Akiu Resort Hotel Crescent

In Akiu Onsen, Sendai’s Taihaku Ward — a forested hot-spring retreat about 14 km from the city center. Minutes from Rairaikyo Gorge and the Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum, with a shuttle from Sendai Station and free on-site parking. A quiet, family-friendly base for exploring the scenic Akiu area.

This resort offers 86 air-conditioned rooms in Western and Japanese styles, some with peaceful forest views. Rooms include refrigerators, blackout curtains and deep soaking bathtubs in private bathrooms. An elevator serves the property and the vibe leans toward relaxed comfort with a touch of classic onsen charm.

Soak in natural hot springs, take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool (with a children’s pool), or belt out a tune in karaoke. There’s a lobby lounge and bar for evening drinks, plus gift shops and wedding services. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking keep things easy.

24-hour front desk, luggage storage and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking on site and property-wide Wi‑Fi make short stays and business stopovers straightforward.

Two on-site restaurants serve Japanese and French cuisine, alongside a lobby lounge and bar. Expect regional flavors in the Japanese menus and a mix of casual and refined options for meals and drinks.