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Zao Onsen – 27 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
    From
    US$215
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    From
    US$179
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
    From
    US$92
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
    From
    US$181
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    From
    US$276
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
    From
    US$190
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    From
    US$129
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
    From
    US$343
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    US$423
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
    From
    US$279
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 657 reviews
    From
    US$156
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
    From
    US$194
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
    From
    US$171
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
    From
    US$169
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
    From
    US$149
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
    From
    US$198
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
    From
    US$210
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
    From
    US$137
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
    From
    US$216
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
    From
    US$127
    1 night, 2 adults

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Hotels located in the centre of Zao Onsen

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

    From US$216 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, しばママのお宿 ShibaMamas Casual Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

    From US$115.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$115.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Le Vert Zao offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

    From US$209.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

    Located in Zao Onsen, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From US$126.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

    Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

    From US$162.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from the Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Omiya Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and massage treatments.

    From US$184.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, Zao Plaza Hotel features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

Best hotels with breakfast in Zao Onsen and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$320.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

    Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter.

    From US$260.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

    From US$275.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

    From US$94.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space.

    From US$100.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

    Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- is located in Yamagata, 13 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km from Yamagata Station.

    From US$95.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

    Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 12 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 2.9 km of Lina World.

    From US$322.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

Budget hotels in Zao Onsen and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

    Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

    From US$67.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

    Situated in Zao Onsen, 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$92.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Situated in Yamagata, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 蔵王温泉 林檎屋 has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

    Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55497v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 55487v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Providing a restaurant and a bar, Lodge Scole is located in Zao Onsen, not far from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Complimentary WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

    Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

FAQs about hotels in Zao Onsen

What guests said about Zao Onsen:

  • 8.0

    Nice village style ski resort.

    Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
    Guest review by
    Christian
    Australia
  • 8.0

    Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

    Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
    Guest review by
    Meng
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

    In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
    Guest review by
    NANTANA
    Thailand
  • 8.0

    Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.

    Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line. The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)
    Guest review by
    Camilla
    Denmark
  • 10.0

    It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...

    It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns. The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it. It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also. And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.
    Guest review by
    Ed
    Malaysia
  • 10.0

    I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...

    I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!
    Guest review by
    Tamsyn
    Australia

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
    The room was very japanese styled and the location is very well centered in Zao Onsen. The hosts were extraordinary. They were kind, very welcoming and cared for all of our needs. They took the time to explain the surroundings (restaurants, onsens, ropeline, etc.), they gave us tickets for the local onsens, offered coffee in the morning and even held our luggage after the checkout for a time. All in all, it was great to meet this kind-hearted family. I would highly recommend staying here.
    Guest review by
    Aitor
    Spain
  • From US$119.17 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
    Nice room with Kotatsu and Tatami mats. Friendly staff, and close to the main street and natural hotspring. The hotel bath is not the onsen water, which is fine, because the onsen water is a bit acidic in this area. So I recommend showering first at the hotel, then enjoy the natural bath, then return to the hotel bath.
    Guest review by
    Ann
    Japan
  • From US$126.62 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
    Well maintained and run traditional Japanese Ryokan. Tatami room with attached bathroom. Onsen in the hotel. Breakfast was great (traditional Japanese), and dinner was great. Location very convenient for ski lifts and for dinner and drinks in the evening.
    Guest review by
    John
    Hong Kong
  • From US$759.73 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
    The customer services are tip top!! From the moment we arrive until we check out The staffs will help with parking/luggage and explaining every parts of the hotel. And dinner is superb!!! Onsen 24 hours!!
    Guest review by
    Ding
    Singapore
  • From US$184.72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
    Lovely ryokan, good location, nice onsen. Ability to use onsens in sister hotel.
    Guest review by
    Carole
    Australia