Hotel New Mitoya  

Tucked into Akiu Hot Spring Village just outside Sendai, Hotel New Mitoya sits about 14 km from the city center. Free pick-up shuttles run from JR Sendai Station (roughly a 30-minute ride). Kougei-no-sato and Akiho Resort Forest Sports Park are within easy walking distance.

Rooms blend tatami flooring and low tables with modern touches like flat-screen TVs and fridges. Guests can don yukata robes and sip green tea from an in-room kettle. Private bathrooms include bathtubs and toiletries. The property highlights 16 kinds of hot springs, seasonal forest views, and a small art gallery showcasing historic pots and tableware.

Soak in natural hot spring baths—indoor and outdoor—or swim in the indoor pool. There’s a massage salon, sauna, table tennis and a karaoke lounge for late-night fun. Families get playrooms for kids; the hotel also offers a gift shop, free parking and a shuttle service. Elevator access makes the place more accessible.

Free Wi‑Fi is available in public areas and a complimentary internet PC is provided in the lobby.

Start with a lavish breakfast buffet at Restaurant Iwashimizu featuring Western and Japanese dishes. Tou-en serves ramen, and Ume-no-sato offers carefully prepared traditional Japanese meals using locally selected ingredients.