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Zao, Yamagata

Zao, located on the Yamagata-Miyagi prefectural border, is a mountain park centered in the Zao Mountain Range. You can enjoy the beauty of nature there, when you visit locations such as the mysterious Okama crater lake, also known as Goshiki-numa (five-color marsh). It is known for its varying water colors which can change several times a day. Also well known is the Zao Shizen-shokubutsu-en (botanical garden), a treasure house of alpine plants. Aboard the ropeway car, you can take a bird's eye view of the whole Yamagata Basin, or enjoy the night view and the starry sky from a lodge or inn.
If you prefer heat to cold, the Zao-onsen Hot Spring at the mouth of Zao National Park is highly recommended. It has long been known as one of the best hot springs to enjoy open-air baths and public hot baths, one of which is a large open-air bath that can accommodate 200 people at a time! As for dining, you can taste dishes unique to this region such as Mongolian barbecue, a pheasant dish called 'Shinzan-nabe' (hot pot), a char dish, and boiled taro.

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Miyamaso Takamiya

    • Exterior
      • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
      • Type : Ryokan
      • Code : 1512-004

      Miyamaso Takamiya is a long-established authentic Japanese style hotel and located at the highest point in the Zao hot spring resort. Miyamaso Takamiya offers cuisine using the best of the seasonal ingredients available.

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    • From:

      JPY49,940

      USD313

      per night

    Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
    Japanese style with two rooms Non Smoking

    Japanese style room

    For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY54,560-JPY191,400

    (USD342-USD1,202)    		 Early bird discount
    Multiple nights discount
    Non-smoking room    		 Select
    Japanese and Western style room Non Smoking

    Japanese and Western style room

    For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY49,940-JPY225,500

    (USD313-USD1,416)    		 Early bird discount
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    Takamiya Hotel Lucent

      • Hotel facade
        • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
        • Type : Ryokan
        • Code : 1512-012

        Hotel Lucent Takamiya is located in front of Zao Ropeway Station and very convenient for hiking and skiing. The hotel is proud of their original cuisine which uses the freshest seasonal vegetables available.

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      • From:

        JPY22,660

        USD142

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      Main building (The Guest) Japanese style room Non Smoking 10 tatami

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

      		 No meals.

      JPY22,660-JPY104,500

      (USD142-USD656)      		 Early bird discount
      Multiple nights discount
      Non-smoking room      		 Select
      Main building (The Guest) Japanese style room Non Smoking 10 tatami

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

      		 Breakfast included

      JPY23,760-JPY107,250

      (USD149-USD673)      		 Early bird discount
      Multiple nights discount
      Non-smoking room      		 Select
      Main building (The Guest) Japanese style bedroom (Club Room) Non Smoking 30sqm

      Non designated room

      For 2 occupant(s)

      		 No meals.

      JPY25,080-JPY53,460

      (USD157-USD335)      		 Early bird discount
      Multiple nights discount
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      Takamiya Rurikura Resort

        • Exterior
          • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
          • Type : Ryokan
          • Code : 1512-024

          Takamiya Rurikura Resort is a new type of resort hotel in Zao with a uniquely designed appearance. It offers resort activities throughout the seasons. The hotel is equipped with tennis courts, hot spring baths and an indoor pool.

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        • From:

          JPY29,920

          USD187

          per night

        Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
        Twin bed room Non Smoking

        Twin bed room

        For 2 occupant(s)

        		 No meals.

        JPY29,920-JPY58,080

        (USD187-USD364)        		 Early bird discount
        Multiple nights discount
        Non-smoking room        		 Select
        Twin bed room Non Smoking

        Twin bed room

        For 2 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast included

        JPY31,240-JPY59,180

        (USD196-USD371)        		 Early bird discount
        Multiple nights discount
        Non-smoking room        		 Select
        Twin bed room Non Smoking

        Twin bed room

        For 2 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY36,080-JPY64,020

        (USD226-USD402)        		 Early bird discount
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        Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel

        • Nearest staition within 5 minutes walk
        • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
        • Hotel facade
          • Area : Yamagata, Yamagata, JP
          • Type : Business Hotel
          • Code : 1511-021

          Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel is directly connected to JR Yamagata Station, located Kajo Central skyscraper. It is the only high-rise hotel in Yamagata city. Guest may check in at the front desk on the 24th floor.

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        • From:

          JPY7,150

          USD44

          per night

        Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
        Single bed room Non Smoking 13.4sqm

        Single bed room

        For 1 occupant(s)

        		 No meals.

        JPY7,150-JPY16,830

        (USD44-USD105)        		 Non-smoking room Select
        Single bed room Non Smoking 13.4sqm

        Single bed room

        For 1 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast included

        JPY9,460-JPY19,140

        (USD59-USD120)        		 Non-smoking room Select

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        JURIN

        • Parking (free)
        • Hotel facade
          • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
          • Type : Ryokan
          • Code : 1512-014

          From JURIN, a 360-degree view of Zao is available and Asahi mountains and Iide mountain can also be seen. There are 4 types of baths including a Jet bath and an open air bath.

