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"A winter resort combining excellent powder skiing with nearby hot springs and opportunities to view the region’s famed 'snow monsters'—trees encrusted with rime ice formed by frigid winds." - Travel + Leisure Editors
Ski slopes, hot springs, and famed 'snow monsters' await
Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan Get directions
Hotel · Tsuruoka-shi
Rooms with rice field views, spa with hot spring water, farm-to-table dining
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Japanese inn · Tendo
Upscale hot spring hotel with private baths, kaiseki dining
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Japanese inn · Yamagata Prefecture
Spacious rooms, mountain views, indoor/outdoor onsen, delicious dining
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Modern hotel near station w/ free Wi-Fi, breakfast, hot tub
Hot Springs · Obanazawa
Historic hot spring village with old buildings and riverside views
Hot Springs · Yamagata Prefecture
Thermal pool in peaceful forest; unique BBQ & Japanese dishes
Traditional ryokan with tatami rooms, onsen, and local cuisine
Air-conditioned rooms, communal hot spring bath, pets welcome
Airport · Higashine
Premium sakes and shochus for travelers, including Juyondai
Japanese inn · Obanazawa
Traditional ryokan with hot springs, tatami rooms, and views