Where to stay in Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture hotels & accommodations
Most of the Metropolitan hotels are just beside the JR stations and Metropolitan Yamagata hotel is itself in the station building. I have stayed in this hotel a few times and I like the excellent location. The room is clean and spacious. There are many eateries nearby and also a shopping centre in the building. I strongly recommend this hotel for first time visitors ...
If you are going to Zao Onsen for ski or snowboard, you have to know that all the hotels here are not ski-in and ski-out. So book a hotel with a good location is very important. Takamiya Hotel Lucent is just in front of the central ropeway center, very easy to go up to the mountain. Many of my friends they all recommend Takamiya Hotel Lucent, because of its friendly ...
The place is located about a 10 min walk to the nearest ski lift, has two hot springs that were excellent after a day of skiing. The dinner was exceptional, with fresh meats, sashimi, soups, veggies. There are a couple of massage chairs in the lounge, that were utilized by me a lot. The rooms were large and the tatami futons were actually very comfortable and I slep...
All Staff is very excellent in good manner, hospitality and helpful. Hotel sells cake and breakfast, but it didn't include on our stay. We stay on Feb 16, 2017 winter season for go to Zao Onsen. However, we arrived late fr Hakodate - Yamagata in which last bus operated up to 20pm. Thus, we prefer to re-arrange schedule and staff recommend Public onsen by taxi. The taxi...
[Plus] 1. Very good service 2. Very good location - (1 minute walk to Zao Rope Way) 3. Nice view from breakfast room 4. Reply my email within an hour 5. Pick-up service ----------------- [Minus] 1. Room rate was a bit too high in comparison with our expectations 2. Dinner was just average - Not "Wow" ----------------- [Other] Zao onsen is a quite small town...
I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and was impressed with the value I got from my stay. I paid about USD50 per night for this business class hotel and will definitely returns owing to its superiority on: 1) location - the hotel is located just a mere 500m from the Yamagata train station and regional inter-city bus station (to Sendai, Zao Onsen, Kaminoyama). The hotel ...
A nice Ryokan that offer good service and hospitality with some staff speaking english. Walking distance to ropeways and train station. Room is of reasonable size and very clean. They have both private and public bath.
We stayed 2 nights at APA Hotel Yamagata-Ekimae-Odori from 7th Nov to 9th Nov. The hotel situated from a walkable distance from JR Yamagata train station. The checkin-checkout procedure was fast and smooth. We were informed that we can get free small breakfast (bread + drinks) each morning which was nice (we didn't end up coming down to take it though since we don't us...
The location is super. Just beside the JR station with excellent cityviews of yamagata. An overnite operated supermarket is nearby. This is a super experience living in yamagata.
If i will come Yamagata. i will come here again surely. Recommend to advise cust for pick up on the day arrive by close contach such email or message. final word, "Valuable place.. " Pra-orn W.(Thailand)
We were a family of three. Spent one night at Hammond & were very impressed by the ryokan staff! They tried their very best to accomodate us, drove us back & forth between Hammond & cable car station, gave constructive ideas about the hiking trail. The ryokan itself is dated but generally it is clean & organised. The hot spring is small but traditional & "authentic". F...
awesome hotel for hot spa awesome hotel for room and awesome service in this hotel
We spent 3N/4D perched above the JR Tsuruoka station plaza; a one minute walk across the station parking lot. Great access: the local tourist assistance desk, and the local bus terminal that provides access to Dewa Sanzan are in the same plaza. That being said, we can't recall ever hearing a train, bus or car noise in our room, which says much about the good soundproo...
The room is big and clean. The onsen in the hotel is nice and comfortable. You can not use soap in the public onsen outside the hotel. The hotel owners are willing to provide any assistance you need. For example, I can not find any shop that sells apple and strawberry then I ask help for that to the hotel owner, he gave me one bag with 5 sweet apple in 10 minutes!!! It...
