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Sendai Akiu Onsen Hananoyu
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The hotel offers plans for families traveling with babies, and guests praise being able to book a room with an open-air bath at a reasonable price, along with staff touches such as children's tableware and chairs. Guests also rate the buffet of about 50 dishes for including plenty of options that are easy for children to eat.
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Kids Facilities
Communal baths to tour (riverside open-air bath, mountain-side open-air bath, Mizubasho no Yu, Choju no Yu)
Communal baths to tour (riverside open-air bath, mountain-side open-air bath, Mizubasho no Yu, Choju no Yu)
An onsen inn where you can tour four bathing areas: riverside open-air baths for both men and women, a mountain-side open-air bath (a single bath that alternates between men and women by time), and the indoor baths Mizubasho no Yu and Choju no Yu. All draw on the hotel's own spring source, Kami no Yu.
- •The mountain-side open-air bath alternates by gender: women from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., men from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. the next morning
- •Choju no Yu is open to both men and women from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. the next morning
- •Whether babies who are not yet out of diapers may use the communal bath is not stated, so please confirm with the hotel before your visit
Private-hire open-air baths (Kaede no Yu and Fuji no Yu)
Private-hire open-air baths (Kaede no Yu and Fuji no Yu)
Two private-hire open-air baths fed directly from the source, where you can have the onsen to yourselves amid riverside scenery.
- •Fee applies: 2,000-2,500 yen per room for 45 minutes
- •Water flows directly from the source
- •Available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with last reception at 9 p.m.
Free summer holiday kids' corner (summer only)
Free summer holiday kids' corner (summer only)
During the summer holiday period, a free kids' corner opens around the lobby with a cardboard maze, riddles and ball-pit play equipment.
- •The opening period varies by year (previously July 13 to August 31)
- •Free for staying guests
Creative Japanese-Italian buffet
Creative Japanese-Italian buffet
A creative Japanese-Italian buffet built around the theme of beauty and health, using fresh local ingredients. Thoughtful touches for children include children's tableware and similar items.
Overview
Hotel Hananoyu sits in the heart of Sendai's Akiu Onsen. Guests can move from bath to bath across a generous set of bathing areas fed by the hotel's own spring source, known as Kami no Yu: a riverside open-air bath, a mountain-side open-air bath, the Mizubasho no Yu and Choju no Yu indoor baths, and two private-hire open-air baths available for a fee. With a creative Japanese-Italian buffet and a free kids' corner during the summer holidays, complete with ball-pit play equipment and a cardboard maze, it is an onsen inn where the whole family can settle in.
Hotel Hananoyu is an Akiu Onsen hotel in Akiumachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai. It is about 10 minutes from the Sendai-minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway and about 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station, and a free shuttle bus from Sendai Station can also be reserved through the official website.
Baths and Onsen
The hotel's signature feature is the chance to tour four bathing areas, each with its own character. There are riverside open-air baths for both men and women, along with a mountain-side open-air bath - a single bath that alternates by time, open to women from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and to men from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. The indoor baths are Mizubasho no Yu and Choju no Yu. The private-hire open-air baths Kaede no Yu and Fuji no Yu are fed directly from the source and cost 2,000-2,500 yen per room for 45 minutes; families with babies enjoy them as a family bath. The hotel's own spring source is rich in beneficial properties and abundant in volume, which is why it is called Kami no Yu.
Rooms
Guest rooms come in many forms, including rooms with an open-air bath, Japanese-style tatami rooms, Western-style rooms, top-floor rooms with a view, Japanese-Western rooms and wakeari rooms (rooms with a noted drawback). A detached glamping special room with an open-air bath was added in July 2024, and a women-only riverside room in June 2024.
Dining
Dinner is a creative Japanese-Italian buffet built around the theme of beauty and health. Events such as lobby concerts and baby massage sessions are also held regularly.
Summer Holiday Events
During the summer holiday period, a free kids' corner opens with a cardboard maze, riddles and ball-pit play equipment. The dates may vary from year to year, so please check the information published by the hotel before your visit.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 33-1 Aza-Yoke, Yumoto, Akiumachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes from the Sendai-minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, and about 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station. Reservations for the free shuttle bus from Sendai Station are accepted through the official website. |
| trainNearest station | Sendai Station |
| local_parkingParking | There is free parking for 100 cars on the hotel grounds. |
| callPhone | +81-22-397-3141 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hananoyu.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a play space for children at Sendai Akiu Onsen Hananoyu?
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Yes. A free kids' park and a kids' corner have newly opened. During the summer holiday period, the free kids' corner around the lobby has a cardboard maze, riddles and ball-pit play equipment, and it is free for staying guests. The opening period varies by year, so please check the information published by the hotel before your visit.
How much is the admission fee for children?
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The admission fee is 800 yen for adults and 500 yen for children. For children under school age from age 3, the rate is 1,200 yen including the admission fee.
Can we use a private-hire bath as a family with a baby?
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The private-hire open-air baths Kaede no Yu and Fuji no Yu are fed directly from the source and are popular with families traveling with babies. They cost 2,000-2,500 yen per room for 45 minutes and are available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with last reception at 9 p.m.
Are there meals suited to children?
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Dinner is a creative Japanese-Italian buffet built around the theme of beauty and health, with children's tableware. Ozen set-course meals can also be arranged on request, and those meals can accommodate food allergies and children's meals.
How do we get to the hotel from Sendai Station?
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It is about 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station, and about 10 minutes from the Sendai-minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. A free shuttle bus from Sendai Station can be reserved through the official website. There is free parking for 100 cars on the hotel grounds.
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