⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Mt. Zao for 2026

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A large indoor pool with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the mountains and a crescent moon.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a seating area, and a large window.

A modern spa room with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

A room with a table and two chairs facing a large window with a view of mountains and a crescent moon.

1. Yuyunosato Yusa

16.8 km from Mt. Zao

Sam

S$172

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a sign for Dalwa Roynet Hotel, and a person walking towards the desk.

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

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jennifer

S$96

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A tall hotel building with the name "Richmond Hotel" on the facade.

A multi-level shopping mall with glass railings and escalators.

A buffet setup with various dishes and a sign indicating a special offer.

A modern reception desk with a counter, two chairs, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

MASAYO

S$93

25 Oct - 26 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 modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.

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

4. YuiLocalZao

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Rodrigo

S$144

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

9 km from Mt. Zao

Aileen

S$257

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A hot spring area with wooden flooring, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush forest.

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

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

6. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

S$268

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Sam Yi-Shang

S$274

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors, a stone hot spring, and a view of a garden with rocks and a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a sign in Japanese.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a view of a mountain through shoji screens.

8. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Sandar

S$130

8 Nov - 9 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 hot spring with a wooden bench and metal railings, surrounded by snow-covered rocks and a view of mountains.

9. Hotel Koyo

18.3 km from Mt. Zao

Brayden

S$283

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a bowl, two chairs, and a view of autumn foliage through a shoji screen.

10. Omiya Ryokan

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Sara

S$194

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television.

11. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

19.5 km from Mt. Zao

Wilson

S$67

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.

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

12. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

9.2 km from Mt. Zao

David

S$106

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

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

13. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Man Ho

S$427

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional building with a long roof and multiple windows, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, and sliding shoji doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

14. Sagiya Sensorai

18 km from Mt. Zao

Masayuki

S$319

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a tiled floor, and ceiling lights.

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

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

15. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Tracie

S$182

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wooden deck, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A traditional building with a wooden entrance, a stone wall, and a tree in the foreground.

A fire pit surrounded by lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Tomomi

S$240

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern interior with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a glass door leading to a seating area.

A cafeteria with white tables and yellow chairs, a buffet with various food items, and a television mounted on the wall.

Two Wonda vending machines in a hallway with a plain wall and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

17. HOTEL STAYin NANOKAMACHI

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

はじめ

S$132

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

A hot spring bath area with a view of mountains and a clear sky.

18. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

10.1 km from Mt. Zao

"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."

Estevan

S$210

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. Kaminoyama Azumaya

17.6 km from Mt. Zao

Jasmine

S$163

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A room with a glass table, a chair, a small table with a teapot and cup, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

20. Chikusenso Onsen

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Alexander

S$1,119

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yuyunosato Yusa	9.4 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 Exceptional 404 reviews	View
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae	9.2 Wonderful 271 reviews	View
YuiLocalZao	9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya	9.4 Exceptional 253 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Mt. Zao

YuiLocalZao

Zaoonsen

S$144

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a wardrobe.

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.

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Zao

S$88

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen

S$106

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Zaoonsen

S$211

4 Nov - 5 Nov

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Zao

S$210

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a wooden table with a fire pit, and a deer head decoration.

A library with wooden floors, bookshelves, a bench, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a nightstand with a phone.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a view of greenery outside.

Bardenya Soho

Zao

S$148

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled floor.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a sliding door.

A hotel entrance with a tiled walkway, a curved archway, and a dining area with tables and chairs visible through a glass wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Le Vert Zao

Zaoonsen

S$265

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Yuyunosato Yusa

Yamagata

S$172

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Top Mt. Zao 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 Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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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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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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Mt. Fubosan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Fubosan during your travels in Shichikashuku. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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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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Takimidai Lookout

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Zao when you spend time at Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Zao Bodaira Highlands

Explore the great outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands, a lovely green space in Kaminoyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt. Zao?

Mt. Zao is located in Zao. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mt. Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mt. Zao. Other good choices in the area include Zao International Hotel and Omiya Ryokan.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mt. Zao.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Mt. Zao.

What can I see and do near Mt. Zao?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands and Zao Quasi-National Park. Head up the mountain to Sumikawa Snow Park or Zaō Liza World to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. You can enjoy nature at Okama Crater, Mt. Katsutadake or Mt. Fubosan.

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Our top choices for Mt. Zao hotels

1. Yuyunosato Yusa

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

3. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

4. YuiLocalZao

5. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

6. Zao International Hotel

7. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8. Bekkan Fujiya Ryokan

9. Hotel Koyo

10. Omiya Ryokan

11. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

12. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

13. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

14. Sagiya Sensorai

15. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

16. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

17. HOTEL STAYin NANOKAMACHI

18. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

19. Kaminoyama Azumaya

20. Chikusenso Onsen

Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Hotels recommended for families near Mt. Zao

YuiLocalZao

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Bardenya Soho

Le Vert Zao

Yuyunosato Yusa

Top Mt. Zao 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 Mt. Zao

Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Katsutadake

Okama Crater

Mt. Fubosan

Zaō Liza World

Takimidai Lookout

Zao Bodaira Highlands

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