Zaoonsen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Winter vacation skiing in Japan ,Zao
Winter vacation skiing in Japan ,Zao
One of Zao mountains ski slopes where you can only hear the sound of silence!
横倉ゲレンデから温泉街の眺め
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蔵王温泉宿からスキー場へ続く道
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Popular places to visit

Beautiful Frozen Forest Covered By Powder Snow On The Ropeway To The Hill Of Mount Zao Range, Zao Juhyo Festival, Yamagata , Japan

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 Hot Springs Ski Resort
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Kajo Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Kajo Park
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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.

Momiji Park

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 Sanroku Ropeway

Zao Super Slider

You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.

Zao Super Slider

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 Chuo Ropeway

Activities

Mt. Fuji at Shoji Lake

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

NZ$700
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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Our pick of the best Zaoonsen Hotel Deals

Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is NZ$208 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$208
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
The service was fantastic across the board with everyone that we encountered from the staff.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Omiya Ryokan
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710 Yamagata
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$295 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$295
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Great food. Room is a bit traditional and old but clean. Service is amazing and reception is wonderful.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is NZ$259 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$259
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sanroku Ropeway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
Extremely comfortable, excellent staff and outstanding service!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

3 out of 5
808-5 Zaoonsen Yamagata Yamagata
Stay at this inn in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Character hotel in top location with great staff and food.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Le Vert Zao

Le Vert Zao

3 out of 5
878-5 Zao Onsen Yamagata
The price is NZ$672 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$672
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway ...
7.6/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Chan room. Convince location

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Le Vert Zao
Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

3 out of 5
Zao Onsen Uenodai 94-1 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is NZ$145 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$145
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
Lovely room

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
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