We were made amazingly welcome and received terrific assistance to best enjoy our stay. Traditional dinner, breakfast, futon on tatami floor, koi in the pond, lovely big onsen, etc etc. We were seeking a traditional experience and that’s what we got.
Friendly & helpful staff. Willing to go of their way to even though there was a language barrier. The guys in the ski shop were so good. Highly recommend this motel. We will be back I would to think next winter
This is probably the biggest room I've ever seen in a hotel in Japan (considering I paid the rate of a budget hotel). Hotel is a bit of a walk from Yamagata station but it is near a mall and some food places so I'd say it's a convenient spot once you have arrived. Everything would have been great if not for the pillow that felt like a sack of rice.
I've stayed in this city for a few days changing between several hotel. This is the best for the money. Pro: Very nice breakfast, with lots of variety Very friendly staff Car Park is free Room is big enough Breakfast until 10am Check time is 11am Cons: Car park is a bit far but managable
The hotel (rather than a ryokan) is situated within walking distance from the train station and all sights. Staff is extremly friendly and caring to make on feel at home. Very nice public bath on the top floor, incl. open air bath. Extensive japanese breakfast buffet. Only downturn was that the bathroom could have been cleaned a bit more thoroughly.
We paid $185 for one night including breakfast and dinner. Dinner was great and plentyful. There are 4 onsen pools and each will melt u in total relaxation. Topping it off with exceptional Japanese service that make you felt at home like being the king in ones cattle. Hotel has free pick up at the yamagata station at 1600 hrs and drop off at 0930 and 1530 hrs. Howe...
This ryokan has its price, but it‘s definitely worth it! The location is great, at the outskirts of peaceful Kaminoyams, close to mountains, woods and Onsen, with a really nice public bath and great, comfortable Japanese-style rooms! The staff is incredibly helpful in any situation or troubles, and heartwarmingly welcoming, and the traditional Japanese breakfast is als...
Gréât location really nice city. A basic Japanese business type of hotel with clean rooms and friendly helpful staff. Really enjoyed the stay. The Internet wasn’t very speedy but everything else was fine.
Room size is OK to stay 2 persons in a room but it's a little small if you're not small. Anyway facility in a room is excellent especially for coffee lover, coffee machine is available in your room! Location of the hotel is just 5 minutes walk from train station. Even backpack travellers can stay in this hotel conveniently. Front desk service supports us very well.
Very good location as it is juz beside a ski centre with a ski school. The hotel staffs are very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the 2 onsens so much. Great experience for me to try their open air onsen on a winter snowing day haha. One of the service provided that shocked me is they will drive you anytime to anywhere in Zao Area. I appreciate that so much. This Zao T...
other reviews seem to suggest that there is only 1 small onsen, which is not true. there are 2 small onsen of natural sulphur base and 1 big one of normal colourless spring water. i have thoroughly enjoyed the onsen. the hotel is also near the famous natural big onsen, within 15min walk. u can buy the ticket at the hotel at 400yen and save 100yen. the service is good...
The place is beautiful and our room was both large and comfortable. The onsen is huge and lovely. Service is tops, from free train station transfers to handing us umbrellas for the rainy evening and storing our luggage while we toured Yamadera after we checked out. I wanted to do a special call out to Miki, their English-speaking staff member, who helped us get hol...
I had a wonderful time at this onsen hotel! The service was excellent, the hotel was beautifully preserved, and the meals were excellent! I told some Japanese people in a city about 2 hours away that I would be staying at this hotel and they seemed to be impressed.
It is a quite an old but very clean Japanese ryokan. The room provided is at third level without lift. It might be a problem if you carry a big luggage. The friendly host can communicate in English quite well and is very helpful by providing an umbrella during raining day. The ryokan also provides free entrance tickets to the 3 public hot spring bath within Zao hot...
I booked Tsuruya Ryokan for my parents-in-law(60's couple) who from the overseas to visit my home town. To be honest I was worried about if they could feel comfortable for few nights, however they absolutely loved there and had a wonderful experience. Especially they were really happy to sleep on the western style low bed instead Futon bed on the floor, which made the ...
