The Best Hotels Closest to Mt. Zao in Zao for 2026

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A modern bathroom with multiple urinals, a large stone basin, and a fish tank with aquatic plants.

A modern hotel building with a name sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden bar counters, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, and a patterned wall.

1. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

17.2 km from Mt. Zao

Anonymous traveler

SAR 283

SAR 314 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A hallway with a tiled floor, a dark wall with a framed picture, and a wooden partition with vertical slats.

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

19.6 km from Mt. Zao

Piper

SAR 232

SAR 284 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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 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.

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jennifer

SAR 264

SAR 291 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

4. Zao International Hotel

8.4 km from Mt. Zao

Massimo

SAR 644

SAR 716 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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.

5. Omiya Ryokan

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Sara

SAR 413

SAR 513 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

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

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

6. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

19.8 km from Mt. Zao

MASAYO

SAR 250

SAR 278 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.

A modern cafe interior with seating arrangements, a prominent brick pillar, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a round ottoman.

7. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

19.4 km from Mt. Zao

Jin Myeon

SAR 184

SAR 203 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

8. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Sam Yi-Shang

SAR 610

SAR 679 total

9 Nov - 10 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 wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

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

9. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

9 km from Mt. Zao

Aileen

SAR 591

SAR 660 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 wooden sauna with a view of mountains and a cityscape.

10. Yuyunosato Yusa

16.8 km from Mt. Zao

Sam

SAR 487

SAR 543 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with rocks and a water feature, and a brick wall with vertical lines.

A corridor with a lamp, a plant, and a window.

A modern hotel room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a bed, a small seating area, and a bathroom visible through the glass.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of a bamboo garden through a shoji screen.

11. Hayamakan

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Licia

SAR 622

SAR 699 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

12. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

8.9 km from Mt. Zao

Man Ho

SAR 1,125

SAR 1,376 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hot spring bath with large windows offering 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 house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.

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

13. 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

SAR 616

SAR 678 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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 hallway with a central light fixture, a sofa with cushions, and a small table with a vase.

14. Chikusenso Onsen

8.5 km from Mt. Zao

Alexander

SAR 2,592

SAR 2,892 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Hotel Koyo

18.3 km from Mt. Zao

Brayden

SAR 620

SAR 696 total

25 Nov - 26 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 modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

A spa area with a pool, multiple showerheads, and a view of a forest through the windows.

16. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

18.2 km from Mt. Zao

Tomomi

SAR 591

SAR 665 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A wooden outdoor hot spring area with a wooden deck and a circular hot spring bath.

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

A hotel lobby with a traditional Japanese interior, featuring tatami mats, a reception desk, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a potted plant, and a small table with a cushion.

17. Suzukiya Ryokan

13.5 km from Mt. Zao

Jimmy

SAR 356

SAR 416 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

18. Kaminoyama Azumaya

17.6 km from Mt. Zao

Jasmine

SAR 388

SAR 444 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with a view, a table, and a traditional sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green chair, a television, and a cabinet.

19. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

8.7 km from Mt. Zao

Dmitry

SAR 215

SAR 260 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.'

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

20. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

9.2 km from Mt. Zao

David

SAR 249

SAR 284 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae	9.2 Wonderful 144 reviews	View
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae	9.4 Exceptional 411 reviews	View
Zao International Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
Omiya Ryokan	9.2 Wonderful 177 reviews	View

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"I really loved this hotel. It was very clean, the room was fairly spacious, and there were lots of nice amenities."

Omiya Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Classic Japanese interior with tatami flooring but more modern bedding. Walls are thin so be careful not to be too loud and disturb the others. I could hear the conversation of others when they walked by my door and in their rooms when I walked by theirs. Onsen was nice and has a small covered outdoor section. I went inbetween the peak seasons and you can see the the town itself asleep, so many shops were closed. I speak Japanese but the staff were quick to double check if I needed things to be explained in English. I wouldn't bring a big loud group here. I do recommend for a classic quiet, slow, relaxed, Japanese ryokan."

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."

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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!"

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option "

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 take a trip to 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.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mt. Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 will I find near Mt. Zao?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Mt. Zao.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mt. Zao?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Mt. Zao, head over to our customer service page.

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. Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae

2. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

4. Zao International Hotel

5. Omiya Ryokan

6. Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

7. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

8. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

9. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

10. Yuyunosato Yusa

11. Hayamakan

12. Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

13. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

14. Chikusenso Onsen

15. Hotel Koyo

16. Oyado Morinone - Adults Only

17. Suzukiya Ryokan

18. Kaminoyama Azumaya

19. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

20. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Compare popular hotels close to Mt. Zao

Top Mt. Zao Hotel Reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Omiya Ryokan

Kaminoyama Azumaya

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Meitoya So

Hayamakan

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

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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