[Around Sendai] This is adult luxury. 11 high-quality ryokan you can enjoy onsen

While a trip that takes you here and there to see the sights is great, when you are feeling exhausted both physically and mentally, why not spend some time relaxing at a nice inn? Soaking in onsen while gazing at the greenery, relaxing in your room, tasting local delicacies... you will feel your body and soul satisfied without having to do anything special. In this issue, we would like to recommend Miyagi ・High-class ryokan around Sendai for such a healing trip♪

When you think of Sendai, you may imagine a lively city with arcade streets where you can enjoy eating your way around, and the popular Sendai Castle, but if you go a little further from the city center, you will find quiet hot onsen resorts scattered around. There are luxury inns that you would love to stay at once. The facilities and hospitality that are worthy of being described as "luxury", such as rooms with open-air baths, detached accommodations, and in-room dining, will help you relieve your accumulated fatigue.

First, we'll pick out some high-end ryokan in Sendai city. We'll introduce you to two onsen resorts that are both popular as "Sendai's inner sanctum." Akiu Onsen, about a 30-40 minute bus ride from Sendai Station, is onsen onsen resort nestled along a beautiful valley. You can enjoy onsen that are counted among the three most famous hot springs in Oshu. Meanwhile, Sakunami onsen, about a 50 minute bus ride from Sendai Station, is a hidden gem located upstream of the Hirose River. We recommend it for women who want to relax in a quiet place.

"Saryou Souen" is ryokan located about a 5-minute walk from the Akiu Sato Center bus stop. In addition to the sightseeing bus "Akiu Kawasaki Sendai West Liner", it can also be accessed by a free shuttle bus from Sendai Station. When you arrive at the inn, you will be greeted by a Japanese garden boasting an area of about 8,000 tsubo. You will be enchanted by its beauty, which is like a painting.

There are 16 guest rooms in the main building and 10 in the annex. If you want to spend some relaxing private time, we recommend the annex rooms with an open-air bath. Outside the large windows, a garden spreads out, giving you a feeling of being out of the ordinary. What's more, it's appealing to be able to bathe in the free-flowing Akiu Onsen onsen without leaving your room. The size and interior of each room differ slightly, so be sure to book the room that suits you best.

You can enjoy Akiu Onsen in the open-air bath or indoor bath at the large communal bath. You can spend a peaceful time feeling the clear air and lush greenery. Warm yourself up in onsen onsen which are said to have healed Emperor Kinmei long ago.

Dinner is a standard Japanese course meal ryokan, allowing you to savor the season with both your eyes and your tongue. If you want to fully enjoy Miyagi gourmet food, why not make a bespoke order of rare "black abalone" from Sanriku?

Sakan, a historic onsen inn located along the Natori Sendai Akiu Hot Spring Hotel Sakan. It is said that the inn's ancestors began operating as an inn at the latest in the early Edo period. Come and relax in the hot springs that once flourished as the bathing palace of Date Masamune, the feudal lord of Sendai. It is easily accessible from the bus stop in front of Sakan. If you make a reservation in advance, you can also take the free shuttle bus from Sendai Station.

There are three accommodation buildings, with Hitenkan being the one with the highest grade rooms. In addition to rooms with private rooftop gardens and view baths, there are rooms with open-air baths and rooms where you can in-room dining at the dining table, all of which are luxurious. Why not stay in a higher-grade room and enjoy the luxury to the fullest?

While you're there, why not also visit the large public bath and try out the various baths? The women's bath at "Natori no Miyu," which can be reached through an elegant corridor, features a "rose bath" on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Bathing surrounded by the scent of roses is like a dream come true. There are also plenty of other soothing baths, including a private bath where you can listen to your favorite music while bathing, and an open-air bath overlooking the Natori River.

For dinner, the inn boasts a kaiseki dinner that lets you taste the seasonal flavors of Sendai. The menu features seasonal dishes made with plenty of fresh seafood and mountain produce, such as Sendai Kuroge Wagyu beef, beef tongue, and sea urchin. Breakfast is a buffet-style "Premium Morning." You can eat as much as you like of your favorite foods, such as freshly made fluffy tamagoyaki eggs and sandwiches with your favorite ingredients.

