Top-Rated Hotels in Yamagata

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night. All meals are served at the dining room. Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

- "Nice getaway for relaxing , romantic." - "Beautiful countryside staying in a luxurious hotel" - "Zao Kokusai" - "Lovely traditional hotel" - "Good Classical Japanese hotel vibe with nice food and hotel ensemble." - "A little pricey overall." - "Good" - "Good stay" - "For this price not so happy"

Luxury hotel with a winery and a full-service spa
An attached winery, a full-service spa, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include spa services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers.
Change of towels is available on request.
Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Restaurant • Bedding/Linens • Air Conditioner • Tv • Fireplace/Heating • Internet • Other • Balcony/Terrace • Business Services • Toiletries • Laundry • Spa

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter. Until it reopens, you will only be able to use the indoor baths. Please note that the outdoor baths, indoor baths and footbaths of "Hanareyu Hyakuhappo" are open for use as usual. Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Sauna rooms are on-site and ski storage is provided. Yama no Uta restaurant serves Japanese dishes and a breakfast buffet. Shiki no Hotel Zao is a 5-minute walk from Zao Rope Way Station, a 15-minute drive from Yamagata City Wild Plants Garden and a 90-minute drive from Okama Crater. Lina World is a 30-minute drive away. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute drive away.

- "Great place for Zao Onsen snow experience" - "We loved our stay at this hotel and would happily go back. Lovely room, the food was great and the staff were so friend" - "Will stay there again when we go to Yamagata" - "The room, sceneries and services worth the price even the location was a bit inconvenient to travel." - "The facilities and service are valued and made our stay comfortable." - "Beautiful area" - "Visit Zao onsen"

- "A great hotel in Yamagata. Staff were very polite and helpful. Facilities were good and the location was less than 15 minutes from Yamagata station. The breakfast was very good - a great selection of food each morning. " - "Location is pretty convenient. It's just 10 minutes walk from Yamagata Station. I really loved their breakfast buffet. So many choices from Western to authentic Japanese. Soft and delicious egg omelette is made to your order."

Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery features a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 19 miles of Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The ryokan also offers facilities for disabled guests. All units feature air conditioning and a TV. At the ryokan, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop, and a mini-market is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. The ryokan offers a variety of wellness options, including a public bath, an open-air bath, and yoga classes. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Yamagata Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.

- "Highly exceeded our expectations! Definitely recommend it." - "The best hote I’ve ever stayed at." - "Fantastic beer-themed ryokan" - "great culinary experience" - "Very enjoyable and very nice cosy hotel." - "Rejuvenating all-inclusive experience with local beer and friendly service" - "Worth doing it again" - "the hotel is trendy, great place for people to gather and share time with friends and family." - "It was nice but there can be improvement on set meal plan and if you could have a drink - it was expensive because they"

Central hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Yamagata
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, spa services, a microwave in a common area, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata offers 224 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. This Yamagata hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

- "Stayed here for a transitional night from flying in from Tokyo and heading to Zao Onsen for a ski trip. The bus from Yamagata airport was easy as they are timed for each flight, tap your IC card and the bus drops you off at Yamagata station, bus area is a quick walk as you go under the pedestrian bridge and it's 2 minutes to the right. Pleasant staff with limited English. Had timetables maps and other information that I needed. Room was modern clean and overall very comfy. Breakfast had Western and Japanese options (different restaurants) and the Japanese one was beautifully presented and tasty."

Providing quiet street views, Meigetsuso in Kaminoyama provides accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, and a shared lounge. Offering free private parking, the 5-star ryokan is 11 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, spa facilities, romantic restaurant, and free Wifi. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace, and a private bathroom with a bidet. There's a seating and a dining area in all units. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. The ryokan offers a variety of wellness options, including a wellness packages, a beauty services, and yoga classes. The area is popular for skiing, and car rental is available at the ryokan. Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 1.3 miles from Meigetsuso, while Lina World is 3.9 miles away. Yamagata Airport is 24 miles from the property.

- "A memorable experience!" - "Everything was so good when we were there. We will definitely be back :)" - "Lovely stay in traditional ryokan" - "An excellent stay" - "It was time too leave to soon, we had an enjoyable and relaxing stay."

