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Zao is one of Japan’s leading ski resort regions and famous for its snow monsters in winter. It is also famous for its Okama Crater Lake (May to October).
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Miyamaso Takamiya
Book Miyamaso Takamiya in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— One of the most popular Japanese hot spring inns. This hot spring has 1900 years of history, and is filled with spring water bubbling up naturally. The nine hot ...
Zao Uta no Yado Wakamatsuya
Book Zao Uta no Yado Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)―― With a private-use hot spring baths. A beautiful view of the mountains from the rooms. 3 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mou...
Zao Kokusai Hotel
Book Zao Kokusai Hotel in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— Brimming with rustic flavor, the wooden Hachiemon bath is famous. Enjoy 100% "kakenagashi" (never recycled) sulfur bathing with floating "yu no hana" （sediment ...
Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Book Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)―― With four types of private-use hot spring baths. A beautiful view of the mountains from the large open-air public hot springs and the rooms. 3 ...
Rurikura Resort
Book Rurikura Resort in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— Six rooms that come with open-air baths. All rooms command a view of the mountains of Zao. The hot spring baths of the four group inns nearby can be enjoyed for fr...
