Zaoonsen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zaoonsen
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 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.
Zao Super Slider
You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.
Activities
Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi
NZ$38
per adult
Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course
NZ$136
per adult
Japan's original scenery! Gourmet and shopping course of Satoyama
NZ$125
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
NZ$723
per adult
Yamagata / Yamadera Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
NZ$331
per adult
Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide
NZ$519
per adult
Our pick of the best Zaoonsen Hotel Deals
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
1272, Zao-Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is NZ$598 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$598
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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! (162 reviews)
Comfortable and great location. A few minutes to the ski resort.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Omiya Ryokan
46 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is NZ$676 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$676
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
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 710 Yamagata
The price is NZ$453 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$453
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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! (236 reviews)
Great staff and amenities
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Incredible property right on the snow next to the ski lift. It was perfect to be able to ski in and out as we pleased. The staff were super helpful and lovely.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
814 Zao Onsen Yamagata Yamagata
The price is NZ$544 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$544
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Super ...
good location clean room
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Zao Onsen 54 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is NZ$826 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
NZ$826
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Stay at this ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Very recommed
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
