Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Yamagata
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Popular places to visit
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Kajo Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples.
Momiji Park
Momiji Park is just one of the places to see in Yamagata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Zao Sanroku Ropeway
You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Zao Chuo Ropeway
You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Zao Super Slider
You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.
Top hotels in Zaoonsen
Omiya Ryokan
The service was fantastic across the board with everyone that we encountered from the staff.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Le Vert Zao
Chan room. Convince location
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Our stay was great but we need to contact hotel because we left some shoes behind. Can the hotel please email me?
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Zao International Hotel
Clean room, amenities, massage chair, suite-like room, futuristic Toyo toilet, TV in each room, two beds, spacious bathroom, the whole package. I stayed for three nights in the Luxury suite. It was worth it. They have three restaurants in the hotel. The Zao Ropeway is 5 to 10 minutes away. You can ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
