Best around Yamagata Spot List

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

A hotel with Yonezawa beef, spa services and private baths

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

A nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

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.

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 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

Located in Yamagata, within 14 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.7 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata South - in front of University Hospital - provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Lina World is 4.8 km from the hotel. Yamagata Airport is 24 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 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.

Set in Zao Onsen, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira provides accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. All units at the ryokan come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units feature a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. An Asian breakfast is available every morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Yamagata Airport is 36 km away.

Situated in Zao Onsen, Zao Plaza Hotel features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a lift. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, units at the ryokan also boast free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Yamagata Airport is 35 km from the property.

Situated in Tsuruoka, 4.3 km from Kamo Aquarium, 竹屋ホテル features accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub and a hot spring bath. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a shower. At 竹屋ホテル rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 4 km from 竹屋ホテル.

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 each morning. 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.

Featuring a garden, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 is located in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The guest house features family rooms. With a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Yamagata Airport is 34 km away.

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Among the various facilities are ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point. The hotel has ski storage space. With a private bathroom, certain units at the hotel also have a mountain view. Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like hiking and skiing. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.