Yoshidaya Ryokan is located a 3-minute walk (approximately 0.24 km) from Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, 35.4 km from Yamagata Airport. This pet-friendly inn offers traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats, on-site hot springs, a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi, parking, and an Asian breakfast, plus ski-to-door access and ski storage.
9.5 38 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$115/nighttotal: A$345 (3 )
山形県山形市 Glamdays
グランデイズ
1 2
house , Yamagata Shi
This secluded guesthouse in Yamagata City, Japan, offers a peaceful forest setting with unspecified proximity to local attractions. Sleeping up to six guests, the single-bedroom property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and free internet access; a cafe area is accessible only at check-in.
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$139/nighttotal: A$417 (3 )
Slow Japan Stay | Local Yamagata Life | Apt For 4
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This apartment, offering an authentic cultural experience with tatami flooring and shoji screens, is located in a peaceful residential district of Yamagata, 8 minutes by car from Yamagata Station, with a convenience store, drugstore, and coin laundry just 100 metres away. This dwelling for up to four guests boasts a warm wooden interior, manga and retro game consoles for entertainment, and is conveniently situated for exploring local ramen restaurants, a shrine and scenic viewpoint trailhead (6 minutes walk), Zao Onsen (23 kilometres) and Yamadera Temple (25 kilometres).
10 2 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$294/nighttotal: A$882 (3 )
Skyone - Short Walk From Jr Yamagata.
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This Yamagata Shi flat is an 11-minute walk from JR Yamagata Station, providing direct bus access to Zao Ski Resort for viewing the famous 'Snow Monsters'. This apartment accommodates up to five guests and includes a fridge, freezer, microwave, and air conditioning, making it an ideal base for exploring winter attractions in the Yamagata region.
8.5 2 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$268/nighttotal: A$804 (3 )
Japanese Villa Mihatacho - Vacation Stay 71709v
3 2
house , Yamagata Shi
Japanese Villa Mihatacho, situated in Yamagata's Mihatacho district, is 1.8km from Yamagata Station and 16km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This 134 square metre property offers three bedrooms, sleeping up to 15 guests, with a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave), air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and private parking.
9.7 6 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$209/nighttotal: A$627 (3 )
Casa De Yoshi 別館 Annex一棟貸宿!大正浪漫、山寺、蔵王アクセス良好
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This private whole-house rental, offering a unique 'Taisho Roman' style, is situated directly opposite Yamagata Station, providing direct access to the Nanokamachi entertainment and dining district, and is a convenient base for exploring Zao and Ginzan Onsen. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom flat accommodates up to 4 guests, featuring a kitchen, air conditioning, and internet, and operates with a social mission to revitalise vacant homes, allowing guests to experience Yamagata's local cuisine in a relaxing, non-everyday environment.
8.8 9 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$242/nighttotal: A$726 (3 )
Onsen & Stay Oakhill
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Onsen & Stay OAKHILL is a Japanese inn located in Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, an 8-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 36km from Yamagata Airport. This hotel offers rooms with mountain views, hydro-massage baths, free Wi-Fi, and private parking, plus a ski pass sales point and convenient access to local attractions.
8.0 37 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$246/nighttotal: A$738 (3 )
Guest House Blue Doors - Vacation Stay 73130v
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
GUEST HOUSE BLUE DOORS - Vacation STAY 73130v is located in Yamagata City, just 16 kilometres from the Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort and 19 kilometres from Yamagata Airport, offering a peaceful escape outside the city centre. The property has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The one-bedroom flat is 40 square metres and can accommodate up to six guests. This self-catering apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a washing machine.
9.2 485 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$313/nighttotal: A$939 (3 )
蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Kinosato Iwashimizu Ryori no Yado is located in the Zao Onsen district, a 5-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort, a 40-minute bus ride from JR Yamagata Station, and a 40-minute drive from Zao Okama Lake. This traditional Japanese inn has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The inn features tatami flooring and futon bedding, offering a quintessential Japanese experience. Guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor hot springs, a restaurant serving local cuisine, a spa, a garden, and a tennis court.
9.9 190 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$196/nighttotal: A$588 (3 )
202 C-cabin Yamagata / Free Parking, 6 Beds
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This Yamagata City apartment offers a convenient city-centre location, within easy reach of Zao Onsen (approx. 48km), Ginzan Onsen (approx. 112km), and Yamadera (approx. 40km). This 50-square-metre studio flat sleeps up to six guests and features a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, microwave), free on-site parking for two cars, air conditioning, and a garden.
8.8 269 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$343/nighttotal: A$1029 (3 )
Yuuyu No Sato Yusa
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Yuuyu No Sato Yusa is situated in Yamagata, a short 3km drive from Lina World and 12km from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, offering a peaceful retreat in the Yamagata countryside. The establishment has received very good user ratings, with a good location and excellent cleanliness scores. The inn offers comfortable accommodation with a private bathroom and a garden, perfect for families. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a hot spring bath, a sauna, a spa, and an on-site restaurant serving delicious Asian breakfast and local cuisine.
8.6 18 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$127/nighttotal: A$381 (3 )
Suehiro Ryokan
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
This Showa-era guesthouse in central Yamagata City offers convenient access to Monte Dio's football stadium and popular cycling routes. The traditional inn features a tatami mat dining area, sleeps two guests in comfortable futons, and includes stovepipe heaters for winter warmth.
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8.9 361 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$290/nighttotal: A$870 (3 )
Hotel Koyo
1 2
ryokan , Kaminoyama-shi
Hotel Koyo is situated in Kaminoyama, just 1.8 kilometres from Kaminoyama-Onsen Station and 5 kilometres from Lina World amusement park. This traditional Japanese inn has received very good ratings for its location and excellent ratings for cleanliness. The inn offers a range of modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning in all rooms. Guests can enjoy a sauna, a spa, and a restaurant, as well as family rooms and parking.
