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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 ₩200,667
₩223,242 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Hot springs

2. 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 ₩260,221
₩288,745 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Kinosato
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 ₩183,489
₩204,340 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
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 ₩250,213
₩277,736 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Zao International Hotel
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

5. 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 ₩397,823
₩486,381 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

6. 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 ₩154,677
₩189,662 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Omiya Ryokan
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

7. 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 ₩163,776
₩200,672 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

8. 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 ₩95,534
₩118,097 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

9. 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 ₩198,746
₩221,140 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
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, 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 ₩110,744
₩124,331 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Meitoya So
A wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

11. 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 ₩225,570
₩248,127 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Pension Snowfall Meteor
A multi-story building with illuminated windows, a visible entrance, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

12. KKR Zao Hakuginso

KKR Zao Hakuginso
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen, 0.7 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
The price is ₩161,725
₩180,399 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
KKR Zao Hakuginso
A person sitting at a desk with a laptop, holding a cup, in a room with a bed and a suitcase.

13. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location - entry from the station concourse, and right next to shops and buses."
Australia
Mark
The price is ₩84,889
₩102,721 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
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, (417 reviews)
"Good"
United States
CHU
The price is ₩82,885
₩91,173 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

15. Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
15.1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"It was a magical stay."
United States
Anderson
The price is ₩941,226
₩1,049,836 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Chikusenso Onsen
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 ₩240,456
₩268,791 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Shouhakutei Azumaso
A hot spring area with a wooden deck, a stone hot tub, and a stone sculpture.

17. Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
20.9 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Big rooms, amazing staff and beautiful surroundings. The Onsen was the best part. Would stay here again. "
United States
Billy
The price is ₩258,110
₩314,815 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya
A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

18. 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 ₩91,745
₩100,919 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
A modern bathroom with multiple urinals, a large stone basin, and a fish tank with aquatic plants.

19. 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 traveler
The price is ₩108,425
₩119,268 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

20. 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 ₩198,444
₩227,264 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
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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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Hot springs
Kinosato
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
12 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
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
105 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
The price is ₩95,534
₩118,097 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

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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Top Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hotel Reviews

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

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Zaoonsen

10/10 Excellent

Very recommed
United States
BO-CHING
Reviewed December 25, 2025
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

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 36 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 Meitoya So.

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

Expedia has 36 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?

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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.