Hotel New Mitoya

7.3

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.3/10, based on 64 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	7.5/10	220
23rd	Hotel New Mitoya Current ryokan	7.3/10	64
24th	Hotel Kameya	7.5/10	503
25th	soraichi	4.0/10	215

Check-in from 2:30 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hot Spring Town Countryside Escape Garden Setting Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

982-0241 Miyagi, Sendai, Taihaku-ku, Akiucho, Yumotoyakushi 102, Japan

Staff 7,8/10

Facilities 7,6/10

Cleanliness 7,4/10

Comfort 7,3/10

Value for money 7,2/10

Location 7,0/10

Akiu Onsen SettingIn Sendai's Akiu Onsen area, convenient for a hot-spring stay near city sightseeing.

16 Bath VarietyA standout draw is the large onsen complex with 16 different baths to enjoy.

Three Grand BathhousesThree separate large bath areas make the bathing experience feel varied and resort-like.

Seasonal Japanese MealsDinner highlights seasonal regional ingredients, paired with a more flexible breakfast buffet style.

Relaxing Room ChoiceOffers Japanese, Japanese-western, and some semi-open-air bath rooms for different stay styles.

Walkable Local SightsClose to Akiu attractions like Rairaikyo Gorge area and nearby local visitor spots.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen and dinner are the main drivers here: arrive in time for afternoon bathing, dinner, evening baths, breakfast, then add a second night only if you want a slower Akiu area visit with short nearby outings.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-2 night Akiu Onsen stay near Sendai for bath time, dinner, and a few nearby sights, not as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay depthAkiu has pleasant short visits, but most travelers will run out of nearby must-do sights after 1-2 nights.

Needs transfer planningIt is outside central Sendai, so late arrivals and tight rail connections need shuttle or taxi planning.

Not a city baseChoose central Sendai instead if your plan focuses on urban dining, nightlife, and repeated station-based day trips.

Iwashimizu (on-site)

on-site

Dining restaurant used for breakfast buffet and some dinner service.

Ume-no-Sato (on-site)

on-site

Japanese dining room for traditional meals and seasonal flavors.

Hanano-Toki (on-site)

on-site

Tea lounge for a relaxed break in the hotel.

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 at JR Sendai Station and use the ryokan’s reservation-based shuttle from the east side or a direct Akiu Onsen bus/taxi connection. If flying in, Sendai Airport is the useful airport, usually followed by rail or airport bus to Sendai/Akiu and then the final local transfer.

JR Sendai Stationstation
15 kmAoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japanabout 30–40 min by car, depending on trafficabout 40–60 min by shuttle or bus, depending on service used
Best main rail hub for most guests, especially for Shinkansen arrivals. Use the hotel shuttle if reserved in advance, or continue by Akiu-bound bus or taxi.
Akiu Onsen Yumotobus
230 mYumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japanabout 3–8 min on foot, depending on exact stop position and luggageabout 1–3 min by taxidirect from central Sendai in about 50–60 min on some bus services
The most useful nearby public bus stop for independent arrivals. Good if you prefer direct bus access and do not want to rely on the ryokan shuttle.
Sakan-maebus
360 mAkiu Onsen area, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japanabout 3–10 min on foot, depending on the exact stop usedabout 1–3 min by taxiabout 30–40 min from Sendai on west-side liner services, but service patterns should be checked locally
Useful alternative bus stop for some faster Akiu-bound services. Handy if your bus serves this stop rather than Akiu Onsen Yumoto.
Akiu Sato Centerbus
700 m40-7 Teradahara, Yumoto, Akiumachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japanabout 8–15 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 45–55 min from Sendai or about 45 min from Sendai Airport on some services, best checked locally
Useful as a local orientation point in Akiu Onsen, especially if you are arriving by airport or regional bus and want visitor information before heading to the ryokan.
Sendai Station East Exit Bus Poolbus
15 kmEast side of Sendai Station, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japanabout 30–40 min to the ryokan by roadabout 30–40 min on the hotel shuttle when operating, or best checked locally
Most practical pickup point if you have reserved the ryokan’s free shuttle. Useful for travelers with luggage because it reduces transfers.
Sendai Airportairport
20 kmNatori, Miyagi, Japanabout 45–60 min by caroften about 60–90 min overall via airport rail/bus connections and final transfer
Best airport for this ryokan. Suitable for domestic and limited international arrivals, with the easiest onward access via Sendai Station or Akiu-area bus links.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent bath varietyThe biggest draw here is the onsen experience: three large bath areas with 16 different baths give you much more variety than a typical ryokan stay. It is a strong pick for travelers who want to spend real time bath-hopping rather than just taking one quick soak.
Rooms for different travel stylesThe property offers standard rooms, larger Japanese-Western rooms, and some rooms with a semi-open-air bath. That makes it easier to match the stay to couples, families, or guests who want extra privacy in the room.
Convenient from SendaiFor an onsen escape, the location is practical because the hotel is in Akiu Onsen while still reachable from Sendai, and it also runs a free shuttle from Sendai Station with advance booking. This is useful if you want hot springs without going deep into a remote mountain area.
Good base for local sightseeingIt works well as a sightseeing base for Akiu attractions such as Akiu Otaki Falls, the kaleidoscope museum, and nearby gardens and craft spots. You can combine a ryokan stay with easy short excursions instead of staying isolated all day.
Solid food-and-onsen balanceThe hotel emphasizes seasonal cuisine with local ingredients, and guest scores are especially strong for baths and meals. It is a good fit for travelers who want the classic dinner-and-breakfast ryokan rhythm without needing ultra-luxury pricing.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Less intimate than a small ryokanThis is a sizeable onsen hotel rather than a quiet boutique inn, so the atmosphere can feel more resort-like and less personal. If you want a deeply traditional, highly intimate ryokan mood, smaller properties may suit you better.
Some areas may feel datedGuest feedback is stronger for the baths than for facilities and room freshness, which suggests parts of the property can feel older than the photos imply. Travelers expecting a sleek modern luxury finish may come away underwhelmed.
Private-bath rooms are not standardWhile some rooms include a semi-open-air bath, many do not, so the signature experience still leans heavily on the shared bath complexes. If having a guaranteed in-room bath is your top priority, you need to choose room type carefully.
Shuttle requires planningThe free Sendai shuttle is useful, but it requires advance reservation and has limited departure times. That makes spontaneous arrivals harder, especially if your train timing changes.
Annex-style confusion for some staysThe property is associated with an annex, and some facilities are shared across buildings, which can make the experience feel less straightforward than a single compact ryokan. Travelers who dislike walking between sections or navigating a larger complex may find this less relaxing.

Current position: 23rd out of 25 ryokans in Miyagi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	7.3/10	64
24th	Hotel Kameya	7.5/10	503
25th	soraichi	4.0/10	215