Located about 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station, "Sendai Akiu onsen Hananoyu" is a onsen inn that boasts a rich supply of hot water from its own hot spring source. Surrounded by nature and close to the scenic spot "Rairaikyo Gorge", it is in a perfect location for enjoying a stroll. A free shuttle bus is available from Sendai Station for easy access, making sightseeing and travel a breeze.

There are a variety of guest rooms available, including those with an open-air bath with natural hot spring water, allowing you to enjoy your bath time in a luxurious way. There are many options, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, so you can choose the room that best suits your needs. For those who want to spend a luxurious time, we recommend a room with an open-air bath.

onsen have open-air baths along the river and along the mountains, each with its own unique atmosphere. There are also separate indoor baths for men and women, as well as private baths, so you can enjoy the famous hot springs recommended by the "onsen sommelier" to your heart's content. Bathing in the waters, which blend into nature, will refresh your mind and body.

This spacious open-air bath can also be reserved for private use. You can also use the 3-tatami Japanese-style room with air conditioning and a TV. Enjoy a luxurious time surrounded by nature and the sound of the babbling river. Be sure to also enjoy onsen that flows directly from the source.

Located in Akiu onsen Miyagi, TAOYA Akiu is an all-inclusive onsen inn that was renovated in 2023. It is easily accessible from Sendai Station, and you can comfortably reach the inn in about 45 minutes by shuttle bus. This is the Fireplace Lounge, where you can view the beautiful garden. There is beautiful nature surrounding the inn, so you can enjoy the scenery throughout the seasons.

The guest rooms have a harmonious Japanese and Western design, including a "Japanese bedroom" with a bed placed on top of Ryukyu tatami mats. You can enjoy a comfortable stay with the beautiful view of Akiu onsen spreading out outside the large windows. The guest rooms are also well-equipped with tea bags, bottled water, air purifiers, and other amenities to support a comfortable stay.

onsen has an indoor bath with a large window and an open-air bath overlooking the waterfall, allowing you to spend a relaxing time. The open-air bath in particular is attractive with its combination of a wooden roof and a rock bath, and is lit up at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Please forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and heal your mind and body while soaking in onsen.

meal are served buffet style with a live kitchen, so you can enjoy freshly cooked food. Enjoy luxurious dishes such as "Miyagi Salmon Grilled on Straw" cooked in the live kitchen, oyster dishes, and beef tongue dishes. As it is all-inclusive, you can also enjoy drinks freely. Breakfast offers exciting menus such as seafood rice bowls, morning spa (sparkling wine), and French toast, making it an extraordinary experience.

Yosenkaku Iwamatsu ryokan, located about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Sakunami Station, is a long-established ryokan founded in 1796. The highly acclaimed large public bath has four mixed-gender natural rock baths, a clear stream bath for women only, and an indoor bath, where you can soak in five natural springs. It's perfect for grown-up women who want to indulge in onsen to their heart's content!

There are only two semi-open-air rooms in the building, and they are elegant rooms filled with "Japanese beauty." They consist of a 12-tatami Japanese-style room, a twin bedroom, and a semi-open-air bath. If you stay in this type of room, you can also enjoy dinner in your room, which is an added attraction. Enjoy a Japanese meal in a private space.

In the semi-open-air bath attached to your room, you can enjoy natural onsen that flows directly from the source. Just looking at the seasonal scenery from the bathtub will soothe your mind. The dazzling greenery of spring and summer, and the vibrant autumn leaves from late October to early November are both beautiful.

The women-only "Kouka no Yu" bath makes you feel as if you are one with nature. Fresh trees and the Hirose River spread out before you. It is open 24 hours a day except during cleaning hours, so you can enjoy the different atmospheres in the morning and evening.

It takes about 5 minutes from Sakunami Station by free shuttle bus. Sendai, Sakunami onsen Yuzukushi Salon Ichinobo (Salon Ichinobou) is an all-inclusive style ryokan where you can spend your entire stay without a wallet. The price includes food and beverage at the dining room and salon, as well as participation in activities and events. You will feel like a celebrity!

The "Premier View Suite" on the top 7th floor of Satoyama Seyryu is perfect for a slightly luxurious stay. Equipped with an open-air bath with natural hot spring water, this luxurious room is a relaxing space where you can fully experience the Satoyama. It also comes with a private loyly sauna, so you can relax on the hammock terrace after the sauna.

