Best around Yamagata Spot List

A ski resort with ice-covered trees and hot springs

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

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

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

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

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

Boasting a restaurant, Yunohama Onsen TATSUNOYU is set in Tsuruoka. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. All guest rooms in Yunohama Onsen TATSUNOYU are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The wellness area at the accommodation features a sauna.

Located in Zao Onsen, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. This 2-star ryokan provides a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a shared lounge for guests. At the ryokan, all units come with a tatami, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. A fridge and kettle are also available. The units are equipped with heating facilities. 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. A ski pass sales point and ski storage space are provided at Yoshidaya, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access. This 3-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features a hot spring bath and free shuttle service. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a hairdryer, the units at Takamiya Hotel Jurin have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a seating area. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 36 km away.

Located in Sagae, 33 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 67005v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 10 km from Tendo Station, 15 km from Sakuranbo Higashine Station and 17 km from Yamagata Station. Lina World is 25 km away and Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 27 km from the hotel. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 67005v include air conditioning and a desk. Yama-dera Temple is 18 km from the accommodation, while Murayama Station is 18 km away. Yamagata Airport is 11 km from the property.

Located in Sagae, 33 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 67007v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 10 km from Tendo Station, 15 km from Sakuranbo Higashine Station and 17 km from Yamagata Station. Lina World is 25 km from the hotel and Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 27 km away. The units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 67007v include air conditioning and a desk. Yama-dera Temple is 18 km from the accommodation, while Murayama Station is 18 km away. Yamagata Airport is 11 km from the property.

Located in Sagae, 33 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 37095v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 10 km from Tendo Station, 15 km from Sakuranbo Higashine Station and 17 km from Yamagata Station. Lina World is 25 km away and Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 27 km from the hotel. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 37095v include air conditioning and a desk. Yama-dera Temple is 18 km from the accommodation, while Murayama Station is 18 km away. Yamagata Airport is 11 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 holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. 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.

Situated within 16 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 500 metres of Yamagata Station, Tomattoco KASUMI features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yamagata. Free WiFi, a lift and full-day security are available. The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Yamagata Airport is 25 km from the property.