Best around Yamagata Spot List

A Japanese confectionery shop popular for its joman and warabi mochi

Appreciate masterpieces of French Impressionism

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

A boutique inn with plenty of privacy

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.

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

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

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

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

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 temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

Set in Sagae, 37 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 31586v offers 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. Yama-dera Temple is 19 km away and Murayama Station is 19 km from the hotel. The units 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 Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 31586v feature air conditioning and a desk. Lina World is 27 km from the accommodation, while Oishida Station is 31 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 11 km away.

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 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.

Located in Zao Onsen, Matukaneya Annex offers 3-star accommodation with hot spring baths including a free-flowing natural hot spring bath. The property features a restaurant serving unique cuisine. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation is equipped with a terrace and a shared lounge. At Matukaneya Annex guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. The reception can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The nearest airport is Yamagata (Junmachi), 28 km from Matukaneya Annex, and the property offers a free shuttle service.

Villa Aone - Vacation STAY 82324v is set in Kawasaki, 36 km from Sakuraoka Daijingu, 37 km from Sendai International Centre, as well as 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. Sendai Airport is 39 km from the property.

Located in Kiyokawa in the Yamagata region, R;MOGAMI - Vacation STAY 25489v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Shinjo Station. The holiday home is air-conditioned and has 1 bedroom as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. Kamo Aquarium is 35 km from R;MOGAMI - Vacation STAY 25489v, while Oishida Station is 46 km away. Shonai Airport is 38 km from the property.

A hill overlooking the Zao Mountain Range, with approximately 4,000 tsubo of land, features detached-style rooms arranged spaciously, creating a unique resort space that combines a Japanese ambiance with Western-style elements.The facility includes public spaces such as a lounge, sake cellar, shop, library, comic space, and yoga room, all well-equipped.2 hours and 45 minutes from Tokyo.Feel free to enjoy your stay as if it were your second home.