Best around Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata Spot List

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

Magnificent views await at the end of the 1,015-step climb

Featuring private baths that are the largest in size and number in the prefecture

A ski resort with ice-covered trees and hot springs

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.

100% powder snow and a long season from the beginning of season to spring skiing.

A big attraction is the rich variety of trails; from beginners to advanced everyone will have a great time.

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

A long-established Japanese confectionary store famous for its sweetened ”Fuuki mame” green peas

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, hot tub, traditional restaurant and free WiFi. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Wakamatsuya will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Zao Onsen Ski Resort is 300 metres from the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

A wide range of medicines, cosmetics, daily necessities, food, etc., with favorable prices and considerate services

Located on a hill overlooking the Zao mountain range, the hotel has a spacious 13,000m2 site with detached rooms of different styles, creating a unique resort space that combines a Japanese atmosphere with a Western touch. The hotel also has a wide range of public spaces, including a lounge, sake cellar, shop, library, comic space, and yoga room. It is 2 hours and 45 minutes from Tokyo. Please feel free to stay here as if it were your second home.

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel all rooms have air conditioning and a TV. Kisakata Harbor is 37 km from Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366, while Konoura Harbor is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.

Situated in Yamagata, 蔵王温泉 林檎屋 provides accommodation with access to a hot tub. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the ryokan, units are fitted with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. At the ryokan, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and specialises in Japanese cuisine. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are all offered at 蔵王温泉 林檎屋, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Yamagata Airport is 35 km from the property.

Located in Kaminoyama, 18 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96456v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.9 km from Kaminoyama-Onsen Station, 6.5 km from Lina World and 15 km from Yamagata Station. Yama-dera Temple is 29 km from the hotel and Yonezawa Station is 33 km away. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96456v include air conditioning and a desk. Akayu Station is 18 km from the accommodation, while Takahata Station is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 38 km from Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96456v.

Situated just 14 km from Shinjo Station, Kansyokan provides accommodation in Mogami with access to pool with a view, an open-air bath, as well as a lift. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a spa centre. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Units are fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and some have river views. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning. There is a coffee shop and bar. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kids pool is also available at the ryokan, while guests can also relax in the garden. Oishida Station is 29 km from Kansyokan, while Murayama Station is 42 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 49 km away.

Featuring a garden, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 is located in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The guest house features family rooms. With a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Yamagata Airport is 34 km away.

Situated in Yonezawa, 48 km from Kitakata Station, Yonezawa - Hotel / Vacation STAY 14344 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, less than 1 km from Uesugi Shrine and a 18-minute walk from Yonezawa Station. Takahata Station is 11 km from the hotel. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Yonezawa - Hotel / Vacation STAY 14344 have air conditioning and a desk. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 71 km from the accommodation.

Situated in Zao Onsen, 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. The hotel has a ski pass sales point. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. The rooms in Takamiya Hotel Hammond are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like skiing. Yamagata Airport is 35 km from the property.