us. We had half-board and food was also very good. "
United States
Sandar
The price is RM325
RM373 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan
Cleanliness standards

15. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Mt. Zao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (341 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff is friendly, and came with amenities."
United States
Giovanny
The price is RM359
RM394 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae
Exterior

16. Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel

Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel
3.0 star property
19.9 km from Mt. Zao
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (199 reviews)
"The Hotel is Directory located at the train station."
Germany
Carina
The price is RM195
RM215 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel
Bathroom

17. Hotel Koyo

Hotel Koyo
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Mt. Zao
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (180 reviews)
"Spotless rooms, absolutely amazing staff"
United States
Brayden
The price is RM879
RM982 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Koyo
Spa

18. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Takamiya Hotel Jurin
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Mt. Zao
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"good location clean room"
United States
Wish
The price is RM695
RM848 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
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Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"
Madelaine 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

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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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 Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel and Zao International Hotel.
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.