Tendo Hotel, a recently renovated Japanese inn, is conveniently located in Tendō City, 6 kilometres from Yamagata Airport and 30 kilometres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, on-site hot spring baths (public and private), a fitness centre, indoor play area, free bicycle use, and a free shuttle service to/from Tendo Train Station (advance booking required).
9.3 573 reviews
Yamagata
06/01 – 10/01
$376/nighttotal: $1504 (4 )
Gokan No Yu Tsuruya
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
This ryokan is situated in Zaoonsen, a short 5-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Chuo Ropeway, with Zao Sanroku Ropeway and Zao Super Slider within a 15-minute walk. The inn offers convenient ski-in/ski-out access, a full-service spa, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool, perfect for a relaxing getaway in the stunning Zao mountains.
8.4 733 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$247/nightfor 1 night
Meitoya So
1 4
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Meitoya Sou is a modern Japanese inn situated in Junmachi, Yamagata, approximately 27 kilometres from Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport. This ryokan offers guests a unique blend of traditional Japanese hospitality and modern design, featuring natural hot springs, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and access to nearby ski and snowboard destinations.
9.7 49 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$205/nightfor 1 night
203 C-cabin Yamagata / City Center 4beds 1 Parking
1 4
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This Yamagata City apartment offers convenient city-centre living, within easy reach of supermarkets and a 30-minute (48km) drive from Zao Onsen, 70-minute (112km) drive from Ginzan Onsen, and a 25-minute (40km) drive from Yamadera. The self-contained flat sleeps four guests in four single beds, features a cafe-style interior, a kitchen with fridge, freezer, and microwave, air conditioning, a garden, parking, and a separate bathroom with shower.
8.7 107 reviews
Yamagata
07/07 – 28/07
$133/nighttotal: $2793 (21 )
Matsupokkuri
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Matsupokkuri Ryokan is located in Zaō Onsen, a popular hot spring resort town just 18 kilometres from the Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This family-friendly inn has received very good ratings for its cleanliness, location and overall experience. The inn has one bedroom and one bathroom, covering 13 square metres. Guests can enjoy free private parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, ski storage, and access to the natural hot springs.
9.2 225 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$252/nightfor 1 night
Casa De Yoshi 一棟貸し
1 4
house , Yamagata Shi
CASA DE YOSHi is a self-catering house situated in Yamagata, just 16 kilometres from Yamagata Airport and 16 kilometres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This 180 square metre property boasts a shared kitchen and lounge, a private terrace, and a private bathroom for each guest room.
8.6 340 reviews
Yamagata
07/07 – 28/07
$352/nighttotal: $7392 (21 )
Yuuyu No Sato Yusa
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Yuuyu No Sato Yusa, a traditional Japanese inn, is located in Yusa, offering good access to local sights without being in the town centre. This ryokan provides complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site parking, room service, and features a garden, spa, sauna, and jacuzzi, with select rooms offering balconies and in-room beverages.
9.8 16 reviews
Yamagata
06/01 – 10/01
$1152/nighttotal: $4608 (4 )
一棟貸切コテージ・Cottage(ユニテ蔵王ジョーニダ・リゾート)
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This one-bedroom cottage is situated in the Jōnidā Resort within the Zao district of Yamagata City, offering a secluded retreat surrounded by the scenic beauty of Mount Zao, just a short distance from the Unite Cafe and the Sky Walk. The cottage sleeps six guests and boasts a spacious living area, a well-equipped kitchen, a luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi, and expansive windows showcasing breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
9.0 2 reviews
Yamagata
06/01 – 10/01
$2280/nighttotal: $9120 (4 )
一棟貸しSnowfall Meteor 藏王滑雪場包棟小木屋可容納 21 人
6 2
apartment , Kaminoyama-shi
The 一棟貸し Snowfall Meteor apartment is located in Kaminoyama, just 2.2 kilometres from the popular Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. This property benefits from very good user ratings and excellent cleanliness ratings. The apartment offers 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious living area across 200 square metres, comfortably accommodating up to 29 guests. Amenities include a private hot tub, a garden, free Wi-Fi, parking, and a convenient location close to Yamagata Airport.
Chidori Cottage is a self-catering property located in a peaceful Yamagata City neighbourhood near a historic Buddhist temple, approximately 15 minutes’ drive (24km) from Yamagata Station and 30 minutes’ drive (48km) from Yamagata Airport. This one-bedroom cottage sleeps two, boasts a fully equipped kitchen with high-end cookware, a private garden with seasonal vegetables, a spacious deck, and luxury amenities including Aesop toiletries and a deep soaking tub; nearby attractions include forest trails and Zao Onsen Ski Resort.
9.7 32 reviews
Yamagata
06/01 – 10/01
$239/nighttotal: $956 (4 )
Up To 9 Guests | Entire | Hidden Traditional
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This fully renovated traditional Japanese house in Mihate-machi, Yamagata City, is a 3.7km drive from Yamagata Station and conveniently located near Kajo Park, Yamadera Temple, and Zao Onsen. The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property sleeps four guests and features a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious wood deck, eco-friendly pellet stoves, and high-quality toiletries including YOLU shampoo, Aesop soap, and Muji toothpastes.