Hotel is right in front of Yamagata JR Station. The Japanese buffet breakfast is great. Staff is welcoming and friendly, and get things done very quickly. Their indoor restaurant serves decent meals at reasonable prices. Shopping is within minutes walk, and a 24 hours supermarket is just at the backyard of the hotel. Yamagata City is a good base to explore the prefec...
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Location was good, very close to main transportation line. Room was also bigger than most hotels. However they do not provide free wifi. There also is no "Do Not Disturb" sign.
The staff invites me to join their dinner, and we have lots of talking about everything. It is great if you like to know more about the local culture and people. Living in this guest house makes me feel I'm a member of the family. Although the location is a little bit far away from the station, I will definitely choose this guesthouse again next time I visit Yamagata.
We spent 3N/4D perched above the JR Tsuruoka station plaza; a one minute walk across the station parking lot. Great access: the local tourist assistance desk, and the local bus terminal that provides access to Dewa Sanzan are in the same plaza. That being said, we can't recall ever hearing a train, bus or car noise in our room, which says much about the good soundproo...
This is probably the biggest room I've ever seen in a hotel in Japan (considering I paid the rate of a budget hotel). Hotel is a bit of a walk from Yamagata station but it is near a mall and some food places so I'd say it's a convenient spot once you have arrived. Everything would have been great if not for the pillow that felt like a sack of rice.
All Staff is very excellent in good manner, hospitality and helpful. Hotel sells cake and breakfast, but it didn't include on our stay. We stay on Feb 16, 2017 winter season for go to Zao Onsen. However, we arrived late fr Hakodate - Yamagata in which last bus operated up to 20pm. Thus, we prefer to re-arrange schedule and staff recommend Public onsen by taxi. The taxi...
We stayed 2 nights at APA Hotel Yamagata-Ekimae-Odori from 7th Nov to 9th Nov. The hotel situated from a walkable distance from JR Yamagata train station. The checkin-checkout procedure was fast and smooth. We were informed that we can get free small breakfast (bread + drinks) each morning which was nice (we didn't end up coming down to take it though since we don't us...
The hotel located in good location. Easy to find the restaurants. Many malls and supermarket are around this hotel.
Gréât location really nice city. A basic Japanese business type of hotel with clean rooms and friendly helpful staff. Really enjoyed the stay. The Internet wasn’t very speedy but everything else was fine.
This is a very nice inn directly at foot of the mountain hike. The accomodations are typical of a Japanese Minshuku. The helpfulness and kindness of the staff is superior.
There is a supermarket just across the street. Super friendly staff and good breakfast. Ample parking space.
I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and was impressed with the value I got from my stay. I paid about USD50 per night for this business class hotel and will definitely returns owing to its superiority on: 1) location - the hotel is located just a mere 500m from the Yamagata train station and regional inter-city bus station (to Sendai, Zao Onsen, Kaminoyama). The hotel ...
Room size is OK to stay 2 persons in a room but it's a little small if you're not small. Anyway facility in a room is excellent especially for coffee lover, coffee machine is available in your room! Location of the hotel is just 5 minutes walk from train station. Even backpack travellers can stay in this hotel conveniently. Front desk service supports us very well.
Hotel is right in front of Yamagata JR Station. The Japanese buffet breakfast is great. Staff is welcoming and friendly, and get things done very quickly. Their indoor restaurant serves decent meals at reasonable prices. Shopping is within minutes walk, and a 24 hours supermarket is just at the backyard of the hotel. Yamagata City is a good base to explore the prefec...
People know that Japan is clean, and this hotel provides cleanliness room, nice location but average breakfast. However, I stayed just one night before working so it is satisfied.
I've stayed in this city for a few days changing between several hotel. This is the best for the money. Pro: Very nice breakfast, with lots of variety Very friendly staff Car Park is free Room is big enough Breakfast until 10am Check time is 11am Cons: Car park is a bit far but managable
The location is super. Just beside the JR station with excellent cityviews of yamagata. An overnite operated supermarket is nearby. This is a super experience living in yamagata.