There are two other types of rooms with an open-air bath that flows directly from the source. This is a "Deluxe King Double with Open-Air Bath." The room is equipped with a handmade sofa made by local chair maker "CHAIR BANK" that is particular about seating comfort. It is a luxury to spend some adult time relaxing with a cup of coffee and gazing at the magnificent nature.

The large communal bath has a whopping eight baths. Among them, the "Hirosegawa Source Open-Air Bath" is a spectacular bath with a variety of baths, including a standing bath, three open-air baths, and a mugwort steam bath. Other not to be missed are the "Shika Nozoki Neyu" bath along the mountain, which feels like a hidden hot spring, and the "Natural Bath" where you can relax in the gentle water.

*The "Shika Nozoki Neyu" bath is currently closed due to a fallen tree. Please check the official website for the latest information before visiting. It is also closed during the snowy months of December to March.

A popular destination to visit in combination with Sendai is Matsushima, about 40 minutes on the JR Senseki Line from Sendai Station. Not only does it have a spectacular view that is counted among the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan, but it also has plenty to enjoy, including onsen and seafood. Here, we will introduce some high-class inns from among the many ryokan in Matsushima where you can fully enjoy onsen and gourmet food. All of the inns are close to the dock for the Matsushima Island Tour Sightseeing Boat, so they are also recommended as a base for sightseeing.

"Komatsukan Kofu-tei" is ryokan (Japanese inn) located about a 15-minute walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station. In addition to a bath where you can soak in "Taikotensen Matsushima onsen," the facility is well-equipped with a foot bath with a great view and a lounge bar with a nice atmosphere. You can spend a relaxing holiday here. The inn is within walking distance of the station, but if you contact them, they can arrange a pick-up service from Matsushima Kaigan Station.

There are a variety of rooms available, but the "Rooms with Panoramic onsen" are especially recommended for discerning adult women. You can enjoy the luxurious experience of viewing one of Japan's three most scenic views while soaking in onsen. The most popular room, the "Umi-tei," is a room with a spacious panoramic bath. It's a room that seems made for enjoying a bath.

The open-air bath attached to the "Sekkoku" room is very impressive. You can see a magnificent view of Matsushima from two windows! On windy or rainy days, you can close the glass shutters and use it as an indoor bath. You can enjoy a long bath without being bothered by the weather.

If you are not only into onsen but also gourmet food, try making a reservation for dinner with charcoal grilled dishes! Choose four special main dishes from the cart and the chef will grill them for you with his expert skills. Enjoying high-quality ingredients grilled over charcoal, such as live abalone, premium beef tongue, and large shrimp cooked in their shells, will put you in high spirits!

The wooden terrace inside the building, named "Otsukimidai" (Moon Viewing Platform), is a great spot to get a panoramic view of Matsushima Bay while soaking your feet in a footbath. You'll want to see the "Matsushima Moon," which was once a favorite haiku poem by Matsuo Basho.

"Matsushima onsen Motoyu Hotel Ubudo" is ryokan that combines Japanese and Asian tastes. It has many rooms with open-air baths, making your stay private. The inn is located about a 15-minute walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station. If you let them know your expected arrival time, they will come to pick you up at Matsushima Kaigan Station or Matsushima Station.

All 26 rooms have a view of Matsushima. You can choose from a variety of rooms. If you want to enjoy a slightly fresh stay, try the Western-style room with a panoramic bath. You can immerse yourself in the resort atmosphere with a canopy bed imported from Bali.

The Western-style room's observation bath is cat-foot shaped and very stylish. Why not lean your body in the bathtub while soaking up the sunlight and looking out at the Matsushima islands? This elegant bath is perfect for relaxing and refreshing.

Let's also go and take a bath in the rooftop observation bath "Miharashi no Yu". As the name "Miharashi" suggests, it is a bath with a spectacular view of the vast ocean and sky. Stretch your arms and legs and feel refreshed!

Located about a 15-minute walk from Matsushima Station, Matsushima onsen is a hot onsen resort hotel with a spectacular Matsushima Ichinobo of Matsushima Bay. The beautiful scenery of the vast garden and the sea captivates all visitors. The hotel is all-inclusive, with meal, drinks, and activities all included in the price of the accommodation, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay to your heart's content. It also has good access to Matsushima's tourist spots, making it an ideal base for sightseeing.

