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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking and massage services.

P
Peter
From
Japan
It felt like new, staff were nice, room was excellent and excellent value too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,001 reviews
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US$91.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

C
Christopher
From
United Kingdom
The hotel, staff, and onsen were all amazing. The hotel is located right next to the ski slope, and the breakfast had a massive variety. Onsen were clean and well maintained. Overall, it's an amazing hotel we will be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
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US$239.74
1 night, 2 adults
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HOTEL SLOW VILLAGE - Vacation STAY 66828v

Hotel in Hagyū

Set in Hagyū, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, HOTEL SLOW VILLAGE - Vacation STAY 66828v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Thomas
From
Australia
The rooms were excellently furnished at a fantastic price point. The amenities available were top class and the service from staff was excellent. Definitely a gem hidden in regional Japan. There is even a fantastic common area and sky deck that I don't recall seeing on the listing prior, that only enhances the quality of the space!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
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US$119.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Situated 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Yamagata offers 3-star accommodation in Yamagata and has free bikes. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Yamagata...

A
Arshad
From
India
I really liked the location of the place. Also the staff was really helpful. The breakfast and room were good for the price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,378 reviews
Price from
US$62.27
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel in Yamagata

Directly connected to JR Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata offers comfortable guest rooms with warm colours and modern facilities.

N
Nicola
From
Spain
Luxurious for what you pay, full of amenities, even an iron which is rare. Perfect location as its just in the same train station, access from station. Very clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,068 reviews
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US$117.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Tsukino HOTEL

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 23 km from Kamo Aquarium, Tsukino HOTEL features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

P
Peter Francis
From
Japan
Friendly, lovely ambience, nice views, comfy rooms - nothing not to like, really. Excellent breakfast too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
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US$81.73
1 night, 2 adults
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Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi

Hotel in Yamagata

Located within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 400 metres of Yamagata Station, Toyoko Inn Yamagata-eki Nishi-guchi provides rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

S
Siew fong
From
Malaysia
Always love Toyoko inn. I m a member too. Great n warm breakfast n location near to station. Very clean hotel too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews
Price from
US$77.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae-

Hotel in Yamagata

Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...

S
Saar Moshe
From
Japan
Great value for money, the hotel feels brand new
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
Price from
US$73.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front

Hotel in Higashine

Situated in Higashine, 45 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Super Hotel Yamagata Sakurambo-Higashine Station Front features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Sarah
From
Taiwan
The location is super nice! Love how environmentally friendly they are. Great breakfast as well! Not so many options but you can tell they are nicely made. A great breakfast for a traveller is needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
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US$103.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse

Hotel in Tsuruoka

Set in Tsuruoka, 11 km from Kamo Aquarium, Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

G
Guy
From
Israel
The hotel is beautiful from the outside and the inside. The rooms are very creative and the entire theme of the hotel is very creative and engaging. It also has a spa including onsen, and a cozy library. The breakfast was amazing featured produce from the local farms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews
Price from
US$110.27
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

Only a 5-minute walk from JR Yamagata Station’s West exit, Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae features comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, drinks vending machines and massage treatments.

From US$100.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$171.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

Located in Tendo, 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Route-Inn Tendo provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and massage services.

From US$88.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews

Situated in Shinjo, within 700 metres of Shinjo Station and 25 km of Oishida Station, Hotel Route-Inn Shinjyo Ekimae features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located in Ōyama, 3.7 km from Kamo Aquarium, Yunohama HOTEL provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free private parking.

From US$243.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Located in Tsuruoka, within 28 km of Kamo Aquarium and 47 km of Shinjo Station, Kyukamura Shonai-Haguro provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

From US$181.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Hot Spring is located in Yamagata, 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and less than 1 km from Yamagata Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews

Set in Yamagata, 9 km from Lina World, Yamagata Grand Hotel offers accommodation with a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The restaurant serves European cuisine.

From US$74.88 per night

Budget hotels in Yamagata

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Hiyori Yama Hotel is located in Sakata, 37 km from Kisakata Harbor and 43 km from Konoura Harbor. The property is non-smoking and is situated 23 km from Kamo Aquarium.

From US$59.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29370 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$99.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Located in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$99.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,210 reviews

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Yamagata Train Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae offers modern accommodations with free wired internet and a video-on-demand (VOD) system.

From US$92.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ　スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$97.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

Situated in Yonezawa, 49 km from Kitakata Station, Hotel Alpha-One Yonezawa features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$95.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Set within 50 km of Kitakata Station and 50 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Toyoko Inn Yonezawa Ekimae features rooms in Yonezawa. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$67.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

Set within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 600 metres of Yamagata Station, Hotel Capital in Yamagata offers rooms in Yamagata.

