Saryou Souen  

Out on the greener side of Sendai, a short drive from Rairaikyo Gorge and Akiu Winery and about 14 km from the city center. Close enough for day trips to Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum, Sendai Astronomical Observatory and Lake Kamafusa Dam.

This 4-star spa ryokan mixes traditional calm with modern touches across 26 air-conditioned rooms. Expect minibars and refrigerators, flat-screen satellite TVs, private bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, plus robes, slippers and in-room safes. Daily housekeeping and elevator access keep stays easy and relaxed.

Soak in an indoor pool, sweat it out in the sauna or book massages, facials and body treatments at the on-site spa. There’s a bar, restaurant and karaoke for lively evenings, plus on-site parking and an elevator for accessibility. Wake up near gorge views and unwind with genuine spa services.

Complimentary wired internet plus free Wi‑Fi on the property, luggage storage and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

An on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals and a full breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. A bar is handy for post‑dinner drinks and local evenings out.