Recommended for couples traveling to Sendai ♡ 8 hotels and ryokan with rooms with open-air baths + bonus [Miyagi]
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Sendai in Miyagi is a popular area full of tourist attractions, including gourmet foods such as beef tongue, zunda, and seafood, as well as numerous spots related to Date Masamune, the founder of Sendai, such as the Sendai Castle Ruins and Zuihoden. If you're going on a trip to Sendai as a couple, you'll want to stay at a nice inn to make your trip even more memorable. Therefore, we recommend staying at an inn that has an open-air bath in the guest room♩That way, the two of you can stay together for the entire trip♡This time, we will introduce guest rooms with open-onsen at Akiu onsen and Sakunami Onsen. We will introduce some hotels and ryokan.
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"Sendai" is full of attractions where you can enjoy gourmet foods such as beef tongue, zunda, and seafood, and historical spots related to Lord Date Masamune such as "Sendai Castle Ruins" and "Zuihoden". Sendai, which is full of such attractions, is perfect for a trip with your lover. Eat delicious food, do a lot of sightseeing, and relax at a onsen inn. Let's make wonderful memories by stacking such time with loved ones ♩
When you stay at a hot onsen inn with your lover, if you go to the onsen bath, you will be separated from each other. In that respect, if you stay in a room with an open-air bath, you don't have to worry about such things! You can enter at your own pace without worrying about time, you can share the comfort, and on top of that, you can be together all the time. We have picked up an inn where you can spend a relaxing time ◎
``Saryo Soen'' is located in Sendai's inner parlor, Saryou Souen onsen. Here you will find a space worthy of being called a "true Japanese ryokan." When you enter the entrance, you will find yourself in a quiet space far from the outside world. The Sukiya-style building and the vast Japanese garden are sure to make you feel at ease. Let's spend an unforgettable time at an inn that will sublimate your trip with him into a high-quality time.
There are only 26 guest rooms on the vast site of about 8,000 tsubo. Among them, the “detached guest room” is recommended. 9 of the 10 rooms have their own open-air baths, and the luxury of free-flowing hot springs. You can spend a private time with just the two of you to your heart's content without being disturbed by anyone. The Japanese atmosphere of the room is comfortable without any extravagance. You can see a carefully maintained Japanese garden from your room. Let yourself be soothed by the rich nature and onsen.
For dinner, enjoy the flavors of Michinoku, blessed with an abundance of ingredients from the sea and the mountains. The seasonal kaiseki cuisine is so colorful it's almost a shame to eat it. What's even better is that if you stay in a room with an open-air bath, in-room dining meal meal has a nice atmosphere. You can spend time just the two of you from check-in to check-out. What's truly important is to spend time with the person you love, surrounded by nature, just being yourself. You might find that out by staying at Saryou Souen.
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onsen Saryou Souen
Miyagi /Sendai, Akiu onsen / ryokan
- address
- 1, Miyagi
- access
- Sendai Station ~ 30 minutes by car / Sendai Minami IC ~ 15 minutes by car / Sendai Miyagi IC ~ 20 minutes by car / JR Sendai Station ~ Shuttle bus (reservation required)
Yuzukushi Salon Ichinobo is an extraordinary onsen resort located about 40 minutes from Sendai Station. The biggest attraction of this inn is that it is an all-inclusive style where you can enjoy everything from meal to activities for free! It's great to be able to enjoy everything without worrying about your wallet! When you arrive, let's have some drinks and sweets and discuss with him what we're going to do next♪
The guest rooms are available in two categories: "Satoyama Seyryu" and "onsen Club", which opened in 2023. If you want a truly quiet stay, choose "Satoyama Seyryu", which is not available to those under junior high school age. If you choose a room with an open-air bath and hammock on the terrace, you can enjoy a luxurious time by warming up your body in the bath with natural hot spring water and then cooling down while swaying in the hammock. Feel the negative ions of Satoyama and be soothed. Why not feel happy during a peaceful time spent together?
At this inn, which has 3 hot springs on the premises, you can enjoy bathing in 8 different types of bathtubs. There is also a ``Mugwort herb mist sauna'' that can be expected to have beautiful skin and relaxing effects, so be sure to try it out as well!
After your bath, relax in the salon and enjoy a beer or cool down with a popsicle. It's also nice to find your favorite books and magazines in the library and read them. There's also table tennis, which is something that comes to mind when you're talking about onsen, so it's great for two people to play together before entering onsen! Of course, these are all-inclusive! Play as much as you like and release your daily stress ♩
For dinner, enjoy an order buffet where the chef prepares the food freshly in front of you. You can enjoy the dishes prepared in courses in the order you like. It's also a good idea to share and enjoy the dishes you've chosen. Please spend time replenishing your mind and body with the greenery of Satoyama, onsen, and delicious meal.
