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A reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and a wall with framed pictures.

A modern interior with large windows, a sectional sofa, a small table, and a row of chairs.

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows, situated in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.

1. Zao Liza Woody Lodge

0.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

The property is an easy walk from Zao Bodaira Highlands. It offers inviting rooms and a shared lounge. Nearby, you'll find various restaurants and bars to explore.

A tranquil indoor hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

2. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

4.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This ryokan is a quick drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering serene ryokan bathing and outdoor hot springs. Guests commend the free shuttle service to Yamagata Station.

₹18,461

₹20,673 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious interior with a wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central buffet area, large windows offering a view of the forest, and a modern chandelier.

A room with two chairs and a table, large windows with a view of a snowy landscape.

3. Zao International Hotel

4.6 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This ryokan is a short car ride from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering traditional bathing and ski access. Nearby, a variety of restaurants and bars add to your stay.

₹16,455

₹18,284 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

A terrace with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a sunset over a mountainous landscape.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, and a view of a forest through a large window.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.

4. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

4.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is a short drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands, providing ryokan bathing and ski access. Enjoy a vibrant local scene filled with restaurants and bars nearby.

₹11,639

₹14,342 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A covered outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola structure, a hot tub, and a small rectangular pool.

A multi-story hotel with a uniform facade, numerous windows, and a central entrance.

A modern dining area with a buffet setup, high ceilings, and large windows offering natural light.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, a TV, and sliding doors.

5. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

14.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is a relaxed drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering ryokan bathing and skiing. Accessible buses from Sendai Station make travel convenient for explorers.

₹5,494

₹6,648 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a balcony and multiple windows.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a built-in microwave.

6. YuiLocalZao

4.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel sits a short drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands and offers a comfortable sofa bed for extra guests. Explore nearby dining options after a day on the slopes.

₹9,899

₹10,889 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with chairs and a small table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a futon bed.

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of a forest through large windows.

7. Kinosato

4.5 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This ryokan is a short drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering rejuvenating hot springs and easy access to thrilling ski slopes. Local dining options await nearby.

₹20,336

₹22,553 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a bar, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and a curved staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large glass door, a bed, a desk, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

8. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

15.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is a comfortable drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands. Offering a rainfall showerhead and laundry services, it provides easy access to local attractions and dining options.

₹5,784

₹7,090 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and woven chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a well-maintained lawn and two wooden lounge chairs.

A bathroom with two black vessel sinks, a wooden countertop, and a large mirror above the sinks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a chandelier.

9. Sendai Royal Park Hotel

45.6 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is positioned in the wider area around Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering ayurvedic treatments and access to skiing. Dining and shopping options are just a short walk away.

₹6,070

₹7,898 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A wooden sauna with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall.

A cozy cabin-style room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a small table with a lamp.

Two world maps with a sign asking "Where are you from?" and a table of Japanese flags.

A signpost with multiple directional signs pointing to various establishments, including a cafe, tea shop, and panda accessories store.

10. Pension Snowfall Meteor

4.5 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This lodge is easily reached from Zao Bodaira Highlands, providing heated floors for comfort. Guests consistently rate it highly for its inviting atmosphere and proximity to local dining.

₹9,836

₹10,845 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two wooden chairs.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a view of a forested hillside.

11. Omiya Ryokan

5.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This ryokan is easily reached from Zao Bodaira Highlands, providing traditional bathing and ski access. Nearby, a variety of restaurants and bars await discovery.

₹10,766

₹13,329 total

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a reception area with a reception desk and plants.

A traditional Japanese building entrance with wooden pillars and a lit signboard.

12. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

5.1 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This ryokan is easily reached from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering a unique cultural hub stay. Enjoy ski access just a short walk away, with stunning mountain views nearby.

₹17,048

₹19,065 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a central wooden reception desk, large windows, and contemporary seating.

13. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

15.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is a comfortable drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands and includes a fitness centre and refrigerator. Reviewers highlight the clean, spacious rooms with controllable air conditioning. Nearby, you'll find a variety of restaurants and bars.

₹6,582

₹7,241 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring, wooden beams, and a view of lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a stone wall, and a small garden area with steps leading up to the entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a seating area, and a glass partition.

14. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

5.2 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This ryokan is a short car ride from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering private bathing and easy access to the ski resort. Nearby, you'll find a variety of dining options.

₹26,299

₹32,188 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

A room with leather seating, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

15. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

5.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is easily reached from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering soothing hot springs and ski access. Nearby, you'll find a variety of restaurants and bars to enjoy.

₹6,299

₹7,952 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

16. Hotel Koyo

12.3 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is a comfortable drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands, offering spacious, clean rooms and a well-maintained onsen. Nearby, you'll find various dining options to explore.

