Best around Yamagata Spot List

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

A hotel featuring handpicked Yamagata beef

A complete kaiseki course highlighting konnyaku

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

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.

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

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

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 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 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

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Kisakata Harbor is 37 km away and Konoura Harbor is 44 km from the hotel. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel, every room comes with air conditioning and a TV. Shonai Airport is 13 km away.

Situated in Tsuruoka, 17 km from Kamo Aquarium, Ohanabatake features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. All units are fitted with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bath and slippers, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. The units are equipped with heating facilities. If you would rather not eat out, you can make use of the kitchen facilities. Shonai Airport is 19 km from the property.

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. 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.

Located in Yonezawa, 48 km from Kitakata Station, Hotel Benex Yonezawa / Vacation STAY 14346 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, less than 1 km from Uesugi Shrine and a 18-minute walk from Yonezawa Station. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at Hotel Benex Yonezawa / Vacation STAY 14346 include air conditioning and a desk. Takahata Station is 11 km from the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 71 km away.

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29460 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a TV. Kisakata Harbor is 37 km from Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29460, while Konoura Harbor is 44 km from the property. Shonai Airport is 13 km away.

Set in Hagyū, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, HOTEL SLOW VILLAGE - Vacation STAY 66828v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 17 km from Akayu Station, 22 km from Takahata Station and 23 km from Uesugi Shrine. Yonezawa Station is 25 km from the hotel and Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 33 km away. The units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms at HOTEL SLOW VILLAGE - Vacation STAY 66828v feature air conditioning and a desk. Lina World is 38 km from the accommodation, while Yamagata Station is 47 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 62 km away.

Situated in Kitashiobara, 28 km from Mount Bandai, EN RESORT Grandeco Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is located 41 km from Kitakata Station, 43 km from Aizuwakamatsu Station and 43 km from Mount Iimori. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub. Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 45 km from EN RESORT Grandeco Hotel, while Goshiki-numa is 46 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 86 km away.

Boasting an open-air bath, garden and views of mountain, Takamiya Bettei Kuon is set in Tsuruoka, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and a lift. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shonai Airport is 32 km from the property.