Hotel with free breakfast, near Kajo Park
A restaurant, self parking, and laundry facilities are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West offers 139 accommodations with slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

- "Very quiet and calm city. Only 5mins walk from the Shinkansen station. Great value for money. Very clean and good size room. Good Japanese breakfast spread for this price. Staff is quite poor in English but they are very polite and patient. Great job!" - "Japanese food style, room is very clean and nearby the rail station." - "Excellent with good breakfast" - "Ok" - "Hotel staff were very friendly. They don’t speak English but were very patient and pleasant. The free breakfast had a lot of variety. Overall, enjoyed my stay. "

Located in Yamagata, 10 miles from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking and massage services. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The breakfast offers à la carte, American or Asian options. Yamagata Station is a 3-minute walk from Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae. Yamagata Airport is 16 miles away.

- "Lovely stay and good location" - "Clean and comfortable stay" - "Always come to stay at Daiwa when I visit Japan Yamagata" - "Nicer than your average business hotel" - "Helpful staff, close to the station and restaurants." - "Great place to stay." - "Excellent." - "Perfect two night stay in Yamagata. Location is unbeatable" - "Beautiful hotel, a great base for exploring Yamagata!" - "Very comfortable and affordable!"

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Miyasaka Museum
This hotel features self parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Toyoko Inn Yonezawa Ekimae offers 119 accommodations with slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

- "nice service and close to JR station" - "Nice" - "Convenient location to the train station. The room is cozy, but has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The water pressure is great, so it is easy to have a relaxing shower. The Japanese breakfast was delicious and had great options. The breakfast was a nice way to start the day." - "It was an absolutely amazing stay here. I stayed for 9 nights. So clean room with all necessary facilities. Breakfast was really amazing, I enjoyed breakfast everyday. Staff were very friendly and always helped me with all my needs during my stay. The hotel is at such a convenient location - Supermarkets, tens of restaurants, train station, buses and taxis are all within 2 minutes walk from hotel. "

Boasting natural hot spring baths, Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is located a 15-minute walk from JR Tendo Station, 31 mi from Sendai. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available on site. A free shuttle service from JR Tendo Station can be arranged upon prior request. Certain rooms feature a private bathroom with a spa bath, while others have free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests will find a kettle in the room. A flat-screen TV is provided. The ryokan offers soothing natural hot spring bath in natural stone tubs and an open-air hot springs bath. A shared lounge features a tatami (woven-straw) floor and view of a Japanese garden. The ryokan also offers free use of bicycles. Guests can enjoy Japanese kaiseki multi-course meal carefully prepared with local produce for dinner. Japanese set meal is served for breakfast. Yama-dera Temple is a 15-minute drive, while Jakushoji Temple is a 10-minute car ride from Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya. The nearest airport is Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport, 15 minutes by car. Sendai Airport can be reached via a 75-minute drive.

- "Very good experience and exceptional good service" - "Our stay was serene, relaxing and made even better with help from staff." - "Best hotel, wish I had stayed longer" - "Wonderful" - "beautiful garden and a good place to stay." - "Comfortable. Food not great"

Adults-only hotel in Yamagata
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and free newspapers. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Yamagata Hills Ekimae Odori offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.

- "I think it is So good " - "Nice hotel with friendly, helpful staff. The rooms are clean, spacious and well maintained. Location is within 10 minutes walk of the train station. There are many restaurants nearby (including an excellent grilled fish restaurant) and a convenience store is located just across the street." - "Nice and clean. People/staff are very helpful. This hotel to me looks alike a business hotel despite its size, it delivered what it could to customers very nicely. I look forward to staying in these hotels around Japan in the furture"

Guests at Hayamakan can enjoy traditional multi-course meals and relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths. All rooms come with a private hot-spring bath and free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby area. A free shuttle is available from JR Kaminoyama Onsen Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away and must be reserved at time of booking. Both Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or Western-style rooms with beds are available. Each room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and free parking is available. Guests can listen to the piano and relax at the lounge, which overlooks the garden. Luggage storage is offered at the front desk. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set menu for breakfast. Meals are offered at the private dining room. Hayamakan Ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Kaminoyama Castle and a 15-minute drive from Zao Country Club. Zao Ropeways are a 30-minute drive away.