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onsen Onsen Yuzukushi Salon Ichinobo
Miyagi /Sendai/ ryokan
- address
- Miyagi Sendai City Aoba-ku Sakunami Nagahara 3
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Senzan Line "Sakunami Station" / Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Sendai Miyagi IC
About 40 minutes by car from Sendai Station. "Sendai Akiu onsen Guest House Sakura Rikyu" in Akiu onsen is ryokan that values privacy, and is recommended for loving couples who want to be alone ♡ The guest rooms are a comfortable space that incorporates the best aspects of Japanese and Western styles. A carefully maintained Japanese garden stretches out outside the window.
All rooms have open-air baths as well as indoor baths! The two of you can soak in onsen as much as you like, regardless of the weather or time. If the two of you want to enjoy onsen even more, you can use the large public bath in the main building, Hotel Zuiho.
You can choose to meal either teppanyaki at "Natorigawa" or a buffet at the main building "seasons". We recommend the teppanyaki. When making a reservation, you can choose a counter seat with a live atmosphere or a semi-private room where you can meal alone with two people.
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Sendai Akiu onsen Hotel Zuiho
Miyagi /Sendai, Akiu onsen / ryokan
- address
- Miyagi Sendai-shi Taihaku Ward, Akiu-cho Yumoto 26-1
- access
- 15 minutes from Sendai Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Approximately 40 minutes by car to Sendai city center. Free shuttle bus operates daily from the east exit of JR Sendai Station (reservations required)
At “Yosenkaku Iwamatsu ryokan” in Sakunami onsen, you will find a relaxing space full of Japanese atmosphere. Surrounded by beautiful nature, you can surely refresh your body and mind just by being here. The guest rooms are based on Japanese style, and are moist and relaxing spaces. This inn is perfect for couples who want to enjoy their time alone without being disturbed by anyone.
Another good point is that all onsen at the inn are free-flowing from the source! Therefore, of course, the bathtubs in the rooms with semi-open-air baths are also filled with plenty of fresh hot water. From the semi-open-air bath, you can enjoy the scenic mountain scenery in front of you, and in the winter, you can enjoy the snow-viewing bath from the window! I'm sure it would be the happiest to soak in onsen with him while looking at the beautiful scenery...♡
For dinner, you can choose from a private in-room dining (only available in select rooms), a Japanese set at a Japanese dining room, or a buffet where you can enjoy whatever you want as much as you like. All meal are particular about the Japanese technique "Five Flavors, Five Colors, Five Methods", and you can enjoy the taste and nutrition as well as the appearance.
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ryokan onsen Iwamatsu Ryokan
Miyagi /Sendai/ ryokan
- address
- Miyagi Sendai City Aoba-ku Sakunami Motoki 16
- access
- Train: Approximately 40 minutes from Sendai Station on the JR Senzan Line. Free shuttle bus available from Sakunami Station (reservation required) Car: Approximately 25 minutes by car from Sendai Miyagi IC towards Yamagata
“onsen” is located on the highest hill in Akiu Onsen, where you can spend time while enjoying the superb view. There is a large garden on the premises where you can enjoy the trees and flowers of the four seasons, so you can enjoy an elegant time while feeling the seasons. After checking in, take a walk, enjoy the scenery like a painting while drinking tea in the lounge, and enjoy the leisurely time of travel.
The guest room "Hoshi Monogatari" with an open-air bath is perfect for spending time with him. There are only 3 rooms, and the interior is completely different depending on the room, so you can spend a luxurious time on a higher level. In the open-air bath with the sound of nature as BGM, you might get closer to him. After enjoying the time alone, take a break on the terrace while feeling the pleasant breeze. It's a dreamy way to spend a holiday♪
Come hungry and enjoy this kaiseki meal, which incorporates seasonal ingredients! In addition to carefully selected ingredients typical of Sendai, such as Sendai beef and abalone from Sanriku, you can also enjoy fresh bamboo shoots and wild vegetables grown in the ryokan 's garden.
