Sansatei

7.5

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.5/10, based on 220 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	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 Current ryokan	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

Riverside Location Mountain Setting Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath

Location

989-0916 Miyagi, Zao, 30 Higashiura, Togattaonsen, Japan

Staff 7,6/10

Facilities 7,2/10

Cleanliness 7,4/10

Comfort 7,3/10

Value for money 7,0/10

Location 7,6/10

Togatta Onsen BaseIn the heart of Togatta Onsen, with shops and local sights within walking distance.

Varied Hot SpringsOffers indoor and open-air onsen, giving guests more than one bathing style.

Rooms With BathsMany Japanese-style rooms include private bath and toilet for added in-room comfort.

Traditional MealsJapanese breakfast and dinner are a core part of the classic ryokan stay.

Good Local AccessClose to the Kokeshi Doll Hall, parkland, and broader Miyagi Zao sightseeing.

Easy Car StaysOn-site parking adds convenience for drivers exploring Zao and surrounding areas.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery, baths, and dinner are the strongest stay drivers here. One night works well for check-in, onsen, kaiseki-style dinner, breakfast, and a short Togatta walk; two nights makes sense only if you add Zao mountain sightseeing or a slower onsen pace.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night onsen stay or relaxed 2-night break in Togatta Onsen, especially if you want baths, dinner, and easy access from Sendai rather than dense sightseeing.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay areaTogatta Onsen is pleasant but small. Without a car or specific Zao plans, many travelers will run out of nearby activities after 2 nights.

Transport is workable, not seamlessAccess is easier from Sendai than many rural ryokans, but it still requires bus or car planning rather than direct station convenience.

Large hotel styleThis is a sizable ryokan hotel, not a tiny boutique inn. Travelers seeking intimate luxury or private-bath seclusion may be disappointed.

ZAO Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site meal venue for dinner and breakfast.

Lunch Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Casual in-house lunch service, including weekend use.

Lounge Terrace (on-site)

on-site

Relaxed post-bath drink spot inside the ryokan.

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, use JR Shiroishi-Zao Station or JR Shiroishi Station and continue by bus or taxi to Togatta Onsen, then take a short local taxi if carrying luggage. Sendai Airport is useful if flying in, but it usually works best via Sendai Station rather than as a direct final approach.

JR Shiroishi-Zao Stationstation
14 kmabout 35–45 min by taxiabout 50–80 min by bus or bus-plus-taxi, best checked locally
Best rail gateway for Shinkansen travelers from Tokyo or Sendai; usually the most practical station for long-distance arrivals.
JR Shiroishi Stationstation
14 kmabout 35–45 min by taxiabout 50–80 min by local bus or bus-plus-taxi, best checked locally
Useful for travelers arriving on conventional JR lines; can be easier than Shiroishi-Zao depending on itinerary and bus timing.
JR Sendai Stationstation
31 kmabout 1 hr 10–1 hr 30 min by car in favorable conditionsabout 1 hr 30–2 hr 30 min, usually via highway bus or rail connection plus onward bus
Best major transfer hub for airport arrivals and wider Tohoku connections; especially useful if you prefer simpler transfers before heading to Togatta Onsen.
Togatta Onsen Bus Stopbus
850 mabout 10–20 min on foot depending on luggage and exact drop-off pointabout 3–5 min by taxi
Most useful local bus arrival point for the ryokan area; convenient if you travel light, but a short taxi is easier with bags.
Togatta Onsen Yu-no-Machi Bus Stopbus
870 mabout 10–20 min on foot depending on exact stop positionabout 3–5 min by taxi
Useful central onsen-town stop with multiple bus connections; a practical fallback if your bus uses the town-center stop rather than the main Togatta Onsen stop.
Sendai Airportairport
30 kmabout 1 hr 10–1 hr 30 min by car in favorable conditionsabout 2–3 hr in typical airport-to-station-to-bus routing
Most useful airport for this ryokan; usually best reached by airport rail access to Sendai Station and then onward ground transport.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Open Zao mountain viewsThe property is positioned along the Matsukawa river with broad views toward the Zao mountains, and even the rooms are designed around that scenery. It suits travelers who want a calm, nature-facing stay rather than an urban ryokan.
Large scenic outdoor bathsIts gender-separated baths include open-air rotenburo with Zao views, which is one of the clearest reasons to stay here. The onsen setup feels like a main part of the experience, not just an added facility.
Spacious classic tatami roomsMany rooms are 12.5-tatami Japanese-style rooms for 2 to 6 guests, so families or small groups get more breathing room than in compact city hotels. The style leans traditional and relaxed rather than trendy.
Convenient from SendaiThere is a direct highway bus connection from Sendai Station to Togatta Onsen, which makes the ryokan easier to reach without a car than many mountain-area properties. That is a real advantage for rail-based travelers exploring Miyagi.
Good base for Zao sightseeingIt works well as a base for nearby attractions like the Kokeshi museum area, Zao Echo Line, Eboshi Resort, and other seasonal mountain sightseeing. If your plan mixes onsen time with local excursions, the location is practical.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not a luxury-modern ryokanThe atmosphere is more classic and regional than sleek or high-end, so travelers expecting a boutique luxury feel may find it dated in style. It is better approached as a comfortable traditional hot-spring hotel.
Dining may feel plan-dependentFood is a selling point, but the exact experience can vary by booking plan and room package. If gourmet dining is your top priority, you should choose carefully rather than assume every stay includes the same level of meal experience.
Limited late-night bath accessThe large bath is not available during the overnight closure window, so this is less ideal if you love very late-night or dawn-flexible bathing. Some onsen travelers may find that restriction disappointing.
Around an hour from SendaiAlthough access is easier than some rural ryokan, it is still a countryside property rather than a quick city hop. Travelers wanting fast station-side convenience may prefer staying in Sendai itself.
Quiet area, not much nightlifeTogatta Onsen is better for slowing down than for evening entertainment, shopping, or bar-hopping. If you want a lively after-dinner scene, the surroundings may feel too subdued.

Current position: 22nd out of 25 ryokans in Miyagi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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