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Our top choices for Zaoonsen hotels

A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.

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 ₩221,136
₩245,802 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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 ₩253,872
₩281,798 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Zao International Hotel
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

3. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Lovely traditional hotel. Excellent breakfast and perfect location."
Canada
Linda
The price is ₩157,733
₩193,408 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Omiya Ryokan
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

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 ₩186,172
₩207,328 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.

5. 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 ₩404,677
₩494,764 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden benches and a stone platform.

6. 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 ₩264,026
₩292,968 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Kinosato
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and sliding doors, surrounded by snow.

7. 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 ₩146,135
₩179,376 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Meitoya So
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

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 ₩96,931
₩119,825 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

9. 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 ₩166,171
₩203,606 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
A building with a covered entrance and snow accumulation around it.

10. 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 ₩231,892
₩283,141 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
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

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 ₩202,438
₩247,502 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Le Vert Zao
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

12. 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 ₩168,515
₩185,367 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
YuiLocalZao
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 ₩211,153
₩255,495 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Lodge Scole
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

14. KKR Zao Hakuginso

KKR Zao Hakuginso
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
The price is ₩164,921
₩183,965 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
KKR Zao Hakuginso
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

15. 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, (417 reviews)
"Good"
United States
CHU
The price is ₩86,804
₩95,484 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

16. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
Kasumicho, 11.1 km from Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location - entry from the station concourse, and right next to shops and buses."
Australia
Mark
The price is ₩86,130
₩104,223 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
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, 11.3 km from Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (274 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is ₩93,086
₩102,395 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

18. 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, (146 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ₩110,011
₩121,012 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A room with three beds, wooden walls, a hanging light fixture, and a small table with a chair.

19. 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 ₩230,028
₩253,031 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Pension Snowfall Meteor
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

20. Hayamakan

Hayamakan
4.0 star property
12 km from Zaoonsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Excellent food, customer service, and overall experience."
United States
Licia
The price is ₩220,022
₩247,101 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Hayamakan
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Compare top hotels in Zaoonsen

A modern indoor pool area with wooden benches and a view of trees and mountains.

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

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

Zao International Hotel

3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
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A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

Omiya Ryokan

3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

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

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
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9.4
Exceptional
191 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
79 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
178 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
254 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
105 reviews
The price is ₩221,136
₩245,802 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
The price is ₩253,872
₩281,798 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
The price is ₩157,733
₩193,408 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
The price is ₩186,172
₩207,328 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
The price is ₩404,677
₩494,764 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Zaoonsen

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

Kasumicho

While there might not be top attractions in Kasumicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle.

Futabacho

When in Futabacho, you can plan a visit to Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Nanukamachi

Though Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamagata Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall.

Jonanmachi

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

Honcho

While Honcho might 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 18 hours ago
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Zaoonsen?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Yamagata's Zaoonsen neighborhood. Be sure to check out 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 traveler 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 neighborhood include Zao International Hotel and Takamiya Hotel Hammond.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Zaoonsen area?
Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Zaoonsen.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Zaoonsen?
To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Zaoonsen, head over to our customer service page.
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 neighborhood, 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.