Discover the neighborhoods of Zao
Zao hotels & accommodations
4 Excellent
Based on 73 reviews
4.6 Exceptional
Based on 84 reviews
Excellent historical ryokan
Aaron, United States
4.1 Excellent
Based on 28 reviews
4.4 Excellent
Based on 28 reviews
3.7 Very good
Based on 21 reviews
4.2 Excellent
Based on 44 reviews
4.1 Excellent
Based on 52 reviews
I love the meals the most, vey delicate and delicious.
Liwei, 台灣
4 Very good
Based on 28 reviews
4 Excellent
Based on 64 reviews
3.5 Good
Based on 19 reviews
Nice place good food& clean
Tin Htut, Myanmar
4.9 Exceptional
Based on 5 reviews
It was a fantastic stay, we would love to visit again.
Serene, Hong Kong SAR, China
4.1 Excellent
Based on 24 reviews
4.3 Excellent
Based on 122 reviews
4.3 Excellent
Based on 40 reviews
4.2 Excellent
Based on 114 reviews
3.8 Very good
Based on 8 reviews
In and around Zao
Yamagata Hotels & Ryokan
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Zao, Yamagata
Opened in 1716, this long-standing ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) situated in Zao Onsen is reaching 300 years of operation. Guests can enjoy a blissful time in 7 different types of bathtubs filled with hot spring water constantly flowing directly from the source and savor delicious Zao cuisine using fresh, seasonable ingredients.
Zao Kokusai Hotel
Zao, Yamagata
Relax in "Hachiemon no Yu," built from all wood and with a dynamic high ceiling, including a large communal bath, open-air bath, footbath and reservable private baths. The baths use milky white hot water, constantly flowing directly from the hot spring source, and guests can enjoy to its fullest the great nature of Zao.
Takamiya Hotel Lucent
Zao, Yamagata
This hotel prides itself on its original cuisine which uses the season's wild vegetables. The large baths are named as Hinoki no Yu (a cypress wood bath ), Komorebi no Yu (bath of sunlight), Hagakure no Yu, and sauna. In all there are 4 types to enjoy.
Sakaiya Morino-Hotel Wald Berg
Zao, Yamagata
Located on a cool plateau, this hotel serves homemade cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy the outdoor bath in summer and the open-air bath in winter - the temperatures of the abundantly flowing hot springs are always perfect for each season.
Le Vert Zao
Zao, Yamagata
A quiet Japanese-style hotel which tailors its service to each individual customer. Guests can enjoy staying here all year round — skiing in winter, hiking amongst beautiful alpine plants in summer, or gazing at the changing colors in fall.
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
Zao, Yamagata
Hotel Jurin has a 360-degree view of Zao and offers 4 types of bath, including a jet bath, open-air bath and a natural hot spring. The hotel also boasts cuisine using the finest natural seasonal ingredients.
Zao Shiki no Hotel
Zao, Yamagata
Set in a picturesque landscape with sunlight filtering through the trees, this stylish hotel features "Hyakuhappo," a secluded, milky-white hot spring bath. The scenic walk around the lake is popular among guests. In winter, guests can access the ski slopes within a 3-minute walk.
Meitoya So Zao Spa
Zao, Yamagata
Opened after renovations in December 2016. Soak in the large communal bath or open-air bath that flows 100% from the hotel's own source. All rooms non-smoking. Wireless LAN connection available in the entire hotel.
Oomiya Ryokan
Zao, Yamagata
Established 1000 years ago, our Romanesque inn built with a traditional style of construction is on a hill in the hot spring town. Please enjoy fully the milky white hot spring water which comes through a stone wall. This inn features all-tatami mat flooring.
Ryuzanso
Zao, Yamagata
While this is a modest hotel run by the local government, it serves satisfying hand prepared dishes. Enjoy the 100% natural hot spring baths poured directly from the source which are said to have a beautifying effect on the skin. Just 5 minutes on foot to the ski slopes.
Zao Waka no Yado Wakamatsuya
Zao, Yamagata
This hotel is located in the upland hot springs resort of Zao and offers you magnificent views of the surrounding area. If you bathe in their 100% natural hot springs, which the famous poet Mokichi Saito admired as a spiritual spring, you will surely be equally inspired.
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zao, Yamagata
Hotel amenities feature log style bathhouses in the well-known Zao natural hot springs area. You can make yourself comfortable in the well appointed guest rooms and refresh yourself in the relaxing atmosphere of the hotel.
Zao Onsen Kinosato
Zao, Yamagata
A quiet Japanese-style hotel offering sweeping views of the Zao mountain range. Guests can enjoy special Yamagata seasonal ingredients in the hotel's own original Japanese kaiseki course cuisine.
Yoshidaya Ryokan
Zao, Yamagata
Surrounded by the atmosphere of an old hot spring town, this ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) features hot springs straight from the source with three open-air baths within a 2-minute walking distance.
Takamiya Hotel Rurikura
Zao, Yamagata
This is a new type of resort hotel in Zao, fully equipped with tennis courts, hot springs, and a heated pool open during summer. Guests are sure to have a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao, Yamagata
Located in front of the bus terminal. Every room offers views of the Zao mountain range, as well as Mount Iide and Mount Asahi in the distance. Guests can soothe both body and spirit in the milky white onsen baths with water drawn directly from the hot spring source.
Matsukaneya Annex
Zao, Yamagata
Our high acidity hot spring baths, with 100% natural and never re-circulated water, offer a sweeping view and are very popular with guests. We have various types of baths including an alkali hot spring bath. We serve homemade local cuisine.
Hotel Oakhill
Zao, Yamagata
Located on a hill in a natural beech forest, this Japanese-style resort hotel features open-air hot spring baths, crafted from cypress and stone, using hot spring water constantly flowing directly from the source. Guests love the great views from the hotel's guest rooms and promenade.
Hotel Largent Zao
Zao, Yamagata
The hotel features fine French cuisine. Enjoy your stay at this compact hotel with a touch of a Swiss mountain resort.
Mogami Takayu Zenshichi no Yu
Zao, Yamagata
Located on a hill surrounded by larch trees, this is a quiet Japanese-style resort hotel with a 600 tsubo (1,980 square meters) Japanese garden. The hotel offers splendid views. On site are two open-air hot spring baths using 100% natural spring water, a heated water bath, and a private open-air bath.