Best around Yamagata Spot List

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

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.

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

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

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

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

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 nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

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

Set within 12 km of Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and 35 km of Naeba Ski Resort, Satoyama Jujo provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Minami Uonuma. This ryokan offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan features family rooms. At the ryokan, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and microwave. The units are fitted with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the ryokan, every unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. A car rental service is available at Satoyama Jujo. Maiko Snow Resort is 8.1 km from the accommodation, while Tanigawadake is 29 km away. Niigata Airport is 127 km from the property.

Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ　スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At ロッヂ　スガノ rooms include a shared bathroom with slippers. The accommodation has a spa and wellness centre, including a hot spring bath. Yamagata Airport is 35 km from the property.

Set in Tsuruoka in the Yamagata region, with Kamo Aquarium nearby, カモゲストハウス ペット不可 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The 3-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with slippers. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shonai Airport is 8 km from the property.

Located in Kaminoyama, 18 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96429v 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 16 km from Yamagata Station. Yama-dera Temple is 29 km away and Yonezawa Station is 33 km from the hotel. The units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96429v 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.

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. The units are equipped with heating facilities. 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. Fukushima Airport is 72 km from the property.

A petite hotel located just a 5-minute walk from the ski slopes. Our inn, loved by many repeat guests, boasts a charming and homely atmosphere♪ Why not spend a relaxing time chatting with fellow guests around the fireplace? ～Here are the highlights～ 〇 Pets are welcome to stay in the same room!This winter, why not create wonderful memories with your beloved pet? Please note that staying with pets in the same room incurs a fee of 1,800 yen per pet per night. 〇 Ski drying room and ski lockers available 〇 Post-checkout shower use available (Fee: 500 yen/person, towel rental: 200 yen/piece) 〇 Early check-in and late check-out available (Please contact us for details) 〇For guests with a lot of luggage, we offer a luggage-only shuttle service from the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal (Fee: 500 yen per group, reservation required by the day before). 〇Our bath features a jacuzzi infused with Aomori Hiba wood.Hiba, rich in Hinokitiol, provides the ultimate fragrance and relaxation effect! The sulfur content of Zao Onsen is very strong and may not suit everyone's skin. Since many of our guests are long-term visitors, we deliberately use a heated water bath. Bath hours: Approximately 16:00–23:00 (subject to change)

Situated in Yamagata, 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Onsen Lodge Sukore - Vacation STAY 07009v 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, each room is equipped with air conditioning and a TV. Yamagata Airport is 36 km from the property.

Set in Kaminoyama, 18 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96444v offers 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 away and Yonezawa Station is 33 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 guest rooms at Saikatei Jidaiya - Vacation STAY 96444v feature air conditioning and a desk. Akayu Station is 18 km from the accommodation, while Takahata Station is 24 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 38 km away.