Hot Springs Hotels in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

The perfect river on the hot sources of Kamasaki. Service, kitchen, room above all praise. Thank you very much for the warm reception, tips for dinner 😅. Stopped for one night by a family of four in the traditional Japanese room. In Onsen at the hotel, three types of baths, including outdoors. The wife has big tattoos and has been allowed to use the common bathroom, although there is a private one in the hotel, but it is small at all. The entertainment district is a little bit, but nature is beautiful. We visited the silver village, is 15 minutes by bus from the hotel, entertainment for 2 hours a maximum.

Very cosy room, the room was just enough for two people, very good breakfast, even though the dishes are the same every day. The public bath is not big, and I really dislike that a female staff member walks into the men's changing room where people are completely naked.

I really enjoyed my stay at Capsule Hotel Topos Sendai. I’m 187 cm tall, and the capsule was spacious enough for me and quite comfortable for sleeping. The hotel was clean and well maintained. The hot bath/onsen was one of my favorite things about the hotel. It was great to relax in the hot water after a long day. The fitness room was also a nice bonus, as I could still get a workout in during my stay. A large suitcase cannot be kept inside the capsule, but you can leave it just outside the capsule area, which was convenient enough. Most importantly, the price was very reasonable. For the price, I think the hotel offers excellent value for money. I would definitely stay here again.

Overall, a good hotel for a night or two. The rooms were clean, and the location was convenient for exploring the city. The 2 PM check-in time felt a bit late, especially since there wasn’t much flexibility for arriving earlier. The onsen was decent, but nothing particularly special. It’s not a hotel that will blow you away, but it does the job well. For the price, I think it’s good value, and I’d happily stay here again.

The Asahi Shimbun building is right next door, haha! I was always so curious about it when watching Detective Conan. Sendai's beef tongue is absolutely amazing; I ate it twice nearby. I used to not like beef tongue, but now I can't get enough of it! I even got a stationery tissue box from B Shop from a gachapon, so lucky!

The hotel offers “old school” onsen experience. The facilities are dated, but clean. It was great to watch the sunrise on the bay from the public bath. The hotel is within distance to all major sightseeing sites in Matsushima. Staff speak some English and they have a translator machine at the reception, so I didn’t have any issue with communication. I booked the japaneses suite with a massage chair. The suite has a view of the bay and the Fukuurabashi bridge and Fukuurajima island, but unfortunately view was obstructed by roof and trees because the room is on level 2 - the same level of the hotel entrance (see pictures). If you want better view, maybe book the rooms on higher floors The highlight of the stay was the food. They upgraded my meals because I paid for 2 people even though I traveled solo. My meals were served in dining hall. Not sure if they offer private dining if you book rooms of higher category. Both dinner and breakfast were very delicious. Dinner was a great treat of seafood.

Transportation: easiest with a 50-min taxi ride from Sendai airport unless int’l traveler wants to transfer via trains/buses. Nearest bus stop/little township is 遠刈田温泉 (13-min by foot to the Inn). Key feature is open air onsens in forestry — this is why I chose to stay. Delightful breakfast and dinner (during dinner, there are all-inclusive drinks menu + additional charge ones). I enjoyed the 2nd night’s beef/daikon pot in particular. There are hearth side afternoon refreshment, happy hour beer, post-dinner snack that you will be kept fed warmly. The aircon in Buna room would blow directly on the head so the fan blade should be adjusted. Staff English speaking capability varies but they made every effort in solving problems. Little hiccup after checking out that the bus time table the Inn indicated was outdated, but I still managed to change my route in the fly, which is the beauty traveling in Japan.

Located at the foot of Mount Zao, this hotel, now part of the Mercure group, shows its age. There's a very large free parking lot in front of the hotel! The hot springs are excellent, and the breakfast, a delicious Japanese meal, is also very good. They even offer a complimentary drink bar in the evening with a wide selection of alcoholic beverages! The only slight downside is that the evening drink bar closes at 10 PM. The room was clean, but you could tell it had some years on it, and the carpet felt a bit old. Overall, though, it's a good hotel!

We had a lovely time at this hotel. The lobby is beautiful and creates a wonderful first impression. One of the best perks is the complimentary shuttle bus from Sendai; it’s very convenient and only takes about 30–45 minutes, making the hotel feel quite accessible. We really enjoyed the facilities, especially the four onsen baths (two for each gender) and the ping pong room, which was a fun addition to our stay. The only area for improvement would be the dinner buffet. Compared to typical Japanese onsen standards, the variety felt a bit limited. While the steak and crab were highlights, we were hoping for a slightly more luxurious selection, such as ikura or a wider array of seafood, especially for those who might not eat beef or crab. Overall, it’s a wonderful spot for a short, relaxing break. We left feeling refreshed!

Transportation: From Sendai's West Exit platform 63, there's an hourly bus for 940 yen, which is very convenient. Alternatively, you can book the hotel's shuttle bus for 40 yen per ride, which picks up from the East Exit. On the way back, the hotel shuttle bus picks you up directly from the hotel entrance, which is super convenient and takes about 40 minutes. Facilities: It seems to be an old hotel that has been renovated. The room is quite spacious with two small sofas. The bathroom, toilet, and vanity are all separate, but we didn't use the room's bathroom because there's a large public bath. Overall, the cleanliness is good, and the air conditioning heats up quickly. Hot Springs: There are two large public baths that rotate between men and women. Each has at least two indoor and two outdoor pools, which is more than enough. There are also four small private baths that can be booked. We tried one for an hour at 3300 yen, just for the peace and quiet. Food: We had dinner + breakfast buffet. Dinner was 90 minutes and breakfast was 60 minutes. The afternoon tea bar and other amenities are all free and quite convenient. There's also a souvenir shop on the first floor. It would be nice if there was a small snack shop, as I felt a bit hungry after soaking in the hot spring at night with nothing to eat.