- "loved staying here and highly recommend it to anyone wanting some quiet zen time. thank you to the wonderful staff who w" - "Excellent quality Love every bit of this hotel" - "AMAZING time at traditional Japanese inn with a lovely feel to calm the body and mind." - "Good onsen hotel" - "Amazing location where you can enjoy 30 min hiking to see fantastic views of the city with mountains." - "We would sincerely like to thank the all staff and I in chefs of the ryokan. Thank you for making our first trip to Japa"

Hotel in Yamagata with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
A restaurant, self parking, and dry cleaning are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine.
Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae offers 214 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Yamagata hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "The hotel is fantastically located next to the station and within walking distance of Kajo park. The room was clean and a lot larger than many other business hotels in Japan. The breakfast was decent with a variety of options to suit most diners as well." - "I would give the staff 10 stars if possible! Everyone on staff was excellent. If I could change one thing with the hotel, I would ask for the non-smoking rooms to be priced the same as the smoking rooms. "

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial elevator, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy. The wooden structure of the property portrays a traditional Japanese-style accommodations. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby. Rooms at Takamiya Miyamaso feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes, free toiletries and an electric kettle are available for guests in all rooms. Free luggage storage is available to guests. A souvenir shop can be found on site. A Japanese-style set breakfast and dinner are both available at the dining room. The Onsen Station on the Zao Chuo Ropeway is located within a 6-minute walking distance from the property. Nishi Zao Kogen is a 25-minute drive away. Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort can be accessed by ski elevators and aerial elevators that are located within a 5- to 10-minute walking distance from the property.

- "Excellent ryokan in Zoa Onsen." - "A wonderful experience" - "Japanese tradition at its best."

Hotel in Yamagata
Along with laundry facilities, this hotel has free newspapers and a front-desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. This Yamagata hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "good" - "It's very close to station. There was a nice selection for breakfast." - "The building is close to the train station. The staff was polite and helpful. The buffet vegetables were fresh and everything tasted great! " - "Room got the job done. Was small but big enough to sleep. Great staff and service. " - "Good location - pretty close to the station. Excellent service - friendly staffs." - "Good location " - "Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata is conveniently located near the train station and an easy walk to the downtown area. Not only were the staff polite and helpful, our room was comfortable and quiet. The amenities we expected were there, with the option to get additional items we needed, and extras we didn't expect, including a robe and slippers. This hotel also included a washing machine and dryer available for its guests for a reasonable cost. We would stay here again!"

Located in the Zao Onsen hot spring area, Hotel Lucent Takamiya is just a 2-minute walk away from Zao Chuo Ropeway's Onsen Station. The property offers hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi at public areas. Rooms feature an private bathroom and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area with a low table and cushions. Each is fitted with Yukata robes, a green tea set and an electric kettle. A refrigerator and a TV are also available in rooms. At Takamiya Lucent Hotel, guests can soak in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, use the sauna or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. Ski equipment rental, karaoke and massages are also available at a surcharge. A Japanese-style dinner featuring local ingredients and seasonal produces is served at the dining room. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 30-minute drive away, while Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort is a 5-minute walk away. Zao Sarukura Ski Area is accessible within a 20-minute drive.

- "I love it so much, only hope if I could stay longer." - "Good for skiing but not for relaxing"

Hotel in Yamagata with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Yamagata Grand Hotel offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Yamagata hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

- "The breskfast was excellent. The staff was very helpful." - "very good " - "Grand but somewhat dated. Room was larger than I expected. Bed comfortable. Bathroom acceptable and functional, though furnishings quite old. Friendly and helpful staff." - "The hotel is quite old, but the rooms are large and clean." - "Conveniently located ….restaurants and 7/11 nearby …breakfast ok" - "The hotel is a bit old , however, staff are friendly and nice"

28 miles from Kitakata Station in Yonezawa, Takamiya Ryokan Yamakawa offers accommodations with access to a hot spring bath, public bath, and open-air bath. This ryokan provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The accommodation features an elevator, free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. There's a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. The area is popular for skiing and fishing, and free use of bicycles is available at this 4-star ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Uesugi Shrine is 4.5 miles from the ryokan, while Yonezawa Station is 5.8 miles away. Yamagata Airport is 47 miles from the property.

- "Friendly staff, good food, comfortable room." - "good"

Hotel in Yamagata with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
This hotel features a restaurant, self parking, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a convenience store, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel offers 211 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. This Yamagata hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "A comfortable, clean business hotel with the added advantage of an onsen on the ground floor. Conveniently located in the traditional area of Yamagata on a bus route from the station. Breakfast in the top floor restaurant was buffet style." - "Nice and clean place to stay at. Very kind staff." - "Excellent service " - "Nice place, easy parking your car, quick in service. Overall this is a Good hotel in best location around Yamagata. Nevertheless, need face lift in order to adjust current condition."