Very close to the train station. Clean room but in need of refurbishment. Good breakfast selection. Lady who checked us in spoke excellent English.
It is a quite an old but very clean Japanese ryokan. The room provided is at third level without lift. It might be a problem if you carry a big luggage. The friendly host can communicate in English quite well and is very helpful by providing an umbrella during raining day. The ryokan also provides free entrance tickets to the 3 public hot spring bath within Zao hot...
Good and cheap. Conveniently located near aeon which has many good food options
We had a very pleasant stay ..will choose this hotel again if come to visit yamagata next time...And will reconmend it to friends & relatives
I had a very good experience. The staff was very friendly and helpfull. I would definitely recommend this Hotel !.
First time travelling to heavy snow place, driving completely hopeless and the car was not well equipped. However, the staff was very helpful to solve the problem. Josh was extremely kind to us and he works there in Winter (perfect English so that we could communicate well). The hotsprings were fantastic !
The room is big and clean. The onsen in the hotel is nice and comfortable. You can not use soap in the public onsen outside the hotel. The hotel owners are willing to provide any assistance you need. For example, I can not find any shop that sells apple and strawberry then I ask help for that to the hotel owner, he gave me one bag with 5 sweet apple in 10 minutes!!! It...
The room was clean, quiet, and spacious for a business hotel. The bed, sheets, and climate control were especially comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. The only downside is that people with tattoos are not allowed in their onsen.
the hotel was the same as all the other route inn hotels, service was good, breakfast probably the best part. Rooms were really clean and the cleaning staff were extremely shy but friendly. Beware that your fridge will be off when you return after the cleaning service. All in all a basic hotel with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
About 12-minute walk from Yonezawa station. Hotel is on the quiet side of town it seems. The shops and eating places are on the other side of station. Yonezawa is called a city but it is very quiet with not many cars on the roads. Many beef restaurants in front of the station; station building had no eating places, only one convenience store and two omiyage [souvenir]...
All Route Inn hotels have the same crap internet, they are solely for business travelers or cheap tourist accom for short stays
surprise hotel has public hot-spring area, that's great
Simply the best possible experience I could have asked for. The staff was extremely attentive and cooperative to our needs. The service was fast and very polite. The food was exceptional. I will never stay anywhere else in Zao.
Most of the Metropolitan hotels are just beside the JR stations and Metropolitan Yamagata hotel is itself in the station building. I have stayed in this hotel a few times and I like the excellent location. The room is clean and spacious. There are many eateries nearby and also a shopping centre in the building. I strongly recommend this hotel for first time visitors ...
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Most of the Metropolitan hotels are just beside the JR stations and Metropolitan Yamagata hotel is itself in the station building. I have stayed in this hotel a few times and I like the excellent location. The room is clean and spacious. There are many eateries nearby and also a shopping centre in the building. I strongly recommend this hotel for first time visitors ...
The place is located about a 10 min walk to the nearest ski lift, has two hot springs that were excellent after a day of skiing. The dinner was exceptional, with fresh meats, sashimi, soups, veggies. There are a couple of massage chairs in the lounge, that were utilized by me a lot. The rooms were large and the tatami futons were actually very comfortable and I slep...
[Plus] 1. Very good service 2. Very good location - (1 minute walk to Zao Rope Way) 3. Nice view from breakfast room 4. Reply my email within an hour 5. Pick-up service ----------------- [Minus] 1. Room rate was a bit too high in comparison with our expectations 2. Dinner was just average - Not "Wow" ----------------- [Other] Zao onsen is a quite small town...
A nice Ryokan that offer good service and hospitality with some staff speaking english. Walking distance to ropeways and train station. Room is of reasonable size and very clean. They have both private and public bath.
