Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Yamagata
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Popular places to visit

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 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.
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 Super Slider
You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.
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 Sky Cable
You can take time to visit Zao Sky Cable during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Top hotels in Zaoonsen

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
The staff are super friendly and always ready to help. The daily prepared meals were delicious and many varieties to choose from. Being able to book hot spring without leaving the resort was super convenient. Loved our family time here in Japan and will definitely come back again soon.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
We had a large Japanese style room. The onsen was good. Breakfast at the nearby hotel on the way to the ski lifts was a bargain for 980 yen!! It is about a 15 minute walk to the nearest supermarket
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Omiya Ryokan
We had a wonderful stay during the ski season. The staff is very friendly and the location is close to the gondola.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Staff was very welcoming, meals were executed very well, sulfur baths and open baths were very nice. Our room was large, comfortable and clean. Great place to stay
Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
A well maintained beautiful classic traditional Japanese ryokan, the service is on the top notch. Everything is perfectly presented. We had a great time staying at the ryokan.
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Meitoya So
We had a room with half board and enjoyed the 24 hr Natural hot spring within the hotel. Free shuttle to the bus station after check out was helpful as it snowed the night before
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025





