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Akiu Onsen Hotel New Mitoya
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.31 out of 5 (2,703 reviews). Guests report that this onsen hotel in Akiu Onsen, Sendai's traditional retreat, is about 30 minutes from Sendai Station. Families can enjoy 16 bathing experiences across 3 communal baths, along with a pool and buffet dining, while the surrounding seasonal nature makes for a relaxed family stay.
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Kids Facilities
Young-Child Rental Items and Children's Yukata Corner
Young-Child Rental Items and Children's Yukata Corner
Diaper bins, baby chairs, bedwetting sheets, baby bottle sterilizing sets and toilet-training seats are available to borrow. Beside the first-floor front desk, a children's yukata corner offers 3 sizes: large, medium and small.
- •Quantities are limited, so please contact the hotel early if you would like to request these items.
Baby Chairs in the Communal and Private-Hire Baths
Baby Chairs in the Communal and Private-Hire Baths
Baby chairs and baby soap are provided in the communal baths and private-hire baths, making bathing with young children easier.
Baden Pool: 25 m Heated Pool and Outdoor Children's Pool
Baden Pool: 25 m Heated Pool and Outdoor Children's Pool
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The Annex has an indoor 25 m heated pool and a summer-only outdoor children's pool, among other facilities. Guests staying at a Mitoya Group property can use them free of charge. Bath towels and lockers cost an additional 220 yen, and day-use and pool-only visits are not permitted.
- •Operating period: mid-July to late August (in 2026, July 17-August 31)
- •Use is limited to staying guests; day-use and pool-only visits are not permitted.
- •Bath towels and lockers cost an additional 220 yen.
Playroom
Playroom
A playroom is available for young children who cannot enter the pool. The Baden Pool operates in summer only (in 2026, July 17-August 31), so the playroom can be used outside that period.
- •The playroom is available even outside the Baden Pool's operating period (check the official notice for dates).
Kids' Meals and Baby Chairs in the Dining Area
Kids' Meals and Baby Chairs in the Dining Area
Children who have not yet started elementary school are served a kids' meal with items such as Hamburg steak and rolled omelet, and baby chairs are available in the dining area. Elementary school-age children's dinner is a Japanese set meal similar to the adults' meal.
Overview
Akiu Onsen Hotel New Mitoya is a large onsen ryokan in Akiu Onsen, Sendai's traditional retreat. Three communal baths offer 16 different bathing experiences, and baby chairs and baby soap are provided in the communal baths and private-hire baths. A summer-only outdoor children's pool and playroom are available, along with young-child items available to borrow, such as diaper bins and baby chairs; quantities are limited. It is about 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station, with a free shuttle bus also available. Children under age 1 have no admission charge.
Rooms
Guest rooms are divided into four types: Hakubai-tei, Kobai-tei, Shin-Hakubai-tei and Shin-Kobai-tei. Hakubai-tei and Kobai-tei have 10-tatami Japanese-style rooms, while Shin-Hakubai-tei has a 12.5-tatami Japanese-style room; capacity ranges from 1 to 6 guests. Every room has an air purifier with a humidifying function. Only 3 rooms have semi-open-air baths. Yaeasahi is a Japanese-Western room with 2 beds and an 8-tatami Japanese-style room, while Musashino combines a 10-tatami Japanese-style room with a living room and an octagonal semi-open-air bath. Rooms with beds are also available among the rooms with semi-open-air baths, Japanese-Western rooms and in the Annex. Some rooms have low-floor beds on tatami flooring; take care around the step when moving into the Japanese-style room. The number of children permitted to co-sleep varies by plan, with some plans allowing up to 2 children and others up to 5.
Dining
Dinner is generally a Japanese set meal served in a restaurant or large dining hall, from 6 p.m. to around 8:30 p.m. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Children's dinner is a Japanese set meal similar to the adults' meal, while children under school age are served a kids' meal with items such as Hamburg steak and rolled omelet. The elementary school child rate is 70% of the adult rate. For children from age 1 to under school age, the charge is from 2,200 yen to 3,300 yen depending on whether meals and bedding are included. Children under age 1 are charged 1,100 yen for bedding only; when neither meals nor bedding is needed, the stay is free of charge. Some plans serve meals at Omoinomama, a dining venue with semi-private seating and spacious areas, where families can relax without worrying about those around them. The hotel can accommodate allergies within the range it is able to prepare, if advised when booking. Same-day requests cannot be handled. If complete removal of an allergen is required, the hotel cannot provide the meal; guests may bring suitable food and eat it at the dining venue. Baby chairs are available in the dining area.
