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Zao Hotel Guide - Family Friendly Hotels in Zao, Miyagi Prefecture

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Tonight
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Tomorrow
15 Oct - 16 Oct
This weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct
Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Zao family-friendly hotels

An indoor arcade with various gaming machines, including a large blue pool table and multiple arcade games.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, a TV, and sliding doors.
A modern dining area with a buffet setup, high ceilings, and large windows offering natural light.
A multi-story hotel with a uniform facade, numerous windows, and a central entrance.

1. Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Zao
€61
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a TV, and a view of the city.
A balcony with a view of mountains, a table with a bowl and saucer, and a cushioned chair.
A hot spring bath area with a view of mountains and a clear sky.
A hot spring bath with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

2. Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
Zao
€155
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a wooden table with a fire pit, and a deer head decoration.
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a view of greenery outside.
A library with wooden floors, bookshelves, a bench, and a large window.
A compact kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a built-in oven, and a small window with curtains.

3. Bardenya Soho

Bardenya Soho
Zao
€112
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bardenya Soho
A spa area with a stone bench and a hot tub, surrounded by large windows with a forest view.
A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by a forested area with a small stream.
A bedroom with two beds, a small table, two chairs, and a large window with a forest view.
A wooden sauna with a bench, a small light, and a view of a forested area.

4. Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi

Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi
Zao
€149
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Tabinoteitaku Zao Miyagi
A climbing wall with various colored holds, a green padded floor, and a window on the left.
A modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by a fenced area, a paved road, and a hilly landscape with trees.
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a large wooden table, a bunk bed, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A room with tatami mats, a low table, a hanging exercise apparatus, and large windows.

5. makinokutsurogizao

makinokutsurogizao
Zao
€387
26 Oct - 27 Oct
makinokutsurogizao
A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the sky, and a potted plant.
A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a well-maintained outdoor area with palm trees and a pathway.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a round ottoman.
A spacious conference room with a patterned carpet, recessed lighting, and a large chandelier.

6. Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao

Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
Shiroishi
  • Family adventure awaits just 2 minutes from Shiroishi Castle, with free parking, laundry facilities, and cosy rooms.
€48
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Venezian Hotels Shiroishi Zao
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a balcony and multiple windows.
A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone backsplash, and a wooden bar counter.
A modern interior with large windows, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

7. YuiLocalZao

YuiLocalZao
Zaoonsen
€100
15 Oct - 16 Oct
YuiLocalZao
A wooden spa area with a pool, benches, and a wooden fence.
A spa pool with wooden walls and a wooden deck.
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hammond.'
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a built-in bench, and a window with shoji screens.

8. Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Zaoonsen
€80
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat in the center, a television on a low shelf, and a view of a green hillside through a sliding door.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and natural rock formations.
A traditional Japanese-style hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed, a low table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden beams, a stone bath, and a view of lush greenery.

9. TAOYA Akiu

TAOYA Akiu
Taihaku Ward
€217
15 Oct - 16 Oct
TAOYA Akiu
A reception area with a blue wall, two framed pictures, a red chair, and two dark-colored sofas with wooden shelves.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a tiled floor, and ceiling lights.
A terrace with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a sunset over a mountainous landscape.
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape during sunset.

10. Takamiya Rurikura Resort

Takamiya Rurikura Resort
Zaoonsen
€136
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Takamiya Rurikura Resort
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Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Top Zao Hotel Reviews

Sendai Royal Park Hotel

Sendai Royal Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely loved everything about this hotel. I wish we stayed longer!"
Megan 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sendai Royal Park Hotel
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai

Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai

10/10 Excellent
"Professional staff And good location"
Paul 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

8/10 Good
"The location and size of the room"
Dong Jung 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Sendai Washington Hotel

Sendai Washington Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"近仙台車站交通方便。一樓旁就是全家便利商店，每層樓有飲水機可以裝，房間、浴室大小再日本算是可以，櫃檯工作人員態度親切，很棒的經驗，會想回住。'"
HSUYING 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Sendai Washington Hotel
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"So lovely. Breakfast was about 3,000 each and dinner was 5,000 each"
Madelaine 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's Zao like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Zao is a good choice. The museums and mountain views are just a couple of things that make this the ideal place for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Sendai (SDJ), which is located 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Zao?
Bardenya Soho is a ryokan with free parking and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Zao?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 3°C. The rainiest months in Zao are September, August, July and October, with each month seeing an average of 203 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Zao?
While you and your family are visiting Zao, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall and Zao Dairy Farm. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Sumikawa Snow Park and Zao Quasi-National Park.