8.3 93 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$169/nighttotal: A$507 (3 )
Sakaeya Hotel
1 2
ryokan , Tendō Shi
Sakaeya Hotel, a family-friendly inn in Tendō, Yamagata Prefecture, is conveniently located 29 kilometres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 6 kilometres from Yamagata Airport. This 1-bedroom hotel offers guests a range of amenities including multiple hot spring baths (indoor, outdoor, and private), a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi and parking, alongside well-appointed rooms with tatami mats and private bathrooms.
9.1 1073 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$313/nighttotal: A$939 (3 )
Hayamakan
1 2
ryokan , Kaminoyama-shi
Hayamakan Ryokan is located in Kaminoyama Onsen, a 5-minute drive from Kaminoyama Castle and a 15-minute drive from Zao Country Club. The accommodation has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The ryokan offers a choice of traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring and futon bedding, or Western-style rooms with beds. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including private hot spring baths, indoor/outdoor hot springs, a peaceful garden and lounge, free shuttle service, and a restaurant serving traditional multi-course meals.
9.6 147 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$906/nighttotal: A$2718 (3 )
SANGORO ONSEN LODGE
4 2
house , Zao Onsen
This entire lodge rental in Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, boasts exceptional proximity to Zao ski slopes (a 2-minute walk) and hiking trails, offering convenient access to winter sports and summer outdoor activities. Sleeping 10-20 guests comfortably across four bedrooms within an 11-square-metre space, the property includes a fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, jacuzzi, parking, and internet access; self-check-in/check-out adds further convenience.
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8.2 174 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$261/nighttotal: A$783 (3 )
Zao Plaza Hotel
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Zao Plaza Hotel, a family-friendly Japanese inn in Zaō Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, is a 6-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 35km from Yamagata Airport. This one-bedroom lodging offers on-site hot springs, a garden, free parking, Wi-Fi, room service, and a restaurant serving Asian breakfast, plus ski pass sales and storage, and a free shuttle from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal.
Frequently asked questions about holiday rentals in Yamagata
What are the top family-friendly attractions in Yamagata?
Families will love the Yamagata City Zoo, the Yamagata Prefectural Museum of Art, and the Yamagata Children's Museum. These attractions offer a great mix of entertainment and educational experiences for children of all ages.
What are the best Airbnb and holiday rentals in Yamagata?
When is the best time to book a vacation rental in Yamagata?
The best time to book a vacation rental in Yamagata is during the shoulder seasons, from April to May or September to October. You'll enjoy pleasant weather and fewer crowds compared to the peak summer season.
What are the best budget-friendly activities in Yamagata?
For budget-conscious travellers, a visit to the Yamagata Prefectural Museum of Art, a stroll through the Yamagata Castle Park, or a hike in the surrounding mountains are great options. These activities are free or have a low entrance fee.
What are the best rentals for families and kids in Yamagata?
What are the best restaurants with local dishes in Yamagata?
Try the local Yamagata beef at restaurants like the 'Yamagata Beef Steak House' or enjoy the traditional 'dashi' broth at the 'Yamagata Soba Noodle Shop'. Both offer authentic local dishes.
What are the best rentals or Airbnbs with a jacuzzi in Yamagata?
The best holiday rental or Airbnb with a jacuzzi in Yamagata is ユニテ蔵王ジョーニダ リゾート.
What are the best walking or cycling routes in Yamagata?
The Yamagata Castle Park offers a pleasant walking route with scenic views, while the cycling path along the Mogami River is a great option for exploring the countryside.
Are there pet-friendly attractions in Yamagata?
There are a few pet-friendly attractions in Yamagata, such as the Yamagata Castle Park, where dogs are welcome on leash. However, it's always a good idea to check with individual attractions for their pet policies.
What are the benefits of choosing a vacation rental in Yamagata?
Vacation rentals offer more space and privacy compared to hotels, allowing you to enjoy a more home-like experience. They also often come with kitchen facilities, enabling you to prepare your own meals and save on dining costs.
What are the top sports attractions and facilities in Yamagata?
Yamagata has a range of sports facilities, including the Yamagata City Sports Park, which offers a variety of sports fields and courts, and the Zao Onsen Ski Resort, popular for skiing and snowboarding during the winter months.
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9.2 453 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$329/nighttotal: A$987 (3 )
Wakamatsuya
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Wakamatsuya Ryokan is located in the Zao Onsen district, just a 3-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and Zao Bus Terminal, making it a convenient base for exploring the area. This hotel has consistently received excellent user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The traditional Japanese-style hotel offers a peaceful retreat with mountain views. Guests can enjoy the three public hot spring baths, a private bath, a restaurant, a bar, and a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a spa, and a garden.
Best pet friendly Yamagata holiday rentals
Among the 28 accommodations in Yamagata, here are the 1 best pet friendly rentals
8.5 350 reviews
Yamagata
10/09 – 13/09
A$155/nighttotal: A$465 (3 )
Takamiya Hotel Lucent
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Takamiya Hotel Lucent is located in the Zao Onsen hot spring area, just 2 kilometres from Zao Chuo Ropeway's Onsen Station and 5 kilometres from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The hotel enjoys a very good rating for location, cleanliness and overall experience, making it a popular choice for travellers visiting Yamagata Shi. The hotel offers a range of amenities including indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, a sauna, a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. Guests can enjoy traditional Japanese-style accommodation with tatami flooring and Yukata robes, as well as a complimentary green tea set.