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        • From:

          JPY39,600

          USD248

          per night

        Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
        Japanese style bedroom Non Smoking

        Non designated room

        For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

        		 No meals.

        JPY39,600-JPY92,730

        (USD248-USD582)        		 Early bird discount
        Multiple nights discount
        Non-smoking room        		 Select
        Japanese style bedroom Non Smoking

        Non designated room

        For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast included

        JPY40,700-JPY94,380

        (USD255-USD592)        		 Early bird discount
        Multiple nights discount
        Non-smoking room        		 Select
        Japanese style bedroom Non Smoking

        Non designated room

        For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY45,320-JPY101,970

        (USD284-USD640)        		 Early bird discount
        Multiple nights discount
        Non-smoking room        		 Select

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        Meitoya So

          • Hotel facade
            • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
            • Type : Ryokan
            • Code : 1512-003

            Ogi no Yakata Okazakiya Ryokan is located among trees that change their leaves in the four seasons, and displays the flowers growing nearby in the lobby, corridor and the guest rooms.

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            JPY20,240

            USD127

            per night

          Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
          Club room Japanese style Twin bed room without bath Non Smoking 8tatami

          Japanese style room

          For 2 occupant(s)

          		 No meals.

          JPY20,240-JPY48,840

          (USD127-USD306)          		 Early bird discount
          Multiple nights discount
          Non-smoking room          		 Select
          Club room Japanese style Twin bed room without bath Non Smoking 8tatami

          Japanese style room

          For 2 occupant(s)

          		 Breakfast included

          JPY21,340-JPY49,940

          (USD134-USD313)          		 Early bird discount
          Multiple nights discount
          Non-smoking room          		 Select
          Club room Japanese style Twin bed room without bath Non Smoking 8tatami

          Japanese style room

          For 2 occupant(s)

          		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY26,400-JPY54,560

          (USD165-USD342)          		 Early bird discount
          Multiple nights discount
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          Zao Onsen Zao Plaza Hotel

          • Parking (free)
          • Hotel facade
            • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
            • Type : Ryokan
            • Code : 1512-049

            Located high in the mountains, a magnificent view of Zao mountain can be seen from the guest rooms, open-air bath and restaurant.

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          • From:

            JPY22,660

            USD142

            per night

          Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
          Japanese style room Non Smoking 10tatami

          Japanese style room

          For 1 occupant(s)

          		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY22,660

          (USD142)          		 Multiple nights discount
          Non-smoking room          		 Select
          Japanese style room Non Smoking 10tatami

          Japanese style room

          For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

          		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY33,660-JPY147,950

          (USD211-USD929)          		 Multiple nights discount
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          Kinosato

            • Exterior
              • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
              • Type : Ryokan
              • Code : 1512-041

              The 1st Japanese style hotel in Zao. You can enjoy the view of Zao Mountains from your room and main bath. Situated in a quiet location, the hotel is particularly good for families and female-only groups.

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            • From:

              JPY33,220

              USD208

              per night

            Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
            Superior Japanese style room Non Smoking 10tatami

            Japanese style room

            For 1 occupant(s)

            		 No meals.

            JPY33,220

            (USD208)            		 Early bird discount
            Multiple nights discount
            Non-smoking room            		 Select
            Superior Japanese style room Non Smoking 10tatami

            Japanese style room

            For 1 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast included

            JPY34,320

            (USD215)            		 Early bird discount
            Multiple nights discount
            Non-smoking room            		 Select
            Japanese Modern Superior Twin room Non Smoking 12tatami

            Twin bed room

            For 1 occupant(s)

            		 No meals.

            JPY35,420

            (USD222)            		 Early bird discount
            Multiple nights discount
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            Zao Waka no Yado Wakamatsuya

            • Parking (free)
            • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
            • Exterior
              • Area : Zao Onsen, Yamagata, JP
              • Type : Ryokan
              • Code : 1512-006

              Located at the upland of Zao hot springs resort and offers the magnificent views of mountains. Natural hot spring cures your fatigue. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine, prepared with seasonal fresh ingredients is delicious.

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            • From:

              JPY40,700

              USD255

              per night

            Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
            Japanese style room Non Smoking

            Japanese style room

            For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

            		 No meals.

            JPY40,700-JPY124,740

            (USD255-USD783)            		 Multiple nights discount
            Non-smoking room            		 Select
            Japanese style room Non Smoking

            Japanese style room

            For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast included

            JPY47,520-JPY135,300

            (USD298-USD849)            		 Multiple nights discount
            Non-smoking room            		 Select
            Japanese style room Non Smoking

            Japanese style room

            For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

            JPY55,000-JPY92,400

            (USD345-USD580)            		 Multiple nights discount
            Non-smoking room            		 Select

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