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Akiu Onsen Akiu Grand Hotel
A hot spring inn known for its spectacular open-air bath overlooking the famous Rairaikyo Gorge and its wide variety of buffet dishes.
This hot spring ryokan stands in a lush valley in Akiu Onsen, a historic hot spring area in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Its location offers beautiful scenery in every season, with autumn leaves and snowy winter views being especially striking. The large public bath in the main building features an open-air infinity-style bath, where you can enjoy seasonal landscapes such as fresh greenery in summer, colorful leaves in fall, and snow in winter. The day-use plans also include an option with lunch, featuring a choice of soba or u-men noodles as the main dish, along with tempura made with seasonal vegetables and sashimi.
Meals are served buffet-style, and dinner includes all-you-can-eat Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, with Approx. 40 options in total. Freshly fried tempura and steak from the live kitchen are especially popular. For breakfast, the chef’s fluffy omelets are a local favorite.
Guest rooms come in a wide variety of styles, including Japanese-style, Western-style, and Japanese-Western rooms, with different sizes and views available. Recent renovations have added more rooms with beds, creating an even more relaxing stay. The hotel also offers a karaoke room, game corner, and table tennis, so there is plenty to enjoy during your visit.
Highlights
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An open-air bath with sweeping views over the famous Rairaikyo Gorge.
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A luxurious buffet with Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
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A wide selection of room types to suit different travel needs.
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Well-equipped facilities, including karaoke, a game corner, and table tennis.
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A special Japanese-Western room with calming Japanese-modern interior design
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Many Japanese-Western rooms combine the comfort of tatami with the convenience of beds
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The main building and annex feature four large public baths and four open-air baths
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An infinity-style bath overlooking Rairaikyo Gorge
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A luxurious dinner buffet with 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes
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Facilities typical of a classic hot spring ryokan, including karaoke rooms and table tennis tables
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is early check-in or late check-out available?
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Early check-in is available from 2:00pm, 1 hour before the regular check-in time.
※A room charge of 2,200 yen per hour applies.
Late check-out is available until 12:00pm at the latest.
※A room charge of 2,200 yen per hour applies.
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Can I leave my luggage after check-out?
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Yes, luggage storage is available both before check-in and after check-out.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is one smoking area on the main building side and one on the annex side.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the building?
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Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
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Can I use the shared bath if I have tattoos?
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No, guests with tattoos may not use the baths.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 秋保温泉 秋保グランドホテル
- Postal Code
- 982-0241
- Address
- 12-2 Biwabara, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241
- Phone
- 0570-026-001
- Check-in
- 3:00pm
- Check-out
- 10:00am
- Rates
- Weekdays: from 13,750 yen per person based on 2 guests per room; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: from 19,250 yen per person based on 2 guests per room. Both rates include dinner and breakfast buffet plans.
- Access
- Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Ayashi Station; free shuttle bus available from JR Sendai Station (reservation required)
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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