Best around Yamagata Spot List

All-you-can-eat inaka (country-style) soba

A hotel featuring handpicked Yamagata beef

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

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

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

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.

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

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

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

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

Offering an open-air bath and mountain view, Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai is located in Inawashiro, 29 km from Nihonmatsu Station and 31 km from Mount Bandai. 42 km from Aizuwakamatsu Station and 43 km from Mount Iimori, the property provides ski storage space, as well as a shared lounge. The ryokan features parking on-site, a hot spring bath and a lift. At the ryokan, all units include a tatami, a TV and a shared bathroom. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Koriyama Station is 46 km from the ryokan, while Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 72 km from Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai.

Set in Higashine, Yamagata region, HOTEL 555 Air is located 41 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The love hotel has a sauna, room service and free WiFi. All guest rooms in the love hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At HOTEL 555 Air all rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide information at the reception. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 1 km from HOTEL 555 Air.

Takimiya, a hidden inn located in the nature of Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture Relax your body and soul in the warmth of Ohira Onsen, which flows from the source of the Mogami River. 〇 A hideaway-like inn at the end of the trek Takimiya is located about a 20 minute walk up the mountain path from the parking lot. Feel the small activities of life and the changes in the trees throughout the seasons. 〇Enjoy Ohira Onsen with free flowing water from the source Enjoy the Ohira Onsen to your heart's content after walking on the mountain path 4 open-air baths and an indoor bath available 24 hours a day 〇Evening breakfast that takes advantage of the blessings of the mountains We offer Japanese cuisine meals featuring natural ingredients such as river fish, wild vegetables, and mushrooms. Please enjoy Yamagata's proud brand rice with Enuki rice.

Boasting an open-air bath and views of city, Tendo Hotel is a recently renovated ryokan set in Tendo, 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. 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 shared bathroom with a shower. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the ryokan. Yamagata Airport is 6 km from the property.

Villa Aone - Vacation STAY 82324v is set in Kawasaki, 36 km from Sakuraoka Daijingu, 37 km from Sendai International Centre, and 37 km from Sendai City Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 37 km from Sendai City Community Support Center, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 36 km from the Site of Sendai Castle. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave and a fridge. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Zuihoden is 38 km from the holiday home, while Sendai Station is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Sendai Airport, 39 km from Villa Aone - Vacation STAY 82324v.

Located within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 1.3 km of Yamagata Station, Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi provides rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi include air conditioning and a desk. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Yamagata Airport is 25 km away.

Enjoy the luxurious bubbling hot spring water and seasonal cuisine made with Yamagata's abundant ingredients. We look forward to welcoming you and making your special day a special one.

Located in Numajiri, 29 km from Nihonmatsu Station, Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai - Vacation STAY 43099 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 31 km from Mount Bandai, 42 km from Aizuwakamatsu Station and 43 km from Mount Iimori. Koriyama Culture Park is 47 km from the hotel and Tohoku Safari Park is 16 km away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Every room comes with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai - Vacation STAY 43099 include air conditioning and a desk. Koriyama Station is 46 km from the accommodation, while Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 72 km from Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai - Vacation STAY 43099.