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Sendai Akiu Onsen Bonfire onsen Spring Ryokusuitei
Miyagi /Sendai, Akiu onsen / ryokan
- address
- Miyagi 27 Uehara, Yumoto, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City
- access
- Approximately 50 minutes by route bus from JR Sendai Station / Free shuttle bus available at 15:00 (reservation required) / Approximately 15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Sendai Minami IC and Sendai Miyagi IC
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station. Akiu Fuga is perfect for couples who want to enjoy a long night. This inn offers a "night owl stay for adults". We offer a full range of hospitality to help you enjoy a night owl that's a notch above the rest. One of them is the Finnish sauna, which can be reserved for private use (for a fee). How about sweating comfortably in a private space without getting into the water? After the sauna, cool down with a drink at the bar surrounded by a flickering fireplace. The closing parfait is also popular, so if you're traveling, let's pamper yourself♪
For two adults, enjoy some private time together in a room with a semi-open-air bath. The light pouring in through the latticework creates a pleasant space. The rooms with semi-open-air baths come in Japanese-Western and Western-style, so choose whichever you prefer. The baths in the rooms are not onsen, so if you want to enjoy onsen with your partner, try this private open-air bath. You can enjoy a relaxing bath while being soothed by the murmuring of the Natori River.
For meal, we offer a teppanyaki banquet that can be enjoyed with alcohol. The main steak is grilled right in front of you, making for a lively meal. To finish off dinner, try an artistic parfait. For breakfast, we offer simple Japanese dishes, such as miso soup with lots of ingredients and seasonal grilled fish, which are great for the day after enjoying some alcohol.
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Akiu onsen Akiu Fuga
Miyagi /Akiu onsen / ryokan
- address
- Miyagi 40-2 Yumoto Yakushi, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City
- access
- Approximately 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station
``Hotel Hananoyu'' is based on the concepts of ``nature,'' ``beauty and health,'' and ``gourmet food.'' As you can see from its concept, it is truly a beauty and health inn that women will love. Located in Akiu onsen, which is rich in nature, you can spend a relaxing time enjoying onsen and delicious food. There are 7 types of guest rooms and a wide variety! This time, let's ask him a little favor and stay at an inn that's nice for women♪
Among the guest rooms, the most popular are those with open-air baths. The baths are filled with water straight from the source, making them extremely luxurious! Hotel Hananoyu is also known for putting a lot of effort into its onsen, and even has a bath attendant who is a certified onsen sommelier. The hotel's own hot spring, which has exceptional spring quality, can be enjoyed not only in the open-air baths in the guest rooms, but also in the private open-air baths and large communal bath. It might be fun to try out the four different types of baths, each with its own unique atmosphere.
It is a hotel that women will be happy to have, and you can enjoy vegetable-centered dishes for dinner. Among the vegetables used in the dishes, there are pesticide-free vegetables grown in Akiu, and they are very fresh and you can enjoy the original taste of vegetables. It's full of vegetables even when you're full, so you don't feel guilty. It's a buffet style, so there are plenty of meat dishes that will satisfy him ◎
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Sendai Akiu onsen Hananoyu
Miyagi /Sendai, Akiu onsen / ryokan
- address
- 33-1 Yumoto, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
- access
- Approximately 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station / Approximately 10 minutes by car from Sendai Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway
If you are a couple who likes onsen, "Hotel New Mitoya" is also recommended! The Japanese garden that can be seen from the guest rooms and the lobby changes its appearance with the seasons, and is attractive at any time of the year, such as autumn leaves and winter snowscapes. In addition to viewing the garden from inside the museum, you can also take a walk, and there is also a facility called the Kura Museum. There are more than 10 works by artists representing the Japanese ceramic art world, so please take a look.
Among the many guest room types, the one we will be picking up this time is the "guest room with a semi-open-air bath." There are only three special rooms available: ``Kasugabeni,'' which has a resort-like atmosphere, ``Musashino,'' which has high-quality Japanese decor, and ``Yaeasahi,'' which has a relaxing modern Japanese design.
There are 16 baths for both men and women in the hotel. The men's and women's exchange system, so let's enjoy each morning and evening and aim to conquer all! It's a pity that you can't go in together, but even if you're traveling alone, there must be times when you both want to be alone. But let's communicate our impressions firmly and nurture our friendship ♩
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onsen Hotel New Mitoya & Annex
Miyagi /Sendai, Akiu onsen / ryokan
- address
- Miyagi Sendai-shi Taihaku Ward, Akiu-cho Yumoto Yakushi 102
- access
- Miyagi Kotsu Bus Sendai Station West Exit Bus Stop 8 ⇒ Get off at Akiu onsen Yumoto / Free shuttle bus available from Sendai Station East Exit (reservation required)
About 40 minutes by car from Sendai Station. "Yunohara Hotel" in Sakunami onsen has a lot of retro feeling when you step into the hotel, and you will not be able to stop your excitement! Among the many types of guest rooms, the “Roman” room is especially recommended. This is a special room full of Taisho romance, with soft lights and antique furniture that will make you feel like you've traveled back in time. Let's spend a romantic time as if you were the lover in the movie while playing nostalgic music on the record player.
