Best around Yamagata Spot List

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

A nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

Savor some low-temperature aged Yonezawa steak

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

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

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

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

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

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. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel, the rooms have air conditioning and a TV. Yamagata Airport is 36 km from the property.

Set in Tsuruoka in the Yamagata region, 大聖坊 Daishobo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Well situated in the Mount Haguro district, this guest house is located 46 km from Shinjo Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Kamo Aquarium. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. Guests can also relax in the garden. Shonai Airport is 27 km away.

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. This 3-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features a hot spring bath and free shuttle service. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a hairdryer, the units at Takamiya Hotel Jurin have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a seating area. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 36 km away.

Situated within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 1.9 km of Kaminoyama-Onsen Station, Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96315v features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kaminoyama. The property is around 6.5 km from Lina World, 16 km from Yamagata Station and 18 km from Akayu Station. Takahata Station is 24 km away and Yama-dera Temple is 29 km from the hotel. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk and a TV. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Yonezawa Station is 33 km from Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96315v, while Uesugi Shrine is 33 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 38 km away.

Situated in Yonezawa, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Smile Hotel Yonezawa - Vacation STAY 67030v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 1 km from Yonezawa Station, 3 km from Uesugi Shrine and 11 km from Takahata Station. Akayu Station is 17 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms at Smile Hotel Yonezawa - Vacation STAY 67030v have air conditioning and a desk. Yamagata Airport is 71 km from the property.

Set in Kaminoyama and only 13 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, A private inn where you can relax in nature and enjoy with groups of up to 14 people offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden as well as a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and bicycle parking for guests. The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with slippers and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Skiing is possible within the area and A private inn where you can relax in nature and enjoy with groups of up to 14 people offers ski storage space. Yamagata Airport is 49 km away.

Japanese Villa Mihatacho - Vacation STAY 71709v is set in Yamagata. The air-conditioned accommodation is 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Yamagata Station. The spacious holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. Yamagata Airport is 26 km away.

A hill overlooking the Zao Mountain Range, with approximately 4,000 tsubo of land, features detached-style rooms arranged spaciously, creating a unique resort space that combines a Japanese ambiance with Western-style elements.The facility includes public spaces such as a lounge, sake cellar, shop, library, comic space, and yoga room, all well-equipped.2 hours and 45 minutes from Tokyo.Feel free to enjoy your stay as if it were your second home.