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Akiu Onsen Saryo Soen
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.83 out of 5 (81 reviews). Families report that Saryo Soen is a refined Japanese-style ryokan in Akiu Onsen, admired for its beautiful 8,000-tsubo Japanese garden and traditional sukiya-zukuri architecture. It has detached cottage rooms, and its communal bath with an open-air bath for both men and women lets guests enjoy the onsen waters of Akiu. Guests describe spending calm, unhurried family time in its quiet, refined setting.
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Kids Facilities
Communal Bath with Open-Air Bath
Communal Bath with Open-Air Bath
The communal bath, with a separate open-air bath for men and women, lets you enjoy the onsen waters of Akiu surrounded by the natural scenery of the 8,000-tsubo garden.
- •Open-air bath and communal bath (onsen)
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden
You can stroll through the beautiful 8,000-tsubo Japanese garden, and families can enjoy the changing scenery through the four seasons.
- •Strolling in the Japanese garden
Overview
Saryo Soen is a refined Japanese-style ryokan in Akiu Onsen, known for its beautiful 8,000-tsubo Japanese garden and traditional sukiya-zukuri architecture. With detached cottage rooms and a communal bath featuring an open-air bath, families can spend quiet time together.
Saryo Soen in Akiu Onsen is a refined Japanese-style ryokan known for its beautiful 8,000-tsubo Japanese garden and the traditional beauty of its pure Japanese sukiya-zukuri architecture.
Bath and Onsen
Born from a wish to "create a true Japanese ryokan," the property includes detached cottage rooms where you can spend quiet time listening to the rustle of leaves and feeling the changing light of the day. The communal bath, with an open-air bath for both men and women, lets you enjoy the waters of Akiu Onsen surrounded by the garden's natural setting.
Hotel Facilities
The 8,000-tsubo Japanese garden is open for strolling, and families can enjoy its scenery through the four seasons. Rather than the liveliness of a large hotel, this is a ryokan suited to families who want to spend quiet, refined time together. Stays with children are limited to the detached cottage rooms; the main building rooms cannot accept children. Co-sleeping is available up to preschool age, and for children under 3 using the bedding there is an additional charge (please confirm at the time of booking). The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from Sendai Station.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | Aza Kamado Higashi, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station. About 15 minutes by car from the Sendai-Minami Interchange, and about 20 minutes by car from the Sendai-Miyagi Interchange. A shuttle bus from JR Sendai Station is also available (reservation required). |
| trainNearest station | Sendai Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available on site. |
| callPhone | +81-22-398-2311 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, JTB |
| languageOfficial site | https://saryo-souen.com/english/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 25, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children stay at Saryo Soen?
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Yes, but only in the detached cottage rooms - the main building's rooms do not accept children. Co-sleeping is available for children up to preschool age. For children under 3 who need only bedding without a meal plan, an additional JPY 3,300 is charged on-site (please confirm at the time of booking).
Is there an onsen or communal bath the whole family can use?
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Yes. The ryokan's communal bath includes a separate open-air bath for men and women, so families can enjoy the onsen waters of Akiu together, surrounded by the garden's natural scenery.
What meal options are available for young children?
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Children who have not yet started elementary school are served a special children's menu, and the hotel asks that you let them know in advance about any foods your child cannot eat or any allergies. Meal service also differs by room: main building rooms dine in a dining hall, while only the detached cottage rooms with an open-air bath offer in-room dining - please confirm this with the hotel before booking, as the description varies across its official website.
How do you get to Saryo Soen from Sendai Station?
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It's about a 30-minute drive from Sendai Station, about 15 minutes by car from the Sendai-Minami Interchange, and about 20 minutes by car from the Sendai-Miyagi Interchange. A shuttle bus from JR Sendai Station is also available, but reservation is required.
Can we book a private room for family meals?
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Yes. The ryokan has 13 private dining rooms in total, and some can seat up to 8 guests, so they're reassuring for families dining together.
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