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Hotels in Yamagata
Located in Yamagata (Kasumicho), Yamagata Kokusai Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Yamagata Castle and Yamagata City Local History Museum. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Lina World and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Glorious serving guests of Yamagata Kokusai Hotel. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 177 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

"I was very impressed with my stay at this hotel. The service was good, the rooms were clean, and the breakfast was varied. If I come back here again, I will definitely stay here again. Most importantly, there is a window with a view and the room is spacious and comfortable."
Very Good
238 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From £27
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Hotels in Yamagata
With a stay at Meitoya So in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 7 minutes by foot from Zao Chuo Ropeway. This ryokan is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Zao Sanroku Ropeway. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including hot springs and karaoke. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and in-room massages.

"This hotel is excellent! I checked in a bit late, and a Filipino staff member was incredibly helpful, assisting with the check-in process and introducing all the facilities. On another note, I realized I had left something behind after checking out and called the hotel. It was the same staff member who answered and immediately helped arrange for my forgotten item to be mailed to my hotel in Sendai. I'm very grateful for the hotel's service and its warm-hearted staff. I also commend the hotel for its excellent staff training. The next time I return to Zao, I will definitely choose this hotel again. Not only that, but the hotel's facilities are also fantastic, especially the large public bath – soaking in the hot spring after a long day really helps to relieve fatigue!"
Very Good
50 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From £90
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Hotels in Yamagata
A stay at Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel places you in the heart of Yamagata, steps from Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and 4 minutes by foot from Bunshokan. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Yudonosan Shrine. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 211 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

"The location was excellent; it was only about a 30-minute drive to Yamadera Temple. I liked that there seemed to be more restaurants than near Yamagata Station."
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91 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
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Hotels in Yamagata
With a stay at Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata, you'll be centrally located in Yamagata, just a 4-minute walk from S-PAL and 6 minutes by foot from Utakake Inari Shrine. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Horetsu Shrine. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

"Really good location and room is cozy I like it. Dont expect a good television it was a small monitor but you dont use it anywayz i like the place and had a comfortable stay. My restroom has a small in the sink but it’s bearable"
Very Good
112 reviews
8.2/10
1 night
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Hotels in Yamagata
The Hotel Alpha One Yamagata provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Yamagata City will find that the Hotel Alpha One Yamagata is a fantastic accommodation choice. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 900m from Yamagata Station and 19km from Yamagata Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Claire, Shinkai Taketaro Statue and Galerie Ashi all nearby. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city.

"For the price I paid, it was perfectly fine. Clean (all but the carpet), the staff was very friendly and it even had a massage chair in the room, which was super nice! Really made my stay more enjoyable :) It's not around the corner of the railway station, but it's ok to walk the 16min. I also felt quite safe as a woman."
80 reviews
7.0/10
1 night
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Hotels in Yamagata
With a stay at HOTEL STAYin NANOKAMACHI in Yamagata (Nanukamachi), you'll be steps from Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and 4 minutes by foot from Bunshokan. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Yudonosan Shrine. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 164 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided weekly, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

"When I made my reservation, only smoking rooms were available, so I was worried about the smell, but when I called the day before to inquire about the snow conditions and parking situation, the front desk person kindly changed my room to a non-smoking room that was available. I had a very comfortable stay."
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47 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
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Hotels in Zao onsen,Yamagata
With a stay at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel in Yamagata (Zaoonsen), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This spa ryokan is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shiginoya Chinuma and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Zao Sanroku Ropeway. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. At Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

"The room was beautiful, with tatami, yukata, tabi, and a little bag with towels to take with you when you go to their proper outdoor onsen that's right across the street. The onsen has good amenities, has 2 baths one indoor that's around 42 - 45 degrees, and outdoor one that's usually cooler around 38 - 42. The best thing about that onsen is that there usually not many people there, often I was there alone. The breakfast was great too, there were at least around 20 - 30 different dishes/foods to choose from. The hotel also sells discounted ski passes, and has it's own ski/snowboard rental service for lower price than most of the rental services nearby (the snowboard was of great quality, the shoes not so much). When we checked out, the hotel arranged a van to take us to the bus terminal as well. Overall, one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at in Japan. 👌🏻"
Great
50 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From £81
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Hotels in Yamagata
With a stay at Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel in Yamagata (Jonanmachi), you'll be steps from Yamagata Museum of Science and Industry and 5 minutes by foot from Yamagin Kenmin Hall. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kajo Park. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. At Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Stay in one of 100 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