8.5 129 reviews
Yamagata
07/07 – 28/07
$97/nighttotal: $2037 (21 )
Zao Onsen Takamiya Hotel Hammond
1 2
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Ryokan with an excellent rating of 85% based on 129 reviews. This accommodation is located in Yamagata Shi.
Best family friendly Yamagata vacation rentals
Among the 28 accommodations in Yamagata, here are the 4 best family friendly rentals
8.9 1820 reviews
Yamagata
02/01 – 06/01
$4025/nighttotal: $16100 (4 )
Zao Shiki No Hotel
4 8
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Zao Shiki no Hotel is located in the Zao Onsen district, just a minute's walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and a 5-minute walk from the Zao Rope Way Station. It has a very good user rating, a very good location rating, and an excellent cleanliness rating. This traditional Japanese inn offers a choice of rooms with tatami flooring and futon beds or Western-style rooms with beds and carpets. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, enjoy the open-air bath "Shirakaba-no-yu" (except during winter), and use the sauna, ski storage, gift shop, and massage services.
8.8 269 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$385/nightfor 1 night
Yuuyu No Sato Yusa
1 4
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.
9.3 1204 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$578/nightfor 1 night
Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya
1 4
ryokan , Tendō Shi
Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is a traditional Japanese inn located in Tendō Shi, a 15-minute walk from JR Tendo Station and a 50-kilometre drive from Sendai. This highly-rated accommodation has received excellent reviews for its cleanliness, location and overall experience. The inn features a shared lounge with tatami flooring and views of a beautiful Japanese garden. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a spa, fitness centre, swimming pool, bar and free bicycle rental. There are also natural hot springs, a complimentary shuttle service from the train station, and local cuisine prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
8.2 174 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$466/nightfor 1 night
Zao Plaza Hotel
1 4
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.
Best Yamagata vacation rentals with parking
9.6 8 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$283/nightfor 1 night
Kominka Resort Nijuyondai - Vacation Stay 24402v
2 4
house , Nanyō Shi
Kominka Resort Nijuyondai, a spacious house in Nanyō, is conveniently located approximately 16 kilometres from both Kaminoyama-Onsen and Akayu stations, providing easy access to public transport and major attractions including Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort (29km), Takahata Station (24km), Yonezawa Station (34km), Yamagata Station (18km), and Lina World (19km). This 264 square metre property boasts three bedrooms, one bathroom, and comfortably accommodates up to 19 guests, offering a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and air conditioning.
8.1 127 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$326/nightfor 1 night
Yoshidaya
1 4
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
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.
8.4 200 reviews
Yamagata
06/01 – 10/01
$182/nighttotal: $728 (4 )
Annex Fujiya Ryokan
1 2
ryokan , Kaminoyama-shi
Annex Fujiya Ryokan is located in the Kaminoyama Hot Spring area, a 20-minute walk from JR Kaminoyama Onsen Station, a 10-minute walk from Kamiyama Castle, and a 35-minute drive from Yamagata Airport. The ryokan is highly rated for cleanliness and overall experience, with guests praising its comfortable and traditional atmosphere. The Japanese inn offers a range of amenities and activities, including a hot spring bath, free-use bicycles, and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine at the dining room, included in meal-inclusive plans, and can also take advantage of massage services for an additional charge.
9.9 53 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$282/nightfor 1 night
ホストは侍の子孫
ハスキー犬がお出迎え
築150年一棟貸し
「古民家リゾート廿四代」
1 4
cabin , Nanyō Shi
This renovated 150-year-old farmhouse, situated in a rural area of Nanyō City, Yamagata Prefecture, offers easy access to local hiking trails and chestnut picking. Sleeping up to 10 guests, the property boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge and microwave, a garden with a koi pond, on-site BBQ facilities, a large screen for 4K video entertainment, and anti-viral bedding.
Frequently Asked Questions about vacation rentals in Yamagata
What should a first-time visitor not miss in Yamagata?
You definitely shouldn't miss the Zao Fox Village, where you can see hundreds of foxes roaming freely. The Yamadera Temple is a must-see, perched on a cliff face with stunning views. And for some delicious local cuisine, head to the Yamagata City Central Wholesale Market.
What are the best Airbnb and vacation rentals in Yamagata?
Which neighborhood in Yamagata should you consider for a vacation rental?
The neighbourhood of Sagae is a great choice, with its peaceful atmosphere and easy access to the Zao Onsen ski resort. The city centre of Yamagata is also a good option, with plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions within walking distance.
What are the top family-friendly attractions in Yamagata?
The Yamagata City Zoo is a great place to spend a day with the kids, and the nearby Yamagata Prefectural Museum of Art has interactive exhibits. The Zao Ropeway is also a fun adventure for all ages, offering panoramic views of the mountains.
What are the best rentals for families and kids 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 and September to October, when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are smaller.
What are the best rentals or Airbnbs with a jacuzzi in Yamagata?
What events or festivals should visitors check out in and around Yamagata?
