
Vacation rentals in Mount Zaō
Find and book unique accommodations on Airbnb
Top-rated vacation rentals in Mount Zaō
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

Seirai - Seirai, a relaxing, private villa with a natural hot spring
This is a relaxing, whole house rental villa located in the Zao-go villa area. If the roads are not snowy, it is about 15-20 minutes by car to Zao Heartland and Eboshi Ski Resort. Michinoku Lakefront Park is 20 minutes away. Miyagi Zao CC 10 minutes. The bathtub is a standard residential specification, but you can enjoy the hot natural hot springs at any time. Equipped with dishes, glasses, cutlery, cookware and cooking appliances. We also have some condiments available, so you can enjoy cooking for yourself. It takes less than 10 minutes to the convenience store by car and less than 20 minutes to the supermarket, so please buy local ingredients and drinks at the direct-from-farm facilities and supermarkets on the way. The main bedroom (completely private) has 1 single bed and 2 semi-double beds. 2 semi-doubles in the secondary bedroom (completely private) A total of 4 sets of mattresses in addition to the Japanese-style room next to the living space and the above bedrooms The maximum number of guests is 10, including adults, children, and infants sleeping with parents We recommend up to 8 adults We have prepared a great accommodation rate for weekday use and for 2 nights or more. Parking is available on site for up to 3 vehicles, and if you have more, please use the parking lot next to the management office. * We do not offer early check-in or late check-out, but please contact us if you wish.
LocationFamilyHospitality

Up to 10 people, Central Street, Entire house rental, "JIHEI", Free parking for 2 cars, Spacious living and dining room on the ground floor, 2 Japanese-style rooms and 2 Western-style rooms on the 2nd floor
Jihei, a single-family house in the center of Yamagata City, can accommodate up to 10 people. The first floor has a spacious living and dining room and a spacious kitchen where you can enjoy cooking. On the 2nd floor, there are 2 Japanese-style rooms with 6 tatami mats and 2 Western-style rooms with the scent of Japanese iris. You can use the whole house freely as if you were at home. Parking 🅿️ is available on the property for 2 cars. It can accommodate up to 10 people. As a base for sightseeing in Yamagata, we recommend it for long-term stays with friends and family. The downtown area and the bar area are also a 5-6 minute walk away. You can enjoy walking around the city's tourist attractions (Bunsho Museum, Kasumi Castle Park, Mogami Yoshimitsu Memorial Hall, Momiji Park). From the accommodation, you can go to Zao Onsen ♨ ️ in 25-30 minutes by car🚗, to Yama-dera Risshaku-ji Temple in 20-30 minutes, and to Ginzan Onsen ♨ ️ in 70 minutes. Sendai is 60 minutes away by train or bus. The venue for the Yamagata Hanakasa Festival, one of the four major festivals in Tohoku, is a 1-minute walk. There are two other sister stores, one in front of Yamagata Station, a 2-minute walk from the station, and the Nanokamachi store. Please refer to Airbnb.
ValueLocationBathroom

Onsen Villa FSO : 30 min drive to Fox Village/Ski.
Luxurious, modern, and Japanese-style guesthouse nestled in the forests of Zao, with a natural hot spring – Four Seasons Oasis MIYAGI ZAO (FSO), a private guesthouse Fully equipped with free Wi-Fi.We provide you with a comfortable remote work environment. Modern black walls with a sense of luxury and beautiful, fantastic stained glass sparkle.You can feel a high-quality relaxation in a hideaway for adults where you can relax while being enveloped in an extraordinary feeling.Spend a wonderful time in the open interior, while being fascinated by the stylish indirect lighting. You can enjoy the natural hot spring that gushes out from the still pulsating Mt. Zao in a luxurious, spacious black granite bath. About the ◎stay plan FSOs are limited to one group per day, up to 8 people, and can accommodate the entire house.The accommodation fee is the same for up to 4 people, and an additional fee will be charged for each additional person from 5 people. * Meals are not included in the accommodation price. * There is no child fee.Children over 2 years old will be charged the same amount as adults. Includes a special coupon for use at cafes and restaurants in the Zao Sansui-en area, where FSO is located.
ValueFamilyHeating