"Located on the top of a business building linking to the Yamagata station. You won’t have to be worried even if it’s snowing or raining. A side note to travellers from the hotter climate, the hotel doesn’t supply air conditioning during winter. Instead it has a small webbed facility that allows outside air to flow into the room. This slight chills the room. However during the day, the room will be super hot. Initially we had a room facing the sun and when we checked in, the room is super hot. Called the customer service only to find out they didn’t have air conditioning during winter and we have to rent a fan from them. After a slight communication, the customer service is kind enough to upgrade us to a bigger room which is slightly cooler. Big props to the customer service lady! 5 stars service !"
Very Good
309 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From £24
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Hotels in Futabacho,Yamagata
With a stay at Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs in Yamagata (Futabacho), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Yamagin Kenmin Hall and 7 minutes by foot from Yamagata Museum of Science and Industry. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kajo Park. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Stay in one of 108 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.

"The day we checked in, the onson was not provided as heater was broken. It was a huge disappointment as we just drove long hours from Tokyo and expected to rest in onson. If the hotel can suggest other onson place or provide vochur, it would be nice. But we asked and there was nothing. Breakfast was good. And the night bar was a special idea."
Very Good
65 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From £31
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Hotels in Yamagata
With a stay at Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae in Yamagata, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Beni no Kura and Utakake Inari Jinja. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Yamagin Kenmin Hall. At Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami - Daigaku Byouin mae, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 173 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

"Great clean and new hotel. Public bath is a real treat ! Bed super comfy (hard) . Loved it . Will continue to stay at this chane"
Great
75 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From £38
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Wakamatsuya

9.6/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 12, 2024|Semi Western-Style Room
SGGuest User
A wonderful place to stay in. The service was fantastic. The room was huge, much too large for just a solo traveler like me but it would have been perfect if I had brought my wife and child along. The onsen quality was great, albeit the fittings at the shower area were a bit old. The food was hands down amazing and featured great local produce. Honestly there was too much for one person to finish! What I especially liked was that they had a separate room on the first floor where if it was too early for you to check in, you could drop your luggage off, change, and then grab your gear and head to the slopes. Same thing if you intend to charge the slopes a bit more on your last day, just leave your stuff in the storage room, hit the slopes, come back and change out, hit the onsen for the last time, then go off. Definitely recommending this place to my friends visiting Zao.
Price per night from:£100

Hotels in Forest Waldberg

9.3/10
Great
Posted on Feb 23, 2026
Mon Thailand
This ryokan-style hotel boasts a beautiful location on a snow-covered mountain, right next to a stunning ski resort. The accommodations are very convenient, featuring separate shower and toilet facilities within the room. There's also a private onsen available for a small fee, offering a wonderfully private outdoor bathing experience. The hotel provides excellent shuttle services to various destinations; you can easily request a ride to the Zao Ropeway to see the Snow Monsters, as well as to restaurants, the bus station, and more.
Price per night from:£69

Matsukaneya Annex

9.1/10
Great
Posted on Dec 31, 2023|Japanese-Style Room
HKLC1807
Although it is a traditional Japanese-style inn, there are art decorations and piano music playing for a long time, making it feel leisurely and comfortable. The food quality is better than expected, with western elements added, I am very satisfied. The hotel has a shuttle bus service, but no relevant information was provided during the booking process. We walked to the hotel by ourselves, which took more than ten minutes. It was a bit embarrassing in the snow in winter.
Price per night from:£82

Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira

8.9/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 1, 2026
Guest User
The hotel has a Showa-era feel. There's no elevator, so you have to carry your luggage up yourself, thankfully it's only on the second floor. There are six private baths that can be booked in advance, and you can use them freely after 9 pm as long as no one is there – it's fantastic! After soaking in the hot springs, they even give you complimentary milk. Dinner was Yamagata beef shabu-shabu, which was delicious. I'd definitely stay here again next time I'm in Zao!
Price per night from:£52