In addition to the 3 types of open-air baths and fine-view baths, there is also a private open-air bath that is great for couples! In particular, "Aun no Yu" is a luxurious bath where plenty of free-flowing hot water is poured into a bathtub with a rich wood scent. At night, it's lit up, creating a more moody atmosphere.
The creative cuisine created by a chef with a background in French restaurants is a full-course meal that can be enjoyed using all five senses. In particular, the juicy Yamagata beef steak is a must-try! It also pairs perfectly with Japanese sake. There are a lot of local sakes, so it might be fun to try and compare them with him. With gourmet food, drinks, and onsen, you're sure to have the best time♡
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Sakunami Onsen Yunohara Hotel
Miyagi /Sendai/ ryokan
- address
- Miyagi Sendai City Aoba-ku Sakunami Motoki 1
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by car from Sakunami Station on the JR Senzan Line / Approximately 40 minutes by car from Sendai Station
Once you've decided on where to stay, you'll also want to check out the tourist spots. Here, we have picked up the standard spots that are particularly recommended in Sendai and that you should visit at least once. Take a look at this and inflate your travel fantasies!
"Sendai Castle Ruins" with a statue of Masamune Date, a famous symbol of Sendai. Sendai Castle, which was built by Date Masamune, was unfortunately destroyed in the war, but you can still get a sense of what it was like through the remaining stone walls and the museum. The castle was originally built on a hill, so you can see Sendai City from here, and it is also famous as a night view spot. Enjoy the scenery that Lord Masamune saw, and take a commemorative photo with the impressive statue♪
Detailed information
Sendai Castle Ruins
- address
- Miyagi 1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City
- access
- 1) 30 minutes by bus from Sendai Station, 5 minutes on foot 2) 15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Sendai Miyagi IC 3) 5 minutes by train from Subway Tozai Line Sendai Station, get off at International Center Station, 15 minutes on foot
- business hours
- 9:00-17:00
- price
- Aoba Castle Museum 700 yen
Zuihoden is one of the places associated with Lord Date Masamune. The gorgeous building is a mausoleum built according to the will of Date Masamune. The original one was destroyed in the war, but you can see a wonderfully recreated one. The design with flowers and butterflies as motifs is very delicate and overwhelming even today. If you go sightseeing while experiencing history, you can enjoy Sendai from a different perspective.
Kyogamine, where Zuihoden is located, is 73.6 meters above sea level, and the natural environment that has been preserved since ancient times still remains. The long stone steps leading to the entrance are lined with splendid cedar groves, giving it a somewhat sacred atmosphere. Some of the trees are over 350 years old, and you can cleanse and detox your mind just by walking around. Take a deep breath and let the fresh air enter your body.
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Zuihoden
- address
- Miyagi 23-2 Reiyashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai City
- access
- 1) 15 minutes by bus from JR Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool, get off at Loople Sendai "Zuihoden Mae", 5 minutes on foot 2) 10 minutes by bus from JR Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool, Sendai Municipal Bus "Amayabashi/Zuihoden Iriguchi" Get off and walk 10 minutes 3) 15 minutes on foot from Omachi Nishikoen Station on the Tozai Subway Line 4) 15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Sendai Miyagi IC
- business hours
- 9:00-16:30
- price
- Elementary school students 210 yen Group discounts available (from 20 people) Junior high school students 210 yen Group discounts available (from 20 people) High school students 410 yen Group discounts available (from 20 people) Adults 570 yen Group discounts available (from 20 people) Remarks Disabled discounts available
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About 15 minutes on foot from Sendai Station. Take a stroll down Jozenji-dori Street, where you can fully feel the charm of Sendai City, known as the City of Trees. The promenade with zelkova trees planted on both sides shows various expressions depending on the timing. Bronze statues are erected here and there, so you can enjoy it like an outdoor museum. Why don't you feel the charm of Sendai while chatting slowly?
Sendai is full of things you want to do, such as eating lots of delicious food and sightseeing in historical spots. You want to do a lot of sightseeing during the day and spend a relaxing time at a nice inn at night. A guest room with an open-air bath will make that wish come true. Why don't you start planning a trip to Sendai with him?