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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.

K
Kervin
From
United Kingdom
Spacious clean rooms. Nice large bathroom. Very close to the station. Staff are friendly and helpful! 7-Eleven just downstairs. Many restaurants nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,008 reviews
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US$88.24
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
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US$472.89
1 night, 2 adults
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Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366

Hotel in Sakata

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Delia
From
Australia
Lovely friendly staff, great location, and very pleasant dinner and breakfast. I slept so well on my comfortable futon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
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US$97.96
1 night, 2 adults
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Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29372

Hotel in Sakata

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

D
David
From
Australia
You probably need to get a taxi as it's a bit of a hike from the station. Once you are there it's a good location for visiting the town. Manager is a really nice bloke and has decorated the hotel with interesting and tasteful art. Nice bath house. Good size, comfortable rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
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US$97.96
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...

J
Jamie
From
United Kingdom
I loved that breakfast was included. Nice surprise. Also, the hotel was in a very convenient location. Having the coin laundry next to my room was an extra bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews
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US$61.41
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.

D
Dorian
From
Malaysia
very nice and contemporary hotel room. loved it ! very convenient bakery next door for breakfast. easy parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,056 reviews
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US$127.43
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.

G
Gil
From
Portugal
Excellent location, really attentive staff. Modern spacious rooms with smart tv
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
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US$90.84
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.

D
David
From
Australia
Great location, and the breakfast buffet had a surprising amount of variety and was very nutritious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
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US$76.58
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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
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US$72.93
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Price from
US$89.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 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$179.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Situated in Yonezawa, 48 km from Kitakata Station, Royal Pines Hotel Yonezawa - Opening in Mar 2025 features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$93.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 201 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$94.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 281 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$66.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

Located in Murayama, 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Murayama Nishiguchi Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$99.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel offers rooms in Yamagata. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.

From US$71.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Set within 48 km of Kitakata Station and 49 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Montoview Yonezawa offers rooms in Yonezawa.

From US$110.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 772 reviews

Offering free WiFi, APA Hotel Yamagata Tsuruoka Ekimae is set in Tsuruoka. The property is around 10 km from Kamo Aquarium and 25 km from Atsumi Onsen. The restaurant serves Japanese cuisine.

From US$85.72 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 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$97.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 24 km from Kamo Aquarium, Hotel Alpha-One Sakata features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a restaurant and massage services.

From US$86.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 361 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$51.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews

Located within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 500 metres of Yamagata Station, Hotel Sakuranbo provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yamagata.

From US$47.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Set in Yonezawa, within 48 km of Kitakata Station and 49 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Benex Yonezawa offers accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$79.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Select Inn Yonezawa is situated in Yonezawa, 49 km from Kitakata Station and 49 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$50.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

Set in Tendo, Yamagata region, Tendo Central Hotel is located 30 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

From US$62.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews

Set in Tsuruoka, Yamagata region, Hotel Route-Inn Tsuruoka Ekimae is situated 12 km from Kamo Aquarium. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.

From US$95.32 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29366 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews

Situated 16 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Comfort Hotel Yamagata offers 3-star accommodation in Yamagata and has free bikes.

From US$87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 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$182.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 419 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$231.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL features views of the mountain. With ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$161.21 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.

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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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Our stay at Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso was one of our highlights of our honeymoon! The hotel is insanely charming and very well kept. You can see it's an old building but it doesn't look old or worn down. The staff are friendly and polite, and greet you by the door when you arrive and leave the hotel. They were also very accomodating to us when we asked to keep out futons out, as we wanted to take a nap during the day. Dinner and breakfast was amazing and a lovely experience, it was delicious and presented nicely and staff was attentive and friendly. Our suite was amazing, and we loved having our own private bath outside on a balcony overlooking a snowy hill.
Guest review by
Camilla
Denmark

Yura Onsen Yaotome

Tsuruoka
From US$168.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Everything was wonderful - the pickup and drop off at Sanze station, the kind staff, the food, the beautiful view from my room, and dinner (with sunset view). I very much enjoyed the outdoor onsen. In my experience, large onsen hotels with scenic views (eg Enoshima) tend to not offer very good food and cut a few corners on maintenance but the food was very good and everything (including music playing in the corridors) was thoughtfully and carefully maintained. This stay was one of the highlights of my 10-day solo trip.
Guest review by
Delia
Australia

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zao Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 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$547.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Extraordinary, kind and attentive staff, beautiful facilities. The meals were fantastic. Hotel is in a rather remote area, expect mainly Japanese speaking guests and staff. Translation apps will be helpful :)
Guest review by
Felicitas
Switzerland

Tachibanaya

Tsuruoka
From US$152 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Wonderful service, the staff was lovely and very attentive, especially when we struggled with Japanese. The buliding, the garden, the bath and the facilities were beautiful.
Guest review by
Alicia アリシア
Germany

Kansyokan

Mogami
From US$128.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 769 reviews
My favorite hotel during my stay in Japan. Staff was so helpful even though I did not speak any Japanese. Their hospitality was unmatched, could not thank them enough.
Guest review by
Filippo
United States

Zao Shiki no Hotel

Zao Onsen
From US$229.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
Wonderful Ryokan, amazing dinner and great breakfast. Relaxing Onsen, attentive staff, comfortable rooms, everything was great. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Guest review by
AM
Canada

APA Hotel Yamagata Tsuruoka Ekimae

Tsuruoka
From US$85.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 772 reviews
Very clean and close to the station gate and a japanese food restaurant. Also, it is close to the Bus stop. Perfect
Guest review by
Bayu
Indonesia

Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel

Kaminoyama
From US$244.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
This hotel has multiple beautiful indoor and outdoor spring water spa. Food is nice too. room is spacious.
Guest review by
Linda
Australia

Hotel Koyo

Kaminoyama
From US$359.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
The 2 baths on the Property were excellent, the view from the one of the 8th Floor was amazing
Guest review by
Liam
Australia

Takinoyu Hotel

Tendo
From US$365.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.
Guest review by
Alan
Australia

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen
From US$213.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
BREAKFAST AND DINNER IS EXOTIC AND LOCAL FOR FOREIGNER AWESOMENESS IS NOT ENOUGH
Guest review by
Shang Lun
Taiwan

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata
From US$98.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,409 reviews
Great location, friendly staff, big rooms, clean, good breakfast
Guest review by
Avram
Canada

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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
Rolando
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
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

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
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

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
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
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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