Yamagata

Travel Guide

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A mountainous landscape with a temple on a rock, a valley with houses, and a river.
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Where to stay in Yamagata

Find the best Yamagata areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Zaoonsen

While visiting Zaoonsen, you might make a stop by sights like Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway.

Kasumicho

While there might not be top attractions in Kasumicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle.

Futabacho

When in Futabacho, you can plan a visit to Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A red pagoda on a rock, a valley with houses, and mountains in the background.

Nanukamachi

Though Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamagata Castle and Yamagin Kenmin Hall.

Jonanmachi

Jonanmachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3.5 out of 5
Kasumi-cho 1-Chome No. 1 Yamagata Yamagata-ken
The price is SAR 236 per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
SAR 236
SAR 287 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location - entry from the station concourse, and right next to shops and buses."

Reviewed on 9 November 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

2.5 out of 5
2-9 Saiwa Yamagata Yamagata
The price is SAR 249 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
SAR 249
SAR 274 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions S-PAL and Yamagata Museum of Science ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (417 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 November 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

3 out of 5
1-4-31 Nanokamachi Yamagata Yamagata
The price is SAR 186 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
SAR 186
SAR 207 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and Bunshokan are ...
7.2/10 Good! (324 reviews)
"A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option"

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel
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Nature Cottage Akabeko

Nature Cottage Akabeko

3 out of 5
1092-38 Onogawahara Kitashiobara Fukushima
Stay at this cottage in Kitashiobara. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Bandai 3D World and Goshikinuma Lake are located ...
Nature Cottage Akabeko
Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

4 out of 5
4-413 Yatsuyama, Togatta Onsen, Zao-machi Zao Miyagi
Stay at this vacation home in Zao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall and Zao Dairy Farm ...
Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi
Tabinoteitaku wa

Tabinoteitaku wa

3.5 out of 5
4-146 Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku Sendai-shi Miyagi
Stay at this vacation home in Sendai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Popular attractions Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum and Rairaikyo Gorge are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"小さい子どもがいる家族、友人グループで使用するならアリかも！"

Reviewed on 30 September 2026

Tabinoteitaku wa
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Stay near popular Yamagata attractions

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

8.8/10 (121 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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