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Hotel Zuiho
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Guests rate the hotel as an ideal place for a first onsen trip with children, praising the year-round indoor heated pool with its water slide, which staying guests can use free of charge, the Akiu Onsen communal baths with their 6 open-air baths, and the free shuttle bus from JR Sendai Station. Summer events for children, such as balloon art and a fireworks gift, are also well received.
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Kids Facilities
Communal baths Shokujo and Kengyu (men's and women's baths swap by rotating curtains)
Communal baths Shokujo and Kengyu (men's and women's baths swap by rotating curtains)
Spacious communal baths with plenty of hot water, with an adjoining sauna and jacuzzi. Because the entrance curtains are swapped between the men's and women's sides, guests can enjoy both the Shokujo and Kengyu baths. The spring water is a sodium-calcium chloride spring.
- •Guests with tattoos, temporary tattoo stickers or body paint cannot use the baths
- •Guests who have been drinking heavily or who have a contagious illness cannot use the baths
- •Day-use bathing: 1,320 yen for adults and 660 yen for children, with last admission at 2 p.m. (tax included), plus a separate bathing tax of 70 yen
- •Open from 3 p.m. to midnight and from 5 a.m. until checkout
Japanese-garden open-air baths (6 types)
Japanese-garden open-air baths (6 types)
The beautiful Japanese garden holds 6 open-air baths, including Shiotaki no Yu, Yamato, Akiu no Yu and Rairai no Yu, so guests can go from bath to bath in the waters of Akiu.
- •Guests with tattoos, temporary tattoo stickers or body paint cannot use the baths
All-weather indoor heated pool (4th floor, main building; year-round)
All-weather indoor heated pool (4th floor, main building; year-round)
A sunlit dome-shaped indoor heated pool with a water slide, open all year apart from 4 scheduled maintenance periods annually. There is a poolside terrace where you can take a break.
- •The water slide is for children ages 3 through elementary school
- •Children swimming in the pool must be accompanied by a guardian
- •Swimsuit rental is 300 yen per suit (children's sizes 110-150 cm; adult sizes S-XL), and inflatable rings are available to borrow free of charge in limited numbers
- •Guests with tattoos, temporary tattoo stickers or body paint cannot use the pool
- •Scheduled maintenance takes place 4 times a year (in 2026, for example: March 2-5, June 8-12, September 7-10 and December 7-10)
- •Day-use rates: 2,430 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children for bathing plus the pool (tax included)
- •Hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. for staying guests (free of charge); 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for day visitors (fee applies)
Dinner buffet "seasons" (two seatings)
Dinner buffet "seasons" (two seatings)
A dinner buffet of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, with a children's course called Wakaba for ages 3 through the sixth grade of elementary school. An all-you-can-drink course is also available for 2,500 yen, tax included. The two seatings run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- •The hotel neither prepares nor sells baby food, as stated on its official facilities page, so please bring your own
- •Diapers are not sold on site either, so please bring your own
Baby and children's items
Baby and children's items
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Strollers can be borrowed free of charge, and children's slippers, yukata and tableware, as well as hot water for preparing formula, are available, as listed on the official facilities page. There is no baby room and no playroom.
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- •The hotel neither prepares nor sells baby food, and diapers are not sold on site, so please bring your own
Overview
Hotel Zuiho is a large onsen resort in Akiu Onsen. The all-weather indoor heated pool on the 4th floor of the main building is open year-round and free for staying guests from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a water slide for children ages 3 through elementary school. The communal baths Shokujo and Kengyu swap between men and women by rotating the entrance curtains, and there are 6 open-air baths set in the Japanese garden. The spring water is a sodium-calcium chloride spring. A free shuttle bus runs from the East Exit of Sendai Station with advance reservation.
A large onsen resort in Akiu Onsen, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, operated by Karakami HOTELS&RESORTS.
All-weather indoor heated pool (4th floor, main building; open year-round)
A sunlit dome-shaped pool, open all year apart from 4 scheduled maintenance periods annually. Staying guests can use it free of charge from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and day visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a fee. Swimsuit rental is 300 yen (children's sizes 110-150 cm; adult sizes S-XL), and inflatable rings are available to borrow free of charge in limited numbers. The water slide is for children ages 3 through elementary school. Children swimming must be accompanied by a guardian.
Communal baths and open-air baths
The communal baths Shokujo and Kengyu swap between men and women by rotating the entrance curtains, with an adjoining sauna and jacuzzi. In the Japanese garden there are 6 open-air baths, including Shiotaki no Yu, Yamato no Yu, Akiu no Yu and Rairai no Yu. The baths are open from 3 p.m. to midnight and again from 5 a.m. until checkout. The spring water is a sodium-calcium chloride spring.
Day-use bathing
The bathing course is 1,320 yen for adults and 660 yen for children, and the bathing-plus-pool course is 2,430 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children, tax included. Last admission is at 2 p.m. A bathing tax of 70 yen applies separately.
Dinner buffet "seasons"
Served in two seatings, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes. A children's course called Wakaba is available for ages 3 through the sixth grade of elementary school. An all-you-can-drink option is 2,500 yen.
Baby and children's services (as listed on the official facilities page)
There is no baby room and no playroom. Children's slippers and yukata, children's tableware, and hot water for preparing formula are available, and strollers can be borrowed free of charge. The hotel neither prepares nor sells baby food, and diapers are not sold on site, so please bring your own.
Other facilities
The relaxation facility Alaise (basement level 1, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.), the shop Hanakago, the karaoke room Bikou, a game corner, carp feeding, balloon art, and a summer fireworks gift, among other services for children.
Tattoo policy
Tattoos, temporary tattoo stickers and body paint are not permitted in the communal baths, the onsen or the pool.
Guest rooms
All rooms have been non-smoking since May 17, 2024. Checkout can be extended until 12 noon at the latest for 5,000 yen per room.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 26-1 Yumoto-yoke, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241 |
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| directions_carAccess | 15 minutes by car from the Sendai-minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, or about 40 minutes by car from central Sendai. A free shuttle bus runs from the East Exit of JR Sendai Station, with limited seating and advance reservations required, departing at 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. |
| trainNearest station | Sendai Station |
| local_parkingParking | About 301 spaces, free of charge, in an open outdoor lot. No reservation is needed, and buses and trucks can be accommodated. A shuttle is provided from the more distant parking area. |
| callPhone | +81-570-550-397 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.zuiho.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 21, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the room rates for children, and can they co-sleep?
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Children ages 3 and over pay 70% of the adult rate, children ages 1 to 2 pay an admission fee of 2,200 yen, and children under 1 stay free of charge (book without counting them in the number of guests). Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children.
When can we use the heated pool, and are swimsuits available for children?
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Staying guests can use the pool free of charge from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and day visitors can use it from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a fee. Swimsuit rental is 300 yen per suit, and children's sizes from 110 cm to 150 cm are available.
Can our child use the water slide?
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The water slide is for children ages 3 through elementary school, and children swimming in the pool must be accompanied by a guardian. Guests with tattoos, temporary tattoo stickers or body paint cannot use the pool.
Are children's yukata and slippers provided?
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Yes. Children's slippers and yukata are provided. Children's yukata come in small (about 95 cm), medium (about 115 cm) and large (about 125 cm).
Can we get baby food or diapers at the hotel?
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No. The hotel neither prepares nor sells baby food, and diapers are not sold on site, so please bring your own. Hot water for preparing formula and children's tableware are available.
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