The Best Hotels Closest to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort in Yamagata for 2026

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

1. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sam Yi-Shang

₩222,452

₩247,264 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a built-in microwave.

2. YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Rodrigo

₩138,605

₩152,465 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

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.

3. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Aileen

₩222,452

₩247,264 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a bowl, two chairs, and a view of autumn foliage through a shoji screen.

4. Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sara

₩140,005

₩171,974 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a chair.

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

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

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Man Ho

₩372,320

₩455,729 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

A room with two chairs and a table, large windows with a view of a snowy landscape.

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

6. Zao International Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Massimo

₩210,666

₩257,474 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A traditional Japanese torii gate with a snow-covered pathway leading up to it.

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

₩266,943

₩296,204 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.

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.

8. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Tracie

₩157,934

₩178,469 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

A room with leather seating, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

9. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Monoceros

₩99,677

₩123,221 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

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

A hotel entrance with snow-covered surroundings and a visible signboard.

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

10. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Wish

₩242,077

₩295,525 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

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

₩220,070

₩268,896 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A cozy cabin-style room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a small table with a lamp.

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.

12. Pension Snowfall Meteor

2.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

WEI-WEI

₩127,054

₩139,759 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a telephone.

A table with various dishes, including seafood, vegetables, and rice, suggesting a meal setting.

13. Zao Onsen Largent Zao

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

₩123,902

₩139,788 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A wooden interior with a large open space, wooden pillars, and a window.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a railing.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

14. Matsukaneya Annex

Zaoonsen, 1.1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

₩194,719

₩218,200 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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

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

15. KKR Zao Hakuginso

Zaoonsen, 0.7 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

₩193,907

₩215,865 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

16. Zao Onsen Levert Zao

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

₩220,294

₩247,930 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and tables, and a red umbrella.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a red umbrella.

A large, multi-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.

17. Zao Onsen Kinosato

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

₩247,814

₩277,009 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

18. Pension Swiss

2.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

₩114,570

₩126,879 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A room with a glass table, a chair, a small table with a teapot and cup, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

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

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

19. Chikusenso Onsen

15.1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Anderson

₩916,580

₩1,022,862 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a large glass door, a bed, a desk, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a dark wall with a framed picture, and a wooden partition with vertical slats.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and a curved staircase.

20. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Kasumicho, 10.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Shona

₩88,570

₩107,175 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 186 reviews	View
YuiLocalZao	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya	9.4 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Omiya Ryokan	9.2 Wonderful 172 reviews	View
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso	9.4 Exceptional 99 reviews	View

Top Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hotel Reviews

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

8/10 Good

"The staff who helped us with the check-in for not very friendly, but the other staff was nice. The room was very clean. The highlight was the complementary breakfast, which was unexpectedly good."

Omiya Ryokan

8/10 Good

"Clean room, helphful staff, breakfast was excellent"

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

10/10 Excellent

"Simple. Easy. Convenient. Love the convenience of being right next to Yamagata station. Self check in and check out are convenient and easy to manage. Friendly and helpful staff. Always carry a big smile when answering my questions. Thank you for a pleasant stay."

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Easy and affordable parking. Staff was very professional, informative, and patient. Terrific location. Wonderful breakfast"

Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed 1 night with halfboard & couldn't be happier. The property is very picturesque with a nice garden & waterfall. - Great dinner in private dining room with helpful staff - Buffet breakfast was good with a wide range of quality food - Large bedroom with good beddings & aircond - Nice bathroom with separate toilet This hotel is at the top of our return list."

Yamagata Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and it was very clean"

Zao International Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can by your gondola tickets at the front desk at a discounted price. Location wise, you are literally near the slopes. The bus terminal is a 7 to 10 minute walk."

Other attractions near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Zao Sky Cable

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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Zao Super Slider

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.

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Zao Chuo Ropeway

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Zao Sanroku Ropeway

9.0/10 (108 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Dokko Numa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond) during your travels in Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Sato Museum of History and Culture

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sato Museum of History and Culture during your travels in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.

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Zaō Liza World

Hit the slopes at Zaō Liza World during your trip to Kaminoyama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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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, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Takamiya Hotel Hammond and Zao International Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, head over to our customer service page.

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). You might plan a visit to Zao Sanroku Ropeway or Zaō Liza World while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort hotels

1. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

2. YuiLocalZao

3. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

4. Omiya Ryokan

5. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

6. Zao International Hotel

7. Kinosato

8. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

9. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

10. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

11. Le Vert Zao

12. Pension Snowfall Meteor

13. Zao Onsen Largent Zao

14. Matsukaneya Annex

15. KKR Zao Hakuginso

16. Zao Onsen Levert Zao

17. Zao Onsen Kinosato

18. Pension Swiss

19. Chikusenso Onsen

20. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Compare popular hotels close to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Top Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hotel Reviews

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Zao International Hotel

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

Zaō Liza World

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