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Ryokan Genbei
The warmth of tradition and history, wrapped in the scent of timeworn wood.
This historic, all-wood, single-story ryokan is filled with the warmth and gentle scent of wood wherever you go. With few steps throughout, its single-story design offers a sense of comfort, almost like returning to a traditional Japanese home.
The hot spring water flows directly from the source, with an open-air bath full of spaciousness, a large public bath where you can relax your body at ease, and private baths where you can enjoy personal time, and all of them can be used anytime without worrying about the time. The iron-rich spring quality is known for making the skin smoother and silkier the longer you soak in the bath.
Guest rooms, with views of lush natural greenery beyond the windows, are mainly spacious Japanese-style rooms. For guests seeking a special stay, the one-group-per-day guest room “Sanada no Ma Obai Tori,” decorated with paintings depicting Sanada history and armor, is also available. The experience of trying on a jinbaori battle surcoat and helmet is also available to non-staying guests.
*As of May 2026, Sanada no Ma is closed for reservations due to renovation work. The experience of trying on a jinbaori battle surcoat and helmet is available.
The cuisine features an array of carefully prepared creative dishes, generously using the rich bounty of the land at the foot of Mount Zao and fresh seafood from Sendai Bay. Each dish highlights seasonal ingredients and offers a luxurious taste found only here, reflecting the chef’s attention to detail.
Enjoy a stay where nature, hot springs, spaces, and cuisine all come together, and treat yourself to refined relaxation that lets you forget everyday life.
Highlights
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Enjoy a stay wrapped in the warmth of wood and a sense of comfort at a historic, all-wood, single-story inn.
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The free-flowing hot spring is gentle on the skin. Enjoy it in the open-air bath, large public bath, and private baths.
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In addition to spacious Japanese-style rooms overlooking nature, there is also a special guest room where you can enjoy an extraordinary historical experience (Sanada no Ma is closed as of May 2026).
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Creative cuisine featuring mountain delicacies from the foot of Mount Zao and seafood from Sendai Bay is another highlight.
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A historic, all-wood, single-story inn with tradition
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Enjoy iron-rich hot spring water flowing directly from the source
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Relax in spacious guest rooms centered on Japanese-style rooms
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Cuisine that highlights the appeal of seasonal ingredients
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?
No. Luggage storage is available at the front desk.
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Can I leave my luggage after check-out?
Yes.
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Are there smoking areas?
Yes.
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Is free Wi-Fi available inside the building?
Yes.
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Can I use the public bath if I have tattoos?
Yes.
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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
Yes. Nearby spots include Okama Crater, Zao Cheese Factory, Fox Village, Eboshi Ski Resort, and Sumikawa Snow Park (for viewing snow monsters and more).
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Is it close to the bus stop?
Get off at “Togatta Onsen Yunomachi.” The ryokan is 100 m ahead in the direction of travel.
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Can babies use the hot spring?
Yes. It is a gentle, non-irritating hot spring. Our own child has used the hot spring since their first bath.
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Can I use the parking lot before check-in or after check-out?
Yes. You can use it while enjoying food around the Togatta Onsen area or while joining a snow monster tour.
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Can I stay with my pet?
Yes, but only two rooms are available per day. Up to two small dogs are allowed per room. Dogs stay free.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 旅館 源兵衛
- Postal Code
- 989-0912
- Address
- 5-1 Nakamachi, Togatta Onsen, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
- Phone
- 0224-34-2124
- Check-in
- 3:00 pm
- Check-out
- 11:00 am
- Rates
- From 17,000 yen per night with dinner and breakfast
- Access
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1) Approx. 50 minutes by Miyagi Kotsu bus from JR Tohoku Shinkansen Shiroishi-Zao Station
2) Get off at the Miyagi Kotsu bus stop “Togatta Onsen Yunomachi,” then walk Approx. 3 minutes - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)