Akiu Onsen Soraichi
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.21 out of 5 (1,472 reviews). A calm 16-room ryokan in Akiu Onsen, renamed Soraichi from its former name. Rather than glamour, its hallmark is quiet, heartwarming hospitality that stays close to guests. Guests can take their time enjoying Akiu's renowned onsen in the communal baths, and because the ryokan is small, families can spend a relaxed stay.
Kids Facilities
Baby bath
Baby bath
There is no age restriction for babies and toddlers in the communal baths, and a baby bath is provided, which makes bathing easier for young children. Because it is an onsen, the floor can be slippery, so please take care.
Low children's chair for in-room dining
Low children's chair for in-room dining
A low children's chair is provided when you have dinner in your room. The dining hall has no children's chairs, so if you are traveling with a young child who needs one, choosing in-room dining is the reassuring option.
- •No children's chairs are provided in the dining hall.
Nursing and diaper-changing space
Nursing and diaper-changing space
There is no dedicated nursing room or diaper-changing table, but the bench in the communal bath's changing room can be used for diaper changes, and you can also nurse in the changing room. Because the bench is right there, there is no need to look for another spot.
Kokeshi doll painting experience
Kokeshi doll painting experience
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If you book the plan that includes a kokeshi (traditional wooden doll) painting experience at the ryokan, you can paint a kokeshi with brushes and paints. It can be enjoyed freely inside the ryokan, so it is a nice way to make memories with children, and you can take your finished kokeshi home. The plan is offered on weekdays only, from July 18, 2025 to November 30, 2026.
- •The experience is available when you book the eligible plan.
- •The experience is included in a weekday-only plan.
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Overview
Akiu Onsen Soraichi is a small ryokan with 16 rooms in Akiu Onsen. Guests can enjoy onsen water that has flowed straight from the source for more than 130 years, a hinoki-wood barrel bath reserved privately by one group at a time, and kaiseki meals served either in your room or in the dining hall. Children's rates vary by age and by whether meals and bedding are included. There is no age restriction for babies and toddlers in the communal baths, and a baby bath is provided. However, cribs and strollers are not available to borrow, and there is no playroom.
Rooms
The 16 rooms are made up of 14 Japanese-style tatami rooms (twelve 8-tatami rooms and two 10-tatami rooms) and 2 Japanese-Western rooms. The 8-tatami rooms are a good size for solo travelers and couples, while the roomier 10-tatami rooms are also recommended for stays with family or friends. Each Japanese-Western room has a 9-tatami area plus a bedroom with one double bed, a reassuring choice for guests who are not fond of tatami. Bedding is futon with down duvets as standard, and every room has a bath, a toilet with a bidet function, and heating and air conditioning.
Dining
For both dinner and breakfast, you can choose between in-room dining and the dining hall. With in-room dining, a nakai (room attendant) brings each dish to your room as it is ready, so you can chat and enjoy a drink over your meal without worrying about other guests. Dinner centers on kaiseki courses such as an all-seafood kaiseki or an all-meat kaiseki, and breakfast is a Japanese spread with grilled Miyagi salmon, tofu and more. Baby food is not served, but the staff can warm baby food you bring with you. If anyone has allergies or foods they would rather avoid, please discuss it with the ryokan in advance.
Baths and Onsen
There are two bathhouses, each with its own character, Rairai no Yu and Sato no Yu, plus the Hinoki Barrel Bath, a private-hire bath that only staying guests can use. Sato no Yu flows straight from the source, with no added water and no recirculation. The barrel bath, wrapped in the scent of hinoki (Japanese cypress), is used privately by one group at a time for 45 minutes at 1,800 yen, and must be reserved on the day of your stay. The spring water is a sodium chloride spring. There is no age restriction for babies and toddlers in the communal baths, and a baby bath is also provided. Children may use the bath for the opposite sex only up to the lower grades of elementary school (age 7).
Family-Friendly Features
Children's rates vary by age and by whether meals and bedding are included. Children under school age are 3,300 yen with no meals or bedding, 6,600 yen with meals, and 9,900 yen with meals and bedding. Children's amenities are provided for elementary school children and for children aged 3 and over who have not yet started elementary school, and yukata for children under school age come in 3 sizes. On the other hand, cribs, baby futons and strollers are not available to borrow, and there is no playroom. Formula, baby food, diapers and other baby supplies are not sold either, so please bring everything you need. There is no dedicated space for nursing or diaper changes, but you can use the bench in the communal bath's changing room. Baby bottles can be sterilized in the microwave if you bring your own bottle and a sterilizing case; this is available until 9:30 p.m. and again from 8:30 a.m. the next morning.
Access
The nearest airport is Sendai Airport, and there is no free shuttle bus from the airport. One route is to take the Sendai Airport Access Line to Sendai Station in about 25 minutes, then a bus from Sendai Station taking about 40 to 60 minutes. By taxi, it is about 30 minutes from Sendai. From the Sendai-minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, it is about 15 minutes by car. Free parking has room for about 30 vehicles, and a standard Hiace van can park there.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 108 Yakushi, Akiumachi Yumoto, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241 |
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| directions_carAccess | 50 minutes by bus from JR Sendai Station, then a 1-minute walk from the Akiu Onsen Yumoto bus stop. 15 minutes by car from the Sendai-minami Interchange. |
| trainNearest station | Sendai Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 30 vehicles, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-22-398-2711 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.satoya.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Akiu Onsen Soraichi best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Akiu Onsen Soraichi?
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Parking: Parking is available for 30 vehicles, free of charge.
How do you get to Akiu Onsen Soraichi?
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50 minutes by bus from JR Sendai Station, then a 1-minute walk from the Akiu Onsen Yumoto bus stop. 15 minutes by car from the Sendai-minami Interchange.
Can a child who is not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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There is no age restriction, but because it is an onsen the floor can be slippery, so please take care. A baby bath is also provided.
Can we bring our own baby food, and can you warm it?
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Baby food is not served, but the staff can warm baby food you bring. Just let them know when you would like it warmed.
Can baby bottles be sterilized?
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If you bring your baby bottle and a sterilizing case, the bottle can be sterilized in the microwave. This is available until 9:30 p.m. and again from 8:30 a.m. the next morning.
Is there a nursing room or a place to change diapers?
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There is no dedicated nursing room or diaper-changing table, but you can use the bench in the communal bath's changing room for diaper changes and nursing.
Are there children's chairs at mealtimes?
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There are no children's chairs in the dining hall, but a low children's chair is provided if you have dinner in your room.
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