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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a wooden table with a fire pit, and a deer head decoration.

A traditional Japanese tatami room with a low table, tatami mats, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

A room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A wet floor in a public restroom with multiple sinks and stools.

1. Bardenya Soho

Zao

tamura

HK$464

HK$529 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a tea set.

A room with a glass table, a chair, a small table with a teapot and cup, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

2. Chikusenso Onsen

Zao

Anderson

HK$4,202

HK$4,699 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors with a view of greenery.

3. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Zao

"Absolutely adore Kappa no Yado, and I still daydream of being in Togatta. 10/10 an absolutely beautiful experience. Every staff member was kind, helpful and thoughtful throughout our honeymoon. The grounds have a heartbeat, with hot spring water flowing through the town, bubbling forth rich life. The sounds of bear bells jingling in the street. The glow of modern Japan meets rural Japan in small notable ways."

Estevan

HK$1,238

HK$1,416 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by a fenced area, a paved road, and a hilly landscape with trees.

A room with tatami mats, a low table, a hanging exercise apparatus, and large windows.

A room with a wooden wall, a black heated floor, and a large illuminated panel.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

4. makinokutsurogizao

Zao

HK$3,232

HK$3,555 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A covered outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola structure, a hot tub, and a small rectangular pool.

A multi-story hotel with a uniform facade, numerous windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern dining area with a buffet setup, high ceilings, and large windows offering natural light.

5. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Zao

Madelaine

HK$446

HK$540 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spa area with a stone bench and a hot tub, surrounded by large windows with a forest view.

A wooden sauna with a bench, a small light, and a view of a forested area.

A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by a forested area with a small stream.

A bedroom with two beds, a small table, two chairs, and a large window with a forest view.

6. Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

Zao

HK$1,118

HK$1,230 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a round ottoman.

A spacious conference room with a patterned carpet, recessed lighting, and a large chandelier.

7. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Shiroishi

Jin Myeon

HK$404

HK$444 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden beams, a stone bath, and a view of lush greenery.

A traditional wooden structure with a stone pool and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern interior with large windows, a seating area, and a view of a landscaped garden.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and natural rock formations.

8. TAOYA Akiu

Taihaku Ward

Rand

HK$1,911

HK$2,102 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A stone-walled room with a wooden window and a stone bench.

A wooden cabin with a stone-tub hot spring, a wooden bench, and a view of a forested mountain.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a reception area with a reception desk and plants.

9. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Zaoonsen

Aileen

HK$1,100

HK$1,225 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A modern lobby with a central wooden reception desk, large windows, and contemporary seating.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

10. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Yamagata

Jennifer

HK$494

HK$544 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A man in a suit with a briefcase standing in front of a building with a sign that reads "VALUE THE".

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant.

A hotel corridor with doors numbered 2101-2118, a phone on the wall, and an emergency exit sign.

A man sitting on a bed in a hotel room with a wooden headboard, a potted plant, and a bedside table with a lamp.

11. Value The Hotel Sendai Natori

Natori

WAI

HK$367

HK$444 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

The exterior of a hotel with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling and a sign that reads "SUPERHOTEL".

A reception desk with a digital display, wooden paneling, and a green wall with plants.

A hallway with a wooden shelf displaying folded linens, a wall with a vertical garden, and a tiled floor.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden stools, a mirror, and a sink.

12. Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter

Natori

PEI HUA

HK$466

HK$513 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television displaying a scenic view.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, vending machines, and a sign indicating a Toyoko Inn Club.

A row of blue self-service lockers with a sign indicating they are available from 6:00 to 24:00.

A buffet table with various dishes, including salads, rice, and a bowl of orange vegetables, along with several cups and a menu.

13. Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West

Jonanmachi

Claire

HK$462

HK$508 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.

A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'

14. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Zaoonsen

David

HK$486

HK$560 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and a sign above the entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A compact bathroom with a bathtub, sink, toilet, and a towel hanging on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

15. Hotel Route-Inn Natori

Natori

Enrique

HK$592

HK$652 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with long wooden tables and chairs, recessed ceiling lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a shower, and a towel rack.

16. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Kasumicho

Wilson

HK$372

HK$409 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a TV.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a dark wall with a framed picture, and a wooden partition with vertical slats.

A modern hotel room with a large glass door, a bed, a desk, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and a curved staircase.

17. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Kasumicho

Jared

HK$520

HK$629 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden beams, stone steps, and a bamboo fence.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A swimming pool with a black fence, a modern building with large windows, and a clear sky.

A multi-story hotel with a traditional Japanese architectural style, featuring a large entrance with a covered walkway and a stone building adjacent to it.

18. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami

Aoba Ward

Michael

HK$1,442

HK$1,587 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a speaker.

A sign for Asian Resort with illuminated letters and a traditional architectural design.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink with a decorative bowl, and various toiletries on the counter.

19. Hotel Asian Resort

Aoba Ward

HK$898

HK$987 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, a large TV, and a skylight.

A buffet-style restaurant with multiple dining areas, a variety of food options, and a clean, modern interior.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and self-service kiosks.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

20. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

Downtown Sendai

Sampath

HK$428

HK$471 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Mt. Zao

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Zao during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Togatta Onsen

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Togatta Onsen during your travels to Zao. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Okama Crater

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

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Sumikawa Snow Park

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Zao Dairy Farm

5.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Zao Dairy Farm during your stay in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Takimidai Lookout

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Zao when you spend time at Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Learn more about Zao

Soak in the therapeutic waters of Zao Onsen's sulfur-rich hot springs after a day exploring the surreal 'snow monster' trees on nearby Mount Zao. Fox Village offers a delightful encounter with dozens of fluffy foxes, while the vibrant Okama Crater lake changes colour throughout the seasons.

