Rantei

8.0

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.0/10, based on 1,052 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 Current ryokan	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

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

Location

982-0241 Miyagi, Sendai, Taihaku-ku Akiu Yumoto Kidoho 7-1, Japan

Staff 8,1/10

Facilities 7,8/10

Cleanliness 8,1/10

Comfort 8,0/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 7,8/10

Tatami Hot SpringsRare tatami-lined baths in Miyagi feel safer, warmer, and gentler underfoot.

Garden Open-Air BathsSeparate indoor and open-air baths let guests soak with fresh air and seasonal atmosphere.

Scenic Japanese RoomsMany Japanese rooms face the Akiu Onsen area with calming panoramic mountain views.

Easy Sendai AccessReachable from Sendai Station by bus, with a stop right by the ryokan.

Family-Friendly SetupKids' space, rental baby items, child slippers, and family-safe baths support easier stays.

Signature Seasonal DiningStandout meal options include seasonal pot rice and varied kaiseki-style dinner courses.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsThe strongest reason to stay is the onsen-and-dinner rhythm: arrive from Sendai, settle in for baths and kaiseki, sleep quietly, then use the next morning for breakfast and a short Akiu area stop. A second night works if you want a slower bath-focused stay with nearby gorge, winery, or waterfall visits without rushing onward travel.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night onsen break in Akiu Onsen near Sendai, not as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited walkable areaAkiu has a few nearby stops, but not enough street life or dense sightseeing for most travelers beyond two nights.

Not a private-bath ryokanVerified public baths and open-air baths are available, but no reservable bath or in-room open-air bath was clearly confirmed.

Some facilities may be irregularLate-night and leisure facilities such as karaoke or table tennis appear subject to irregular operation.

Shunrantei (on-site)

on-site

Main dining venue for breakfast and some dinner service.

Ran-no-kyo (on-site)

on-site

Late-night on-site spot for simple meals, snacks, and tea.

Akiusha (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Popular old-house cafe restaurant with local vegetables and seasonal lunch fare.

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 JR Sendai Station and continue by direct bus, reserved hotel shuttle when available, or taxi. Sendai Airport is the most useful airport, typically via the airport rail link to Sendai Station and then onward to Akiu Onsen.

JR Ayashi Stationstation
4.4 kmabout 60 min walkabout 20–30 min by taxibest checked locally; bus connections toward Akiu exist but are usually less convenient than coming via Sendai Station
Nearest useful JR station on the west side, but generally better as a taxi connection than as the primary arrival point for first-time visitors.
JR Sendai Stationstation
14 kmabout 30–45 min by taxi or car depending on trafficabout 40–60 min by bus to the Akiu Onsen area
Main long-distance rail hub and the most practical transfer point for Shinkansen and regional rail travelers; usually the best overall gateway to the ryokan.
Rantei-maebus
20 mabout 1–3 minabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 40 min from Sendai Station by direct bus when operating
Best bus stop if using the direct route shown by the ryokan; especially convenient with luggage because it is essentially at the property.
Akiu Bunka no Sato Center (Akiu Cultural Village Center)bus
510 mabout 8–15 minabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 45–60 min from Sendai Station or about 45 min from Sendai Airport-area bus services when available
Useful fallback stop for Akiu Onsen arrivals; a short taxi ride is easier than walking with heavy luggage.
Akiu Onsen Yumotobus
710 mabout 12–20 minabout 5 min by taxiabout 50–60 min from Sendai Station by bus
Useful general Akiu Onsen stop if direct service to the ryokan is not convenient; taxi is preferable for bags or bad weather.
Sendai Airportairport
19 kmabout 45–60 min by car or taxicommonly about 70–100 min via airport rail link to Sendai Station, then bus, shuttle, or taxi
Best airport for this ryokan. Most visitors should continue first to Sendai Station, unless an airport-area bus connection to Akiu is convenient on their travel day.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Easy Akiu Onsen base from SendaiThe ryokan is in Akiu Onsen in Taihaku Ward, Sendai, with road access in roughly 15 minutes from the Sendai Minami/Sendai Miyagi interchange. It also offers a weekday reservation-based shuttle from Sendai Station, which makes arrival simpler than many countryside ryokans.
Tatami-floored baths feel saferIts public baths use tatami flooring, a distinctive feature that feels softer and less slippery underfoot. That is especially reassuring for families with children or older guests using the onsen.
Strong meal experience with regional specialtiesDinner focuses on Miyagi and Tohoku ingredients, with options featuring Sendai beef, abalone, fresh seasonal seafood, and private dining or in-room dining on some plans. Breakfast is more substantial than average, with a buffet of over 50 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes.
Good for families and group staysRantei is a larger ryokan with 68 rooms and practical extras such as a kids' space, pool in season, table tennis, karaoke, game corner, and large free parking. The hotel also lists kid-friendly rental items and room amenities, which adds convenience for parents.
Useful sightseeing nearbyIt works well if you want light sightseeing around the onsen town, since Rairaikyo Gorge is about 5 minutes away and Akiu Otaki Falls is an easy excursion. You get a hot-spring setting without feeling isolated from local attractions.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Less intimate than a small ryokanWith dozens of rooms and many shared facilities, the atmosphere is closer to a sizeable hot-spring hotel than a quiet, highly personalized inn. Travelers seeking a very exclusive or deeply traditional experience may find it less special.
Some facilities add a resort-hotel feelFeatures like karaoke, game corner, seasonal pool, and group-oriented spaces make it lively, but they also move the mood away from serene minimalism. If you want a hushed adults-only retreat, this may not be the ideal match.
Breakfast is buffet rather than refined kaisekiThe large buffet gives plenty of choice, but it does not deliver the same intimate morning dining feel as a carefully served Japanese breakfast. Guests who prioritize a fully traditional ryokan meal rhythm may see that as a drawback.
Bath hours have morning limitsThe public baths are unavailable during part of the morning cleaning window, and morning admission closes before 9:00 AM. If you like a very late, relaxed final soak after breakfast, the schedule may feel restrictive.
Not every stay will feel luxuriousRoom categories range from standard Japanese rooms to a few higher-end options, so the experience can vary depending on what you book. Guests expecting premium design or standout luxury in every room may need to choose carefully.

Current position: 19th out of 25 ryokans in Miyagi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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