Where to Find Photo Booths Near Zao Station (Yamagata) | JR Ou Main Line & Yamagata Line

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February 20, 2025November 9, 2026 Ami

If you are job hunting or have an interview coming up, an ID photo booth is a lifesaver.

This article shows you where to get ID photos taken around Zao Station, the main station of southern Yamagata on the JR Ou Main Line.
There are many schools in the area, from elementary schools to universities, so a lot of students probably use the photo booths here.
We hope this guide helps you!

Is there a photo booth near Zao Station?
・Yamazawa Zao Ekimae
Many photo booths in the Narisawa shopping area
・York Benimaru Narisawa
・Tsuruha Drug Narisawa
・Miyawaki Shoten York Town Narisawa
・Yamazawa Narisawa
More photo booths in the Sakurada area
・Oban Sakurada Minami
・Tsuruha Drug Yamagata Sakurada
・Komatsu Shoten Sakurada
In Tokyo, we recommend 19Studio for your ID photos!
Summary

Is there a photo booth near Zao Station?

Zao Station has far fewer passengers than neighboring Yamagata Station, but it is the nearest station for elementary and junior high schools and for Tohoku University of Community Service and Science, so many students of all ages use it.
Let's start with the photo booth closest to Zao Station.

Yamazawa Zao Ekimae

You can get ID photos taken on the grounds of the Yamazawa supermarket, a 5-minute walk from Zao Station.
It's convenient because you can combine it with your grocery shopping.

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2313 306-1 Shimogawara, Matsubara, Yamagata
Hours	Unknown

Many photo booths in the Narisawa shopping area

About a 27-minute walk from Zao Station, there is a shopping area with York Benimaru, Seria, Tsuruha Drug and more.
It is a bit of a walk from the station, but it is a good option if you have errands at the Narisawa shopping center or if you drive.

York Benimaru Narisawa

There is a photo booth open 24 hours on the grounds of the York Benimaru supermarket.
There is also a McDonald's in the building, so you can relax in the food court afterward.

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2339 1-6-17 Narisawa Nishi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Hours	Open 24 hours

Tsuruha Drug Narisawa

You can also get ID photos taken in front of the Tsuruha Drug drugstore.
It's handy if you also need to stop by the pharmacy.

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2339 1-6-9 Narisawa Nishi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Hours	Unknown

Miyawaki Shoten York Town Narisawa

You can also get ID photos taken on the grounds of the Miyawaki Shoten bookstore.
Nishi-Narisawa Park is right nearby, so it could be nice to stop by for a stroll.

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2339 1-6-4 Narisawa Nishi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Hours	Unknown

Yamazawa Narisawa

The Yamazawa Narisawa supermarket, one of the busiest stores in the Narisawa shopping center, has a photo booth open 24 hours.
There are also a 100-yen shop and chain restaurants nearby, so you can combine your visit with other errands.

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2339 1-6-17 Narisawa Nishi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Hours	Open 24 hours

More photo booths in the Sakurada area

It is a 25 to 35-minute walk from Zao Station, but several stores in the Sakurada area also have photo booths.
They are a good choice if you live in Sakurada or are a Tohoku University of Art and Design student who takes the school bus.

Oban Sakurada Minami

A 27-minute walk from Zao Station.
The local supermarket Oban also has a photo booth that is open 24 hours.
Why not use it while you shop?

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2322 2-5 Sakurada Minami, Yamagata, Yamagata
Hours	Open 24 hours

Tsuruha Drug Yamagata Sakurada

The Tsuruha Drug Sakurada store also has a photo booth open 24 hours.
It's convenient for people who live nearby.

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2323 4-9-11 Sakurada Higashi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Hours	24 hours

Komatsu Shoten Sakurada

This bookstore has unusual store hours, closing at 22:03, but its photo booth is available 24 hours!

Model	Photo-Me
Address	990-2323 1-9-18 Sakurada Higashi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Hours	24 hours

In Tokyo, we recommend 19Studio for your ID photos!

Photo booths vary a lot by model. Older machines may have weak lighting that makes your face look dark, or may not let you receive your photo as digital data. If you want consistently high-quality ID photos, we recommend having them taken at a studio.
19Studio in Shinjuku also accepts same-day reservations, so it's a good choice if you need photos in a hurry. You can also add a suit composite as an option, so you can have your photo taken even without a suit!

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Summary

This article introduced the ID photo booths around Zao Station in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture.
It should be especially useful for students who commute near Zao Station and for people who live in the area.

If an interview comes up and you suddenly need an ID photo, we hope this guide helps!

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