If i will come Yamagata. i will come here again surely. Recommend to advise cust for pick up on the day arrive by close contach such email or message. final word, "Valuable place.. " Pra-orn W.(Thailand)
We paid $185 for one night including breakfast and dinner. Dinner was great and plentyful. There are 4 onsen pools and each will melt u in total relaxation. Topping it off with exceptional Japanese service that make you felt at home like being the king in ones cattle. Hotel has free pick up at the yamagata station at 1600 hrs and drop off at 0930 and 1530 hrs. Howe...
I had a wonderful time at this onsen hotel! The service was excellent, the hotel was beautifully preserved, and the meals were excellent! I told some Japanese people in a city about 2 hours away that I would be staying at this hotel and they seemed to be impressed.
I booked Tsuruya Ryokan for my parents-in-law(60's couple) who from the overseas to visit my home town. To be honest I was worried about if they could feel comfortable for few nights, however they absolutely loved there and had a wonderful experience. Especially they were really happy to sleep on the western style low bed instead Futon bed on the floor, which made the ...
Lovely relaxing, peaceful, self-contained ryokan perfect for getting away from it all. The breakfasts and dinners were magnificent (Japanese style). The staff were attentive & helpful (suggesting the nearby river cruise as a morning activity). We were picked up & dropped off at the train station & driven to the starting point for the river cruise. The rooms were comf...
We opted to come here for the Onsen and the public Onsen was beautiful; however there are no pictures allowed. I took a solo picture before I saw the sign and the hotel was aware, I wonder if there were cameras? The private Onsens did not match the pictures the hotel proposed. It was great to experience the natural Onsen, nonetheless! Beautiful! Only wish was you can...
This is a very nice ryokan style resort. Clean, tasteful and beautifully situated in Zao Onsen - close to the Zao Ropeway. They have both an outdoor and indoor onsen - both small, but lovely and clean. The rooms are nice, traditonal japanese rooms with tatami mat and futons - the room we got had a great view of the mountains. The owners and staff were all lovely and we...
First time travelling to heavy snow place, driving completely hopeless and the car was not well equipped. However, the staff was very helpful to solve the problem. Josh was extremely kind to us and he works there in Winter (perfect English so that we could communicate well). The hotsprings were fantastic !
Location is great near bus stop, staff can speak English , dinner is good and service is good to me like stay at home
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Frequently asked questions
What's the average price of a hotel in Yamagata?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Yamagata is USD 149. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Yamagata is USD 198. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Yamagata is USD 352.
What's the average price of a hotel in Yamagata this weekend?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Yamagata this weekend is USD 149. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Yamagata this weekend is USD 183. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Yamagata this weekend is USD 366.
What's the average price of a hotel in Yamagata tonight?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Yamagata tonight is USD 149. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Yamagata tonight is USD 165. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Yamagata tonight is USD 326.
What are the best hotels in Yamagata near Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort?
Verified travelers to Yamagata who stayed near Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort have given top reviews to MEITO RESORT LUCENT TAKAMIYA, Zao Shiki no Hotel and Matsukaneya Annex.
What are the best hotels in Yamagata near Frost Covered Trees of Zao?
Verified travelers to Yamagata who stayed near Frost Covered Trees of Zao have given top reviews to MEITO RESORT LUCENT TAKAMIYA, Zao Shiki no Hotel and Matsukaneya Annex.
What are the most popular hotels in Yamagata?
Some of our most popular hotels in Yamagata are Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata and Richmond Hotel Yamagata-ekimae.
What are the best hotels in Yamagata for couples?
Hotels in Yamagata that are highly rated by couples include Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata and Richmond Hotel Yamagata-ekimae.
What are the best hotels in Yamagata for families?
Hotels in Yamagata that are highly rated by families include Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata and Richmond Hotel Yamagata-ekimae.
What hotels in Yamagata have the best views?
Verified travelers to Yamagata have given top reviews for the views at Yumeminoyado Kansyokan, SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE and Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya Ryokan.
What hotels in Yamagata have the best breakfast?
Verified travelers to Yamagata have given top reviews for the breakfast at Hotel Symphony Sagae Onsen, Yumeminoyado Kansyokan and SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE.