Matsushima Onsen Komatsukan Kofutei

An atmospheric, renowned ryokan offering panoramic views of the beautiful seascape formed by some 260 islands. Guests can unwind in serene rooms and spacious open-air baths while admiring magnificent Matsushima, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views.

Taiko Tensen Matsushima Onsen, which rises from ancient geological strata, is known for its light, gentle feel on the skin. Its alkaline simple spring water is hypotonic, alkaline, and high-temperature, and is praised for leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth after bathing. Guests can experience the ryokan’s renowned hot spring water in the large public baths, which alternate between men and women in the morning and evening, the spacious open-air baths, and Asahimi-no-Yu, a private bath limited to 20 groups per day.

The cuisine, prepared with plenty of fresh, seasonal ingredients from the local area and across the Tohoku region, is also highly regarded. Guests can choose from three dining plans: a full-course Japanese meal, charcoal-grilled cuisine, or in-room dining. A wide range of accommodations is available, including luxurious Guest Rooms with Panoramic Sky Baths, where guests can soak in natural hot spring water at any time of day; spacious, traditional Japanese-style Suite Rooms; and Corner Twin Rooms, which combine Western-style beds with Japanese aesthetics.