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The 10 Best Ryokans in Sendai, Japan

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Situated in Sendai in the Miyagi region, Saryo Souen features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 4-star ryokan offers free shuttle service and luggage storage space. The ryokan has family rooms.

Great and I mean GREAT service. The staff were amazing, catering to every need. The place is quiet and very zen. It is perfect for those looking for peace and want to meditate. The onsen facilities are clean and heavenly. There was a private onsen in my room and I enjoyed it ALOT.

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9.5
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£717
per night

Located in Sendai, TAOYA Akiu offers 4-star accommodation with an open-air bath. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a lift.

At the ryokan, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and serves Japanese cuisine. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Fantastic service, room was excellent. Staff were very friendly and really helpful. Beautifully presented hotel. Delicious food.

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8.6
Fabulous
262 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is available for breakfast. There is a coffee shop and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Beautiful property. Wonderful staff. All very helpful and friendly. The public baths were wonderful. Outside baths were 2 different scenarios, one was gorgeous with five separate river rock soaking areas overlooking the river and forest, the other was 1 wooden tub in a small pavilion. Women have the beautiful spot afternoon/evening and swap with the men in the morning. Our room was very large and comfortable with a balcony and private soaking tub. The buffet style dinner and breakfast were delicious. Huge variety of freshly prepared foods. All you could eat and drink, beer, wine, various alcohol, sake, in the restaurant. The reception area had a piano, wood burning central fireplace to sit around. There were small tables with various board games, a library, snacks, beer and wine. Comfortable seating overlooking the hillside that was lit up at night. Very romantic spot to go for a special night.

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8.9
Fabulous
31 reviews
Price from
£378
per night

Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a Japanese-style area with a tatami (woven-mat) floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms also have beds. All rooms are fitted with an LCD TV, a fridge and a safe. They have an attached bathroom and amenities including yukata robes and toiletries.

The service is really good. The staff is English-friendly, helps a lot on providing the free shuttle between the Sato Center and the hotel.

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8.8
Fabulous
42 reviews
Price from
£214
per night

Rantei boasts 24-hour hot spring baths, a pool in summer and creative cuisine by an award-winning chef. Japanese-style and Western rooms feature mountain views. The ryokan offers free parking and free WiFi in all areas.

The staff were very friendly. The facilities were great - loved the onsen, games corner. Good location - close to Sendai and some nice nature areas to visit in close proximity to the hotel such as the Japanese style garden.

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7.9
Good
327 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Akiu Fuga, a property with a bar, is situated in Sendai, 38 km from Shiogama Shrine, 17 km from Sakuraoka Daijingu, as well as 17 km from Sendai International Centre. It is set 17 km from Sendai City Community Support Center and features a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

An Asian breakfast is available every morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

This is the perfect onsen town to be in if you are near Sendai. We had a great stay in the Japanese western room with a private bath. It was amazing! We had a great view of the river and the bath was so relaxing. I love that we had the choice of sleeping on a western bed or laying out the Japanese mattress. We had the full board option which inlcudes dinner and breakfast. Both meals were scrumptious. They had a set menu and explained each course (they even tried to explain it in their best English). We so highly appreciated their efforts. There is a bar with a free welcome drink, and some very unique drinks to try. Highly recommend this place if you want to experience the traditional onsen with more privacy. Also this little onsen town is the cutest! They have a short trail along the streams which is very accessible and more of a leisurely walk. There are some cute cafes in the neighborhood. Definitely recommend checking this area out. If you are here in Spring there are some beautiful cherry blossom spots. Another pro is that there is an express bus near Sendai station to this area. It's about a 40 minute ride.

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7.4
Good
5 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

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Ryokans that guests love in Sendai

  • From £98.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,332 reviews
    Fantastic breakfast (including sashimi and tempura), very nice hot spring (onsen), central location and great service. I’d book this hotel again.
    Saša
    Germany
  • From £89.03 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,375 reviews
    The entrance to the metro & underground food, restaurant & shopping area is across the street, so very convenient. The spa hot spring 'onsen' bath (Not included in room price) has also a steamroom: it looks modern, well maintained and although not that large, it is very nice.
    Shio
    Netherlands
  • From £98.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,332 reviews
    The onsen on the roof was fantastic, a very different way to wash oneself compared to other countries. The view from the 13th floor was phenomenal and the tatami mats around the place were really nice to walk on
    Ben
    Australia
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 32 reviews
    I was looking for an accommodation to visit old friends living in Sendai. The ryokan's location was exceptionally convenient, the breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the ryokan itself is really cute. We loved that we were able to book the onsen for private use at a set time, that allowed my husband and I to use it together (please be aware that as a consequence, onsens may not be available due to private reservations, better check during check-in!) We will absolutely try to stay there next time we go to Sendai.
    Oriane
    France
  • From £98.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,332 reviews
    Japanese style hotel with tatami all over and onsen. Quiet an spacious rooms with all necessary equipment and more. Good location near the central station.
    MetaFM
    Norway
  • From £98.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,332 reviews
    Clean japanese style hotel with onsen yukata etc. Perfect for a fee day stay, close to the station of you want to visit yamadera or matauahima.
    Giacomo
    Italy
  • From £98.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,332 reviews
    well design in every room/ building detail, amazing relaxing hot spring, delicate local breakfast in a variety, bare foot walking on Tatami was great
    Chiao-Hsuan
    Taiwan
  • From £98.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,332 reviews
    The hotel was really great for the price. Everything is traditional Japanese; tatami everywhere and you take your shoes off right at the entrance rather than walking to your room with them. Onsen is not tattoo-friendly so I did not use, but I went to Yamagata one day to use the hot spring there instead. Breakfast was terrific, with many small plates to try lots of the food of Sendai. The staff was extremely helpful, and gave me suggestions for where to eat harakomeshi.
    Bernardo
    United States
  • From £80.50 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,055 reviews
    Breakfast is amazing and exceeded expectations. Staff is helpful. Rooms are small but beds are cosy. The hotel has an onsen, though it is slightly colder and more chlorinated than its Ryokan counterparts.
    Robin Teuwens
    Luxembourg
  • From £396.38 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 31 reviews
    A beautiful hot spring spa hotel nestled in the mountains outside of Sendai. A Lovely staff, amazing food, and a well appointed hotel. The main Onsen was lovely, and the the food and beverages were of the highest quality.
    Amrit
    United Kingdom

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