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Top Zao Hotel Reviews

Sendai Royal Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"No onsen No gym Lovely place Good restaurant"

Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"The extras like cooked noodles in the evening. Ease of check in, check out."

Richmond Hotel Sendai

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing hotel with a lot of amenities and friendly staff. Very suitable for families with young children & we will return again if we are visiting Sendai!"

Hotel & Spa TOPOS Sendai Station - Caters to Men

8/10 Good

"A good place if only in Sendai for a couple days or planning to traverse the city more than stay in hotel. Expected thin walls between capsules but not between floors. Was on 1F (bottom bunk) & could hear EVERYONE walking around in bathroom above on 2F. Also the pillows are myeh!! You can ask for more for free but still not great. Worst part. Checkout is at 10am. However they close the whole onsen including ONLY showered facilities at 9:30am. So if you want to do a later shower before checkout….out of luck. Not guest friendly!"

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

8/10 Good

"酒店位置很好，就在山形站旁边。房间还可以，但比较小。停车场的位置和入口非常难找，我们绕了很大一圈才找到。另外，我把洗面奶落在酒店后曾与酒店沟通，但酒店不愿意帮忙寄出，也不愿意接受到付寄送，这点体验不好。"

Sendai Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"近仙台車站交通方便。一樓旁就是全家便利商店，每層樓有飲水機可以裝，房間、浴室大小再日本算是可以，櫃檯工作人員態度親切，很棒的經驗，會想回住。'"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

10/10 Excellent

"位置太好了，交通購物都很方便。環境很乾淨，工作人員態度也非常和善親切。"

APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita

8/10 Good

"Very nice and close by the station."

Hotel Keihan Sendai

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, good location and good, clean amenities"

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9h nine hours Sendai

2-2-8 Kokubuncho, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken

HK$230

HK$279 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)

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4-3 Tatsumachi, Aoba Ward Sendai Miyagi

HK$323

HK$355 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

7.4/10 Good! (8 reviews)

Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

1-1 Kiritoshi, Kitahase Iwanuma Miyagi

HK$356

HK$395 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

7.6/10 Good! (10 reviews)

Washington R&B Hotel Sendai Higashiguchi

1-4-25 Wakabayashi-ku Shintera Sendai Miyagi

HK$381

HK$419 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

8.6/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

2-9 Saiwa Yamagata Yamagata

HK$494

HK$544 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

9.4/10 Exceptional! (397 reviews)

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami

16 Sakunami Motoki, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi

HK$1,442

HK$1,587 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your visit to the area are APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita and The OneFive Sendai. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Zao.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Zao has to offer?

Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi: This highly rated holiday home rental in Zao has laundry facilities and WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. See all vacation rentals in Zao.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Zao, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Zao.

What's the best family accommodation in Zao?

Bardenya Soho is a ryokan with free parking and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Also, attractions in the area such as Zao Fox Village and Lina World are fun for children of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Zao.

What's the best LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, affiliated with IGLTA, that features a full-service spa and ski slopes. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Zao.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Zao?

Makinokutsurogizao is a top dog-friendly option for your stay. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Zao.

What's the best luxury place to stay in Zao?

Chikusenso Onsen is a luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Find more luxury hotels in Zao.

What's the best hotel for a trip to the slopes in Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is a top hotel for a winter getaway, and features ski-in/ski-out access and free WiFiThis hotel is located 10 minutes by car from Sumikawa Snow Park. See all ski hotels in Zao.

What is the best spa hotel in Zao?

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa is a top ski spa hotel with a restaurant. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find facials, body treatments and aromatherapy. Other popular spa hotels in Zao include Chikusenso Onsen and Yutomori Club. See all spa hotels in Zao.

What is staying in Zao like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Zao has to offer, including the mountain views, ski areas and museums. In Zao, there are 19 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Zao.

What should I see while I'm in Zao?

Natural beauty is on display at Togatta Onsen, Mt. Zao and Okama Crater. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall and Zao Dairy Farm. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Zao guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Zao?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 3°C. The rainiest months in Zao are September, August, July and October, with each month seeing an average of 203 mm of rainfall.

Zao hotels from HK$236

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Our top choices for Zao hotels

1. Bardenya Soho

2. Chikusenso Onsen

3. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

4. makinokutsurogizao

5. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

6. Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

7. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

8. TAOYA Akiu

9. Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

10. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

11. Value The Hotel Sendai Natori

12. Super Hotel Sendai Airport Inter

13. Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West

14. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

15. Hotel Route-Inn Natori

16. Comfort Hotel Yamagata

17. Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

18. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami

19. Hotel Asian Resort

20. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

Stay near popular Zao attractions

Mt. Zao

Togatta Onsen

Okama Crater

Sumikawa Snow Park

Zao Dairy Farm

Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall

Takimidai Lookout

Mt. Katsutadake

Learn more about Zao

Top Zao Hotel Reviews

Sendai Royal Park Hotel

Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Sendai

Hotel & Spa TOPOS Sendai Station - Caters to Men

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Sendai Washington Hotel

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

APA Hotel TKP Sendai-Ekikita

Hotel Keihan Sendai

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9h nine hours Sendai

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Hotel Tetora Resort Sendai Iwanuma

Washington R&B Hotel Sendai Higashiguchi

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Sendai Sakunami

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