Baths and onsen
The three communal baths, Suishinkyo, Getsukyuden and Umenosho, offer 16 different bathing experiences, including hinoki baths, ceramic baths and open-air rock baths. Saunas are available at Getsukyuden and Umenosho, but not at Suishinkyo. There are 3 types of private-hire bath, available for a fee and reservable only after arrival on the day of use. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., and prices start at 2,750 yen for 45 minutes. Baby chairs and baby soap are provided in the communal baths and private-hire baths. Face towels and bath towels are supplied in guest rooms, so guests need to bring them from their rooms when going to the baths. Some guest rooms have onsen semi-open-air baths, but these are not open-air baths with an expansive open setting.
Family-friendly services
Items available to borrow for young children include diaper bins, baby chairs, bedwetting sheets, baby bottle sterilizing sets and toilet-training seats. Quantities are limited, so early contact is needed. Beside the first-floor front desk is a children's yukata corner with 3 sizes: large (115-130 cm), medium (100-115 cm) and small (85-100 cm). The pool facilities in the Annex operate in summer only. Guests can use the 25 m heated pool and the outdoor children's pool free of charge, while bath towels and lockers cost an additional 220 yen. Day-use visits and pool-only use are not permitted. A playroom is available for young children who cannot enter the pool. The Baden Pool operates in summer only (in 2026, July 17-August 31, 2:30-7 p.m.); outside that period the playroom is available. Guests under 18 cannot stay without an adult. Children under age 1 have no admission charge.
Access
It is about 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station via the Aobayama Tunnel. By Miyagi Kotsu bus, take the Akiu Onsen-bound bus from Sendai Station West Exit bus stop 8 and get off at Akiu Onsen Yumoto; the journey takes about 50 minutes. A free shuttle bus from Sendai Station East Exit operates daily, but advance reservation is required, and each group may use it for up to 8 guests. Free parking is available for 400 vehicles.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 102 Yumoto Yakushi, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241 |
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| directions_carAccess | Take the Miyagi Kotsu bus from Sendai Station West Exit bus stop 8 and get off at Akiu Onsen Yumoto. A free shuttle bus departs from Sendai Station East Exit and requires advance reservation. By car, it is about 30 minutes from Sendai Station via the Aobayama Tunnel. |
| trainNearest station | Sendai Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 400 vehicles. |
| callPhone | +81-22-398-2301 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, JACCS, CF, JTB |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.mitoya-group.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 27, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the co-sleeping arrangements for children?
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The number of children permitted to co-sleep varies by plan: some plans allow up to 2 children, while others allow up to 5. Children under age 1 have no admission charge; please confirm the applicable plan conditions with the hotel.
What meals are available for children?
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Elementary school-age children receive a Japanese set meal similar to the adults' dinner. Children who have not yet started elementary school are served a kids' meal with items such as Hamburg steak and rolled omelet. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
What baths and pool facilities can children use?
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The hotel has 3 communal baths with 16 different bathing experiences, plus 3 types of private-hire bath. A 25 m heated pool and a summer-only outdoor children's pool are also available to staying guests (the Baden Pool operates in summer only; in 2026, July 17-August 31).
Are baby items available?
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Diaper bins, baby chairs, bedwetting sheets, baby bottle sterilizing sets and toilet-training seats are available to borrow, and quantities are limited. Baby chairs and baby soap are provided in the communal baths and private-hire baths.
How can we get to the hotel from Sendai Station?
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By car, it is about 30 minutes via the Aobayama Tunnel. By Miyagi Kotsu bus, take the bus from Sendai Station West Exit bus stop 8 and get off at Akiu Onsen Yumoto; the journey takes about 50 minutes. A free shuttle bus runs daily from Sendai Station East Exit, with advance reservation required and a limit of 8 guests per group.
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