Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Kounkaku

7.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.8/10, based on 865 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 Current ryokan	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 11:00 AM

Mountain Setting Hot Spring Town Autumn Scenery Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

989-6821 Miyagi, Osaki, Narukoonsen Kurumayu 17, Japan

Staff 8,2/10

Facilities 7,6/10

Cleanliness 7,7/10

Comfort 7,4/10

Value for money 7,5/10

Location 8,1/10

Naruko Onsen BaseSet in Naruko Onsen, a well-known hot spring area in Osaki, Miyagi.

Hot Spring BathsA core draw is its onsen bathing, ideal for relaxing after travel.

Buffet DiningBuffet-style meals are a recurring practical highlight for varied tastes and groups.

Good Value StayOften chosen for budget-friendly onsen resort value rather than boutique luxury.

Group-Friendly SizeIts larger resort format suits families and casual group trips well.

Tohoku Ryokan FeelCombines resort convenience with a traditional onsen-stay atmosphere in northern Japan.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and onsen are the strongest reasons to stay here: arrive mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, enjoy the buffet, bathe again at night, then use the next morning for another bath and either depart after breakfast or add a second night for Naruko Gorge and a slow town rhythm.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night onsen stop in Naruko Onsen, with 2 nights only if you want a slower bath-focused stay or seasonal gorge sightseeing.

Know before booking

Limited walkable sightsNaruko Onsen works better for soaking and a short town stay than for filling several full sightseeing days.

Not station-frontThe ryokan is not right by the station, so luggage-heavy travelers should plan a taxi or reserved pickup.

Large resort styleThis is a sizable budget-friendly onsen hotel, not a quiet boutique ryokan with refined private-service pacing.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main in-house buffet dining room with breakfast and dinner.

Egao Shokudo (nearby)

nearbyabout 20 min walk

Local casual diner in the Naruko Onsen area.

Mochidokoro Fukase (nearby)

nearbyabout 20 min walk

Well-known sweet shop for Naruko's signature rice cake snack.

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 visitors, arrive by rail at JR Naruko-Onsen Station and take a short taxi ride or a manageable walk depending on luggage and weather. If flying, use Sendai Airport, continue into the JR network, and transfer toward Naruko-Onsen rather than relying on direct airport-to-ryokan transport.

Naruko-Onsen Stationstation
840 mabout 15–20 min on foot, depending on route and luggageabout 5 min by taxivery limited local bus usefulness; taxi is often simplest
Best main arrival point for most guests. Practical for train travelers, but a taxi is the easiest final leg with luggage or in bad weather.
Naruko-Gotenyu Stationstation
2.5 kmnot practical for most travelersabout 10 min by taxibest checked locally
Nearby local station, but usually less useful than Naruko-Onsen Station for ryokan access. Consider only if your rail itinerary naturally stops here.
Nakayamadaira-Onsen Stationstation
5.2 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15–20 min by carbest checked locally
A secondary local rail option west of Naruko. Usually not the first choice unless staying elsewhere in the area before or after the ryokan.
Furukawa Stationstation
28 kmabout 1 hr by car in good conditionsabout 1–1.5 hr by train with a transfer to the local line toward Naruko-Onsen
Most useful shinkansen gateway for travelers coming from Tokyo or Sendai. Transfer here to the Rikuu East Line for Naruko-Onsen.
Naruko-Onsen Station Bus Stopbus
840 mabout 10 min walkabout 5 min by taxi to the ryokan arealocal bus links vary seasonally and should be checked locally
Useful as the practical bus interchange beside the station, especially for local sightseeing or if arriving by regional bus. Service frequency may be limited.
Yamagata Airportairport
48 kmroughly 1.5–2 hr by carpossible but usually less direct than Sendai; best checked locally
Can be useful for some domestic itineraries, especially if combining travel in inland Tohoku, but it is usually a secondary choice compared with Sendai Airport.
Sendai Airportairport
70 kmroughly 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 15 min by car, depending on trafficcommonly around 2.5–3.5 hr via Sendai Airport Line, Sendai area rail connections, and JR toward Naruko-Onsen
Best airport for most domestic and many international arrivals into Miyagi. Most straightforward air gateway before continuing by rail.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Two distinct spring typesOne of its standout draws is the chance to soak in two different hot spring qualities, including Naruko's characteristic dark water, which makes the bathing experience feel more memorable than a standard single-source onsen hotel.
Large baths with open-air optionsThe property is known for spacious communal baths and open-air bathing, giving you more room to unwind than in smaller inns. That scale is especially appealing after a day of train or road travel through Tohoku.
Good base for Naruko Onsen touringIts address places it in the Naruko Onsen area of Osaki, making it practical for exploring the wider hot spring town and nearby bath-hopping spots rather than staying isolated in the countryside.
Buffet dining suits mixed groupsDinner and breakfast are buffet-style, which is useful for families or groups with different tastes. Reviews also highlight local-style dishes, so it feels more regionally grounded than a purely generic resort buffet.
Better value than a luxury ryokanAs part of the Ooedo Onsen Monogatari standard range, it is positioned as a more accessible onsen stay with solid facilities and entertainment-oriented appeal. That makes it attractive if you want hot springs and a full stay experience without paying for a refined luxury property.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Less intimate than a classic ryokanWith nearly 100 rooms and a group-hotel style setup, it feels more like a large resort property than a quiet family-run ryokan. Travelers seeking personalized hospitality and a deeply traditional atmosphere may find it impersonal.
Some areas feel datedGuest feedback suggests the building can feel older even if maintained properly. If you are sensitive to worn decor or expect a freshly renovated look throughout, this may disappoint.
Room comfort can be unevenBecause the hotel offers multiple room types in a sizable complex, the experience may vary depending on where you are assigned. That can matter if you want a consistently polished room rather than simply a functional one.
Not ideal for total quietThis is a family-friendly, group-oriented property with buffet dining and a lively shared-space feel. In busy periods, the atmosphere may be noisier and less serene than at a small secluded ryokan.
Facilities may require extra walkingSome bath access involves moving between parts of the property, which is less convenient than having everything compactly arranged in one elegant inn layout. That is a minor drawback in bad weather or for guests with limited mobility.

Current position: 20th out of 25 ryokans in Miyagi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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