All guest rooms have an ocean view, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Matsushima. Rooms with luxurious spaces such as the "View Twin Corner Sofa" and "Hammock View Bath Deluxe Corner Twin" are particularly popular. From the large windows, you can enjoy a picturesque view of Matsushima, giving you a sense of the extraordinary. It would also be wonderful to spend some relaxing time swaying in a hammock.

At the open-air bath "Yaoyashima" on the top floor, you can soak in the natural onsen while taking in the spectacular view of Matsushima Bay. The alkaline, viscous water is expected to have skin-beautifying effects, and will refresh both body and mind. Another great thing about this bath is that it is roofed, so you can enjoy bathing without worrying about the weather.

The appeal of meal is the dinner and breakfast, which are served in an order buffet style. Dishes made with an abundance of fresh local seafood and seasonal ingredients are lined up, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of freshly made food. Sendai is famous for its beef tongue, and the beef tongue here is a satisfying 12mm thick piece, grilled over binchotan charcoal! It's crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, so your cheeks will fall off♪

Matsushima Sakan Shouan is a luxurious ryokan with a hideaway feel, with 11 rooms, located on the cape of Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots, about 15 minutes by car from JR Matsushima Station. Built on a vast site of about 10,000m2, this inn is a retreat for adults where you can enjoy a luxurious stay in tranquility. The location overlooking Matsushima Bay makes it an ideal base for sightseeing.

The guest rooms are designed to allow guests to enjoy the spectacular views of Matsushima, and from the ocean view terrace you can enjoy the ocean's changing appearance depending on the time of day. This standard type room also has a spacious powder room, and is a consideration for women. If you value privacy, we recommend the detached guest rooms with open-air baths surrounded by greenery. Check-out is at 12 o'clock, so you can relax and unhurried in the morning.

The women's bath area is equipped with a large bath with stained glass that lets in soft light, and an open-air bath with the scent of cypress. The rose bath in particular will leave you feeling elegant with its vivid color and elegant scent. Enjoy bath time as you become one with nature while listening to the sound of the Matsushima ocean waves.

For dinner, enjoy a multi-course meal using fresh local seafood and locally grown vegetables. The beautiful presentation highlights the chef's skill, and the food allows you to enjoy the taste of the season, making your trip even more memorable. Enjoy a luxurious moment enjoying delicious food to your heart's content while gazing at the night view of Matsushima.

"Hotel Zekkeinoyakata" is ryokan where you can soak in Matsushima onsen. You can enjoy the famous alkaline waters while taking in the typical Matsushima scenery of the island with its red bridge. It is about a 20-minute walk from both Matsushima-kaigan Station and Matsushima Station. There is a shuttle service, and if you contact them at either station, they will come to pick you up.

There are rooms where you can spend your private time, such as rooms with open-air baths and Japanese-style rooms where you can enjoy in-room dining. There are both Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, so whether you prefer futons or beds, you can rest assured.

The bathtubs in the rooms with open-air baths are full of atmosphere. The lattice-like "screen" matches the Japanese atmosphere of Matsushima. There are benches and tables next to the bath, so you can cool down after your bath while looking at the magnificent view. It's also fun to check the map on your smartphone and say, "Oh, that's XX island!"

The views from the open-air baths and indoor baths are also outstanding! Incidentally, the Fukuura Bridge that spans the island is a power spot that is rumored to bring good luck in finding a good partner. Maybe something good will happen just by looking at it?

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If you're hungry, enjoy a dinner featuring local ingredients such as seafood, stone-grilled beef tongue and magnolia grilled Sendai beef. For those who want to enjoy it without worrying about people's eyes, the "in-room dining Plan" is recommended. You can't miss the "all-you-can-drink plan" that is irresistible for girls who like to drink. Not only at meal o'clock, but also from check-in to 21 o'clock, you can drink as much as you want!

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Hotel Zekkeinoyakata is located near the Matsushima Tourist Association Oyster Hut (only available in winter) where you can eat all the oysters you want, so you might want to enjoy some oysters for lunch after checking out. The plump meat steamed on a hot plate is irresistible.

In the onsen areas around Sendai, there are many high-class ryokan that you would want to stay at once. For busy adult women who are always busy every day, a day off relaxing at an inn is the very definition of healing. Even if you are usually busy with work and housework, on this day you don't have to do anything. Take good care of your tired body and mind.