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Our top choices for Zaoonsen hotels

Hot springs

1. Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (173 reviews)
"Great location in Zao onsen town. Very traditional—uniquely like “infinity castle” with stairs and tatami everywhere. The shuttle service from/to Yamagata station is a plus. Only public bathroom available, but there’s toilet in the room."
United States
Sara
The price is AED 429
AED 527 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Omiya Ryokan
Hot tub, hot springs

2. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (250 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 AED 509
AED 567 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Hot springs

3. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Good outdoor onsen, good service"
Hong Kong SAR China
Man Ho
The price is AED 1,032
AED 1,262 total
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Hot springs

4. Zao International Hotel

Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent rolm, very relaxing and quiet. Wonderful onsen and delicious dinner."
United Kingdom
Massimo
The price is AED 676
AED 751 total
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Zao International Hotel
Hot springs

5. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (82 reviews)
"Great property tucked away in Zao. Beautiful views and amenities make this a must-stay!"
United States
David
The price is AED 249
AED 312 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Public bath

6. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (187 reviews)
"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."
United States
Sam Yi-Shang
The price is AED 486
AED 542 total
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Pool

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 AED 473
AED 580 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Meitoya So
Spa

8. 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 AED 650
AED 793 total
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
Restaurant

9. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"Clean room, spacious with outdoor tub!"
United States
Tracie
The price is AED 454
AED 557 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
Premium bedding, down comforters, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao
2.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Excellent option for the region. Super clean and close to the lift. "
United States
Rodrigo
The price is AED 375
AED 412 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
YuiLocalZao
Spa

11. Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Chan room. Convince location "
United States
Janet Ho
The price is AED 620
AED 757 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Le Vert Zao
Hot springs

12. KKR Zao Hakuginso

KKR Zao Hakuginso
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
The price is AED 519
AED 579 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
KKR Zao Hakuginso
Hot springs

13. Kinosato

Kinosato
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! So kind "
United States
Drew
The price is AED 770
AED 854 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Kinosato
Superior Chalet | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer

14. 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 AED 344
AED 378 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Pension Snowfall Meteor
Public bath

15. 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, (140 reviews)
"Service was very good, but breakfast was a bit stingy for Japanese standards"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is AED 283
AED 313 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
Exterior

16. 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, (398 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 AED 236
AED 260 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West

Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West
3.0 star property
Jonanmachi, 11.4 km from Zaoonsen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (427 reviews)
"Great breakfast - good location - excellent price"
Canada
Claire
The price is AED 212
AED 234 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West
Public bath

18. Yuyunosato Yusa

Yuyunosato Yusa
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 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 AED 514
AED 572 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Yuyunosato Yusa
Exterior

19. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3.0 star property
Futabacho, 11.3 km from Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (267 reviews)
"Overall, it was a very nice place to stay."
United States
MASAYO
The price is AED 247
AED 272 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Public bath

20. Arimakan

Arimakan
3.5 star property
11 km from Zaoonsen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"We like the hotel a lot , appreciate for the food, environment , and the hot spring , strongly suggest to stay in this hotel "
Hong Kong SAR China
WING TAI
The price is AED 808
AED 905 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Arimakan
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Compare popular hotels in Zaoonsen

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Hot tub, hot springs
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
250 reviews
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Public bath
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
187 reviews
View
Hot springs
Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
173 reviews
View
Hot springs
Zao International Hotel
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
77 reviews
View
Restaurant
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
35 reviews
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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 City Local History Museum.

Futabacho

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

Jonanmachi

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

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 City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

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 City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

Top Zaoonsen Hotel Reviews

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."
Sam Yi-Shang 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

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 Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel.
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.