Ryokusuitei, source Kagari-bi à Sendai Akiu Onsen

8.4

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.4/10, based on 0 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	竹泉荘 Chikusenso Onsen	9.7/10	225
🥈 2nd	Komatsu-kan Kofu-tei	9.2/10	1,097
🥉 3rd	Tokinenoyado Yunushi Ichijoh	9.2/10	56
4th	THE YUKAWA Ichijoh Branch	9.2/10	39
5th	Sakunami Onsen Yuzukushi Salon Ichinobo	8.9/10	533
6th	Matsushima Koumura	8.9/10	325
7th	Matsushima Ichinobo	8.9/10	277
8th	Minami Sanriku Hotel kanyo	8.8/10	2,207
9th	TAOYA Akiu	8.8/10	1,347
10th	Saryo Souen	9.7/10	8
11th	Shinyu Onsen Kurikomaso	8.8/10	65
12th	Yumoto Kissho	8.6/10	1,025
13th	Kaze no Sawa	10.0/10	1
14th	Sakan	8.4/10	722
15th	Simamegurinoyado Sakai	8.4/10	152
16th	Ryokusuitei, source Kagari-bi à Sendai Akiu Onsen Current ryokan	8.4/10	0
17th	Ryokan Sanjirō, l’auberge du kappa	8.3/10	402
18th	Akiu Fuga	8.1/10	189
19th	Rantei	8.0/10	1,052
20th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Kounkaku	7.8/10	865
21st	Shintomi-tei	7.6/10	373
22nd	Sansatei	7.5/10	220
23rd	Hotel New Mitoya	7.3/10	64
24th	Hotel Kameya	7.5/10	503
25th	soraichi	4.0/10	215

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Mountain Setting Forest Surroundings Garden Setting Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

982-0241 Miyagi, Sendai, Taihai-ku, Akiumachi, Yumoto-uehara 27, Japan

Staff 8,4/10

Facilities 8,9/10

Cleanliness 8,1/10

Comfort 8,2/10

Value for money 7,8/10

Location 8,0/10

Hillside Akiu SettingSet on elevated ground in Akiu Onsen, giving a more secluded resort feel.

Large Open-Air BathsKnown for especially spacious rock open-air baths in a natural outdoor setting.

Broad Garden GroundsThe property features expansive Japanese garden grounds that enhance the stay atmosphere.

Scenic Upper RoomsTop-floor rooms are noted for wide views over Akiu's surrounding greenery.

Easy From SendaiA practical onsen escape with straightforward access from central Sendai by car.

Classic Ryokan MoodTraditional ryokan ambience pairs well with a calm, non-urban hot spring experience.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and onsen are the main draw, so one night works well for check-in, baths, kaiseki-style dinner, breakfast, and a short Akiu walk; add a second night only to slow the pace and include Akiu Gorge or Akiu Otaki without rushing onward travel.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night onsen retreat near Sendai, or 2 nights if you want a slow bath-and-scenery stay with a light Akiu outing.

Know before booking

Thin sightseeing zoneAkiu supports a relaxed short stay, but not a dense multi-day sightseeing base for most travelers.

Not central SendaiIt is in Akiu Onsen outside central Sendai, so city dining and station-hopping are inconvenient at night.

Some room baths not onsenVerified room open-air baths exist, but not all in-room baths use hot spring water.

Restaurant Harmony (on-site)

on-site

Main dinner restaurant with open kitchen and beer server.

In Piano (on-site)

on-site

Garden-view piano lounge for tea, light drinks, and a relaxed evening stop.

Beer Counter Biruya (on-site)

on-site

Antique counter bar with original beer and cocktails.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via Sendai Station and use the ryokan’s reservation-based shuttle if available; otherwise take an Akiu-bound bus and arrange the short pickup or taxi for the last stretch. Sendai Airport is the most practical airport, usually followed by rail to Sendai Station before continuing onward.