Ikkan | House rental with a natural hot spring cypress bath - Zao Sanuki En - Gaia Resort
Bikkakan welcomes digital nomads. Free wifi is available in the entire rental villa. We provide a comfortable remote work environment. ◎ Please note Reservations are accepted for 3 paying customers. Reservations for this facility are accepted for 3 paying guests, but you can also book for 1 or 2 guests by paying for 3 guests. ◎ About Ikkenkan It is a quiet and elegant inn surrounded by rich nature. The old house, which originally had a tea room, was renovated in the first year of the Reiwa era while retaining the good old features. Each room is nostalgic and calming. In addition, we are particularly particular about the bath, and in addition to the hot spring bath, the bathtub made of cypress, the walls, etc. are luxuriously made like a hot spring inn made of Aomori cypress. As soon as you open the door, you can smell the cypress, so please come and relax from your daily fatigue. There is a beautiful stream behind the house, and you can pick wild vegetables such as watercress. I hope you can spend a luxurious time "doing nothing" that you can't experience in the city.
LocationFamilyKitchen

Zao Starry sky cottage
It has been open for 6 years as a simple accommodation. We've changed some of your listings to be new. The cottage is located in Zao Resting Village, a vacation home in a villa area in Miyagi Zao Guo Quasi-Park. This place rich in nature is a great place to unwind. I think it will be refreshing both mentally and physically. The facility is an entire house, and the premises is about 600 tsubo. You can enjoy a barbecue or bonfire on the premises.(It is not all-weather, but I provide a tarp tent and it will rain a little.) It can accommodate up to 4 people, and we use sleeping bags for bedding (urethane floor mattress, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, and inner sheets), so you can feel like you're camping. The sleeping bags are rectangular, so you can unfold them and use them as futons. The bedroom is one room on the second floor. We have a set of cooking utensils, a set of dishes, and a set of dishes. You can also use the outdoor kitchen and toilet. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hosting you.
FamilyLocationHospitality

Maximum 8 people/3 free parking spaces/103㎡/Zao Kitsune Village/Beautiful starry sky
It is a Japanese house that has been renovated to give you the feeling of the warmth of wood while retaining the good old Japanese taste. We have placed a small number of soft light fixtures to create a relaxing space. As the surrounding area is rich in nature and the building is not very airtight, insects, etc. may enter the house. Also, although it has been renovated, it is an old building that is 60 years old. Please refrain from booking if you are sensitive. - Convenience store (7-Eleven): 5 minutes on foot - Supermarket: 8-minute walk - Shiraishi Station (Tohoku Main Line) is a 19-minute walk or a 4-minute drive away - Shiraishi-Zao Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) 8 minutes by car ■ Access to tourist destinations - Shiraishi Castle: 7 minutes by car - Zao Kitsune Village: 20 minutes by car - Funaoka Castle Park and Ichime Senbonzakura: 30 minutes by car - Eboshi Ski Resort: 40 minutes by car - Zao Okama: 60 minutes by car * You cannot watch broadcast TV on the TV at our place.
ValueFamilyCleanliness

Zao Moon Sky Cottage
A very quiet environment in the mountains,you can see the beautiful starry sky.Relax on the large wooden terrace.Have a great time with your friends and family.There are air conditioners,home appliances,cooking utensils,and tableware in the room. Located in a quiet villa area. It is not a suitable place for a lively party, such as a group party. 山の中のとても静かな環境、美しい星空が見えます。大きな木製のテラスでリラックスしてください。友達や家族と一緒に楽しい時間をお過ごし下さい。室内にはエアコン、家電製品、調理器具、食器あります。宮城蔵王国定公園内の別荘地蔵王休養村内にあります。グループでのパーティー等、にぎやかに過ごすのは不向きな場所です。
FamilyLocationView

Traditional Japanese-style inn/Zao Fox Village/BBQ
This is an old Japanese-style house that has been renovated using natural materials. It is located in a hot spring area where the starry sky is the most beautiful at night. This is a private lodging where you can rent the whole house. The entire house can be rented for up to 9 people. Please enquire about pick-up and drop-off arrangements. You can have a barbecue in the backyard. *Equipment can be rented. Please inquire when making a reservation. We hope you will come and visit us.
FamilyLocationKitchen