From US$51.89 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$101.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Set in Kaminoyama, 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ステイインホテル材木栄屋 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29362 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Set in Yamagata, 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yamagata-City AKOYA offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

From US$264 per night

Sailer Hütte

Hotel in Zao Onsen
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 700 metres, Sailer Hütte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

New Grand Hotel

Hotel in Shinjo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

Set in Shinjo, within 700 metres of Shinjo Station and 24 km of Oishida Station, New Grand Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

Hotel New Mogamiya is set in Yamagata, within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 300 metres of Yamagata Station. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

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Yamagata The Takinami

Nanyo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
First and foremost: This is not a hotel for extended stay. This is an unforgettable experience for a day. You are expected to mostly stay at this traditional hotel and relax as much as possible. The rooms are spacious, and the beds are comfortable. Each room has its own outside onsen (hot spring bath). Tip: take a room on the first floor, those bathtubs are carved out of a solid block of stone. The water itself is very hot, but feels absolutely divine and did wonders for my skin. The meals are crazy good. The dinner menu was ~10 courses with locally sourced ingredients. The waiter, general manager and owner took turns explaining in intricate detail what each course meant, where it came from, and why they chose to present it to us. I'm pretty sure the owner also mentioned the cook had a Michelin star - which would explain the unconventional, but delicious creations. The breakfast was Japanese-style, and also very good. I'm not sure what else I should add - the intricate eye for detail and attention the staff gave us (I felt so bad seeing the small Japanese woman carry my heavy luggage to my room, but I wasn't allowed to carry it myself, haha); the free bar with the expensive alcohol at night; the modern interpretation of old history... Not to mention the other included amenities: a shuttle bus, an early tour, live soba making, sake tasting [...] It is pricey, but again: you are NOT paying for a simple hotel night, you are paying for an experience. Full recommendation.
Guest review by
Leroy
Germany

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zao Onsen
From US$470.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
One of the best ryokans we’ve stayed at in Japan. The location feels straight out of a Ghibli movie, with over 300 years of history and an amazing atmosphere. We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed some of the best Japanese food each day at the ryokan restaurant. Since both me and my partner have tattoos, we booked the private onsen every evening through reception. The real highlight was the staff. They went above and beyond to make our stay special, spoke good conversational English, and checked in daily to ensure everything was perfect. Highly recommended for an authentic, cozy ryokan experience!
Guest review by
Horia
Romania

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zao Onsen
From US$222.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
The hotel, staff, and onsen were all amazing. The hotel is located right next to the ski slope, and the breakfast had a massive variety. Onsen were clean and well maintained. Overall, it's an amazing hotel we will be back.
Guest review by
Christopher
United Kingdom

Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery

Tendo
From US$534.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
The all-inclusive format is amazing. It felt like an immersive experience into Japanese culture and customs. The dinner was amazing and we truly enjoyed it. The possibility to use a private onsen was special.
Guest review by
Glenda
United Kingdom

Tachibanaya

Tsuruoka
From US$154.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
An extremely comfortable experience, the spacious room with a beautiful view of the pond, the delicious food and the pleasant onsen. The attention of the staff was always very friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Bennet
Chile

Yura Onsen Yaotome

Tsuruoka
From US$171.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were lead to our rooms and were introduced to the facilities at the hotel. The dinner was fabulous, service at dinner was excellent.
Guest review by
ANG
Singapore

Zao Shiki no Hotel

Zao Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
The room is so big and clean! The breakfast and dinner are awesome, so I ate a lot 😁 It's nearby The Towering Snow Monsters, but a little bit far from the onsen street.
Guest review by
Pam
Taiwan

APA Hotel Yamagata Tsuruoka Ekimae

Tsuruoka
From US$90.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 776 reviews
Hotel was walking distance from Tsuruoka Train Station. Easy to get bus, taxi. Perfect place to stay if going to Mt. Haguro. Room price is cheap.
Guest review by
Alvin
Malaysia

Hotel Koyo

Kaminoyama
From US$364.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
The staff are friendly, polite, and patient. I can't speak Japanese well, but the staff did their best to communicate with me.
Guest review by
Tiffany
Japan

Kansyokan

Mogami
From US$134.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews
Breakfast was absolutely stunning and tasty! Also the bath was not even busy, so you could enjoy it as much as you could.
Guest review by
Tomas
Slovakia

Namegawaonsen Fukushimaya

Yonezawa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Very nice location in middle of wild nature. Rooms are big. Japanese style of room (tatami), outside and inside onsens.
Guest review by
Ravenhorn
Czech Republic

Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel

Kaminoyama
From US$253.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
This hotel has multiple beautiful indoor and outdoor spring water spa. Food is nice too. room is spacious.
Guest review by
Linda
Australia

Takinoyu Hotel

Tendo
From US$214.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.
Guest review by
Alan
Australia

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata
From US$74.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews
good breakfast and good location. near main road of city central.
Guest review by
CHANG HUI
Taiwan

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
Beautiful rooms and facilities with very helpful staff
Guest review by
Greg
New Zealand

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10

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata!

