Hotels in Zao

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Hot springs
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
3.5 star property
Zao
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
The price is $158
$174 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
Property entrance
Chikusenso Onsen
Chikusenso Onsen
Chikusenso Onsen
4.5 star property
Zao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
The price is $659
$799 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Chikusenso Onsen
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Zao
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (412 reviews)
The price is $52
$63 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Property entrance
Pacific Hotel Shiroishi
Pacific Hotel Shiroishi
Pacific Hotel Shiroishi
3.0 star property
Shiroishi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (125 reviews)
The price is $62
$68 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Pacific Hotel Shiroishi
Hot springs
1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan
1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan
1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan
3.5 star property
Taihaku Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
The price is $342
$378 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan
Exterior
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Public bath
TAOYA Akiu
TAOYA Akiu
TAOYA Akiu
2.0 star property
Taihaku Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
The price is $214
$236 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
TAOYA Akiu
Hot springs
Omiya Ryokan
Omiya Ryokan
Omiya Ryokan
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (143 reviews)
The price is $282
$343 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Omiya Ryokan
Hot tub, hot springs
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
3.5 star property
Zaoonsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (236 reviews)
The price is $240
$266 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Traditional Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Genghis Khan Lodge
Genghis Khan Lodge
Genghis Khan Lodge
2.0 star property
Zaoonsen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
The price is $158
$174 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Genghis Khan Lodge
Hot springs
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
3.0 star property
Zaoonsen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (72 reviews)
The price is $283
$344 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Basic Room | Free WiFi
Hotel LaCalme AX
Hotel LaCalme AX
Hotel LaCalme AX
2.0 star property
Taihaku Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1 review)
The price is $28
$30 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Hotel LaCalme AX
Property entrance
Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter
Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter
Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter
3.0 star property
Natori
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter
Public bath
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
3.0 star property
Yamagata
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (130 reviews)
The price is $82
$90 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae
Exterior
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
2.5 star property
Yamagata
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (320 reviews)
The price is $79
$87 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Front of property - evening/night
HOTEL STAYin NANOKAMACHI
HOTEL STAYin NANOKAMACHI
HOTEL STAYin NANOKAMACHI
3.0 star property
Yamagata
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (93 reviews)
The price is $78
$86 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
HOTEL STAYin NANOKAMACHI
Public bath
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami
2.5 star property
Aoba Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (48 reviews)
The price is $185
$203 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami
Exterior
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Yamagata Grand Hotel
3.5 star property
Yamagata
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (264 reviews)
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Universal Design Twin, Non Smoking (South Tower) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3.5 star property
Yamagata
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
The price is $79
$96 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Exterior
Hotel Yamagata Hills Ekimae Odori
Hotel Yamagata Hills Ekimae Odori
Hotel Yamagata Hills Ekimae Odori
3.0 star property
Yamagata
7.2 out of 10, Good, (336 reviews)
The price is $46
$50 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hotel Yamagata Hills Ekimae Odori
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When is the best time to visit Zao?

Our prices for hotels in Zao are cheapest in May
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January
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Top landmarks in Zao

Mt. Zao

4.4/5 (17 reviews)
If you want to stretch your legs and breathe in some fresh mountain air, head out to Mt. Zao for a bird's-eye view of Zao.
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Togatta Onsen

Togatta Onsen is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Zao, why not stop by during your stay.
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Learn more about Zao

Zao is well-known for its attractions such as Togatta Onsen and Sumikawa Snow Park.

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Snow Monsters Mountain, Zao, Japan; Shutterstock ID 474357550

Check out reviews of Zao hotels guests love

Sendai Washington Hotel

Sendai Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"comfortable "
poting 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sendai Washington Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Zao?
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro, Chikusenso Onsen and Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa are all properties that our guests really like.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Zao?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Zao, most hotels offer refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Zao if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 25 vacation homes.
What will the weather in Zao be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Zao are usually August and July with an average temp of 71°F. February and January are the chilliest months when the average temp is 37°F. The rainiest months are September and August.
Why should I book my Zao hotel through Hotels.com?
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