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

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

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

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 with a bowl, two chairs, and a view of autumn foliage through a shoji screen.

1. Omiya Ryokan

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sara

NT$3,349

NT$4,114 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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.

2. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Man Ho

NT$8,298

NT$10,163 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

3. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

David

NT$2,344

NT$2,898 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A room with a bed, a small table, a heater, a window with shoji screens, and a wooden cabinet.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden paneling, and a skylight.

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.

4. ZaoSunvalley Hotel

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Marielyn

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

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

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.

5. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Aileen

NT$5,321

NT$5,915 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A sauna room with wooden walls and a large window.

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.

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

6. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Wish

NT$5,703

NT$6,963 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A large, historic building with multiple stories, a stone facade, and a prominent entrance with steps.

A corner room with a view of mountains, a couch, a table with chairs, and a treadmill.

A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.

A room with two single beds, a small table, and a radiator.

7. Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Alan

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a radio, and a window with a view of the outside.

A retail display with various products including snacks, beverages, and a cash register.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a window with shoji screens.

A building with two storefronts, one with a sign in Japanese and another with a sign in English.

8. Genghis Khan Lodge

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Ido

A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

9. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Sam Yi-Shang

NT$5,731

NT$6,365 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a stone hot spring, and a forested backdrop.

A hot spring surrounded by autumn foliage.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and sliding doors, surrounded by snow.

A hot spring area with a stone bench, a wooden fence, and lush greenery in the background.

10. Meitoya So

Zaoonsen, 0.4 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Shirley

NT$3,851

NT$4,722 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

11. Zao International Hotel

Zaoonsen, 1 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Massimo

NT$4,973

NT$6,079 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

A hotel entrance with a tiled walkway, a curved archway, and a dining area with tables and chairs visible through a glass wall.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a large window with curtains.

12. Le Vert Zao

Zaoonsen, 0.6 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Janet Ho

NT$5,176

NT$6,324 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a tiled floor, and ceiling lights.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

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

13. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Tracie

NT$3,785

NT$4,277 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A wooden cabin with a hot tub surrounded by snow.

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

A hotel room with a large window, a table with two cups, a chair, and a bed.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, a sliding door, and a view of a green landscape.

14. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

Zaoonsen, 0.8 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Lim

A rooftop pool with two hot tubs, surrounded by trees and a view of distant hills.

A wooden spa area with a hot tub, seating, and a wooden wall.

A pool area with a view of mountains and trees, wooden furniture, and a ceiling fan.

A window with curtains, a view of snow-covered trees, and a sunset.

15. Oohira Hotel

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

"We stayed at Oohira hotel in October to use it as a base for hiking. It is perfectly located, near the top end of Zao Onsen, right next to the base of the mountain and the big Zao outdoor onsen. We found it with no issues, and the hotel will pick you up from the bus station if you call in advance. The main thing to stand out for us at Oohira was the staff, who were really excellent throughout. They even spoke some English which was surprising and welcome! The hotel building itself is a little...

John

A traditional Japanese onsen with a view of a forested area and a stone bath.

A room with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape at dusk. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows offering a view of a forested hillside.

A hotel with a snow-covered entrance and multiple floors, featuring a modern architectural design.

16. Zao Plaza Hotel

Zaoonsen, 0.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Anonymous traveler

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

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

A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a balcony and multiple windows.

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

17. YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Rodrigo

NT$3,316

NT$3,647 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a futon bed.

18. Kinosato

Zaoonsen, 1.2 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Drew

NT$6,386

NT$7,085 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with tatami mats, a low table with cushions, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies and large windows.

A table and two chairs under a large umbrella, set against a backdrop of green hills and a cloudy sky.

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

19. Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

A hot spring area with a wooden walkway and a sign in Japanese.

A restaurant interior with exposed wooden beams, framed pictures on the walls, and a bar area with stools.

20. Lodge Christmas Rose ZAO

Zaoonsen, 0.3 km from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

"We visited in wJanuary from the United States and absolutely loved our stay. The hosts are extremely helpful, and offer transportation to/from ski rentals, slopes, restaurants, and hot spring/onsen for bathing. The host gave us recommendations for dining and we felt like we were at a 5-star resort with no worries. Very cozey stay for those seeking and enjoyable adventure to Zao Onsen. I definitely recommend."

Audrey Rose

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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 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 Zao International Hotel.

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?

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. Omiya Ryokan

2. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

3. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

4. ZaoSunvalley Hotel

5. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

6. Takamiya Hotel Jurin

7. Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

8. Genghis Khan Lodge

9. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10. Meitoya So

11. Zao International Hotel

12. Le Vert Zao

13. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

14. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

15. Oohira Hotel

16. Zao Plaza Hotel

17. YuiLocalZao

18. Kinosato

19. Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

20. Lodge Christmas Rose ZAO

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