Ayashi Stationstation
5.4 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxibest checked locally; onward bus or taxi is usually needed
Can work as an alternative JR approach point from the Senzan Line side, though most travelers will still find Sendai Station easier overall.
Rikuzen-Ochiai Stationstation
7.0 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxibest checked locally; usually requires bus or taxi onward
A useful JR station on the western Sendai side if you are coming from local rail routes rather than central Sendai Station, but it is less straightforward for first-time visitors.
Sendai Stationstation
14 kmabout 35–50 min by taxi depending on trafficabout 50–70 min by bus or shuttle connection
Best main transfer hub for most guests arriving by Shinkansen, JR, or airport rail; the ryokan’s reserved shuttle from Sendai Station is usually the simplest option with luggage.
Ryokusuitei Bus Stopbus
130 mvery short, then local pickup may be neededabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 30–40 min from Sendai Station West Exit by direct bus when operating
Useful if you want the closest public-bus drop point; contact the ryokan after getting off, as pickup for the final short approach may be available.
Akiu Sato Center Bus Stopbus
390 mnot ideal on foot with luggageabout 5 min by ryokan pickup or taxiabout 50 min from Sendai Station by Akiu Onsen-area bus
A practical fallback bus stop for Akiu Onsen access; good if you plan to use the ryokan’s local pickup rather than walk uphill.
Sendai Airportairport
19 kmabout 45–60 min by taxitypically about 70–100 min via airport rail to Sendai Station, then bus, shuttle, or taxi
Most useful airport for this ryokan; usually connect first to Sendai Station, then continue by ryokan shuttle, public bus, or taxi.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Standout open-air bathThe property’s signature Kagaribi-no-Yu is one of the biggest open-air baths in eastern Japan, giving the stay a real destination-spa feel rather than just a simple hotel bath.
Easy from central SendaiIt is practical for travelers coming by shinkansen or staying in Sendai, with a free reservation-based shuttle from Sendai Station and pickup support from nearby bus stops.
Good room range for different tripsThe ryokan offers everything from standard Japanese rooms to large suites and rooms with private open-air baths, so it works for couples, families, and travelers wanting extra privacy.
A more spacious resort atmosphereSet on a large site in Akiu Onsen, it feels roomy and calm, with the kind of scale that can be appealing if you want more than a tiny countryside inn.
Handy base for Akiu stopsNearby sights like Akiu Winery, Akiu Craft Park, and Akiu Village are only a short drive away, so it is easy to combine the ryokan stay with light local sightseeing.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Less intimate than a small ryokanBecause it is a sizeable property with many room types and large common facilities, it may not deliver the deeply personal, boutique feel some travelers want from a classic ryokan stay.
Some access planning is neededAlthough reachable from Sendai, it is not a step-out-of-the-station stay; shuttle use requires planning, and late or very flexible arrivals may find the logistics less seamless.
Private bath rooms are limitedIf an in-room open-air bath is essential, only certain room categories provide that experience, so the most desirable options may book out earlier or cost noticeably more.
Check-in window is not very lateFinal check-in is relatively early for a hot spring stay, which can be inconvenient if you are arriving after a long travel day or trying to squeeze in more sightseeing first.
More hotel-like in operationFacilities such as banquet halls, meeting rooms, large parking areas, and broad common amenities suggest a more full-scale resort style, which may feel less atmospheric for travelers seeking a very quiet, old-world inn.

Current position: 16th out of 25 ryokans in Miyagi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
11th	Shinyu Onsen Kurikomaso	8.8/10	65
12th	Yumoto Kissho	8.6/10	1,025
13th	Kaze no Sawa	10.0/10	1
14th	Sakan	8.4/10	722
15th	Simamegurinoyado Sakai	8.4/10	152
16th	Ryokusuitei, source Kagari-bi à Sendai Akiu Onsen Current ryokan	8.4/10	0
17th	Ryokan Sanjirō, l’auberge du kappa	8.3/10	402
18th	Akiu Fuga	8.1/10	189
19th	Rantei	8.0/10	1,052
20th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Kounkaku	7.8/10	865
21st	Shintomi-tei	7.6/10	373