4.5-Rated Hotels Near Mount Zaō

Zao Onsen Hotel offers panoramic ski-view rooms with direct views of the Zao Mountain Range and features private onsen baths. Just a 10-minute walk from Zao Ski Resort, it provides complimentary shuttle service, making it ideal for experiencing the famed "Yuki-oni" snow monsters and forest skiing.

From Zao Onsen Hotel, a 5-minute stroll leads to Zao Shrine, where you can witness traditional Shinto rituals. Nearby, the Zao Ravine Trail offers breathtaking winter scenery with frozen waterfalls and frost-laden trees—perfect for photography enthusiasts, especially when guided by the hotel’s free exploration booklet.

Zao Onsen Hotel stands out with its seamless access to Zao Ski Resort, just steps away through a shaded path. The hotel offers round-the-clock free shuttle service, plus in-room ski storage lockers and foot warmers, ensuring a hassle-free start to your morning runs down the mountain slopes.