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Our top choices for Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort 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, 1.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

2. YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

3. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

4. Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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
Hot springs

5. Kinosato

Kinosato
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

6. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

7. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

8. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

9. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

10. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Takamiya Hotel Jurin
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a forested backdrop.

11. Meitoya So

Meitoya So
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

12. Pension Snowfall Meteor

Pension Snowfall Meteor
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden walls, and large windows.

13. KKR Zao Hakuginso

KKR Zao Hakuginso
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.7 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
The price is RM496
RM553 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
KKR Zao Hakuginso
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

14. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

15. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
Kasumicho, 10.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a bamboo fence.

16. Shouhakutei Azumaso

Shouhakutei Azumaso
3.5 star property
20.8 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Room was amazing and huge! We got a private Onsen in ours and it was so cool! Definitely recommend staying there!!"
United States
Vanessa
The price is RM774
RM859 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Shouhakutei Azumaso
A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

17. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
Futabacho, 10.8 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is RM281
RM309 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
A long, narrow indoor pool with a view of a garden through large windows.

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

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
8.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
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
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

19. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
16.5 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."
United States
Estevan
The price is RM640
RM704 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

20. Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 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 RM488
RM544 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Yuyunosato Yusa
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Compare popular hotels close to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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
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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
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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
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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
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Hot springs
Kinosato
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Top Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hotel Reviews

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata Grand Hotel

8/10 Good
"Older further away than we thought, twin beds"
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Yamagata Grand Hotel

Other attractions near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Zao Sky Cable Ski Lift

8.8/10 (10 reviews)
You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
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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.