Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture

A good deal for a hotel in Yamagata Prefecture is typically any price under £119, which is the average nightly rate in Yamagata Prefecture. This rate will typically be harder to find in Obanazawa, where hotels prices are generally higher. Yamagata has some of the lowest hotel prices of any Yamagata Prefecture destination and good deals may be easier to find there.

Of all the hotels in Yamagata Prefecture, the most highly regarded hotel by momondo users is Gokannoyu Tsuruya, which received a rating of 9.8. Following Gokannoyu Tsuruya was Wakamatsuya with a rating of 9.6 and Zao Onsen Ryokan Kinosato with a rating of 9.5.

Out of all our users who looked at hotels in Yamagata Prefecture over the past year, 10% chose to stay at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata, making it the most popular hotel. 2,663 momondo users gave Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata a rating of 9.0/10.

Hotel prices throughout Yamagata Prefecture will vary depending on what city you plan to stay in, but in general you can expect prices in May to be around £84 per night on average for a double room. However our users have seen Yamagata Prefecture hotel prices in May for as low as £44 per night in the city of Yamagata.

Visiting and staying overnight in Obanazawa will cost you a premium compared to the rest of Yamagata Prefecture. Expect to pay £312 per night, a rate that is about 69% more than the country’s average.

If you are travelling to Yamagata Prefecture on a budget, plan to stay in Yamagata which boasts the lowest average hotel room cost in the country. Charging about 64% lower than the country’s average, hotel room rates in Yamagata are typically around £43 per night.

Popular hotels in Yamagata Prefecture that are perfect for families include Tachibanaya (£130 per night), Le Vert Zao (£148 per night) and Wakamatsuya (£528 per night).

Tachibanaya, Zao Shiki no Hotel and Yamagata Kokusai Hotel are the top three hotels in Yamagata Prefecture for couples according to our user data. It’s £130 per night on average for a room at Tachibanaya, £173 per night for a room at Zao Shiki no Hotel and £64 per night for a room at Yamagata Kokusai Hotel.

As of May 2025, there are 678 operators available to choose from for hotels in Yamagata Prefecture.

Prices for hotels in Yamagata Prefecture are updated daily.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Hotels in this area have an average price of £109 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort are typically 38% more expensive than the average hotel in Yamagata Prefecture, which is £67.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Yamagata Station. Hotels in this area have an average price of £40 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Yamagata Station are typically 39% less expensive than the average hotel in Yamagata Prefecture, which is £67.

Below are the 11 user recommended hotels in the area of Yamagata Prefecture that is closest to Zao Onsen. The average price near Zao Onsen is £109/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Zao Onsen are typically 38% more expensive than the average hotel in Yamagata Prefecture, which is £67.