The Yamagata Summer Festival in August is a lively event with fireworks and traditional dances. The Zao Snow Monster Festival in February is spectacular, with the snow-covered trees resembling mythical creatures.
What are the best budget-friendly activities in Yamagata?
Take a walk along the Mogami River, enjoy a picnic in the Yamagata City Park, or visit the free Yamagata Prefectural Museum of Art. You can also explore the many hiking trails in the surrounding mountains.
What are the best restaurants with local dishes in Yamagata?
Try the Yamagata ramen at 'Ramen Shokudo' in the city centre. For a taste of traditional Japanese cuisine, head to 'Izakaya Tsukiji' in the Sagae neighbourhood.
What are the best walking or cycling routes in Yamagata?
The Yamagata River Walk is a scenic walking path along the Mogami River. For cycling enthusiasts, the Zao Echo Line offers stunning views of the mountains.
Are there pet-friendly attractions in Yamagata?
The Yamagata City Park is pet-friendly, and many cafes and restaurants in the city welcome dogs on their terraces.
What are the benefits of choosing a vacation rental in Yamagata?
Vacation rentals offer more space and privacy than hotels. They often come with a kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals and save money.
What are the top sports attractions and facilities in Yamagata?
The Yamagata City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that hosts football matches and other events. The Zao Onsen Ski Resort is popular for winter sports, with downhill skiing and snowboarding.
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Best Yamagata vacation rentals with a balcony
9.0 222 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$598/nightfor 1 night
Oyado Morinone
2 4
ryokan , Kaminoyama-shi
Oyado Morinone is located in the Kaminoyama Onsen district, just a 3-kilometre walk from Kaminoyama-Onsen Station and 18 kilometres from the Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The ryokan enjoys excellent ratings for cleanliness, location and user experience. The traditional Japanese inn offers a choice of rooms with private balconies and garden views. Guests can enjoy a public bath, a private hot spring bath, a sauna, a restaurant serving Asian breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden.
8.4 85 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$597/nightfor 1 night
Oyado Morinone
1 4
ryokan , Kaminoyama-shi
Oyado Morinone, a traditional Japanese inn, is located in a quiet district of Kaminoyama-shi, offering a peaceful escape from the town centre. This Japanese inn provides complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and concierge services, with some rooms featuring separate living areas, balconies, terraces, and in-room dining options.
9.0 24 reviews
Yamagata
06/01 – 10/01
$235/nighttotal: $940 (4 )
Wavilla Mihata Cho
2 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This apartment is located in Mihata-cho, a quiet residential area just 18 minutes' walk from Yamagata Station and 16 kilometres from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The apartment has received good cleanliness ratings and is rated as OK for location and overall value. The apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, comfortably accommodating up to 11 guests. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, private parking, and a non-smoking policy.
8.8 694 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$627/nightfor 1 night
Matsukaneya Annex
1 4
ryokan , Yamagata Shi
Matsukaneya Annex is situated in Zao Onsen, a popular hot spring resort district in Yamagata Prefecture, just 27 kilometres from Yamagata Airport and a short distance from the Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. This family-friendly inn has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The inn has one bedroom and one bathroom. It offers a range of amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, terrace, spa, restaurant, bar, fitness centre, tennis court, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free-flowing natural hot spring baths, unique cuisine, a free shuttle service to and from the airport, a shared lounge and terrace, and easy access to skiing.
Best pet friendly Yamagata vacation rentals
Among the 28 accommodations in Yamagata, here are the 4 best pet friendly rentals
This family-friendly house rental in central Yamagata City, within walking distance of Bunkokan and Kajo Park, offers easy access to attractions such as Zao Onsen (40-50km drive) and Yamadera (20-30km drive). Sleeping up to 10 guests, the renovated property boasts four bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge and microwave, internet access, and on-site parking for two cars; it combines traditional tatami rooms with modern bedrooms.
10 1 review
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$238/nightfor 1 night
Spacious Studio Apartment In The City Center Maximum 6 People 1 Qsize Bed 4 Sofa Beds / Yamagata Yamagata
1 4
studio , Yamagata Shi
This Yamagata City apartment offers convenient access to Nanukamachi Palace Weir, Senshoji Temple, and Bunshokan, all within a 1km radius, with Yamagata Manabikan and Yudonosan Shrine also nearby. The 40 square metre flat features one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps six, and includes a kitchen with fridge and microwave, a washing machine, free WiFi, and on-site parking.
Yamagata
07/07 – 28/07
$190/nighttotal: $3990 (21 )
【無料駐車場あり|平日割引キャンペーン】 6/8~7/16限定!古民家貸切|最大6名|ペットok
1 2
apartment , Yamagata Shi
This traditional Japanese house (kominka) in Mikka-machi, Yamagata City, offers private rental accommodation with convenient access to attractions such as Yamadera (40 kilometres by car) and Zao Onsen (56 kilometres by car). This pet-friendly dwelling accommodates up to six guests and features air conditioning, a kitchen, and internet, providing a comfortable base for exploring Yamagata's sights.
9.5 37 reviews
Yamagata
29/09 – 30/09
$182/nightfor 1 night
山形県山形市 Glamdays
グランデイズ
1 4
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.