Hot Springs Hotels in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

The main soup is an old-fashioned hotel located in the hot springs of Baishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, which has a business history of about 600 years. The customer service is one-to-one. Miss Kikuchi, who is in charge of our lady, is very kind and will use Chinese. There is no problem with communication. We arrived early on the same day and could not check in. She was kind and courteous and patiently helped us book a taxi to eat Baishi City's famous food - Baishi temperature noodles. Temporary luggage storage, five-star service! The main building is a private hall, which is characterized by Michelin 3-star kaiseki cuisine. Fortunately, on the day of arrival, there was a lot of snow, and I went to the open-air wind. The hot spring is a sodium chloride sulfate spring. You can enjoy the snow scene while soaking in the soup. The natural snow scene is in sight. It is like poetry. It is beautiful and indescribable. It is very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the mobile phone is banned. ❄️❄️❄️ The theme of the time trip is the forest, as if traveling back to the atmosphere of the Dazheng era in Japan, enjoying the luxury journey that can only be enjoyed by the soup owner.

The room had a gorgeous, retro style. Although not very spacious, there was enough room to open our luggage. We only stayed one night, so my memory isn't super vivid, but I remember it was close to the train station, which had everything we needed.

VVery nice hostel in a good location near train station..Have an Onsen, microwave, hot water, a place to sit down and eat or working at your floor..not have a fridge. I came too early, because of my train from Tokyo (around 1.30 pm) and i need to wait until 3 pm for check in. Beds ready, clean ready...but need to waiting the check in time..and it'fair isn't. The only problem was they start check in process 5-7 mins before 3 pm and they was very slowly and not professional...my time for check in it was 3.15 pm if not more...one of the last check in there. And this happened especialy because one disrespectful girl, she was determined to delay the proceedings—even more than others already had. Ugly and disrespectful attitude, make me lose time everytime..she had and fun about this when i explain her i not appreciateher jokes. She, as well as all the others, either doesn't know how to speak English or doesn't want to... just simple words, like ”key.” I expected more from one hotel (or hostel) in Japan. I was disappointed with the choice of this hostel. It is very difficult to find the hotel without help, as its name is written only in Japanese. The bed is very hard; it feels like sitting or sleeping on a wooden plank.

Overall, a good hotel for a night or two. The rooms were clean, and the location was convenient for exploring the city. The 2 PM check-in time felt a bit late, especially since there wasn’t much flexibility for arriving earlier. The onsen was decent, but nothing particularly special. It’s not a hotel that will blow you away, but it does the job well. For the price, I think it’s good value, and I’d happily stay here again.

Located close to a few shopping streets. Staff are friendly, facilities are what you would expect from this chain. The hot spring area is a bit smaller than I thought.

The hotel offers “old school” onsen experience. The facilities are dated, but clean. It was great to watch the sunrise on the bay from the public bath. The hotel is within distance to all major sightseeing sites in Matsushima. Staff speak some English and they have a translator machine at the reception, so I didn’t have any issue with communication. I booked the japaneses suite with a massage chair. The suite has a view of the bay and the Fukuurabashi bridge and Fukuurajima island, but unfortunately view was obstructed by roof and trees because the room is on level 2 - the same level of the hotel entrance (see pictures). If you want better view, maybe book the rooms on higher floors The highlight of the stay was the food. They upgraded my meals because I paid for 2 people even though I traveled solo. My meals were served in dining hall. Not sure if they offer private dining if you book rooms of higher category. Both dinner and breakfast were very delicious. Dinner was a great treat of seafood.

Transportation: easiest with a 50-min taxi ride from Sendai airport unless int’l traveler wants to transfer via trains/buses. Nearest bus stop/little township is 遠刈田温泉 (13-min by foot to the Inn). Key feature is open air onsens in forestry — this is why I chose to stay. Delightful breakfast and dinner (during dinner, there are all-inclusive drinks menu + additional charge ones). I enjoyed the 2nd night’s beef/daikon pot in particular. There are hearth side afternoon refreshment, happy hour beer, post-dinner snack that you will be kept fed warmly. The aircon in Buna room would blow directly on the head so the fan blade should be adjusted. Staff English speaking capability varies but they made every effort in solving problems. Little hiccup after checking out that the bus time table the Inn indicated was outdated, but I still managed to change my route in the fly, which is the beauty traveling in Japan.

This was my first time visiting, and I was impressed by how large, spacious, and clean the hotel and rooms were. The all-you-can-drink beer and other beverages in the lounge, along with the late-night alcohol and snacks, were an excellent service. We paid an extra 5,000 yen for the dinner buffet. While it was tasty, I honestly felt it wasn't worth the 5,000 yen as there wasn't a main dish. The onsen had an open-air bath, but since it was on the first floor, the walls were high, and there was no view. The onsen itself was spacious and good, but the water temperature was a bit too lukewarm for my liking. The in-room bath was large and clean. Be careful not to lose your room key, as there's a 2,000 yen replacement fee. I would definitely like to stay here again when I visit Miyagi. There aren't any shops nearby, so it's a good idea to prepare your own food beforehand. However, you don't need to worry about drinks or alcohol. All the staff were kind and helpful, which was a plus.

We had a lovely time at this hotel. The lobby is beautiful and creates a wonderful first impression. One of the best perks is the complimentary shuttle bus from Sendai; it’s very convenient and only takes about 30–45 minutes, making the hotel feel quite accessible. We really enjoyed the facilities, especially the four onsen baths (two for each gender) and the ping pong room, which was a fun addition to our stay. The only area for improvement would be the dinner buffet. Compared to typical Japanese onsen standards, the variety felt a bit limited. While the steak and crab were highlights, we were hoping for a slightly more luxurious selection, such as ikura or a wider array of seafood, especially for those who might not eat beef or crab. Overall, it’s a wonderful spot for a short, relaxing break. We left feeling refreshed!

Overall, it was pretty good, but the hotel facilities are a bit dated. The Japanese-style room was quite spacious, although there was a slight odor in the bathroom, but everything else was fine. The lounge offered complimentary snacks, drinks, and alcoholic beverages. The buffet dinner selection felt a bit limited, and items like crab legs needed to be pre-ordered (and weren't free). However, the buffet carts were a big hit with the kids. Also, the shuttle bus service from Sendai Station to the hotel needs to be booked in advance; I recommend emailing the hotel right after making your reservation. Another thing to note is that there are almost no taxis around Akiu Onsen, so we weren't able to visit the waterfall this time.