The Best Hotels for Skiing in Yamagata

Where to Stay for Skiing and Snowboarding in Yamagata

Yamagata is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders, with its powder-packed slopes, challenging terrain, and majestic mountain scenery. Whether you're an experienced skier or a novice, there's a ski hotel or resort in Yamagata that's perfect for you. We have analyzed all of the hotels and resorts here based on key criteria to find the best ski lodging for your winter vacation. For those looking for affordable ski hotels, there are plenty of options to choose from, including cozy ski cabins and classic ski lodges. For those looking for the ultimate in luxury ski resorts, there are also some high-end options that offer unparalleled service and amenities. No matter what type of ski vacation you're looking for, you'll be able to find the perfect ski hotel in Yamagata, Japan. Plus, with the legendary apres ski scene and excellent nearby dining options, Yamagata ski hotels offer an incredible winter getaway experience. So, whether you're looking for bunny slopes or black diamond runs, make sure to check out the ski hotels and resorts in Yamagata for your next winter vacation.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Ski Hotel

Located at Sandogawa 1118-7, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort has great rooms from $159 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11.3 km from the city center, skiers will especially love tennis, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a sauna, and massages at this terrific hotel.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Guest House with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Near the Slopes in Yamagata
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering skiing, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Uenodai Zao Onsen. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.7 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for ski hotels, so it's a great value.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family rooms


Zao Shiki no Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Family Ski Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

We found Zao Shiki no Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $126. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, free parking, and family rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1272 Zao Onsen Yamagata-shi Yamagata 990-2301, Japan. You'll also find air-conditioning, a sauna, massages, private parking, and karaoke which vacationers will love. And this fantastic hotel is just 11.3 km from the center of town. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for ski hotels.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Matsukaneya Annex

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Ski Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $115, Matsukaneya Annex, at Zao Onsen 1267-16 provides skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Skiers and snowboarders will really like this fun hotel which also offers kids meals, table tennis, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms. It's located just 11.1 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for ski hotels.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Zao Plaza Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Ski Getaway
  • Room service

Zao Plaza Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $147 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 9902301 2 Zao Onsen Yamagata-Shi Yamagata 990-2301 Japan. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms, which is nice for travelers. Just 10.6 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Takamiya Hotel Lucent

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Winter Getaway Hotel in Yamagata
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Takamiya Hotel Lucent is 8.30 out of 10. This place has skiing, room service, mountain views, free parking, and kids meals. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $120, and it's located at 942 Zao Onsen. We also love the family rooms, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and a sauna which are great for skiers. And since it's just 11 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for ski hotels, which makes it a great value.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Zao Kokusai Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fun Ski Hotel in Yamagata
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

A cool place is Zao Kokusai Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $167. It has skiing, room service, a restaurant, free parking, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 933 Zao Onsen. Only 11.3 km from the city center, visitors will especially love air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, massages, and private parking at this fantastic hotel.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Takamiya Village Hotel Jurin

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Ski Hotel

Takamiya Village Hotel Jurin offers skiing, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $149 (before taxes). It's located at Zao Onsen 814 and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, private parking, karaoke, and meeting facilities which vacationers will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.8 km from the city center.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Restaurant
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Yamagata, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Yamagata, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Yamagata, Best Hotels for One Week in Yamagata, Best Hotels for One Night in Yamagata, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Yamagata.


How much do ski resort hotels cost in Yamagata?

Yamagata Average Ski Hotel Price
$133

After analyzing 8 ski hotels in Yamagata, Japan, we found the average ski hotel price to be a remarkably economical $133. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic ski accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Yamagata.

The average prices of our suggested ski hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $167
  • 3-star hotels: $129


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