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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, 2,021 reviews
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US$91.01
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.

A
Adriana
From
Spain
breakfast buffet is excellent. the hot springs are beautiful and very peaceful. the view from the room’s window was incredible.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
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US$229.31
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.

M
Miguel
From
Portugal
I had a perfect stay at Wakaba. The tatami room was spotless, very confortable and warm (I stayed during March) and the baths were amazing as well. the ryokan has its own restaurants and, although the menu is in japanese ( i believe they are working on a translation ) it was easy to understand with a bit of help from google and from the staff, which, by the way, were really friendly and attentive. Keita-san, who owns the ryokan speaks perfect english and we had a nice chat, he made sure I had an immaculate staying at Wakaba. I can't recommend wakaba ryokan enough. Sakata itself its a small but charming town, make sure you visit the tea house Somaro and Honma Museum. Cheers! 10☆
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
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US$98.52
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
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US$98.52
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...

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ANAN
From
Thailand
easy to find and not far from yamagata station. clean and comfort .location so good to walk around hotel to find good bar and good resturant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,396 reviews
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US$61.77
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.

R
R Zehmke
From
South Africa
Had the corner room. Absolutely amazing view. Tremendous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,039 reviews
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US$116.58
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.

J
Jaremus
From
Australia
Breakfast was amazing, super clean rooms and very polite staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
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US$91.36
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...

M
Martijn
From
Netherlands
Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, very nice facilities (4 washing machines, vending machines, included breakfast), easily accessible with public transit and a nice view from our hotel window.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Price from
US$73.35
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
Stephany Reyes
From
United Kingdom
Brilliant location only a few minutes walk from Sakurambo Higashine train station. Staff was very friendly despite limited English. I like that they even offered facial mask (the cosmetic kind, not the covid kind) if you want. I also managed to go to the female onsen which was an absolutely awesome first time experience. Breakfast was nice, not a lot of choices but sufficient for a light meal.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
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US$90.08
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.

A
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
The layout of the rooms meant we had a balcony and no neighbour. Restaurant food was superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
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US$109.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 559 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...

From US$90.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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$241.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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$180.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 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$92.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 106 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$55.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 205 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$94.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 291 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$66.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 364 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$51.47 per night

Budget hotels in Yamagata

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 30 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$67.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29375 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$114.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 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$86.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 352 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$48.25 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$72.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 168 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$103.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

Situated in Yamagata, within 17 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 400 metres of Yamagata Station, Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$59.19 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

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

From US$98.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 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$98.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 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.

From US$73.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Situated in Sakata, 22 km from Kamo Aquarium, Wakaba Ryokan / Vacation STAY 29460 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 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$98.52 per night

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Yamagata The Takinami

Nanyo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Everything from the moment we Checked-in was perfect. Its a beautiful old japanese house, with a lot of love and taste renovated. The interior is a mix of western and japanese designers. Every room is unique. The private onsen water was so comforting that even me, as not much a onsen lover, loved it to dip in. We stayed two nights and every morning they offered us some kind of activity. For us it was rice planting and going up to the mountain to see basin of yamagata. Also the owners are very nice and are actively taking care of the guests and support them with informations and tell their long family history in yamagata. the highlight is also the restaurant, you can enjoy highend japanese cuisine, cooked with a lot of passion by using mostly local ingredients from yamagata prefecture in a cool low dimmed counterseating or a private room. Please be hungry cuz you will eat a lot.
Guest review by
ReneH
Japan

Yura Onsen Yaotome

Tsuruoka
From US$169.86 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

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata
From US$114.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
We stayed a tripple room. It was huge. The furniture is not fixed to the walls or floor so you can move it around as you need it. We moved all the beds together and slept as a family of four (one elementary school kid, we announced the number of guests beforehand and payed for the additional breakfast at check in) very comfortable in the three beds. An additional blanket was in the cupboard and each bedding consisted of two pillows anyhow, so no problem.
Guest review by
Maria
Japan

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Zao Onsen
From US$750.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Excellent property. Comfortable stay, attentive and patient staff who anticipated and attended to our every need and request. Food was excellent and they accommodated my dietary restrictions and remembered them throughout my stay. Wonderful stay, highly recommend.
Guest review by
Debbra
Singapore

Zao Shiki no Hotel

Zao Onsen
From US$441.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
A hotel with large room size and excellent service. Staying here felt like living in a Singapore 3 rooms flat. So large and comfortable and they even provide a massage chair in the room for guests to enjoy. Perfect location and we truly enjoyed the dinner.
Guest review by
Kelly
Singapore

Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery

Tendo
From US$530.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Excellent Dinner and Breakfast. All inclusive drinks. Private Onsen/Hot spring was amazing. Staff were very accommodating and the Cherry blossom in full bloom along the nearby river was a huge bonus. Excellent artworks throughout the property
Guest review by
Currie
Australia

Tachibanaya

Tsuruoka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 172 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

Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel

Kaminoyama
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
The staff was really helpful. They did their best to help me with anything I needed even with the language barrier. I thought the bath was really nice and the room was relaxing.
Guest review by
Shawna
South Korea

Kansyokan

Mogami
From US$111.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews
Incredible place! The staff was helpful too and friendly. The breakfast was also amazing! Loved the whole place and loved spending time in the onsen.
Guest review by
OSCAR
Venezuela

APA Hotel Yamagata Tsuruoka Ekimae

Tsuruoka
From US$75.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 761 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

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zao Onsen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
breakfast buffet is excellent. the hot springs are beautiful and very peaceful. the view from the room’s window was incredible.
Guest review by
Adriana
Spain

Takinoyu Hotel

Tendo
From US$240.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
A very friendly welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Beautifully appointed rooms.
Guest review by
Alan
Australia

Hotel Koyo

Kaminoyama
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Outstanding breakfast buffets. Dinner was a set meal and was fantastic.
Guest review by
Gary
United States

Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan

Zao Onsen
From US$325.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
A very large room. Onsen is excellent. Near the cable car station.
Guest review by
Leo
Hong Kong

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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
Rolando
Australia
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
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
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!
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NANTANA
Thailand

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