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

8.9/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 25, 2026|Economy Double Room With Bath
MYJSTW
This hotel is located just in front of Yamagata JR / Shinkansen station, it’s perfect for a family stay especially with childrens Becos of very short distance walk only from Yamagata station. Highly recommended Becos not only location is perfect, room are clean.
Price per night from:£31

Ryuzanso

8.7/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 11, 2026
peony20347
The location is just across the road from the central cable car station. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the bus terminal to the hotel. There is a small slope of about 800 meters. One berth and two meals can eat breakfast and dinner made by the elders every day. There is a laundry and dryer. There is a snow drying room. The hot water supply of the shared bathhouse is unstable. Sometimes there is only a slight temperature and no hot water to take a bath. You can soak in the hot springs every day. It is relatively simple. I still recommend this homestay.
Price per night from:£57

Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae

8.6/10
Very Good
Posted on Oct 20, 2025
Guest User
Nice and clean business hotel very near the Yamagata train station. Location is top notch! Basic hotel with everything you'd need. There is an artificial onsen on the 14th floor, which was good for a soak after a long day. Breakfast buffet was basic but tasty. Warm foods like rice, miso soup, bacon, stir fried veggies, etc were available in addition to some pastries and bread with butter and jams. Will definitely stay again when in the Yamagata area.
Price per night from:£39

BED'n ONSEN HAMMOND

8.6/10
Very Good
Posted on Dec 12, 2025|Standard Japanese Style Room
MYIda Ida Chan
藏nice Onsen ,nearby walking to zqo repeway ,food restaurants, Friendly staff ,even we dont know japanesse but they very good translated and try to let us understand the way. 7free Onsen by the hotel just take bucket go enjoy ,own hotel Oso have.nice view from room snowing comfortable
Price per night from:£53

JURIN

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 30, 2025
mihamoonlove
After arriving at the bus stop, I found out that there are no taxis in the Zao Onsen area in the summer. I was in a pinch, so I called the inn and they arranged a free shuttle, which was very helpful! As soon as I got off the bus, a staff member greeted me with a smile and quickly carried my luggage into the inn. Once I arrived, all the staff were very polite and pleasant, leaving a very good impression! The man at the front desk was especially kind and warm, and his soft Yamagata accent was very soothing. The hot spring water temperature and quality were excellent, and the open-air bath allowed me to relax and unwind while feeling the nature. It was also very convenient to be able to watch YouTube and Netflix on the TV in my room. There was an event going on, so the menu was different from usual, but the food was excellent. Everything was delicious, and I was especially impressed by the large selection of fresh vegetables and the many options available, including one that catered to vegetarians and vegans! Overall, it was a wonderful inn, but there were some disappointments. Even though the room was renovated and comfortable, the unit bath was quite old and dated. Also, while soaking in the smaller of the two large (small) baths, the bath was so small that body soap and shampoo from people washing their bodies and hair kept getting into the hot spring, which was very unpleasant. It's a real shame to have such a wonderful hot spring bath only to be soaked in dirty water and soaps constantly seeping in. 😢 I really wish this smaller bath would be a private bath where only those who have thoroughly washed themselves in the larger large bath could enjoy a leisurely soak, eliminating the body soap and shampoo.
Price per night from:£76

Yamagata Grand Hotel

8.2/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 9, 2026
Thanasak K
I travel in winter season. There is one thing that need to be improved immediately is central air vent and window. First, I am cool liked person. I would like to open a little bit of window to let the air flow. The central air conditioner provide the warm air but it make me feel a little tight.
Price per night from:£21

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How much does a 3 star hotel cost in Yamagata City?

For 3 star hotels in Yamagata City, the average price on weekdays is £128, the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is £145.

What are the best 3 star hotels in Yamagata City with bars?

For 3 star hotels in Yamagata City with bars, Hotels in Forest Waldberg (price from £90) and JURIN (price from £84) are very popular.

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Among 3 star spa hotels in Yamagata City, Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel (price from £24) is very popular.

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Hotel Info for Tourists

Highest Price£1,421
Lowest Price£32
Number of Reviews 1,968
Total Properties33
Weekday Avg. Price£128
Weekend Avg. Price£145