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata! The location is absolutely perfect—conveniently connected to the station, making it easy to explore the city and surrounding areas. The hotel itself is modern, clean, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and relaxing experience. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. While their hospitality was excellent, I did find that a bit more fluency in English communication would enhance the experience for international guests. That being said, their warmth and willingness to help more than made up for any language barriers. Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata to anyone visiting the area. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Guest review by
Dela Cruz
Australia
2.0

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and...

We booked this hotel specifically because it was sold and represented as offering a mountain view room. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a serious misrepresentation. Only about 10% of the view included any mountain at all. The overwhelming majority of what we saw from our room was another building and rooftops. This was extremely disappointing and upsetting, especially given the premium we paid for this experience. The disappointment left us distressed and unable to even enjoy the expensive dinner and breakfast that were included in our package. What was meant to be a highlight of our trip turned into a very unpleasant experience. To make matters worse, when we left hastily, we accidentally forgot one of our cell phones in the room. Several hours later, after driving back, we were relieved that the phone had been recovered and placed at the front desk. However, the staff made no effort during the entire day to contact us on our primary phone number to alert us. This lack of initiative and courtesy only added to our frustration. For a hotel of this caliber, we expected honesty in advertising, basic consideration for guests’ wellbeing, and a proactive approach to guest service. Unfortunately, none of these expectations were met.
Guest review by
Jeff Rayden
United States
10

The main town section can offer so many places to visit.

The main town section can offer so many places to visit. Modern looking new museum, small yet beautiful and historic park/shrine, traditional sake brewery, and many many restaurants. We took a long bus ride to a remote onsen town, Shirabu Onsen. Boy, we had fun.. You can hike, see a gorgeous, majestic waterfall, enjoy soba noodle, shopping AND soak in one of the three public bathhouses (they are actually inn but open their baths to the daytime visitors.) The one we went to, Nishiya?, had a spectacular waterfall bath. It's smaller - but if you can visit during weekdays, you may be able to enjoy the space, alone, which we both did. I will never forget being in the bath. Oh, AND, you will probably come across bunch of wild monkeys, roaming around like they own the place :-)
Guest review by
Richard
United States
8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
10

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities.

Sakata is a very quiet town with a few facilities. Most of the attractions are walkable if you stay close to the river, slightly long walk from train station. You can visit all attractions within a day (two night stays recommended if you arrived late). Please make sure that the day you arrive all the places are open (not Tuesday or Wednesday). Another interesting town in Japan for a visit.
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
10

Yamagata is a beautiful city.

Yamagata is a beautiful city. It was also our base for visiting other places. We went to Yamadera, Ginza Onsen and Zao Onsen by train and bus, from the Yamagata station. Had Ramen, which was reasonable in value
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan...

Yonezawa city has Uesugi Jinjya, the site of the Uesugi clan castle. It is very nice, and they have museum and things to see. It's worth a visit to check it out. There is two near-by Onsen, the Onogawa and Shirabu to stay. Yonezawa beef is superb, one of the best in the country. It is also expensive.
Guest review by
Yamashita
United States
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
10

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic.

The Yamagata Ski area (Zao Onsen) is fantastic. It wasnt crowded, lessons for kids and adults were AUD$55 for 4 hours, lifts were @4$ per lift. Gear hire was AUD$65 for 2 days PP. In Australia lift passes are $250 per day alone. The hotel Sailor Hutte was literally at the base of the ski lifts. Food was cheap ($10-14 per meal) booze was cheap ($3.50 for a beer). The guys at the Hotel Sailor Hutte were great, make an effort to chat with them via your translator app. Its worth it. One more thing, I would recommend buying Shinkansen tickets directly from JR East rail online. Heaps cheaper than buying a seven day pass unless you are planning to spend 7 days on the train. FYI there are 3 Shinkansen companies East, Central and West. They have there own websites a bit clunky in English but it works. Good luck.
Guest review by
Kieran
Australia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand

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