Entire building rental!Enjoy the nature of Zao. Perfect for families and groups. Enjoy your time freely!
This is a private rental lodge in Zao Onsen Town. Because it is rented out to one group at a time, you can relax without having to worry about other guests. Large living room and kitchen, 4 bedrooms. It is large enough to accommodate 10-20 people, so it can be used for a variety of styles, such as friends, family, and student training camps. It is a great location to enjoy nature, such as a 2-minute walk to the slopes in winter and a stroll through the Zao mountains in summer.
FamilyValueHospitality

Old houses designated as tangible cultural house
An old house built in the late Edo period, but once you step inside you'll find a modern Japanese interior. Why not experience the good old Japanese culture? Get away from the discussions of the city and enjoy the slow flow of time. Amenities include a large TV, air conditioning, drum-type washing machine (with drying function), and hair dryer. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, oven, dishes, cutlery, and most cooking utensils and seasonings.
FamilyLocationView

With a natural hot spring - Showa Retro rental villa "Tonari no Retro" - Zao Sansuien - Gaia Resort
Retro, next door, welcomes digital nomads. Free wifi is available in the entire rental villa. We provide a comfortable remote work environment. The nostalgic retro atmosphere of the room is like a time slip to the calm Showa era. Enjoy a relaxing time in a relaxing space. Conveniently located near the management office and a convenience store. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy your time with your loved ones.
FamilyLocationCheckout

Whole House 14 Guests | Zao Ski & Onsen | Yamagata
1.5hrs from Sendai Airport (direct flights from Taipei/Kaohsiung). Rental car needed. Parking: 8 cars. Day trips: Zao Ski 30min / Sendai 1.5hrs / Ginzan Onsen 1.5hrs / Yamadera 40min Kitchen for 14, AC+heater (-6°C OK), washer/dryer, Wi-Fi. Per person: 6→¥10,000 / 10→¥6,000 / 14→¥4,300 (flat rate, more guests=better value) For multi-family, 3-generation, friend groups. Private retreat in orchards. Enjoy Zao views and Yamagata's seasons.
FamilyLocationWifi
Popular amenities for Mount Zaō vacation rentals
Other great vacation rentals in Mount Zaō

Up to 9 Guests | Entire | Hidden Traditional
LocationFamilyIndoor spaces

Rental Villa with Hot Spring Open-Air Bath, "Rioren" - Zao Sansuien - Gaiar Resort
LocationValueDecor

Up to 11 people / 116 m² private house / parking for 2 cars / convenience store 1 minute on foot / with a multi-purpose space
FamilyLocationBathroom

"Yuzunoazemichi" Japanese traditional house
ValueFamilyAmenities

Entire cottage (Unit Zao Journeyda Resort)
LocationIndoor spacesGrill

GMS SAUNA LABO-【Private Sauna & Hot Spring】
FamilyDecorKitchen

[15-minute walk or 3-minute drive from Yamagata Station] Entire private old house with a stone bath for healing | Free parking | Pets allowed
FamilyBathroomIndoor spaces

[ZAO BASE] 1-minute walk to the ski resort, great access, newly renovated rooms
ValueLocationIndoor spaces
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Zaō located?
Mount Zaō rises near the border of Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures in northern Japan. The surrounding region includes mountain villages, hot spring resorts, and access points for outdoor recreation throughout the year.
When is the best time to visit Mount Zaō?
Mount Zaō is frequently suggested for winter visits, when snow creates opportunities for skiing and the famous 'ice monsters' can be seen. Late spring and autumn are also popular for hiking and seasonal scenery, with moderate temperatures.
What are some things to do near Mount Zaō?
Visitors often explore nearby hiking trails, relax in traditional hot springs, and enjoy skiing or snowboarding in winter. The mountain area also has scenic ropeways, local food experiences, and trails for viewing natural formations like snow-covered trees.
How is the weather near Mount Zaō?
Mount Zaō has cold winters with temperatures around 30–42°F (-1–6°C), and snow is common. Summers are milder, with highs reaching 80°F (27°C), and rainfall increases from June through September. Layering is recommended for outdoor activities.





