Best around Yamagata Spot List

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

A roadside station with Forest and Sea zones

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

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.

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 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 temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

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

Comprising a garden and a terrace, Rent a house CASA DE YOSHi2 mihata chou is a recently renovated accommodation in Yamagata situated close to Yamagata Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Yamagata Airport is 26 km from the property.

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 fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped 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. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 71 km from Hotel Benex Yonezawa / Vacation STAY 14346.

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 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 comes with air conditioning and a TV. Kisakata Harbor is 37 km from Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372, while Konoura Harbor is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.

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.

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.

Situated in Yonezawa, 48 km from Kitakata Station, Yonezawa - Hotel / Vacation STAY 14344 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, less than 1 km from Uesugi Shrine and a 18-minute walk from Yonezawa Station. Takahata Station is 11 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 rooms at Yonezawa - Hotel / Vacation STAY 14344 have air conditioning and a desk. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 71 km from the accommodation.

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 Yonezawa, 50 km from Kitakata Station, Business Hotel Heisei - Vacation STAY 90547 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.7 km from Yonezawa Station, 2.4 km from Uesugi Shrine and 12 km from Takahata Station. The 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 Business Hotel Heisei - Vacation STAY 90547 feature air conditioning and a desk. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 73 km from the accommodation.