Best around Yamagata Spot List

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

A hotel with Yonezawa beef, spa services and private baths

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

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

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

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

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.

Tomattoco KASUMI is situated in Yamagata, 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 500 metres from Yamagata Station. Free WiFi, a lift and full-day security are offered. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a wardrobe. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop. Yamagata Airport is 25 km from the property.

Situated in Sagae, 37 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 85391v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 10 km from Tendo Station, 15 km from Sakuranbo Higashine Station and 17 km from Yamagata Station. Lina World is 27 km away and Oishida Station is 31 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. The rooms at Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 85391v have air conditioning and a desk. Yama-dera Temple is 19 km from the accommodation, while Murayama Station is 19 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 11 km away.

Located in Kaminoyama, 18 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96452v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 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 guest rooms 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 96452v include air conditioning and a desk. Akayu Station is 18 km from the accommodation, while Takahata Station is 24 km away. Yamagata Airport is 38 km from the property.

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29370 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning and a TV. Kisakata Harbor is 37 km from Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29370, while Konoura Harbor is 44 km away. Shonai Airport is 13 km from the property.

A total of 60 guest rooms, accommodating up to 80 people. Conference rooms, banquet halls, chapel, and shrine. Parking available (120 standard cars, 10 large vehicles). Biomass boiler (used for hotel hot water supply).

Set in Tsuruoka, 11 km from Kamo Aquarium, Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a sauna. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is available at Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Japanese and local cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. At Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse guests will find a spa and wellness centre and a hot spring bath. The area is popular for skiing, and bike hire is available at the hotel. Shonai Airport is 10 km away.

Set in Yonezawa, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Smile Hotel Yonezawa - Vacation STAY 66991v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1 km from Yonezawa Station, 3 km from Uesugi Shrine and 11 km from Takahata Station. The units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms at Smile Hotel Yonezawa - Vacation STAY 66991v feature air conditioning and a desk. Akayu Station is 17 km from the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 71 km from the property.

Offering free WiFi and free private parking, ZAO BASE - Vacation STAY 97269v is located in Yamagata, just 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom and a fully fitted kitchen with a stovetop. The accommodation is non-smoking. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.