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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a bar, and a chandelier.

1. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

19.6 km from Mt. Zao

Piper

NT$2,167

NT$2,622 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a central wooden reception desk, large windows, and contemporary seating.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a sign for Dalwa Roynet Hotel, and a person walking towards the desk.

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jennifer

NT$2,239

NT$2,463 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel building with a name sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden bar counters, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

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

17.2 km from Mt. Zao

Anonymous traveler

NT$2,702

NT$2,972 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.

A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.

A modern cafe interior with seating arrangements, a prominent brick pillar, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a round ottoman.

4. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jin Myeon

NT$1,599

NT$1,759 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

A multi-level shopping mall with glass railings and escalators.

A buffet setup with various dishes and a sign indicating a special offer.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

5. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

MASAYO

NT$2,390

NT$2,629 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

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

6. Omiya Ryokan

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Sara

NT$3,854

NT$4,726 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a snowy landscape.

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

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

7. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Sam Yi-Shang

NT$5,403

NT$6,006 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a central buffet area, large windows offering a view of the forest, and a modern chandelier.

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

8. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

NT$5,594

NT$6,216 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and mountains.

A hot spring with a wooden bench and metal railings, surrounded by snow-covered rocks and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

9. Hotel Koyo

18.3 km from Mt. Zao

Brayden

NT$5,177

NT$5,820 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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 traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of a snowy landscape through large shoji screens.

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

10. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

9 km from Mt. Zao

Aileen

NT$5,403

NT$6,006 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern spa room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

A wooden sauna with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

A room with a table and two chairs facing a large window with a view of mountains and a crescent moon.

A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

11. Yuyunosato Yusa

16.8 km from Mt. Zao

Sam

NT$4,269

NT$4,759 total

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with a stone pathway leading to a wooden structure.

A corridor with a lamp, a plant, and a window.

12. Hayamakan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Licia

NT$5,403

NT$6,068 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wooden deck, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A fire pit surrounded by lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

A traditional building with a wooden entrance, a stone wall, and a tree in the foreground.

13. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Tomomi

NT$5,184

NT$5,827 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a seating area, and a glass partition.

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

14. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Man Ho

NT$9,775

NT$11,952 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hot spring bath area with a view of mountains and a clear sky.

15. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

10.1 km from Mt. Zao

"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."

Estevan

NT$5,403

NT$5,944 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

16. Chikusenso Onsen

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Alexander

NT$23,702

NT$28,742 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with a view, a table, and a traditional sliding door.

A covered outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola structure, a hot tub, and a small rectangular pool.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of mountains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green chair, a television, and a cabinet.

17. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Dmitry

NT$1,869

NT$2,261 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television.

A modern restaurant interior with long wooden tables and chairs, recessed ceiling lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer and phone, a chair, and a window with curtains.

18. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

19.5 km from Mt. Zao

Wilson

NT$1,549

NT$1,704 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.

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

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

19. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

9.2 km from Mt. Zao

David

NT$2,159

NT$2,467 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hot spring area with stone steps leading to a pool, surrounded by a wooden fence and a view of distant mountains.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, and a view of trees and mountains through large windows.

A building with a sloped roof and a balcony with plants.

A spacious indoor area with large windows offering views of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

20. Kaminoyama Azumaya

17.6 km from Mt. Zao

Jasmine

NT$3,590

NT$4,073 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 Exceptional 411 reviews	View
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae	9.2 Wonderful 144 reviews	View
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao	9.0 Wonderful 278 reviews	View
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae	9.2 Wonderful 272 reviews	View

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"I really loved this hotel. It was very clean, the room was fairly spacious, and there were lots of nice amenities."

Omiya Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Classic Japanese interior with tatami flooring but more modern bedding. Walls are thin so be careful not to be too loud and disturb the others. I could hear the conversation of others when they walked by my door and in their rooms when I walked by theirs. Onsen was nice and has a small covered outdoor section. I went inbetween the peak seasons and you can see the the town itself asleep, so many shops were closed. I speak Japanese but the staff were quick to double check if I needed things to be explained in English. I wouldn't bring a big loud group here. I do recommend for a classic quiet, slow, relaxed, Japanese ryokan."

Kaminoyama Azumaya

8/10 Good

"The room was just like any business hotel room. It was clean but definitely dated in some places. Breakfast buffet was great. Free refreshments. Onsen was great. I added breakfast by paying extra when i made this reservation, but at the check in, I was told that it's not included. In the end all was fine."

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"A super value hotel with Onsen, large car park, early check in and later check out than other hotels around."

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Meitoya So

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel!"

Hayamakan

10/10 Excellent

"Staying here was a great experience. Relaxing in our private onsen while looking out at the mountain and city was stunning. Our other favorite part was the dinner - our server was so amazing with us and compliments to the chef for preparing the delicious food. As foreigners, it was our first time trying some of these foods, and we enjoyed most of it. Thank you!"

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option "

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Okama Crater

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Mt. Fubosan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Fubosan during your travels in Shichikashuku. Wander the parks or discover the area's 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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Takimidai Lookout

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Zao when you take a trip to Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Zao Bodaira Highlands

Explore the great outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands, a lovely green space in Kaminoyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?

Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mt. Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mt. Zao. Other good choices in the area include Zao International Hotel and Omiya Ryokan.

How many hotels will I find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt. Zao.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt. Zao, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Mt. Zao.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mt. Zao?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Mt. Zao, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mt. Zao?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Head up the mountain to Sumikawa Snow Park or Zaō Liza World to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. You can enjoy nature at Okama Crater, Mt. Katsutadake, or Mt. Fubosan.

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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

1. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

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

4. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

5. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

6. Omiya Ryokan

7. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8. Zao International Hotel

9. Hotel Koyo

10. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

11. Yuyunosato Yusa

12. Hayamakan

13. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

14. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

15. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

16. Chikusenso Onsen

17. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

18. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

19. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

20. Kaminoyama Azumaya

Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Omiya Ryokan

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Meitoya So

Hayamakan

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Other attractions near Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Katsutadake

Okama Crater

Mt. Fubosan

Zaō Liza World

Takimidai Lookout

Zao Bodaira Highlands

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