₹20,267

₹22,660 total

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A stone hot spring area with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

A spacious indoor area with large windows offering views of a cityscape and mountains at dusk.

A building with a sloped roof and a balcony with plants.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, and a view of trees and mountains through large windows.

17. Kaminoyama Azumaya

11.6 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This ryokan is a comfortable drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands and offers private bathing, a separate living room, and easy access to local restaurants and bars.

₹10,417

₹11,892 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spa area with a hot spring, wooden wall, and stone steps.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of a forested hillside.

A spacious indoor area with a reflective floor, large windows, and a textured wall.

A wooden deck with round stools and a railing overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a body of water.

18. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

29.6 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

Set in the wider area around Zao Bodaira Highlands, this ryokan offers a relaxing hot spring and complimentary breakfast. Visitors enjoy nearby dining options for convenience.

₹38,954

₹42,850 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel reception area with a marble reception desk, a large framed painting on the wall, and a vase with flowers on a table.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent corner building with illuminated windows.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a large framed painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

19. Hotel Sankyo Fukushima

41.4 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is situated in the broader region of Zao Bodaira Highlands. It offers deep soaking bathtubs and a separate living room, with nearby dining options including a popular ramen spot.

₹5,867

₹6,454 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden cabin with a hot tub surrounded by snow.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, a sliding door, and a view of a green landscape.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

A hotel room with a large window, a table with two cups, a chair, and a bed.

20. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

4.8 km from Zao Bodaira Highlands

This hotel is a short drive from Zao Bodaira Highlands, providing private ryokan bathing and skiing opportunities. Guests consistently rate it highly for its welcoming atmosphere and proximity to local dining options.

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Compare popular hotels close to Zao Bodaira Highlands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 Exceptional 404 reviews	View
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae	9.2 Wonderful 271 reviews	View
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae	9.2 Wonderful 144 reviews	View
Comfort Hotel Yamagata	8.4 Very good 258 reviews	View

Top Zao Bodaira Highlands Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

8/10 Good

"The location and size of the room"

Yamagata Kokusai Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything good"

Kaminoyama Azumaya

8/10 Good

"The room was just like any business hotel room. It was clean but definitely dated in some places. Breakfast buffet was great. Free refreshments. Onsen was great. I added breakfast by paying extra when i made this reservation, but at the check in, I was told that it's not included. In the end all was fine."

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"A super value hotel with Onsen, large car park, early check in and later check out than other hotels around."

Omiya Ryokan

8/10 Good

"Clean room, helphful staff, breakfast was excellent"

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent place. multiple numbers of onsens. food was incredible."

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"

Meitoya So

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel!"

Hayamakan

10/10 Excellent

"Staying here was a great experience. Relaxing in our private onsen while looking out at the mountain and city was stunning. Our other favorite part was the dinner - our server was so amazing with us and compliments to the chef for preparing the delicious food. As foreigners, it was our first time trying some of these foods, and we enjoyed most of it. Thank you!"

Other attractions near Zao Bodaira Highlands

Zaō Liza World

Hit the slopes at Zaō Liza World during your trip to Kaminoyama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Zao Sanroku Station

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Station during your travels to Yamagata.

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Zao Sanroku Ropeway

9.0/10 (108 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Okama Crater

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Zao Chuo Ropeway

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zao Bodaira Highlands?

Zao Bodaira Highlands is located in Kaminoyama. You'll find 44 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Zao Bodaira Highlands?

Zao International Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Zao Bodaira Highlands. Other good choices within 5 miles include Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel and YuiLocalZao.

How many hotels will I find near Zao Bodaira Highlands?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Zao Bodaira Highlands.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Zao Bodaira Highlands, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Zao Bodaira Highlands.

What can I see and do near Zao Bodaira Highlands?

Head up the mountain to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Sumikawa Snow Park or Zaō Liza World. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Okama Crater, Mt. Zao and Shiginoya Chinuma. Zao Sanroku Ropeway, Zao Chuo Ropeway or Zao Super Slider are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Zao Bodaira Highlands hotels

1. Zao Liza Woody Lodge

2. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3. Zao International Hotel

4. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

5. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

6. YuiLocalZao

7. Kinosato

8. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

9. Sendai Royal Park Hotel

10. Pension Snowfall Meteor

11. Omiya Ryokan

12. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

13. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

14. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

15. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

16. Hotel Koyo

17. Kaminoyama Azumaya

18. Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu

19. Hotel Sankyo Fukushima

20. Hotel Lucent Takamiya

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Top Zao Bodaira Highlands Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Yamagata Kokusai Hotel

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Meitoya So

Hayamakan

Other attractions near Zao Bodaira Highlands

Zaō Liza World

Mt. Katsutadake

Zao Sanroku Station

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

Okama Crater

Zao Chuo Ropeway

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